The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-07-02
DEMOCRACY PAYS
WILSON TRIBUTE
DEMONSTRATION OF PARTvs
LOYALTY At OPENING OF
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Display Of Presidents Portrait Gala
Forth Prolonged Demonstration
BY Enthusiastic and Loyal
Members Of Party.

San Francisco.-At the opening ses-
sion Of the Democratic national con-
vention the hosts of Democracy sent
a roaring tribute across the country
to President Wilson. For the moment
the business before the convention was
thrown aside, while delegates carried
on demonstration that swept the
great gathering off its feet.
1t was half hour before the ouf-
burst evoked by a sudden display OF
the presidents portrait could be
stilied. Again and again as his name
was mentioned the chorus broke out
anew. to eliminate in the shout of ap-
prevail that adopted and sent to the
White House Monday night a striking
testimonial Of his party's faith and
pride in the man who has led ii for
seven troublous years.
The demonstration came following
the call of the delegates to order by
Vice Chairman Kremer. When he
gave signal, bugler sounded .sat-
tention"; the sharp staccato call rang
out over the uproar of conversation.
The first notes of 1.-THE Star Spangled
Banner" rang out from the band and
the organ together and, as delegates,
alternates, spectators and attendants
stood in tribute, monster flag
dropped from the ceiling to form
wall of color behind the platform. 1t
obscured the view of the band gal
lery and organ loft, but as it fell, the
booming tones of the organ rose from
behind it, Joining with majestic thun-
der in the national anthem. From
floor and galleries delegates and spec
tators Joined in the mighty tones.
Then came the touch that set the
convention off with a wild shout Of
exaltation. The great flag was
gathered slowly upward in its sings
and as 1t rose it uncovered flag
draped and Illuminated portrait Of
President Wilson placed high against
the great pipes of the organ. For
moment there was breathless pause.
Then came the tumult.
A wild shout rang from the floor.
1t was caught up and echoed from
side by side. Rising with hysterical
force, the sound grew and grew,
formless, toneless thing that had in it
something that stirred the blood and
pulled at the emotions. Delegates
leaped on their chairs. waving and
shouting. They stampeded into the
aisles, jostling and cheering in
packed mass before the platform.
March Round Hall.
Over in the Virginia section man
ripped state standard from the floor
and charged toward the speakers
stand, waving it high in air. Other
states followed. Some of them We're
slower to get in motion, but as the
shouting and tumult continued, stand
ard after standard came. up and the
march around the hall began.
In the New York section Assistant
Secretary Roosevelt of the navy seized
the standard and pushed into the
crowded aisle, battling with others
who sought with eager hands to up
hold the sign.
1t was long before order could be
restored. Even when Vice Chairman
Kremer had launched upon his speech,
| echoes of the storm still lurked in the
air. He was repeatedly interrupted
| by the clamor Of approval that greet
ed every thrust at the Republican
party or at any reference to President
Wilson.
When Chairman Homer s. Cum
mings of the national committee had
been elected temporary chairman and
escorted to the platform, the hall
finally hushed and prepared to listen
! with close attention to his keynote
speech. Delegates expected something
to cheer at. They were in the mood
for 1t, and they were not disap-
pointed.