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Subscribers changing their address from one Post-office to another should give the last address as well as the new one, IN THE WINDY CITY Scenes and Incidents Among the Democratic Hosts. CRIES IN STREET AND HOTEL CORRIDOR —_—-_ + —— Enthusiastic Delegations Go About With Undiminished Ardor. IN THE CONVENTION HALL Special From a Staff Correspondent. coy NTION HALL, CHICAGO, July Since T o'clock this morning there have been sigms of something unusual happening in Chicago. The babel of tumult that ordi- narily exists in the down-town district has been irordinately swollen by the injection of an additional element. Democratic en- thusfasm fs the general term of the new element, but it includes a number of differ- ent component features. Taken together and mingleé with the normal uproar of this turbulent town they swell Into a dis- cordant chorus, forming a fitting over- ture to the big democratic concert that begins at noon. Bands are playing on every corner and down every street; march- ing clubs ere swinging their jubilant way through the crowded thoroughfares, call- ing their campaign choruses as they go. Tumultuous groups of happy Bourbons, Well tanked even at this early hour with Bo » of another brand, make their presence known after their own peculiar fashion. Horns and kazoos blown by the lesty-lunged reoter of the country candi- dates make noise enough to rend the blue of heaven, if there were one over but there is not. De Tammany gents” are a host in them- selves when it comes to noise. Their fa- Vorite ery is a rattling chorus like this: “Hail de nominee, Hail de nominee, W'at tell do we care, who t’ell he be; Hail de nominee.” They whoop {t up in the corridor with this and wind up with a tiger, that “every- ting goes wid Tamminee.” The free silver orators still hold forth in the lobbies expounding their doctrines and engaging In arguments until the last mo- ment before the convention meets. They always draw a crowd, and every point they Score against a gold bug Is greeted with applause. Oratory of the Tillmanesque va- riety catches the crowd. A collarless grang gical argument ata g in one of Tillman's odori as. The orator with the loudest and widest range of wind- mill ulation gets the largest audi- ence. Once in 2 while the assemblages in the corridors are broken up and swept aside by of cheering, yelling rooters, hrough the place shoulder to rand tha whole go rushing down the corridor like a torrent of humanity, to be dissi voice Best. ed by a barrier somewhere and thin out in the overflow and be later € t up in another eddy that circles around a point of interest. Ardor Undimmea. ast night was a great night for the rooters and they turned out today a little Neary, but with ardor undimmed. The Missouri men make their breakfast off a chew of tobacco end a toothpick and the ‘Tammany crowd take a cocktail and a shoe shine. Then they are ready for the business in hand, which is to make all the noise they can. The crowds in the hotels remind the countrymen of a inive of bees about to swarm. The individuals move about rest- less and uncertain, circling around in swift, but s, fashion and keeping up a mighty buzzing the while. To completethe simile the bands strike up their din and congregate the swarm in spots, whence they ere later to be hived at the convention. By 10 o'clock the aimless, shifting crowds take on a uniform motion and continuous streams of humanity pour down the streets leading to the lake front, to board the trains for the convention hall. Singly and in delegations, headed by bands and drum corps, or pushing their individual way through the dense mob, the people struggle for the train entrances. Chicago's normal crowds the streets, sufficient at any time to appall hayseeds from Washington and New York, r this invasion of their alleys and struggle for possession of the Slime-covered flagstones and grimy side- walks. Cable aiml on cars and trolley cars go plowing through the masses in a manner recklessly Peculiar to Chicago. The guardian angel, who is pepularly suppesed to protect chil- dren and drunken men, extends her favor to tnese poor unfortunates and a quorum get throug At the stations of the is Central railroad the people rush for hey did on favorite days of the ain after train is dis- patched the end of the crowd and stretching up the streets do not seem to yet shorten. Outside the Hall. Outside the convention hall scenes of the wildest disorder and confusion are reigning. The arrangements for admission are pos!