The daily sentinel., 1908-07-07


sentence.
Bells manner of delivery lent en-
phass to his points and there was
much spontaneous handclapping in
the hall, the galleries joining in the
applause.
How About Prosperity?
Laughter and cheers greeted the
speakers announcement that he had
read deeply into the Chicago plat
form and that he had failed to find
can prosperity.
Cutting Sarcasm.
His sarcastic allusions to the
claims of excellent management OF
the country made by republicans al
so elected the approval of the dele
gates.
AS Mr.. Bell approached the sub
| ject of the anti-injunction plank the
attention of the convention qW;ckenei
and his statement that the republi-
can declaration on that subject was
merely a recital of the existing law
called out increased applause.
"NIust BE Done Frankly
Still greater cheering followed his
declaration that whatever we do on
this subject must be donc firmly,
| frankly and unequivocally." And
| this was in turn intensified when he
asserted that injunctions must not
be turned into instruments of tyr
amy"
Eastern Men Silent.
At the prediction of Mr.. Bell that
the convention would name the next
president, alluding pointedly to Mr..
Bryan, a roar of delight broke loose
| once more.
Many of the eastern delegates
Joined in. but the majority remained
passively in their seats, as did Hi
nois, while the western states and
middle states yelled and stamped
tn e.r approval at the first unmistak
able allusion to Mr.. BRYAN.
Great Cheer for Bell.
Mr.. Bell was cheered for some time
after he had concluded.
Flash Light Explodes.
A flash light exploded directly in
front of the platform while Mr.. Ball
was speaking and sent shower of
redhot powder sparks scattering
among the New York delegation. and
the antics of the members in lodging
and brushing away the fire brands
caused a wave of laughter.
Charles W. Murphy. the leader of
Tammany Hall. was directly in the
line of fire, but sat placid. while his
lieutenants on either side slapped the
sparks from his shoulders.
Much Confusion.
A roll call of the states for mem
bership in the various standing com
mittees was the first order of bust
ness, and amid much confusion the
roll was called.
Resolutions in eulogy of Grover
Cleveland were offered by |. j. Dunn
of Omaha and seconded by eX-Gov-
ernor Francis of Missouri. the recog-
milton of Dunn shutting off the Par
ker resolutions ON Cleveland.
Resolutions Offered.
| The following resolutions were Of
| fered by |. j. Dunn of Omaha. who
will place w. ]. Bryan in nomination.
| Honor Dead Leader.
| "As it has pleased the Ruler of the
| Universe to remove from our midst
Grover Cleveland. late president of
the United States, who was three
times the candidate of the democratic
party, be it
| Resolved, That we, the delegates
of the national convention assembled,
/ recognizing in him one of the strong
| est and ablest characters known to
the worlds statesmanship, who pos
sessed to an extraordinary degree the
elements of leadership and by his
able, conscientious and forceful ad-
ministration of public affairs reflect
ed honor upon his country ana upon
his party; and, be it
| Resolved, That we hereby express
| our deep sorrow at his death and eX-
tend our warmest sympathy and con-
dolence to his family; and that this
resolution be spread upon the rec
ords of the convention and copy
he forwarded to Mrs. Cleveland: and
be it
| Resolved. As further mark of
respect to his memory. the conven-
ton do now adjourn until , O'Clock
noon tomorrow
Parker Called For.
Judge Parker, however. was called
| for, and, mounting the platform. he
read the resolutions which he had in
| tended to offer He then seconded
the Dunn resolutions, and eX-Gover-
nor Francis was cheered terrifically
when he arose and said: "Lst us
now bury all dissens!ons of the past.
Adjourns Till Tomorrow.
| The Dunn resolutions were then
adopted unanimously, and the con
vention adjourned until neon tomor-
row in respect for the memory of ex-
| President Cleveland.