The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-08


 
 sentatives of foreign eountries-young Yiscount de Chambrun of France, M. K. Roupsky of Russia, the Hon. H. F. Cahrteres of England and the ministers of Argentine, Greece Belgium and Chile.
 First Outburst.
 The initial outburst of enthusiasm came just as the session was opening, when q sllken banner bearing the portrait of Bryan was displayed. Immediately there was a storm of wild applause, which died away after half a minute of explosive demonstrations. The appearance of the temporary presiding officer, Bell of Cali fornia, was another signal for enthusias- tic outburst. He came forward amid the storm of tribute, tall and sturdy, but rather immaculate for one of the unter- rifled, with silk fronted Prince Albert coat, resplendent with convention medals and watch charms, giving the appearance of a decorated diplomatist. In strong far-carrying voice and easy gesture, he delivered the opening address. full hour long, with resounding passages, on the fighting of public wrongs, punctuated with yells as some phrase tickled the fancy of the throng. It was noticeable that great applause came from the dele gates at Bells impassioned declaration
 
 turned into an instrument of oppression. Again there was uproarious applause as he arraigned republican campaign con- tributions without a cash register"
 Cheers for Bell.
 After referring to Taft as the "bisected candidate" and demanding 'but one man in the White House at a time" he adroit- ly turned his speech in a panegyric of MT Bryan, the reference to the Nebraska leader bringing forth a tumultuous dem onstratlon.
 The appointment of committees was quickly disposed of. For moment the Pennsylvania row threatened to throw the assembly into wild confusion That state presented two sets of officers, rep resenting the two contesting factions. Ollie James of Kentucky, voicing the Bryan sentiment, endeavored to refer the fight to the credentials committee. Against this Colonel Guffey and his lieu tenants, pale and gesticulating wildly, sought to impose a protest, but it was of no avail. For a time pandemonium prevailed. And then the smooth running machinery consigned the question to the credentials committee. where MT. Bryan 8 adherents are supreme and the Guffey forces retired, full of wrath and disgust.
 Cleveland Resolutions.
 
 spect to the memory of Grover Cleve- land brought to the front two notable figures, Judge Parker of New York, the democratic candidate of four years ago, and former Governor Francis of Mis- souri, one of the surviving members of the Cleveland cabinet. The resolutions as adopted emanated from MT. Bryan s friends, and were presented by l. N. Dunn of Nebraska, who will make the nominating speech for Bryan. They were no sooner read than shouts of Parker, Parker" showed the generous temper of the convention toward the former leader. Judge Parker was prevailed upon to mount the platform, where with reson- ant voice he read his own resolutions of tribute to MT. Cleveland, closing with a tactful concession to the Bryan forces by seconding the resolutions presented by them. Mir Francis tribute to his former chief breathed the spirit of per sonal association and deep admiration. With the adoption of the resolutions, the convention adjourned until noon tomor- row.
 Speech of Theodore Bell.
 MT. Bell spoke in part as follows:
 "We have assembled at a time when the public conscience Is demanding honesty of purpose in the men who undertake to direct the affairs of state. The public eye is keenly sensitive to every political movement. and our pro- | ceedings here will be approved accord ing to the degree of sincerity appear ing in the work of this convention. There is a widespread belief, founded upon evidence of a convincing charac- ter that the party in power has not been true to its trust, that it has be- trayed the common interest into the hands of the enemies of good govern | ment, thereby forfeiting it's right and destroying it's ability to rule in the ] name of the people.
 Apparent to every one is the fact that way down deep in the heart of the republican convention at Chicago there was feeling of anger and re- sentiment over the popular clamor for reforms; and it Is equally patent that there is no bona fide intention on tn part of the republican party of grant ing any reforms, if the machinery of , that party can be retained in present hands. It's paper platform, divided like ancient Gaul Into three parts, barren promises makeshifts and evasions, it is | hoped will make a good campaign transparency; but no one seriously be- lieves the republican party indorses , that neutral manuscript which held the convention together until it could ratify | the nomination of a presidential can didate.
 I Patriotic Sentiment. , Approaching our great task in a manly, dignified manner, imbu with the loftiest sentiments of patriotism, am | bilious to throw every safeguard around the liberties of our people, de 5 termined to stamp out the abuses that } are consuming the substance of the ma | tion let us proceed to our appointed | duty with the sustaining consciousness that we are responsible alone to Goo l and to our country for the justice ol |. our cause.
 "There are three things hat this con 5 | yention should do. It ought to presen T in A plain and intelligible manner tn, l | serious industrial and present condi q tions that are disturbing the peace an, happiness of our country. We shoul' 9 then proceed to a courageous expOsur of the republican policies that are co . operating with private greed in tn . general oppression of the people. Mos . important of all, we must exhibit T readiness and an ability to grasp tn = problems of the hour and to effec . their solution in a manner that vii i satisfy the sober, common sense of tn - multitudes whose interests are at stake :, Corporate Power.
 = "Among the great evils that afflc s the country at they present time is tn . abuse of corporate power. At first tn r advancing aggressons of the corporation Q are not discernible to the common eyt |. for every move is carefully covered u P unt;l sufficient political strength is al