- tively incompetent. Fifteen thousand per- Sens were massed outside the front of the building until fifteen minutes before the epening of the convention. They were all placed at one side of the building, where they ranged in parallel lines several squares long. When the word was given this im- mense body of people converged at four small doors, each not more than four feet wide. The crush that followed can be imagined. Men and women were ground together in the mass like wheat between the mili s Crying, shouting, cursing, entreat- ing, y siruggled to keep their footing. Once down was to be ground into a shape- less mass. With resistless force the crowd in the rear pressed forward, and their weight exerted upon the people in the front rank inconceivable. Once inside the building the people found themselves in a great lobby, but so ar- ranged that the crowd would again have to converge at entrances smaller than the first. Here again occurred a crush that almost rivaled the one at the entrance. There are dozens of doors around the convention hall, but these were not opened, @s was done at St. Louis, where the crowd Was equally distributed. Aged Senator Harris of Tennessee, who is to he permanent chairman of the conven- tion, applied at one of these for entrance. “TI wouldn't let you in if you were my grandfather,” shouted the Chicago police- man on duty there. The last I saw of the materially (Continued on Ninth Page) AT THe CAPITOC GOT THERE TOO: LATE A Weather Bureau Souvenir for the Obris- tian Endeavor Visitors. They Cam Also See the Workings of the System—Large Number of People There Today. The weather bureau station at the Capl!- tol has been re-established for this week for the especial benefit of Christian En- deavor delegates and visitors. The officers of the House and Senate made the request of the weather bureau, and it was promptly granted. The instruments, maps, etc., which were remcved when Congress ad- journed, were put in position today. Vis iters to the Capitol will have everything they want to know about the weather ex- plained by courteous officials. At the House weather bureau station F. J. Randolph is distributing a souvenir to visitors. The souvenir was prepared by the weather bureau. It contains a map which gives a graphic description of the weather conditions over the United States on the evening of May 27, the day of the St. Louis tornado. On the other side of this map are the flag signals of the weather bureau, in use throughout the country. An explanation of each flag is made. The souvenirs sre not costly, but are pleasing to visitors. “Souvenirs of any kind are eagerly sought by visitors at the Capi- tol. Hundreds of strangers were at the Capitol today. The number was much larger than for any day since Congress adjourned. All of the Capitol guides found employment. The visitors may think the hall of the House rather uninteresting. This is because all the desks and chairs have been removed and the carpets taken tp. The Speaker's chair is also out of place. One of the delights of many visitors is to have the honor for a few minutes of sitting in the chair of the Speaker. E year the desks are taken up, sandpay end revarnished. The carpets are cleaned and sunned and are put down again in the fall. ith the exception of these and a few other changes, the capital will prove as interesting to crs this week as ever. Crowds of people will fill the halls and lobbies every day, and the animate and in- animate will combine to furnish pleasure. One of the attractions at the Capitol tomorrow will be the weekly concert of the Marine Band in the afternoon. A special program of music will be rendered. There has been some talk of pacing the band stand on the lawn on the north side of the Capitol, but it is not known for certain that this will be done. ee DISTRICT SUPPORTS McLEAN. Will Vote for Him as Long as He Has a Chance. Special From a Staff Corresponde it. CHICAGO, July 7.—The District of Co- lumbia delegates held a meeting last night, which was attended by William Dickson and A. W. Fletcher. They made a strong presentation of the claim of John R. McLean for the support of the District delegation. The delegation decided to stand by Mr. McLean as long as there was a reasonable chance of his winning. The sensation among the local men is the treatment of Nerris by Whitney yesterday afternoon. Whitney “stood him up” twice and gave him a regular scoring for his defection from the sound money ranks. He accused him of being prejudiced against Senator Gorman. Norris indignantly re- futed the charge of treachery, and sald he was not a tool of Senator Gorman, and was not responsible to him for his actions. N. O. M. ——————— ALLEGED INCONGRUITIES. A Nebraska Priest to Be Tried by His Accuser. AUBURN, Neb., July 7.