The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-07-16
NIGHT OF EXCITEMENT
Memorable Session OF the Convention
vt Which Bryan Was Named rs
Party'S Nominee.

On the converting of the conven-
ton at 7:10 last night the galleries
were completely filled and the
majority OF the delegates were in
their seats but the officers of the con-
vention were still waiting for the re-
port of the committee on resolutions.
The band in the gallery worked with
great industry, and when it struck up
Dixie" the demonstration that fol-
lowed gave a glimpse of the scenes
certain to occur later in the night.
The delegates as the first notes OF
the old war song floated out, sprang
up and waved their flags. 1t was
instantly shown that the galleries
too, had been provided withe them.
and, in an instant, the convention
hall was a tossing sea OF fluttering
flags.
The scene, even through the greater
part of the electric lights were not
turned on, was really one OF great
beauty as the flags flashed back and
forth against the dark background
of the crowd.
1t was Just $50 o'clock when Chair
man, Clayton began to rap for order
which he secured within the minute.
Mr.. Clayton recognized Mr.. McQuis-
ten OF Pennsylvania, who announced
the selection of James Kerr as men,
Der Of the national committee from
that state in place Of James Guffey,
who was selected before the Pennsyl-
vania contests were heard.
Without objection the selection OF
Mr.. Kerr, will be considered as rati-
| n1o; nd
ment later added:
1.-The chair hears none. The Sc
lection OF Mr.. Kerr is ratified" Some
cheering and a few Kisses greeted the
announcement.
Ollie James OF Kentucky, moved
that committee of three be appoint
ed again to wait upon the platform
committee and ascertain when 1
would be ready to report. The mo
ton prevailed and Mr.. James, ]
Thomas Helfin OF Alabama, and F. P
Lynch OF Minnesota we're named. Mr.
Lynch's appointment was the frs
recognition the adherents OF Gov
er1or Johnson had received in tn
cnoice of the convention committees
Pending the report of the commit
tee on inquiry, Thomas P. Ball Q
Texas, was invited to address the con
vention.
Bell was followed by Senator Grady
of New York, Judge M. J. Wade, c
Iowa, and Champ Clark OF Missouri
The galleries, with profound igno1
N ance of the manner in which tn
convention should be managed, brok
in with cries of vote, vote" Whe
quiet was restored the chair recoe
nized Representative James OF Ker
lucky of the committee sent to az
certain the probability of an early r.
port from the committee on resOlt
tons Mr.. James reported that tn
committee would not be ready to n
port before midnight.
He then made a motion that tn
rules be suspended and that the non
(linating speeches for presidential cal
didates be made, with the understand
ing, however, that no ballot should
taken until after the report Of tt
committee had been received. The M
ton was adopted and the rules wei
declared by the chair to be suspen
| ed and nominations to be in order.
"The secretary will not proceed
call the roll OF states for nomination
| for Office of president Of the Unit
| States" shouted Chairman Clayton.
Alabama" called the clerk.
The chairman of that delegate
arose and was recognized.
knowing that Nebraska will ma
no mistake in nominating the rig
man. he said, Alabama yields to n
braska."
II. ]. Dunn OF Omaha will speak I