Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-28

closed by abe police. Many ticket
holders outside the armory clamored
in vain for admission.
Senator La Toilette was present at
the night session. sitting among the
newspaperfnen.
Chairman James called the eonven-
ton to order at S13 p. M. and the
Rev j. Ross Stevenson of Brown
Memorial church. Baltimore. offered
prayer.
The prayer concluded, United
States Senator Smith of South Caro-
lima protested that delegates were
teing kept out Of the ehall by the po-
lice.
1T is an outrage on decency," he
shouted.
There was much confusion.
Chairman James directed the SER
geant-at-arms to see that delegates
were admitted.
Mr. Bryan here arose and addressed
the Chair He was eheered and then
sprung a decided surprise by intro
ducing resolution and asking for its
Immediate consideration.
Mr. Bryan read as follows:
"Resolved. That in this crisis ip
our party's career, and in our coun-
try's history this convention sends
greetings to the people of the United
States and assures them that the par
~ of Jefferson and OF Jackson is still
the champion of popular government
and equality before the law. As proof
of our fidality To the people, We here
by declare ourselves opposed to the
nomination of any candidate for Presi-
dent who is a representative of or un
der any obligation to J. Pierpont Nor
gan, Thomas F. Ryan, August Bel
mont, or any other member of the
privilege hunting and favor seeking
class.
BE II further resolved: That We
demand the withdrawal from this con-
vention of any delegate or delegates
named interests"
The Nebraskan was interrupted by
cheers several times during the read
ing of the resolution.
rs there objection to immediate con-
sheraton asked Chairman James
Il object," said member of the
Connecticut delegation 4 demand his
name." shouted Senator Lea of Ten
nessee. a Bryan lieutenant.
My name is Thomas J. Spellaire,s
said the objector.
He is an alternate.
objection having been made move
to suspend the rules and consider the
resolution at this time said Mr.
Bryan.
The convention was thrown into an
uproar.
Chairman James warned the speeta-
tors to Keep quiet
Governor Gilehrist of Florida made
| a point of order that the convention
had no right to take the action sug-
gested by Mr. Bryan.
Chairman James held the convention
had the right TO do what ii saw fit
i and declared the action in order with
20 minutes on each side for debate.
A delegate from Connecticut rising
to parliamentary question demanded
| to know if Mr.. Ryan was not regu-
larry accredited members of the Vir-
ginia delegation.
The gentleman will consult the list
| of delegates and find out for himself.
said Chairman James.
Mr.. Bryan then began his argument
| for the resolution.
| This is an extraordinary resolution.
but extraordinary conditions need ex-
ltraordinary remedies" said Mr.. Bry-
an. We are now engaged i'm con-
Quoting convention that win place
before the country the Democratic
nominee, and assume that each dele
| gate is here because he wants that
| nominee elected and it is in order that
we may advance the interests of our
candidates that introduce this resoIu-
ton.
| fnere are questions upon which we
| may assume the American people arr
| Informed" he continued. land there
is not delegate in this convention
who does not know that an effort i.
being made right now to sell the Dem
ocratic party into the bondage of the
| predatory interests.
1T is most brazen, impudent ant
insoient attempt to make the nominee
Of this convention the bond slave o.
the men who exploit the people of thi.
country"
He then denounced Messrs. Ryan
Belmont and Morgan as the men in,
yolved. @elw1NY
The convention cheered the speakel
TO the echo.
The Bone of Contention.
Some one has suggested" contin
ued Mr.. Bryan, that we have no righ
to discuss the delegates here"
i II said it, interrupted Gov. Gil
christ of Florida, who remained on tn,
platform.
Il say" retorted Mr.. Bryan. that i
these men are willing to insult $4,000
people. Democrats ought to speak gu
against them and let them know we re
sem the insult.
Il for one am not willing that Ryal
and Belmont should come here wit
their paid attorneys and seek secre
ceaferenee~witla~ tlse-rnassagereEgfss
Lparty. NO sense or poIitei1esA Will nee