—About ten days ago Father Fitzgerald was cited by Bishop Bonacum to appear before the metropoli- tan court at Dubuque, where his appeal would be heard touching the old contest between Bonacum and his priests. Fitz- gerald wrote to Archbishop Hennessy for corroboration, and has just received an answer that the trial would be held at Dubuque July 2 Fitzgerald has sent this reply to Arch- bishop Hennessy: For more than 800 years Rome has not contradicted itself, and I am very much surprised now to learn that Rome has contradicted iteelf twice at least within the past six months, according to Bishop Bonacum’s statements. Cardinal Satolli wrote me last February that the propaganda granted me a reopening of my ease in your grace’s court May 30. Bishop Bonacum writes he got a letter from Rome transferring the case to Washington June 22. Bishop Bonacum writes he received another letter from Rome ordering my case back to the Curia at Dubuque. “I must admit that it is a very extra- ordinary thing in ecclesiastical as well as civil law for the actor to recite the de- fendant, and stiil more extraordinary for the lower court to dictate to the higher. Now that I am compeiled to be my own advocate, as I know of no priest who, on account of fear, I suppose, will take up my case, I demand most respectfully for my client, first, a copy of the cardinal pre- fect’s letter which Bishop Bonacum refers to. Second, the rescinding of tne attenta there pending the appeal, especially the shameful ex-communicatton pronounced by Bishop Bonacum against me and my peo- ple.” pe ee THE ANCIENTS ARE THERE. Boston's Artillery mpany is in England. LONDON, July 7.—The Cunard steamer Servia, having on board the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston, arrived at Queenstown at midnight. Mrs. Bayard will accompany the ladies who have come with the Honorables to Windsor tomorrow, on the occasion of the queen's inspection of the Boston compan: She will introduce the ladies to the Pri cess of Wales at Marlborough House Fri- day. ees SENATOR TELLER IS SILENT. He is Secking Rest in a Visit With Friends. PUEBLO, Col., July 7—Senator Henry M. Teller, Mrs. Teller and Miss Teller are in this city, visiting I. W. Stanton, a life- lorg friend, with whom the Senator will remain some days for a much-needed rest. The Senator read the reople’s party ulti- matum, issued by Messrs. Weaver, Tau- beneck and others, urging his nomination, with evident nterest, but declined to make any comment. Asked to give the Asso- ciated Press a statement on the eve of the Chicago convention, he said that he thought best to preserve silence. He had not sought consideration at Chicago, but friends had taken hold, to whom he had mede no positive or negative statement with regard to the action of the Chicago convention. ——— Priest Accidentally Shot. UTICA, N. ¥., July 7—Rev. Thomas W. Reilly, pastor of the Roman Catholic Church in Whitesboro’, accidentally shot Rimself today, and will probably die. When alighting from his carriage at his home, after visiting a sick parishioner, a revolver in his coat pocket was discharged, the bail entering his left side and passing through the abdomen. Leander Beat Old Eli's Boys at Henley. ONLY A LENGTH AND THREE-QUARTERS Great Enthusiasm for the American Crew. DEFEAT EXPECTED a (Copyright, 1896, by the Associated Press.) HENLEY-ON-THAMES, July 7.—Yale was defeated, but not disgraced, today in the third trial heat for the Grand Chal- lenge Cup. Leander won by 1 38-4 lengths in 7m. 14s. The record is 6m. 51s. The Yale men were afloat at took a spin to test the boat. ‘Bob’ Cook carefuily inspected her, and said: ‘The Lord is not with us as regards the wind, but the boat is in perfect condition.” Capt. Treadway passed his hand care- fully along the bottom of the boat, and then Mills, Whitney and Armstrong enter- ed a skiff and towed the American racing shell to the starting point. The day was overcast and there was little or no wind, although in the west there was a slight in- dication of a coming breeze. Enthusiasm for Yale. From the earliest hours the course was lined with crowds, and there were many American boats, full of gay parties carry- ing the stars and stripes and Yale flags, while the grand stand was crowded with Yale enthusiasts, who waved old Eli's col- ors and did everything possible to show their confidence in the oarsn from New Haven. James R. Roosevelt, United States embassy, was present, but Mr. Bayard was urable to attend the races on account of the arrival of the Ancient and Henorable Artillery Company of M sachusetts. Previous to the beginning of racing to- day “Bob" Cook said that with the condi- tions as they were at 11:30 there was not the slightest advantage in elther the Bucks or the Berks station. He added that it Was a perfectly fair course and thought Leander would win from a length to a length and a half. At the Word. When the word was given at 1:334 both Leander and Yale got away prettily and together. Contrary to expectation, Yale showed herself equally quick at start but at the end of the island Leander a lead of one man and was steadily 1 ing away, rowing ev As the boats app. finish ther 5, and secretary of the r the houting, and the flag-waving excitement increased until it became a hurricane of demonstration in favor of Yale on the part of the Amer! and in favor of Leander in the case of the British. The Yale partisans in the grand stand were fairly wild with excitement anil the British were not a whit less elted in their counter demonstration, clally when at the last « that Leander was the v Along the crowded side of the river Wm Waldorf Astor launch was conspicuous with its yellow and black flag, upon which was and the motto, “Ad