Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-07-09

ants, was poorly placed in the rear,
while Delaware, with the Gray forces,
was better off in the right foreground
Alice and Ruth There.
Off to the left the presidents daugh-
ter, Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth,
in fetching gown and Lady Gay Spank
er hat, with flowing plumes, smiled
from one of the boxes, and from an
other box looked out the daughter of
the Nebraska leader, Mrs. Ruth Bryan
Leavitt, beaming as she awaited the
name of her father for the presidency.
On the platform, too, were many rep
resentatives of foreign countries,
young Viscount de Chambrun of
France. M. Kroupfsky of Russia, Hon.
H. F. Charteres of England and the
ministers of Argentina, Greece, Bel
GUM and Chile
Storm of Applause.
The initial outburst of enthusiasm
came just as the session was opening,
when silken banner 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, Bell of California, was
another signal for an enthusiastic out
burst. He came forward amid the
storm of tribute, tall and sturdy, with
silk-fronted Prince Albert coat, re-
splendent with convention medals and
watch charms, giving the appearance
of a decorated diplomatist. In strong,
far-carrying voice and easy gesture, he
delivered the opening address, full
hour long, with resoundlng passages
on the righting of public wrongs, pune
tuated with yells as some phrase
tickled the fancy of the throng.
Bell Stirs Them Up.
1t was noticeable that great ap.
plause came from the delegates at
Bells impassioned declaration that
the writ Of injunction shall not be
turned into an instrument of oppres-
sion. Again there was uproarious ap-
plause as he arraigned Republican
campaign contributions without a
cash register"
After referring to Taft as ''bisect
ed candidate" and demanding "but
one man in the White House at
time" he adroitly turned his speech
into a panegyric for Mr.. Bryan, the
reference to the Nebraska leader
bringing forth a tumultuous demon
StratiOn.
Pennsylvania Row.
The appointment Of For a mo-
was quickly disposed Of For a mo-
ment the Pennsylvania row threaten
ed to throw the assembly into wild
confusion. That state presented two
sets of officers, representing the two
contesting 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 lieutenants,
pale and gesticulating wildly, sought
to interpose a protest. But it was of
no avail. For a time pandemonium
prevailed And then the smooth run
ming machinery consigned the ques-
ton to the credentials committee,
where Bryan's adherents are supreme,
and the Guffey forces retired, full of
wrath and disgust.
Honor CieveIand's Memory.
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
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.. Bry-
ans friends and were presented by
l. N. Dunn of Nebraska, who will
make the nominating speech for Bry
an. They were no sooner read than
shouts of "Parkeri Parker!" showed
the generous temper of the conven-
ton toward the former leader.
Parker Pays Tribute.
Judge Parker was prevailed upon
to mount the platform, where with
resonant voice he read his own reso-
buttons of tribute to Mr. Cleveland,
closing with a 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 asso-
citation and deep admiration. With
the adoption of the resolutions the
convention adjourned until noon to-
day.