Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-26
PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.
Judge Parker ForgiVes Bryan for His
 Harsh Criticism.

b91LlmOfe, June Z0.-A rdplQ-IlIS, routine session tonight closed the first day of the democratic convention which began with the defeat of William Jennings Bryan for temporary chair man this afternoon Scenes of disor- der on the floor which made further proceedings impossible compelled Alton B. Parker to suspend his keynote speech and forced tonights session.
 Tonight the delegates on the floor gave earnest evidence of their desire to do everything in a hurry and get away from Baltimore. The leaders had planned to adjourn the session tonight until 3 o'clock and have the commit tees which were appointed tonight meet at 10 o'clock in the morning. But the delegates would not hear of this plan and disorderly protests from the floor forced an adjournment till noon and advanced the committee meetings so that they were ordered to meet inn mediately after the sessions. The dele gates were very excited about hurry ing things along. A voice from the floor during the discussion announced:
 We have no Perkins to pay our bills"
 The completion of Judge Parker's speech and the naming of the conven- ton committees was the sum of the work of tonight's convention. Will liam Jennings Bryan did not appear in the convention hall during the evening. His failure to be on hand resulted in an almost immediate adjournment of the resolutions committee which met after the session in response to the delegates' demand for speed. It was practically certain that Bryan would be elected chairman of the committee. The other committees got together in- l mediately for organization.
 Little Interest at Evening Session.
 But B scattering attendance had ap- | peared in the galleries at o'clock, tho hour set for the converting of the con- vention, and there were hundreds of vacant seats in the delegates sections l The delegates who were in their seats | gathered in little groups and hum of conversation swept the hall ] The band was anxious to piea se and 1 driflod from Moonlight Bay" to the overture from William Tell" l Shortly after 8 o'clock the secretaries and stenographers took their places on the platform. Scattered handclapping greeted Chairman Parker as he made his way up the middle aisle through | the groups of delegates.
 The heat soon began to have it's ef- feet, and delegates and spectators stripped oc their coats and rolled up their shirtsleeves, ready for the night s work.
 At SIS Norman E. Mack climbed the
 stairs to the stage and conferred with
 Parliamentarian Crisp and Judge Parker.
 Delegates Repeat Lords Prayer.
 The delegates began to crowd in
 about 8,20 and in a few moments the
 ielo Sr
 geants at arms tried in vain to get
 the delegates seated. Many of them
 waited to visit and converse and they
 thought the aisles the proper place tC
 do it. Finally four policemen wert
 placed in each aisle to keep the crowd
 moving
 At S.85 Chairman Mack dropped his
 gavel and the night session was on
 The Rev. W. M. Dane of Baltimore
 then delivered the prayer Tn conclu-
 sion he led the assembly in the Lord. Prayer. The congregation will joir
 in the Lords Prayer" he said, and tht congregation really did. A murmul that grew louder and more confden
 as the familiar words went on rose il ] the big hall and the whispered Amen
 was full throated and loud.
 MT. Mack introduced again Judg,
 Parker. and the temporary chairman resumer his speech which was this af ternoon interrupted.
 In opening. Judge Parker commentet on the republican convention at Chi
 cago where he said the words '1iar corruptionist, traitor and thief" wer freely used.
 Judge Parker Foreives Bryan, We will have nothing like that il
 this eonyention.'' he said, We had 1itt16 difference here this afternoon. bu 1 there was nothing said by anyone f
 that difference that was intended t
 be severe, If thought that the chic a speaker today was a little bit harsf r 1 remembered the three great struggle . he made for the democratic party i
 this country"
 2 A burst of applause and q. shout c . Bryant Bryant" interrupted tn 4 speaker,
 , 1T realize that this meant much {
 him." continued MF, Parker, "and
 he was mistaken in regard to my posi- r ten l believe it is your duty and min s to forgive it and to stand with him, v There is one place where he 1 @ wanted, where he is capable Of render e Ing great service. That is the chair
 mahshiP of the resolutions eemmitte 8 l hope and believe that every ff4einbs
 of that committee will honor hinse s by casting his vote fer Mr. Bryan fe t chairman"
 Ne Perkins te Pay Our Board"
 When Judge Parker referred ta tt deheeFatie tariff bills theFs arose 7 shout of ''UndePweedi Underwood" I reply came yell frem the Clark sur 7, Peitefsi Champ Clark is the boy the Il did it.
 s Well, Pm net going inte that" sal
 Parker with smile, and went en wit
 his speech,
 e On motion of George W, Green
 Rnede island the usual eemmitte, a were provided fer; An effort was Hlaf t ,t te announce 16 o'clock tomorrow FneFf 's ing as the hour for the committees 'i meet.
 .d Ne" shouted a score of delegate
 We have no Perkins te pay ol r board" volunteered a Texas deTegat |: After 9 short argument it was i,
 eided te have the committees meet in l. mediatelF after adjournment tonight s- Bryan Failed to Appear, ls An attempt ta adjourn the eonHel w fieH until 3 o'clock tomorrow afte 'e neeR failed and at 9.Sl an adjeurnmei 'S was had until noon tomorrow. /, The delegates hurried away ire ,+ the convention han. William !. Brys IL had not appeared during the night SCI h sion.
 J. Urge Bryan to Accept. ln Lincoln, Neb.. June NebrasA