The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10


 --.--------------------- choked off all circulation of air. and made the atmosphere in the hall almost as foul as 1t was hot and the heat was intense
 Chairman Clayton next invited sena- tor Thomas F. Grady of New York to speak.
 Senator Grady was given a most en- thusiastic welcome as he appeared on the rostrum. When he declared that the convention could nominate no can- didate and adopt no platform that would not receive the united support of the new York democracy. he was given still greater applause. Following Senator Grady Chairman Clayton introduced Judge M. J. Wade. of Iowa, a representative of the great corn State"
 MT. Wade Is the new national com mitteeman from Iowa. Whoever the candidates are; what ever the platform of this convention., he declared. "the thought that goes out from this convention is that hon. esty must be enthroned as the domtn- ating influence of public life. It must be manifest on the part of the public officials and on the part of every in- dividual dealing with the public. with 1 corporations or with other fellow men," Crowds Increase. By the time Judge Wade had con- cluded his address the crowd had in- creased stiil further. and the doorways were packed in manner that showed 1 mismanagement on the part of the l doorkcepers that was not far from criminal All the doors were open. and no places In the entire building that was as impossible as the exits. There was but one degree nf con gestion in them all and that was the highest possible. The only difference I was that the more conmodious they were, the more people they held. I Just as Judge Wade finished his | speech, a woman seated in the rear of the press seats. tainted away. It was | out of the question to carry her out through the jannied aisles. and it was | found necessary to lift her body over the railing of one of the boxes and she 1 was only carried to the outside with 1 the greatest difficulty.
 T am sure the convention will be glad to concur in the request of Mis- | souri to hear from old Champ Clark, of I that State, one of the knightliest Dem acrots who ever drew glittering blade in defense of the party" It was in these words that Chairman Clayton introduced the next speaker, whose appearance on the platform was a signal for great cheering. Mir. Clark
 
 sweep the country from sea to sea. that on the 4th of March next, Democratic President would be inagurated backed by Democratic House and the people would thea come into their rights
 The galleries with profound igno- rance of the manner in which the con vention should be managed, broke in with cries of Vote" Vote" When quiet was restored, the chair recognized Representative Ollie James, of Kentucky. of the committee sent to ascertain the probability of an early report from the committee on resolu- tions. Mir. James. reported that the committee would not be ready to re- port before midnight He then made motion that the rules be suspended and that the nominating speeches for presidential candidates be made with the understanding. however. that no ballot should be taken until after the report of the committee had been re- ceived.
 1. The motion was adopted and the rules were declared by the chair to be suspended, and nominations to be in lorder.
 Nominations Begin.
 "The secretary will now proceed to call the roll of states for nominations for the office of president of the Unit ed States" shouted Chairman Clayton
 
 The chairman of that delegation arose and was recognized.
 Knowing that Nebraska will make no mistake in nominating the right man." he said, Alabama yields to Ne- | braska."
 T. J. Dunn. of omaha. will speak for the Nebraska allegation" announced the chairman of that state. while the cheering which followed the first state ment from Alabama continued una bated.
 Mir. Dunn. who was to make the speech of the convention in which the greatest interest was felt by the def- egates and the spectators Is scarcely of middle age. Ills clearcut, determ- ined looking, clean shaven face, Is sur mounted by dark brown hair, which owing to the emphatic manner in which he emphasizes his speech with his head was soon touching the center of his forehead. He spoke clearly and with a | pleasing manner of delivery. 1 As Mir. Dunn proceeded. almost every alIusion he made to the character Of | Mir Bryan was enthusiastically ap- I plauded. although he had not yet men tioned the name of the Nebraska cam I didate.
 MT. Dunn said that his candidate was the choice of the militant democracy of the country. the convention broke | in wild cheers. The ever ready flags were tossed aloft and roar of ap- plause went through the hall. While cheering was at it's height. a white dove was let loose in the gallery and | fled across the convention hall while the delegates hailed 1t with great en- thusiasm and cheered as long as 1t was | in sight.
 1 Mir. Dunn brought out the name of William Jennings Bryan" with intense dramatic force and the response from the great throng was electrifying. The delegates sprang up, the galleries fol- lowed suit, and the demonstratio ton was under way in a manner that promised to rival yesterdays exhibition of en- i thusiasm.
 Pa1demOnium Beigns. A few moments after the cheering