Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-07-10

delegation from that state made spec
tacular entrance. They came marching
in solid column down the center aisle,
holding high a large banner of red, white
and blue silk on which was painted a
portrait of Mr.. Bryan. Above the pic
ture were the words:
Bryan Volunteers" and beneath it,
"Of Nebraska" The sight of the ban
ner and the march of the Nebraskans
created great enthusiasm for a few min
utes, many of the delegates and alter
mates leaping upon their chairs and wav-
ing hats and handkerchiefs.
Cheers for Speaker.
Laughter and cheers greeted Tempo
roary Chairman Bells announcement that
he had read deeply in the Chicago plat
form and he had failed to find therein
anything about Republican prosperity
His sarcastic illusions to the claims OF
excellent management of the country
made by the Republicans also elected the
approval of the delegates.
As Mr.. Bell approached the subject of
anti-injunction plank, the attention of
the convention was quickened and his
statement that the Republican declara-
ton on that subject was merely recital
of existing law called out increased ap-
plause.
Popularity of Roosevelt.
Flags and hats went up in cloud;
and voices rose in a storm of approval
when the speaker asserted that the popu-
larity of the present administration is
due to the Democratic principles he
has practiced."
The prediction of Mr.. Bell that the
convention would name the next Presi-
dent of the United States and alluded
in the most pointed manner to Mr..
Bryan, the roar of delight broke loose
once more. Many of the New York dele
gates joined in the cheers.
Bryan Men Have Theirs.
The following resolutions were offered
by l. J. Dunn of Omaha, Neb., who will
place William ]. Bryan in nomination:
verse 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
party in national convention assembled,
recognize in him one of the strongest and
craftsmanship, who possessed to an ex-
traordinary degree the elements of leader
ship and BY his able consultations neIi ant
rested honor upon his country and his
Resolved, that we hereby express our
deep sorrow at his death and extend our
warmest sympathy and coincidence to his
family, and that this resolution be spread
upon the records of the convention and a
copy be forwarded to Mrs. Cleveland, and
Resolved, as further mark of respect to
his memory, the convention do now ad
journ until II o'clock noon) tomorrow.
"Allies" Keeping Busy.
Yesterdays late hours brought forth
some interesting developments in the
matter of the presidential nomination,
and were marked by increasing urgency
of effort on the part of the elements OPP
posed to William j. Bryan, to prevent
his nomination. There were several con-
ferences in this behalf and the opposi-
ton showed its purpose to leave no
smallest stone unturned in the search for
delegates who might be prevailed upon
to vote against the Nebraskan.
AS has been the case so often before.
New York state, with its handsome total
of seventy-eight delegates, bound under
it's unit rule to vote as one, is the center
of interest. 1t is recognized by both
sides as a fact that if New York could
be swung into the fight against Bryan,
it would have immense and perhaps de-
cisive weight against him, attracting, as
it almost certainly would, the delega-
tions of other states who will vote for
him unless they see definite prospect of
success on the other side.
The programme for tomorrow provides
for the completion of permanent organ
ization, the address of the permanent
chairman. Representative Henry D.
Clayton of Alabama, and the receipt and
adoption of the reports of the commit
tees appointed today. 1t is expected
that the nomination of neither President
nor vice president will be reached be-
fore Thursday; that day the head of
the ticket will probably be nominated
and the selection of the vice presidential
candidate is expected to be deferred I'M
til Friday. after which the convention
will adjourn.