Astra.” It much attention. Mr. Astor's part mostly composed of boys. They crowded the upper di and enjoye mensely, in spite of the weather. Sp rler it was si inner. bank of the Buck's sely hot and A Quick Start. Both crews were loudly cheered as they made for the island, and they reached that point looking as fit as two crews could pos- sibly do. Both the British and the Ameri- cans seemed determined to give the rival crews as much encouragement as possible, and the cheering did not cease until the racing craft were in position. When the word was given at 1.33 1-4, Leander and Yale got away prettily and together. Con- trary to general expectation, Yale was quite as quick as Leander in starting. At the end of the island Leander had a lead ef one man. Yale, however, steadily over- hauled Leatder, and rowing evenly had a lead of two men at the Rectory. At the Farm Leander had pulled up until Yale on- ly had a lead of one man. The British Spurt. Then Leander spurted, overtook Yale and had the lead by one man at the half dis- tance, which was made in 8.27. “It’s ali over,” said a Leander man in the launch; “we'll win now.” J. O. Rogers, Yale’s No. 4, seemed rowed out at this point. He was very pale and pulled listlessly. In spite of this the Americans rowed stubbornly, pow- erfully and evenly, sticking to it in the gamest manner possible, while all around were cries of “Leander, Leander,” echoing in their ears, and certainly not giving them any encouragement. Opposite the White House Leander drew clear, and when the Yale boat passed Clubland George Lang- ford, Yale’s stroke, seemed played out. He was pulling lifelessly, and Leander went ahead almost as they liked. A Wild Demonstration. As the racing craft appeared in sight to the crowds near the finish the applause, shouting and flag waving began and grad- ually increased, until it assumed the pro- portions of a perfect hurricane of demon- stration when the boats crossed the finish line. The Yale partisans on the grand stand cheered the Americans to the utmost, and the Britishers were equally enthusias- tic In applauding the Leanders, especially when it was seen from the last quarter that the latter were winners. How It Went. The vicinity of the start was almost de- serted, everybody who could do so having crowded toward the finish, leaving only a few steam launches and a number of rowboats about the starting line. The Le- anders were waiting in midstream when the Yale men were on the point of em- barking. The latter wore white jerseys, edged with blue. The Leanders looked non- chalant and confident as they lay on their oars, while the Yale men looked very sol- emn. Langford and Treadway kept molst- ening their lips and little Clarke, the cox- swath, was very pale and his voice sound- ed strange as he called “Row her around one,” and there was a long, nervous wait before the boatmen in the purts alongside the piles in the middle of the river could get the boats even. Then Col. William sald: “I shall ask once ‘Are you ready?’ and if I get no answer I shall say ‘Go’ a seccnd later.’ The crews started well to- gether. Yale Surprised Them. “This is a surprise,” said Kent as the Leanders, who had all along been count- ing upon getting away first, were unable to shake off the Americans, and, on the contrary, Yale kept more than even, row- ing a beautiful clean stroke, and then steadily forged ahead, with Leander vainly trying to overhaul her. At the half distance it still looked as if Yale might win the race; but at the finish the New Haven men were all exhausted and leaning on their oars, while several ef them dashed water over their taces. ‘Tne Leanders, on the other hand, were com- paratively fresh. After a few minutes’ rest the Yale men paddled slowly to the tent boat house, all of them bravely trying to show no signs of the great disappointment which each man felt at heart. ‘The cheering along the course from the start was very fair and impartial, and as the two crews rowed almost neck and neck for over half of the distance there were cries from both banks of the river of “Well rowed, Yale.” Exhausted Men. When the Yale boat was taken from the water, Rodgers and Brown had to be as- sisted Into the boat house, where they were laid gn the floor, and several of the Leander attendants immediately rushed to their assistance and began chafing thelr arms, etc., and doing everything possible to revive them. It was at first feared that Brown had broken a blood vessel, and Rodgers lay gusping for breath, while the attendants quickly brought water and sponges, with which they bathed their faces and chests. Brown was scarcely able to speak, but he stammered out: “How is Rodgers?” The other members of the crew were in good shape, although Capt. Treadway, who was bathed in perspiration, as he sat on the edge of the boat, said: “Never mind; we did the best we could.” The crew bore their defeat pluckily and manfully, and many of the Leander men who came to the boat house warmly con- gratulated the Americans on the game