The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-07-09


be permitted to march through the hall
as soon as opening prayer had been de-
iivered Arrangements for the entrance
and exit of the paraders was hastily
carried out under the direction of the
sergeant at arms.
II was Just 1926 when Chairman Bell
vigorously began TO rap for order and
to direct that the congested aisles be
cleared.
Called to Order.
Chairman Bell, after pounding with
his gaVel for ten minutes, delivered d
short address, demanding that order
prevail in the convention. repeating for
the fiftieth time. gentlemen, take your
seats
While he was speaking almost abso-
lutte silence prevailed and his threat of
no business will be transacted unless
quiet is restored" was made 10 the
people who were making no noise of
any kind.
The chairman finished what he had
TO say. however, and, promptly seizing
mis- opportunity, introduced the Rev.
Christian +. Reisner OF Denver. the
chaplain OF the day, who delivered the
invocation.
Rev. Mr.. Reisner spoke in a strong,
deep voice. and as he concluded was
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particularly from the Indiana and New
York decorations. although II was gen.
eraI throughout the convention
Marching of Clubs.
''The Milwaukee and other marching
clubs will pass through the hall. an
nounced the chairman, and as the last
words left his lips the strains of
Dixie foated into the auditorium
and a cheer broke from the crowd as
the first Bryan banner in line was
swung through the doors. The conven-
ton band caught up the dying strains
of Dixie" as the marching band
passed out OF the door where it en-
tered
The parade was not a long one. and
the convention soon returned 10 bust
ness.
AS the last Of the parade passed out
Chairman Bell ordered the aisles be
cleared and when this was done the
chairman said:
THE chair recognizes Senator Thorn
as f. Grady of New York. chairman of
the committee IN rules
Senator Grady, mounting the plat
form, announced, in few words. that
he presented the report. and for the
adoption of which he moved. IL pro-
vided that the convention shall be gov
erned by the rules of the Democratic
convention Of 1904. The report was
adopted unanimously by a viva voce
vote.
Now. gentlemen" said MIR. Bell, Iii
appears that the committees are not
ready TO report at this time, the
convention viii dispose of some minor
business. This chair recognizes Mr.. w
II. Martin of Arkansas"
Mr. Martin presented, on behalf of
the national committee, resolution or
..s,I s.ff ska Iae Tav,a l.
Jones' former chairman OF the commit
tee.
After the resolution had been read.
Mr. Martin spoke briefly of Senator
Jones capabilities and eminent service
TO the Democratic party.
BY a rising vote the resolution was
unanimously adopted.
More Fun.
storm of laughter went through the
convention hall when. Chairman Bell
said, with smile, John S. Whelan.
secretary OF state of New York. is
wanted at the long distance tele-
phone by Governor Hughes of New
York"
When the laughter had subsidized the
chairman said
This is no laughing matter. This
business concerns the affairs of state.
and il is an indication that Democrats
are,already beginning 10 get together.
The Michigan delegation has lost it's
Bible" announced Chairman Bell. amid
another outburst OF laughter. land
they would be very lrlch gratified."
he added. "if II Is returned
Ollie James of Kentucky was recog
nized 10 move that a recess be taken
until o'clock p. IN.
The Galleries Voted.
There were cries of mo" from all
over the hall. the galleries joining in
the call of many of the delegations.
When the motion was put there were
loud and almost equal choruses, first
OF AYE" and then of no"
The chair is in doubt" said Mr.. Bell
but II is his opinion that the delegates
voted aye and the galleries no. / will
put the motion again"
This time the galleries voted unani-
mously and the shout OF no" over
whelmed the ayes.
Gentlemen" said the chairman.
brandishing the gavel gentlemen.
come to order Tbs chair is convinced
that enough delegates have voted no TO
retain the convention in its seats for
few moments longer. -
Cries for Bob" Taylor.
A cheer OF approval came down from
the galleries and It's feeble echo rose
from the convention floor. Great con-
fusion prevailed. hundreds of voices
calling for various speakers. the name
OF Senator Bob Taylor of Tennessee
being shouted frequently The con-
vention then settled down 10 await the
next event. but there was none for
some minutes. The band attempted to
play. but was practically submerged in
the uproar. The chairman kept up his
automatic sentence, Gentlemen, come
to order" and kept il up after the con-
vention had quieted down
The chair will now recognize Mr.
Heifner of Washington" said Chair
man Bell, when a semblance of order
had been restored.
Il move that we hear a few remarks
from Senator Bob Taylor of Tonnes
see Mingled cries of Taylor and
no. no" came from the floor. The
chair appointed dr. Heifner as a COM
mittee of one TO escort Senator Taylor
10 the chair.