New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-16

when Bryan succeeded in working
his way into the hall he vas called
upon for speech. While he was
talking police were sent 70 the rescue
Of the delegates, altcrnates and news
paper men at the entrances. Many Of
these had 70 struggle almost an hour
before getting through
Party United, Says BRYAN.
Mr.. Bryan told the delegates the
Democratic party was united in every
state, ready for battle. II could defend
the Administrators claim 10 the con.
hdence Of the people In proof Of this
ne pointed to "the best tariff law in
fifty years. to the income tax, which
shifted burden from the por TO the
wealthy, and TO currency reform.
The convention was thus delayed in
getting down to real business until
nearly 10 o'clock. Finally Chairman
James called the roll Of states. after
Bryan had concluded, and Alabama
yielded to New Jersey. Judge Westcott
then mounted the platform.
The crowd was attentive and uiqet.
It spplsuded the judges remarks on
the policy toward Mexico, and voiced
its approval of Wilson's stand for in
ternstional law. Some. however, grew
restive and called for the nomination.
Name himn Name him. came cries
from the galleries.
And the judge hurried his speech
through.
The leaders had not counted on Will
lam Jennings Bryan. As Ex-Governor
Glynn's keynote OF peace had upset the
plans for great "Americanism" DEM
onstratlon. so the unOstcntatious ar
rival OF the COmmOncr. buf mere re-
porter IN the convention, threw ou, Of
gear the whole carefully planned sched-
ule.
Insist on Hearing Bryan.
As Mr. Bryan made his way N his
seat, after having fought his way
through tho tremendous crowd besieg-
ing the nall. he was recognized By the
delegates. Immediately there VAS a
call for speech, taken up and echoed
by the galle.ies.
Chairman James tried 20 ignore 10
and proceed with the business of the
convention, but the uproar continued.
Senator Thompson finally moved the
suspension Of the rules and that Bryan
he invited 70 speak. Against = faint
chorus Of "Noes" the charm declared
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escorted 70 the platform.
A. Chairman James introduced the
Commoner as zone Of the leading cit
liens of the world and America
greatest Democrat" there was dem
onstration that for spontaneity threat
ened 20 rival that accorded President
wilson. Delegates cheered and the gal
lcries shouted
For forty-hve minutes Mr.. Brvan
spoke, while the leaders. conscious OF
the great amount Of work before the
session, waited impatiently.
Love Feast" SAYS Commoner.
Mr. Bryan opened by expressing his
appreciation OF the honor conferred By
the invitation 20 speak. Every Demo-
cratic convention is love feast 20 me-
ne said. 1T gives me an opportunity
~ NAffA anu ffUfN Win
men with whom | have been associated
IN politics for more than twenty years
The Commoner paid his respects IN
complimentary manner 20 several Dem
ocratic officers and leaders o. the pres
ent convention.
Reviewing the struggles Of the Dem
ocratic party. Mr.. Bryan said:
After sixteen years of waiting, our
party entered the White House ana
fortunately. We won the senate ana
the House AZ the same time. our rey
bo.,re ,esponsihle for national Affairs.
and now We come. afterthree years OF
labor to make our plans for the fu,.
ure. and 20 submit 70 the Ameries"
people the claims Of our party 20 '0"-
tinued confidence. t.,., r,,v
Whatever differences or opinion mns
exist. or may have existed, ss 20 P-
ticular measures or particular ae'A- w