fight they made. 2 As soon as Brown and Rodgers were sufficiently revived, assisted by the sub- stitutes, they were placed in a carriage and were driven to the Yale headquarters, the Marsh Mill house. Praise for Cook. When the race was over the crowd of boats with American and Yale flags, which had gathered about the finish line, disap- peared, and, as a rain shower followed close upon the termination of the contest, the Americans departed. Everybody here joins in praising Bo» Cook for his admirable handling of the Yale « He has never been away from them for than an hour's time since y landed, and the crew, individually and ctively, have expressed to him their gratitude for what he had done, When Guy Nicks pressed his pathy with Cap: yer min more id: “We made an even da slight advantag: picked up and led ti quarter of a length. At the Court we were even, and then it was first one boat and then the other draw- ing ahead. After Fawley Court was p: ander gained steadily, and continue: do so until the finish. Cook Sayn. Bob Cook, in an interview after the Yale- Leander race, : “I have no excuses to ‘ke. We were simply beaten because we could not row as fast as our opponents. We did 2s well as possible with the ma- terlal we had to work with. I was satis- at Yale. We have been handsomely treated here on all sides. I was perfectly satisfied with the drawing and with all the angements. As for the reported change of stroke, that is ail nonsense, After the heat had been decided Col Weallan, the representative of the Henley stewards, the oth utta officials, and all the prominent rowing men, went to the Yale boat house and shook hands with Mr. Cook ing d the Amert oarsmen, ex- ret at the fact that they did * nev! worked harder ition to win a the race, re- rtainiy a crew in fit Langferd, marked: “I felt the men behind me were growing tired. They were unable to keep up the high stroke, and tnerefore I dropped it and Later on, m: tried to raise the found we could not do so to advantage, the nen were doing their utmost as it as." Guy Nickalls shook hands wi said: “It's too bad.’ continuing, Mr. Cook said: “If I brought over here again, I should advise having them boated and oared here. I think the English tcats are quite equal to ours, and their are certainly bett dapted for English waters. Besides, o1 oars are too broad. “If I had been able here for three weeks Icnger I am they would have rowed as well a: crew on the riv But the time w too short and the difficulties were greater than I realized.” Badly Puwped Out. After dressing at their headquarters, the Yale men, Brown included, came back to the grand stand inclosure and lunched there. It seems that Brown's hands were in very bad conlition. Before half the dis- tance they were bleeding and every time he brought his oar back blood spurted all over his jersey. This led to the belief, as he lay on the floor of the boat house, that he had broken a blood vessel, while in reality he was only pumped out. Longacre and Bailey both said the race was the hardest they had ever row- tT, and more exhausting than a four- ile course. Bailey added: You get pumped immediatel no time to get your second wind. Longacre remarked: “I thought we were sure winners when we were leading at half the distance.” Several of the Leander men, who were also in the inclosure, came and shook hands with the Yale men, and said it was a pleasure to row with such good sports- men. at the close of the race Treadway, and and have he Other Heats. In the first trial heats for the Grand Challenge Cup, first Trinity beat London Rewing Club by a half length. 1t was a fine race, but both crews were much tired at the finish. First Trinity made a fine spurt at the finish. Time, 7. In the second heat for the Grand Chal- lenge Cup New College beat Trinity Hall with the greatest ease by one and three- quarters lengths. Trinity Hall’ was quite done up at the finish. ‘Time,, 7.19. In the first trial heat for diamond sculls, R. K. Beaument of the Burton Rowing Club beat Frank Beddington of the Med- way Rowing Club easily in 9.07. In the second heat for the diamond scuils Vivian Nickalls, London Rowing Club, beat Sidney Swann, Cambridge Uni- versity Boat Club, by one-quarter of a length. It was a good race, and both were exhausted at the finigh. Time, 8.53. In the second heat for the lattes’ chal- lerge cup, Balliol College, Oxford, beat Bedford Grammar School by a length in a very pretty race. Time, 7.26. Dr. McDowell Won. Dr. W. S. McDowell of the Delaware Boat Club, Chicago, won the fourth heat for the Diamond Sculls, defeating F. A. Guinness. In the third heat for the Diamond Sculls, the Hon. Rupert Guinness, holder of the trophy, of the Leander club, beat H. T. Blackstaffe of the Vesta Rowing Club by two lengths. Time, (9.03. In the first heat of the race for the La- dies’ Challenge Plate, for eight oars, the Eton public school boys beat Jesus College, Oxford, by five lengths. The great popu- larity of the school boys was shown in the wild applause and cheering which arose when they were seen to be ahead. Time, 7m, 238. McDcwell’s time was 9.36. ——_— . Minister Ransom in the City. Mr. Matt W. Ransom, United States min- ister to Mexico; arrived here this morning from his home in North Carolina, on his way back to his post in the Cjty of Mexico. He will remain here only a few days. He has apparently recovered entirely from his recent illness and looks ruddy and well. SOME SIDE GLANCES Views of the Convention in Session at Chicago. TT PROMISES 10 BE MEMORABLE Only One Thing That Can Be Taken for Granted. SUPREMACY OF SILVER -_ Special From a Staff Correspondent. CHICAGO, IL, July 7.