Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-07-09

wnicn was cneered at It's conciu5iou
by the delegates rising.
AS the first order of business Mr.. |
Bell recognized ]. e. Lamb OF Indiana,
who offered motion for a call OF the |
states for membership or the various |
standing committees of the conven-
tion. The motion was adopted. There !
was much confusion as the roll cali |
OF states was begun, many delegates !
leaving their places
The reading clerk, when he came
to Arkansas, pronounced the name OF
the state like Kansas, and there i'm
mediately came a shout Of protest
from the delegation, whose members
shouted back, "Arkan-saw!"
Amid laughter the clerk corrected
his pronunciation.
Indian Territory" called the clerk.
Indian Territory. There was no re-
sponse, and the clerk called the name
q third time.
"Shes married." yelled delegate.
81 mean Oklahoma" said the clerk,
and the list went up to the chairman's
stand amid much laughter
The calling of the state soon ceased
and the lists of committees were sent
up by the pages while other business
was in progress.
The chair recognized !. ]. Dunn OF
Omaha, Neb., to present resolutions OF
respect to the memory of the late
Grover Cleveland, prepared at a con-
ference of the friends of Mr.. Bryan.
The recognition OF Mr.. Dunn shut
off the Parker resolution.
/ Following were Mr.. Dunn's resolu-
tions
Whereas, II has pleased the ruler
of the universe to remove from our
midst Grover Cleveland, late presi-
dent of the United States, who was
three times the candidate of the DEM
ocratic party; be it
Resolved That we, the delegates Of
the party in national convention as
sembled recognize in him one OF the
strongest and ablest characters known
to the worlds craftsmanship, who pos
sessed to an extraordinary degree the
elements OF leadership, and by his
able, conscientious and forceful ad-
ministratlon of public affairs rested
honor upon his country and his party;
and
Resolved, That we hereby express
our deep sorrow at his death and extend
our warmest sympathy and coincidence
to his family, and that this resolution
be spread upon the records of the con-
vention and a copy be forwarded to
Mrs. Cleveland; and
Resolved AS a further mark OF re-
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now adjourn until IL o'clock, noon to-
morrow.
Mr.. Dunn, mounted upon a chair,
moved the adoption of his resolution,
and for the purpose Of seconding the
resolution the chair recognized ex-
Governor Francis Of Missouri, who
spoke briefly in eulogy of Mr.. Cleve-
land.
The address of Governor Francis
was punctuated with frequent APP
plause. and a terrific shout greeted his
words. Let us now bury all dissen-
sions of the past" Many of the dele
gates rose to their feet, all cheering
Justify.
At the conclusion of Governor Fran
els address the chairman recognized
w. B. Haldeman of Kentucky. Speak
ing for Kentucky and Kentuckians, p"
said Colonel Haldeman, "and as the
, personal and political friend of Mr..
= Cleveland ! wish TO second the motion
, Of the gentleman from Nebraska, and
. indorse every word that Governor
e Francis has said
: 1T is moved and seconded" began
Chairman Bell, but he was at once
+ interrupted by cries of Parker! Par
d kerr" which came from all parts OF
the hall
4 Judge Parker paid no attention al
first. but the cheering and cries con
e tinued to grow The galleries joined
\ in the cheering and applause. Finally
r Judge Parker arose and made his way
to the platform Judge Parker said
: 1T was my purpose, had been for
S tunate enough to first secure the at
tention of the chair, to offer the fol
e lowing" d"
y BE It resolved. Tha before under
L taking the important work confronting
= us, we, the representatives of the
e Democratic party in national cOnven
ton assembled, record our profound
= grief at the great loss sustained BY
3. the country and civilization in th'
e death of Grover Cleveland
D I'VE honor him as a true states
mai, who kept inviolate the faith be
/. uueathed by Thomas jefferson to thi
S time-honored organization and to tn
{ people.
y I'VE recall with grateful appreciation
the signal service he rendered Il
e maintaining jealously the just distr
IS button of the powers guaranteed b.
the constitution to the executive, les
a islative and judicial departments o
8 our government, insstng that no great
er burdens be imposed upon the peopl
by taxation than is necessary to at
minister the government economical
ly; in striking at the root of the grow
ing evils Of special privilege and trus
. monopoly by demanding tariff reduC
tion, and In making practical appl
cation Of the principle of the civt
, service reform under the motto, Put
lie office Is public trust
I'VE revere him as a patriot VIII
never failed to denounce wrong. who's
courage was unmistaksble. whose II
y tegrity was unquestioped and who's
adherence to his high ideals could nc
ID be shaken. --'-'
.r I'VE deplore his dean as that Of Il
:. DIST citizen Of the United States
the pre-eminent embodiment OF u
POLITICAL and social truths, that fro
~, | nnSalfish sarvice piyes the noble