The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-07-10

sergeant-at,arrns.
It was just 1925 when Chairman
Bell began to rap for order and to
direct that the congested aisles be
cleared. s8a
Appeal for Order.
Chairman Bell, after pounding with
his gavel for ten minutes delivered
q short address demanding that the
order prevail in the convention, re-
peating for the fftieth time Gentle
men, take your seats"
While he was speaking almost alb
solute silence prevailed and his threat
Of mo business will be transacted
unless quiet is restored" was made
to the people who were making no
noise Of any kind. !
Selling the quiet moment mi. BEN
announced that the opening prayer
would be heard.
The Rev. Reisner then pronounced
the invocation.
The Milwaukee and other march
ing clubs will pass through the hail.,
announced the chairman and as the
last word left his lips the strains Of
Dixie" flowed into the auditorium and
a cheer broke from the crowd as the
first Bryan banner in line swung
through the doors. The convention
band caught up the dying strains Of
Dixie" q the marching band passed
out Of the door where 1t entered.
The parade was not q long one and
the convention listened attentively.
AS the last OF the parade passed out
Chairman Bell ordered the aisles be
cleared and when this was done the
chairman said:
Grady Recognized.
The chair recognizes Senator
Thomas r. Grady, Of New York, chair
mar Of the committee on rules"
Senator Grady, mounting the plat
form, announced in a few words that
he presented the report and for the
adoption OF which he moved. It pro.
vided that the convention shall be
governed by the rules Of the demo-
cratic convention Of 1904. The report
was adopted unanimously by a viva
voce vote.
Now, gentlemen" said Mr.. Bell,
1T appears that the committees are
not ready to report at this time, so
the convention will dispose Of some
minor business. This chair, recogni-
zes Mr.. w. H. Martin, Of Arkansas"
MI. Martin presented on behalf of
the national convention a resolution
Of regret and tribute to the late James
K. Jones, former chairman OF the
committee. After the resolution had
been read Mr.. Martin spoke briefly
OF Senator Jones' capabilities and emf
nent service to the democratic party.
The resolution was unanimously
adopted.
The chairman then said:
This is no Laughing matter. This
business concerns the affairs of state
and it is an indication that democrats
are already beginning to get together.
Good Humor Prevails,
The Michigan delegation has lost
its bible" announced Chairman Bell,
amid an uproar OF laughter. "And
they would be very much gratifed,o
he added, IF it is returned"
Ollie James of Kentucky was rec.
ognized to move that a recess be
taken until s p. m.
There were cries of mo" from all
parts Of the hall, the galleries joining
in the call Of many Of the delegates.
When the motion was put there
were almost equal chorouses Of "No"
and Yes "The chair is in doubt"
said Mr.. Bell, "but 1t is his opinion
that the delegates voted aye and the
galleries nae. l will put the motion
again."
M 0dlleTIeS vote.
This time the galleries voted unani-
mously and the shout Of mo" over
whelmed the ayes.
Gentlemen" said the chairman.
brandishing the gavel, gentlemen,
come to order. The chair is %convinc-
that enough delegates have voted
NO" to retain the convention in Its
seats for a few moments longer"
A cheer Of approval came down
from the galleries and It's feeble echo
rose from the convention floor.
Confusion prevailed, hundreds of
voices calling for various speakers,
the name Of Senator "Bob" Taylor Of
being shouted repeatedly
The convention then settled down to
await the next event but there was
for some minutes.
The. band attempted to play. but
was practically submerged in the up
roar. The chairman kept up his auto.
matte sentences, Gentlemen, come to
order" and kept 1t up after the con-
vention had quieted down.
The chair will. now recognize Mr..
Heifner of Washington" said Chair
man Bell, when assemblance of order