—The convention, which assembled today, promises to be one of the most memorable in the history of the country. It is more than the peer of the St. Louis convention in the way of individualities and eccentricity. There is notling that can be taken for granted about it, except that it is rank-wild on silver and nothing can interrupt its course in that direction. In ever other respect it is paradoxical, and, In some respects contradictory. It is a silver convention; a convenuon of the sliver party. As such it promises to be a success. Any attempt on part of those in control to make it seem anything else is simply a ridiculous tritling with terms. To be thoroughly con- sistent and homogenecus in {ts organiza- tion the silver sepublicans and populists should be represented in it and partici- pate directly as they do indirectly in its preceedings. The primaries resulting in the election of a majority of silver delegates were con- ducted under the direction and with the assistance of a thoroughly silver organiza- tion—a naiivnal committee, state and coun- ty cominit and independent of the na- Ucn crganization. This sil- ver organization was composed of demo- crats exclusively, but it did not take in all democrats. The test for association with it was not only that all democratic doctrines should be subscribed to, but that the doctrine of free coinage of silver shculd be indorsed, Possession of ali the of the democratic faith was not suffi- cient without silver. Devotion to silver Was the supreme test. Every gold man, however, strong his dcmocracy was ex- cluded from such an orgenization. The primaries were conducted on that prin- ciple and a majority of the delegates elect- ed. The functions of the preliminary sil- ver executive of national committee ended with the election of the deiegates, but it Was immediately replaced by the appoint- ment of a committee, composed of one member from each state, having a sily delegation. That committee is now the au- thority in this convention, and will be un- a new committee is selected in the usual Wey With a representative from each state in which the silver men wii have a iarse majority. The present silver committ . for ail practical purposes, takes the place of the regular democratic national comm: tes Whose term does not expir until a new commitice fhey have really supere! 1 committee, making r the test for everything. «clad m is appointed. ganization, and the authority of ver commitice fs recognized as st rior to that of the regular national co! tee. At every step of the proceedings silver is made the test article of faith. Every other doctrine is subordinated, so that any silver man, however he may dif- fer trom old-time democrats on other ques- lions, is eligibie to the organization which the convention represents. They are not willing to call it a convention of the silver party, but the facts speak plainly for th Ives. 1t is fully expected that every silver man, democrat, republican or popu- list will rally under the banner raised by this convention. By the action of the rival committees last evening the question was squareiy presented to the convention as to whether the authority of the regular de:mocratic ization or that of the silver organiza- ton should be recognized. It was a radical siep for the silver men to take when they decided to turn down the national commit- tee. It was almost the last step necessary to establish the fact that this convention lacks some of the elements to entitle it to be regarded strictly as an old-line demo- cratic convention, it was not without a struggle that the silver men were brought to take this step. It brought more confusion into their ranks than has anything that had before hap- pened. The action was rendered the more significant by the fact that Hill is very r gmong the men who are now fight- ing him, and that the single objection to his being temporary chairman was his not agreeing with them on silver. 