The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-15
the ministers of Argentina. Greece,
Belgium and Chile.

the ministers of Argentina. Greece,
Belgium and Chile.
The initial outburst Of enthusiasm
came just as the session was OPEN
ing. when a silken banner bearing the
portrait of Bryan was displayed. I'm
mediately there was a storm Of wild
applause. which died away after half
a minute OF explosive demonstration.
The appearance of the temporary pre-
siding officer. Bell Of California. was
another signal for an enthusiastic out
burst. He came forward amid the
storm Of tribute. tall and sturdy, but
rather Immaculate for one Of the un-
terrified. with silk fronted prince al
bert coat, resplendent with conven-
ton medals and watch charms. CIV
Ing the appearance Of a decorated
diplomat In strong, far-carrying
voice and easy gesture he delivered
the opening address. a full hour long,
with resounding passages. punctuated
with yells as some phrases tickled the
fancy Of the throng. 1t was notice.
able that great APPLAUSE came from
the delegates at Bells impassioned
declaration that the writ Of injunction
shall not be turned into an instru-
ment Of oppression. Again there was
uproarous applause as he arraigned
Republican campaign contributions
without q cash register"
After referring to Taft as a "bisect-
ed 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 Nebraskan leader
bringing forth a tumultuous demon
stration-
The appointment Of committees
was quickly disposed Of. For a mo-
ment the Pennsylvania row threaten
ed to throw the assembly into a wild
confusion. The State presented two
sents of officers representing the two
contestins factions. Ollie James, Of
Kentucky. voicing the Bryan senti-
ment, endeavored to refer the fight to
the credentials committee. Against
this Col. Guffey and his heutenants,
pale and gesticulating wildly, sought
to interpose a protest. But 1t was Of
no avail. For % time pandemonium
prevailed. And then the smooth run
ming machine consigned the question
to the credentials committee. where
Mr.. Bryan's adherents are supreme
and the Guffey forces retired, full of
wrath and disgust.
The presentation of resolutions of
respect to the memory of Cleveland
brought to the front two notable fig
ures. Judge Parker. Of New York. the
Democratic candidate Of four years
ago. and Gov. Francis. of Missouri,
one OF the surviving members Of the
Cleveland cabinet. The resolutions as
adopted emanated from Mr.. Bryan's
friends and were presented by I. J.
Dunn. Of Nebraska. who will make
the nominating speech for Bryan.
These were no sooner read than
shouts OF Parker! Parker" showed
the generous temper Of the conven-
tion towards the former leader. Judge
Parker was prevailed upon to mount
the platform. where. with resonant
voice. he read his own resolutions of
tribute to Mr.. Cleveland. closing with
tactful concession to the Bryan
forces by seconding the resolutions
presented by them. Gov Francis
tribute to his former chief breathed
the spirit Of personal association and
deep admiration. With the adoption
OF the resolutions. the convention ad-
journed until noon tomorrow.