The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-10

represented the opposition OF ]. X
O'Connor. Of Utica. who had forced
Tamnany Leader Charles F. Murphy TO
go on record individually for Bryan by
demanding a poll of the State delega-
ton during the roll call.
A MemoIabIeehight
No one who spent the night in the
big auditorium is likely to forget the
event When Permanent Chairman
Clayton finally called the convention 10
order. there was not a vacant inch OF
space. The result was that several
women tainted.
The chairmans first words made
known the fact there would be a late
session. Recognizing Congressman
Ollie James, he inquired whether the
committee on resolutions was ready to
report Receiving a negative answer.
ne appointed committee 10 wait on Ii.
Several Democrats Of national promi-
nence then delivered addresses until
sos, when James announced that the
resolutions committee would not report
until later in the night.
Then Kentucky moved that the rules
be suspended, Ia order that nOminAt-
ing speeches might be made. l. J.
Dunn, assistant city attorney Of Omaha
after the motion passed, was recognized
70 place the leader of the Nebraska
Democrats IN nomination Dunn's speech
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thrilled the crowd
While the speech was punctuated
throughout with volleys Of applause, It
was not until the peroratiOn was reached
that there was unison in the cheer
ing. When Dunn reached his climax
and mentioned Bryans name for the
nrst time, there was a mighty roar,
from both delegates and galleries.
So soon as the cheering settled down
TO one continuous roar, Of the magnI-
tude OF a half hundred steam caIliopes.
the march Of the standards began. Dele
gates were moving about the hall, way
ing flags. banners. and bunting, al
ternately cheering for Bryan or jeer-
ing at those who sat stOlidly In their
seats, refusing TO Join In the demonstra-
ton.
For n solid hour the applause went
on uninterruptedly. and then Chairman
Clayton attempted 10 cneck II and re-
store order. For a tire he failed siv
1ally- He finally had 10 direct the no
lice 10 clear the aisles before he could
make himself heard. The demonStra-
ton had lasted for one hour and fifteen
minutes.
Tribute to Lincoln
After the adoption OF the platform. at
! O'Clock this morning. there came
distressing episode.N John E. Lamb. Of
Indiana, was recognized TO move the
adoption OF the following resolution
Whereas, the one hundredth ami
versaTy Of the birth OF Abraham Lin
coin occurs on February u, 1903. there
Resolved by this Democratic National
Convention that we Recommend its ap-
proprlate celebration throughout our
land"
Chairman clayton put the motion, and
II received a thunderous vOlley OF ayes
He then said:
AS the son OF a Confederate soldier
and former Shareholder, and appreCiat-
ing the splendid character and senti-
ment Of this resolution. 7 decline 70 call
for the nays on IT, / declare the resolu-
ton unanimously carried
AS the declaration was made. Attor-
ney General l. l.. Straus, Of Maryland,
jumped 20 his feet.
7 object 10 being recorded against
my Will ne declared. and 1 move 70
reconsider the vote by which this reso-
luuop was passed
You are out OF order: cit down."
yelled Clayton, while at the same time
a storm Of Kisses and catcalls went
down" Cut il out we don't intend
to stand for yOu," were going the
rounds Of the hall, and Lamb, mover OF
the original resolution. moved 10 table
the Straus motion His motion was
carried amid cheers and applause, dur
ing which Straus stood still. vainly try
Ing 10 secure recognition. He finally
gave up and fell back into his chair
Florida then was called and gave way
10 Augustus Thomas. thu playwright. who
claimed 10 be from Missouri He made
one Of the hits Of the night, his elo-
quent speech being Thunderously ap-
plauded. and as he resumed his seat he
was almost overwhelmed by persons
who wanted to shake his hand.
James Is Cheered.
Idaho gave way to Texas and State
Senator ToOmey. OF that State. made an