Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-10

neieTenCe 10 bryan Ov temporary
Chairman Brings Forth a Great
Demonstration--Cle Remem-
bered In Resolutons--Turning
Down of Guffey by Convention Off,
GERS May Supply Anti-Bryan Men
With a Common Rallylng Ground
Denver, July S.-With cheers from
ten thousand threats, with the swell of
political oratory and the inspiring spec
tacle of vast multitude of people, the
Democratic national convention began
its deliberations. The session, lasting
a little over two hours, was notable
for its impressive magnitude and spec
tacular effects rather than for the bust
ness accomplished.
The day was devoted chiefly TO the
primary formalities. and the commit
tees appointed are now at work per
fecting the permanent organization TO
be presented today. Meantime, the
convention hosts chafe over the two
fore their great purpose is accom-
plished-the nomination Of presiden-
tial candidate
The tide of Bryan sentiment sweeps
ON. gathering force rs it proceeds, and
the chorus of bryan. Bryan" is well
nigh universal. With 1t Is steadily
swelling undercurrent for the n0nNina-
ton Of George Gray of Delaware as
vice president and this movement, at
first intangible has now assumed a
defniteneSs which promises TO merge
1t soon With the seemingly overwhelm-
ing current moving toward Bryan.
The opponents OF Bryan are still
seeking to unite their strength against
him. with the hope Of ultimately ac-
complishing his defeat
Convention Formally Opened
1t was stirring scene which spread
before Chairman Taggart when, with
uplifted gavel, he sought to bring order
out of the confused babel of sound and
motion. The splendid amphitheatre
was packed IL its utmost limits with
a dense and seething mass of humanity.
The initial outburst of enthusiasm
came just as the session was opening.
when a suken lTnner bearing the por-
trait Of Bryan was displayed Imme-
diately there was a storm of wild ap-
plause, which died away after half
minute of explosive demonstrations
The appearance Of the temporary pre-
siding officer Mr. Bell, was another
signal for an enthusiastic outburst. In
strong. far-carrying voice and easy
gesture, he delivered the opening adj
dress, with rcSounding passages on the
Fighting Of public wrongs, punctuated
with yells as some phase tickled the
fancy of the thrOngs. II was notice
able that great applause came from the
delegates at Belps impassioned declara-
ton that the writ of Injunction shall
not be turned into an Instrument Of
oppression. Again there was uproar-
ious applause as he arraigned "Republi-
can campaign contributions without a
cash register"
After referring to Taft as a "bi-
sected candidate" and demanding "but
one man In the White House at time"
he adroitly turned his speech in a
panegyric for Mr.. Bryan, the reference
TO the Nebraska leader bringing forth
n tumultuous demonstration.
Guffey Forces Wrathful
The appointment of committees was
quickly disposed of. For moment
the Pennsylvania row threatened to
throw the assembly into wild confu-
sion That state presented two sets
of officers representing the two con-
testing factions. Ollie James of Ken
lucky, voicing the Bryan sentiment, en-
deavored to refer the fight TO the ere
dentials committee. Against this
Colonel Guffey and his lieutenants
sought to interpose protest But it
was Of no avail. For n time pande-
monium prevailed. And then the
smooth running machinery consigned
the question to the credentials commit
tee, where Bryan's adherents are SUI
preme, and the Guffey forces retired.
full of wrath and disgust.
Resolutions on Cleveland
The presentation of resolutions of re-
Fpect TO the memory of Cleveland
brought to the front two notable fig
ures, Alton b. Parker of New York. the
Democratic candidate of four years
ago, and former Governor Francis of
Missouri, one of the surviving MEM
bers of the Cleveland cabinet. The
resolutions as adopted emanated from
Bryan's friends and We're presented by
|. ]. Dunn of Nebraska, who will make
The nominating speech for Bryan.
They We're no sooner read than shouts
bf Parker, Parker" showed the gen
frous temper of the convention to-
wards the former leader. Parker was
prevailed upon to mount the platform.
where, with resonant voice, he read his
own resolutions of tribute TO Cleveland,
rlosing with Il tactful concession to the