Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-09
Thomas Fitzpatrick & Co.

court injunctions and the tariff, to well
coming of Oklahoma as a sister state.
1t was broad daylight when the subconl-
mlttee at last took a recess until Q a. m.
1t is hoped that it's work will be finished
In time to report the full platform to the
whole committee at 5 p. m.
Possibly final adjournment Of the conven-
ION on THURSDAY. Of which there lind been
a faint prospect has been apparently rem
:, red rather remote by the postroucment of
the rep .rt of the platform committee, to say
r othins of the probability OF extended dis
russio.I on the convention floor today on
u e report of the credentials committee.
r. ere is no telling what the day will bring
forth in this regard or what the effect OF
ne outcome, whatever it may he upon the
main business Of the convention-the nomi-
nations for president and vice president.
vice Presidency in the Air.
While 1t is still the general belief that
Nr. Bryat, will head the ticket and that
O. ly an extraordinary and sensational
change Of sentiment in the convention can
u event his nomination on the first ballot,
al productions on the subject Of the vice
Presidency must be mere conjecture. Apart
ftcm evtIything else, the nature of the
| l'alIOTTl 10 De duOpttu must nave Il most
important bearing Upon the character of
mSn to be selected and the remote posi-
bility that the anti-Bryan forces may by
&C. ne tu.n of affairs snatch victory from
etfeat, ard prevent the nomination of the
NebrasFnl, gives just, enough uncertainty
10 the situation to discourage definite ar
and combinations. There is a
large number of candidates in sight, Gray
cf Delaware, Mitchell of Illinois, Kern of
II diana. Towne and Harrison Of New York,
Howell % Georgia and q host of others run
aing down all the way from 'favorite
SOFAS" for whom the complimentary vote
Of the state delegation is expected to be
cast, tc the "also mentioned some Of
whom lave hardly more backing than that
,rganiLed under their own hats.
The New York state delegation, which
uI Ill now has emulated the characterize
,,cally s~phynx-like silence of It's chieftain.
leader Murphy of Tammany Hal, will hold
a caucus at 4 p. m. t~oday-the third since
us arrival here-and it is hoped that it will
then make some decision as to its attitude
toward the presidential nomination. At
;nat time it is possible hat the delegation
ray act also upon the matter Of a mem
Dor of Tie national committee to succeed
Normal E. Mack of Buffalo. Indications
multiply that Mr.. Mack will be reelected.
On the formal program for today the main
features is the address of Representative
Henry d. Clayton OF Alabama, who is ex-
pected to be chosen as permanent chairman
Of the convention. While yesterdays SEES
sion was adjourned as a mark of respect to
the memory Of the late ex-Presldent Grover
Cleveland, the adjournment did not, in fact,
defer any of the business of the conven-
ton. Such measure of delay as pertains "a
the convention is now due to the postpone
ment Of action upon the platform by the
committee on resolutions. Whether this OF
the conflict over the seating OF delegates in
the contested cases shall. in fact, defer
final adjournment, remains to be seen.
GaveI of Historic Wood.
During today's session of the convention
a gavel will be presented to Permanen.
Chairman Clayton which came from the ole
nome of Andrew Jackson in Tennessee. L
!, was sent to William J. Bryan by former
Governor Benton McMillen Of TENNESSEE
with the following letter:
!, NASHVILLE, Tenn, July l, 19OS.-Thii
gavel was made from hickory obtained b,
2 me from the Hermitage, home of Andrew
Jackson and is for use at the democrati,
national convention OF 1905
The gavel was sent by Mr.. Bryan t
Denver for use by Mr.. Clayton when h
: became permanent chairman of the conven
ton.
Last night was a Wild night in Denver
the western eSlberance adding flavor an,
vim TO the growing enthusiasm to the con
: ~vention crowds. People Of the Colorad
metropolis are leaving nothing undone 4
the way OF entertainment OF their visitors
and a perfect summer evening, than whic
. even Denver never saw a l%ovller, helpe
matters along.
The crowds were on the street singing
II laughing and full Of good natured fun. unit
n far into the morning. and a half doze
II bands, some Of them travelling about 1
. illuminated street cars filled the night wit
music which sometimes got pretty compl.
Gated, as for instance when two bands. q
n sometimes three, within the space Of II
n yards or even in the same hotel rotund
. ploughed through different tunes, in dill
e ferent keys, each oblivious OF the other.
A cloudless sky again smiled upon IN
scene when the day opened, but it promise
8 to be hot today and the delegates will hay
IL an opportunity to see how a hot day in III
Denver convention hall compares with n
sitting, sweltering atmosphere which we
nigh smothered them four years ago in 8