Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-10

nent chairman, Trey woodson OF Ken
lucky for secretary and John l. Martin OF
Missouri as sergeant-at-arms. In all other
respects the temporary organization was
made permanent.
The chair, after the unanimous adoption
OF the report, appointed Senator Nc
Creary, Lewis Nixon OF New York and ].
e. Baker OF California as members Of a
committee to escort the permanent chair.
man to the platform.
Chairman Clayton, as soon as he was
sen advancing toward the platform. was
cheered TO the echo and the uproar was
redCubled as he waS introduced to the con.
ven;ion by Temporary Chairman Bell.
Three little girls in red, white and blue
dresses, were helped to the platform be.
fore Mr.. Clayton began to speak. In their
arms were large punches OF American
Beauties that almost smothered the little
tots. The roses were presented to the per-
mauent chairman amid much cheerirs
ana then. one by one, the children were
lifted TO the desk and Mr.. Clayton kissed
them In turn.
Cheering and laughter continued during
the pretty little ceremony and a gale of
merriment filled the hall when some called
oit "Ho5son, H)bson." The little girls wers
Misses Irene, Catherine and Ada Smith,
all Of Denver. Mr.. Clayton called out first
applause when, after thanking the conven-
ton for the privilege of presiding over its
deliberations, he declared with emphasis.
This is a democratic year."
Some of speech Omitted.
When he came to that part of his address
dealing with the trusts, Mr.. Clayton omit
TED " large paragraph covering a message
seat to congress by President Roosevelt
on thn EnhfanN 80 NR,,.N
Il will not weary you by reading this"
he said; you can read it In the news
papers"
Tho task of delivering his address. IT was
apparent, was telling somewhat on Mr..
clayton. He liz a speaker of emphatic.
forcrtul delivery, but the heat was great.
sweat was streaming down his face
ana his collar was fast losing its shane.
HIS energy, however, was unebated, DESPITE
MS evident fatigue, and he continued stead
lily. save Tor occasional periods during
whic1 he wiped his eyeglasses nd mopped
his forehead.
AS he approached the end of his speecb
Mr.. Clayton read more and more raridlv
with the evident intention of finishing as
quickly as possible. This was due how.
ever, to his own desire. and was not caused
by any sign of inattention on the part NJ
the convention, which continues 10 accord
him marked attention.
Loud cheers Of approval greeted Chair.
'hah clayton as he concluded, and the
applause was continued for several minutes
me delegates stood upon their chairs and
tossed mats ana handkerchiefs into the
air.
While the demonstration in honor NJ Mr.
clayton was in progress. the doors of the
convention hall were opened, and the .Jaf-
ferson club OF st. Louis was marshaled
Tor a parade through the aisles. AT the
head Of the line was a blue banner bear
Ing David r. Francis for vice president
1t elected much enthusiasm.
The members attempted to countermarch
In the narrow aisle.
John W. Kern OF Indiana offered a mo-
ton providing for the appointment of
three to ascertain when the COMMITTEES on
resolutions would be ready to report. the
platform. ~
inc motion was adopted and the chair
appointed as the Messrs. Kern
OF Indiana, Pace OF Alabama and Mack or
New York. pending the Investigation
and report Of the committee said Mr.
clayton, 1.-THE chair takes the liberty OF
inviting to address the convention Mr..
Raymond Robins of Chicago"
Mr.. Robins was greeted with a~pplau-e.
Long Speech Barred.
Mr. Robins was interrupted several times
after speaking for ten minutes, and when
On urman Clayton called the convention 10
order, one delegate responded; A right,
but don't talk too long"
Mr.. Robins soon concluded.
A motion was made by an Oklahoma
delegate that George" w. Llttle,on If
New York be invited to address the cop-
vention, This was taken to refer 70 Martin
w. Littleton. who four years ago IN 81
Louis placed Judge Alton Il. Parker OF New
York in nomination for the presidency.
The members Of the New York delegation
accepted the invitation 70 Mr.. Littleton as
a compliment in which they shared and
they cheered him Justify as he mounted the
rostrum.
The speaker caught the fancy of tie con-
Vention at once and his remark that what
ever was the outcome of the convention
new YORK would support the platform and
nominee provoked a Shrek of approval
All over the hall delegates sprang 10 their
Feet many Of the New York delegation
taking part in the demonstration. Charles
+. Murphy remained quietly in his seat
but nodded his head In assent when several
OF the Pennsylvania delegation Immediately
arose and asked for recognition, bur the
roll call was completed.
tn New York delegation, after A few
words with their leader, Joined IN the trib-
ute paid to the words OF Mr.. Littletoh.
i believe 1t is time for US to be tolerant
or each others opinions so that we may all
unite TO restore the government to the
hands of the democratic party. Let us bury
forever the differences that have embittered
u.s. l bespeak a closer union OF Yankee
Doodle and Dixie OF Maine and Cali
tornia, that victory may be ours"
Mr.. Littleton's brief. but eloquent. ad-
dress was loudly cheered. and when he had
concluded there were calls from the gal
leries for other speakers. but Chairman
Clayton admonished the spectators that
they must be in order or the space would
be cleared.
Names of Committeeman.
The clerk OF the convention was then d.
rected to read the list OF the new national
committee. When the name Of James NJ.
Suney' as committeeman from Pennsyl-
Vania' was read there was loud cheering.
Then Chairman Clayton said:
In the recollection OF the chair. the ac-
ton OF the credentials COMMITTEES IN refer
ring back TO the Pennsylvania delegation
the two convention lists submitted. leaves
Pennsylvania's place on the national com
mittee vacant The chair will rule. in ad-
vance OF the question being received from