1t was un- derstood among the silver men before th decided on this course that Hill could be trusted not to say anything which might injure the party in the fight to come. Th had no fear of him, but they simply would not recognize any gold man as entitled to consideration, After it was decided on the men of cooler judgment set about to see if it could not be adjusted before the convention met this morning. Men who have been great lead- ers in the democratic party up to a few short weeks ago are utterly without stand- ing with the present organization. They are not treated with consideration nor re- spect. More than that, Taubeneck and Jerry Simpson; Dubois, Hartman and Towne; Stewart and Jones and Newlands of Nevada—populists, republicans and in- dependent silver men—have more intluence in this convention than have Hill, Whitney, Fellows, Flower, Pattison, Don M. Dickin- son, W. E. Russell or any of the other old- line democratic leaders of the east. The latter are democrats, but not silver men. The former are silver men, but not demo- crats. Between the two the silver men are chosen for associates and advisors. Hill's Work for Harmony. Hill's entire time at Chicago has been devoted to bringing about some sort of show of harmony in the party. At once on his arrival he abandoned all idea of being abie to convert the silver majority. His one idea has been to make it possible for all democrats to at least give a nominal support to the ticket of this convention and to prevent a bolt. He has tried to soothe the spirit of personal antagonism and has {ried to hold his own people down, while trying to reason with those on the other side. He belleves he has accomplish- ed one thing—that he has prevented an actual bolt of the gold forces. Some indi- viduals will either leave the convention or else announce immediately after the nomi- nation that they will not support the tick- et, but it is the belief of both Mr. Hill and (Continued on Ninth Page.) DELEGATES FROM ENGLAND Arrival of Distinguished Endeavorers From Great Britain. Representatives of the Movement in Great Britain—Their Visit to Local Headquarters. Two distinguished Christian Endeavorers from England arrived in the city yesterday afternoon and registered at headquarters. ‘They are Rev. William H. Towers of Man- chester and Rev. Joseph Brown Morgan of Chester. Rev. Mr. Towers Is president of the Manchester district Christian Endeavor Union, and his companion ts president of the English national council of Christian Endeavor societies. Both have prominent piaces in the convention program. Mr. Towers is an enthusiastic Christian Endeavorer. He is pleased with its work- ings, and ‘s an ardent supporter of its principles. He conversed very pleasantly with a Star reporter last evening while he glanced over the program for the conven- tion, which he had not secn before. Mr. Towers appears in the program on separate eevasions. Friday noon he assists his com- AT CHICAGO TODAY Se Opening of the Democratic National Convention + ‘EXCITING SCENES IN THE HALL | Ex-Governor Waller Makes a Strong Plea for Hill. EXPOSTULATIONS ON EVERY SIDE Judge Thomas of Colorado Speaks for Daniel. SCENES IN THE — CITY CHICAGO, July 7.—All roads led to the at 12 o'clock ler the dem- he day open- nd had veered to which Colisseum today, where Chairman Harrity called to ocratic national convention. ed clear and cool. The wi the north and came w covered the leke with white c2ps and sent the spray Cashing over the breakwater, It was a day when small craft hug the shore, and this meant comfort for the thousands fresines! Wm. H. Towers. panion from Chester, Rer. Mr. Brown, in the evangelistic service to be held in the Central Union Mission; Friday night he aks in the Foundry M. E. Church on *rivate Devotion” under the topic “T) Three Eiements of the Pledge; morning he makes an address in T deavor before the meeting of the World's Union of Christian Endeavor. Mr. Towers, as president of the Manche ter Union, has the care of a large numt of societies, with a membership of about “w. He says that Christian Endeavor is idiy spreading In England. All through kingdom its principles are being scribed to by the young people, for he he finds it suits them as well as i their cousi this side the Atlan’ introdu it is better understood, soc! Its tion was a little slow, but now that ties are organ- izing rapidly and enlarging steadily. On the “boat on which Mr. Towers i to this country he had for com- 8 five others who were also on their Way to attend the sessions of this conv One of them was a missionary from who turned toward the Colisseum. The scene of action took a sudden shift during the morning. Early in the day the down-town centers had a repetition of the excitement and confuslon marking the last few days. The marching clubs with thelr bands and shouters, were making a lest convulsive demonstration before attention was directed to the serious work within the convention hall. By 9 o'clock the crowds were begining to converge at the depots and by 10 they were in full motion, taking the suburban trains of the Illinois Central railroad, the elevated cars and the tantinople, a young woman who is on ugh, and hastened her arrival to this country so that she might be present at the convention. Of the others, one was Mr. Morgan, who registered at headquarters last night with Mr. Towers, and another, Rev. Arnold Strueli of Manchester, Eng. land, who is to make an a ai one of the preliminary meetings