The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-07-07
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DENVER HAS A
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DEMOCRATIC ROOSTER HELPs IN
TINE CELEBRATION.
A BLAZE Of SPLENDOR


Denver, July 4.-The American
Eagle sand the democratic rooster
have We'd with each other today In
giving Denver one Of the most lurid
Fourth Of Julys in It's brief. but strenu-
Gus existence.
Throughout the day the streets
have been ablaze with color, an In
cessant din Of cannon and crackers
has mingled with the enthusiasm OF
arriving delegations and long trains
have crept over the prairie from every
direction, adding throngs to the null.
titude already here.
A Blaze Of ;sptender.
Tonight the state capital and other
public buildings loom out Of the dark
ness IN living fire. with every outline
marked by myriad lights; the streets
pulsate with convention throngs and
the clatter Of fireworks; the hotel
Hobbies are filled with political lead
ers, delegates and on-lookers FROM
every section Of the country, and
this is a general elimination Of today's
conjunction Of patriotism and politics,
Thus far, however, there is no storm.
ing Of Denver's gates, and the crowds
are somewhat below the average Of
national convention, owing to the dis
lance Of Denver from the populations
centers, and also because the govern
ment and state restrictions on rail.
roadpasses keeps back the crowds
that heretofore have made national
convention the occasion for quadren'
NAL excursions.
Thousands More Expected.
However, the convention Is days
OF and there is time for an influx to
precede in numbers and noise. It Is
estimated that 10000 strangers are
already here and many thousands
more are expected in the next two
days.
The arrivals today included the
Missouri delegation, headed by the
tall. gaunt form Of Senator Stone;
part Of the North Carolina delega'
ton, headed by Governor eileen, who
promptly retired his candidacy for the
vice presidency, and struggling ad
vance guards Of many OF the othel
delegations. These, with Judge Par
ker, the democratic candidate Of 1904
Colonel Clayton, Of Alabama, the sill
yer tongued southerner, who will be
permanent chairman of the conven
ton; Chief Murphy. Of Tammany hal,
and Governor Haskell Of Oklahoma, q
likly candidate for chairman Of the
platform committee, r the CHIEF
figures Of national interest on the
ground. But there is rather a mott
ceable absence of national leaders
and the conspicuous figures Of former
conventions.
Tillman, Bailey, Culberson, Champ
Clark, John Sharp Williams-and
most Of the men OF action IN thi.
gathering are from the ranks Of loca'
leaders. One Of the arrivals today
was Charles w. Bryan, brother Of the
candidate, who came from Lincoln
with a number of Nebraska leaders
to dispense hospitality from the Neb
raska and Bryan headquarters. This
is the first appearance Of Brother
Charles in national affairs, although
he has been for IL years the private
secretary to his brother and the bust
ness head Of the Commoner to which
William J contributes editorial in
SEPARATIONS.
Alton Attracts Attention.
Naturally the democratic standard
bearer Of 1904. Judge Alton B. Parker
Of New York, is a center Of attention
and interest. He is comparatively
new figure at conventions, and man.
Of the delegates knew him only b,
the convention portraits Of four years
ago. But his urbanity and his friend
~ welcome have created a favorable
impression. on the throng who come t.
greet him.
AIeN&.4 EGs.n . &&EHa -. z.
AT the outset he was a bit nettlet
over the publication Of the Cleveland
resolutions and the comment which
ensued. But all that is now past; thu
resolutions are as gentle and soothing
a. the summer breeze, and the Judge
himself Is as good natured and sunny
as usual. When seen today he die
not wish to give q formal interview
but In an informal way he chatted in
terestingly on the existing situation
and the outlook.
Talks on Out Look.
DO you consider the presidential
nomination still an open question o.
is Mr.. Bryants nomination REASONABLE,
assured Judge Parker was asked.
"Of course I have no more informa
tion than you have on that subject
no replied. 'but the reports gathered
BY the press and BY those who ars
keeping pretty close track Of the