The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-28
KISSES AND JEERS
GREET INVASION
OF STATES RIGHTS
lcont!nued from Firs. pagsD


squad Of Princeton students and
alumni pract'cod cheering men occu-
pied seats. squads OF Clark support
ors also took places in the gallery.
Society blossoms Forth.
In the stage stand behind the plat
form where the officers and the speak
crs were placed Washington society
hlossomel forth wives and daughters
OF Congressman formed the greater
part of the crowd in the stage stand
Again tonight wave of hea;
struck the convention hail Fans were
in great demand. No, coat was TO
be found in the hall by the time the
delegates seats began TO ill up
William Jennings Bryan entered the
convention hall shortly before 81
o'clock. and he made his way to
tho. rear Of the platform was chcercd
again and again.
Mrs. Tai; arrived soon after Mr.
Bryan and went 10 the place reserved
for her. senator La lolletto was pres
tat 81 the night session
Chairman James called the convcn-
,ion 10 order at SIP =. NJ. and the
Rev. j. Ross Stevenson, of Brown Mo
mortal Church. Baltimore. offered
prayer.
United states Senator smith. of South
Carolina. protested that delegates
were being kept out OF the hall by the
police. 1T is an outrage on decency."
he shouted. There was much coniu-
sion.
Chairman James directed the ser
Gean'-at-arms to see that delegates
were admitted.
bryan Springs Surprise
Mr. Bryan here arose and sprung
surprise by Introducing resolution
and asking fer its Immediate consid-
Grafton. Mr. Bryan read as follows
Resolved. That in this crisis in our
pArtNs career. and in our country's
h story this convention sends greet
ing 10 the people of the United States
and assures them that the party of
Jefferson and Of Jackson is stili the
champion of popular government and
equality before the law AS proof OF
our fidelity to the people. we hereby
declare ourselves opposed to the nomi-
nation OF any candidate for President
VINO j. the representative of or under
any oblisaton to J. Picrpont Morgan
h''nls +. Ryan. August Belmont. or
any other member of the privilege
hunting and favor-scekinr class
BE II further resolved. that We de-
mand the withdrawal from this con-
Nehtlon OF any delegate or delegates
constituting or representing the above
named interests"
IN" Nebraskan was interrupted by
cheers several times during the read
ing of the resolution
rs there objection to immedio..
considerations" asked Chairman James
object said IA member OF the
delegation
u demand his name" shouted SEN
aator Luke Lea, of Tennessee a Bryan
!ieutenan.
MY name is Thomas j. spellay."
said the objector.
lie is an alternate.
OBJECTION having been made. If
move to suspend the rule ana consider
inc resolution at this time" said Mr.
Bryan.
The convention was thrown into an
uproar.
Chairman James warned the spec
tators 10 keep quiet.
Governor Gilchrist. of Florida. made
point of order that the convention
mad no right to take the action suc
GeSted by Mr. Bryan
Has Right to DO As II PIcn,es.
chairman James held the conventions
mad the right to do what II saw fir
ana declared the motion In order. with
bate
delegate from conhectIcut. rising
to a parliamentary question. den,andaI
to know il Mr.. Ryan was nor n rn,-,'-
.ufIN accredited member of tho Vir
rinia delegation.
The gentleman will consult tho list
OF deieEates ana ma ont for himsclf''
sad Chairman James.
Mr. Bryan then began his arcur,on,
for the resolution.
rms Is an extraordinary resolution,
nut extraordinary conditions need ev
traord lnary,SSm edies" said Mr.. Drva,
We are 'Eow" engaged In conducting
convention that will place before
me country the Democratic nominee
ana assume that each delegate i.
mere because be wants that nn,oinea
elected and , is in order that We MAJ
ADVANCE the interests Of our csn1i.
GATE that ! introduce this resolution.
There are questions upon which
we may assume the American people
arc Informed ne continued And
ihere Is not a delegate In this conven-
'ion who docs no; know that an efYor,
Is being made right now 10 sell the
democratic party to the bondage az
the predatory interests
1T IS most hrszen. impudcnt and
insoient. attempt 10 make the nominee
Of this convention the bond slave Of
the men who exploit the people of this
country"
He then denounced Mcssrs. Ryan
Belmont and Morgan as the men In
volved Tho convention cheered the
speakcr to tho echo
some ono has suggested" continued