The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-26

Cardinal Gibbons. clad in the red and
purple vestments OF his high Office.
delivered an earnest and beautiful
prayer. Despite the soiemnity of the
invocation. the delegates. already
crowding every seat on the foor..
could not forbear to cheer and ap-
plaud as token of their approval
At the conclusion of this demon
stration, hush of expectancy fell
over the hall. Everybody knew that
William J. Bryan, who had just left
his seat with the Nebraska delegates
and headed for the platform. was
going to start something" Nobody
was sure just what Mr. Bryan was
going to start. Could they have fore
seen the series OF astounding events
which were to sweep before their
eyes in the next few minutes. they
would have sat as silent as 80 many
sphinxes instead of making the
echoes OF the muslin-lined arch OF
the armory roof ring with their con-
tlnual cries and shouts.
Mr.. Mack, as mere matter OF
routine, asked the clerk. Mr. Smith,
TO head the list OF temporary offices
selected and suggested by the ma
tional committee after an all-day ses-
sion
List of Officers Read,
Mr.. Smith, who has beautifully
clear voice. got as far as Tempo
rary CONTAMINATION B. Parker
Then from what later developed to
be $40 threats. there came wild
yell Of approval This cutlery rose
and fol
Mr. Mack and Mr.. Martin jointly SEE
cured order and Mr.. Smith contin-
ued reading the names of the other
temporary officers, including Trey
Woodson, of Kentucky. as temporary
chairman. Mr.. Smith as head reading
clerk Mr.. Martin as rgeant-at-arms.
and other minor officials.
1t was at this point that the once
shaggy head of Mr.. Bryan was seen
to tower over that OF Mr.. Smith. Mr..
Bryan was on the second-story plat
form, which. well back from the adj
vance line of delegates. was employ-
ed by the chief officers of the conyen-
ton as navigating bridge.
Mr. Bryan was greeted with ~
cheer II This one continued fox. ssaur !,
n1Hures, Then he raised one or hia
massive hands for silence.
mr. Chairman lie said with an
ooeisance to Mack, Gentlemen OF the
convention he said with a bow -
the delegates tmore, cheers. Then
expectant attention
Nominates Kern.
i rise" said Mr.. Bryan. in his
most impressive manner, ito place II
nomination for the Office OF tempe
rary- chalrInaa--tAe -aame-ef John =
Kern of Indiana "a
II was out.
NOW everybody knew who Brvaa
had picked TO oppose Parker in full
ftlment of his threat of the night 10
fore
There We're cheers for Kern. quita
lot OF them. With "A smile, M.
Bryan continued: And in this dfa-a
senung from the judgment OF Tho
national committee as expressed n Il
their recommendation, reco9nfsass
that the burden OF proof Is upon No
10 overthrow the assumption that 1f8
has the right to represent the wfah6
OF this convention and the party ofa
the nation
Mr.. Bryan paused for applausG
and he did not pause in vain. n
Il call attention to the fact thn1
we are governed by rules" said NrI
Bryan. and that the rules do nnf
provide that the recommendation ~
the committee Is final" a
NO, no." said the Bryan men III
diYers parts OF the big afaiii ~ a.
Hooray, They Shout.
Hooray." cried others, while r1
leries and floor joined In 4 gonaxX
exercise OF $4,000 pairs of lungs. III
Cheered by his reception. Mr.. B9
an now proceeded to explain just II
he, simple delegate from NehrnaJ
had presumed to ny in the fA0o
the committee. IF any one sh0
ask my credentials. said he: ri n
one should inquire why !. ~ n
OF the name that has presented ~
should place in nomination ~
name. will tell him. II III no1 X
be told. that In three asmn