tomorrow night at the Lutheran Memorial Church, and wiil also speak at Tent Endeavor’ Monday ‘ing before the World’s Union meeting. Mr. Towers had not had time to see much of Washington last evening, but he did take he tents on the White Lot, and also ex- ed with a gratified interest the floral display in the monument grounds, and ex- pressed his delight at the horticulturist's iwork. He was also observant while at headquarters last night and got some- thing of an insight into the magnitude of the preliminary work necessary in arrang- g for an international Christian Endeavor convention. He was impressed with the rominence given decorative features ot the convention, and was pleased with the desigrs of the convention flag and official badge. —_ AL OFFICIALS’ OUTING. A Delightful Trip Arranged by a + Washington Business Mai A yachting party of prominent govern- nent officials and other public men has been organized to make a tour of the great lakes during the latter part of this monta. The trip has been arranged by Mr. C. E Wood of this city, and promises to be mos enjoyable from start to finish. The par will include Postmaster General Wilson, Gen. Maxwell, assistant postmaster gen- Public Printer Bened . A. W. M istant superintendent Post Oi t; Judge H. L. Lorenz of ‘To- Bellman of Toledo, H. H simaster of Buffalo; Judge Hutch- ings, postmaster of Cleveland; J. J. Euright, pestmaster of Detroit; M. H. Ha mester of J H. Compton, dent of si » Toledo; W. secretary U. Baking Co., and Cushing, Po: Imp. ¢ he Washingtonians will leave this city seasen to take the yacht Amail!s, in charge of Capt. Bennett, at 1 p.m., July in Cleveland. The itinerary includes a ugh the flais, ¢ Huron, to Mackinac Island,which will be reached on the evening of July 10: thence to the beautiful Chairman Harrity. electric lines. The ride by rail is but twelve minutes from the heart of the olty. along a stretch of lake front, and the other means of conveyance take but little longer. It is the same complete system which ao- complished the feat of carrying 750,000 peo- ple safely to the world’s fair on Chicago day, so that it is not overiaxed today in handling the thousands who will be in the hall amd the overflow thousands without. Outside the Building. The scene in front of the convention hall was one of great animation. A steady line of trains emptied their loads into the nar- row street, which leads to the hall. It was not an inviting approach, as the street is lined with small stores and overhead the tracks of the elevated road make a roof for half the sireet. Through this narrow- roofed thoroughfare the crowds pushed and struggled, as dense in the middle of the street as on the sidewalks, extending a square for either side of the main en- trances. The clubs and shouters, with their Lands, came early, and with them mingied a swarm of fakirs shouting their badges and buttons. There was but little exterior adornment to the big convention building. Bunting was draped above the lobby entrance and flags were flying at all available pointa but the structure is so vast as to defy elab to Sault Ste. Marie on the st. A day will be spent at the “Soo,” and on the 28d and 24th the party will visit the Pictured rocks of Lake Superior, reeching Marquette on the evening of the h. They will then come back south thelr leisure, visiting Thunder bay naw bay and the other beautiful points of interest on Lake Huron, reaching Cleve- ad August 2, and Washington the next lay. —_——__-e.___ A Medal of Honor. A medal of honor has been granted Charles Breyer of Philadelphia, late ser- geant, Company I, 90th Pennsylvania Vol# unteers, for distinguished gallantry in ac- tion at Rappahannock Station, Va., August 23, 1882. This officer voluntarily, and at great personal risk, picked up an unex- ploded shell and threw it away, thus doubt- less saving the life of a comrade, whose arm had been taken off by the shell in question, = See Naval Movements. The cruiser Charleston arrived at Mare Island, Cal., this morning, and the Dolphin sailed from Shelter Island for Newport Senator Dantel. orate adornment. It covers five and one- half acres, and is said to be the largest permanent amusement and exhibition building in the world. This being its first use for convention purpose Was scanned critically by the delegates, and the verdict was untversally favorable to the ot John T. Dickinsen, who had brought it Into existence. Instead of the rough which greeted them four delegates found a substantial graceful proportions, bullt of buff brick, with light stone trimmings, with all the equipments neces for a great gathering. Sergeant-at-arms Martin board wigwam, rs ago, the building of Milwaukee Christian Endeavor Stars. * For 10 cents The Evening Star for the week from July 8th to 14th, inclusive, will be mailed to any address inthe United of The Star for the week States or Canada. A file will form a valuable sou- venir, giving a full and readable history of the great gathering. Every issue will be handsomely ilius- trated.