The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 7, 1900, Page 3

S ———— OL THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, JULY 7, 1900. After Defeat Towne Prepares tu? Withdraw From the Field Alto-| gether, So That Populists and Silverites May Unite With the | Democrats -Upon Bruan and Sievenson. »J . ® . L 4 + 6 . L 4 * b )¢ : b & E 4 o + @ * “ * k4 + D . A 4 R4 L 4 . ® . 3 * > . . ? ‘e : . . BY C. C. CARLTON. 6.—Adlal E. Stevenson of y the ved EADQUARTERS, KANSAS CITY, Jul nominated f ce to Mr Democratic Na- trom William® J. on was predicted r Vice Presid the orders Stevenson’s s to-day ntion inobedic tdate for Presid s W Wednesday mo me there has not be ghtest doubt toat he would wi ¢ a remote pc | biiity at the convention mig’ run wild and nomin: 1. but even ti e led by Hill's resolution not to accept Ar 1:3 k this merning he conc ed the H and ins ild not tha ruc men of State deleg ) accept. o could not and w« the way home fr » this morn n's noming onference not to 2 doubt.. 1blisha ting Stevens of r White and o but could lents er chairmen state of dalega fa statement. This was enator White erty to P v it showed that Bryan conference and that they had all decided on Ste- ded to vote for Hill Instead of Keilar at the ore en ing the convention Croker stated to a Call Grady would place Mr. Kellar in nomination. their reservati in -ntion hail, Tammany o stampede the con- who took the plat- under any circum- united in an attempt Hill him the nemination n Kings Count was nipped in the bud ne could not = motive for attempting to force the spite of his expressed wishes. The general impression for the purpose of embarrassing Hill. when Senator Thomas F. During the whirlwind of ap- | ment that New York would Rom- 1f strode to Sen: r Grady's side and de- ion known. Senator Grady vefused to ating speeches had been made that Hill atic speech, in he gave the convention to un- making him running mate he would de- ¢ Hill's sponsors that his refusal to accept the nomina- | they were disappointed. Stevenson, while the conven a venson, and this insured his nomination i Stev on had recelved Sl s, while Elliot Danforth of New Yorlk, B. 8. Carr of North Carolina and A. W. Patrick he nomination of Stevenson was inevitable Bt w v votes to other candidates made has! t w g the nomination unanimous. It w v own State, was divided betweer = lists and dol of the Free Sil- and this was regarded to show his friendliness for a Democratic convention was im- he knew his nomination in the Silver Republicans, but they had to make the best of it. Towne him- s and 1t was a severe blow to i had made up their min¢ saring to withdraw from the fleld altogether, so that the Pop y ublicans may unite with the Democrats upon Bryan and Stevenson. s the convention had been ¢ reG adjourned all of the delegates, hurried to the rallway n and left for home. The heat to-day has been very oppr 5 ng of the national commi this afteraoon James K. Jones man and all other officers were re-clected. Therafore the 19% will be fought by the same generals who conducted tbe campaign UNBOUNDED RAGE OF | SILVER REPUBLICANS | the Pleading of Towne Him-| o the Democrats, { & > 6.—Afier a long ' form as amended then adopted with during which | a thunder of “aves.” { times as if Nomination of Bryan. would b “We would like to hgar from the com- | ident 1 mittee on conferenc a delegate. | nst such ac “The com ston,” said | of the Silver Re. | Senator Teller. no for- i e mal expression by the Democratic mem- | . n bers, I betray no _confidence wher 2y that a majority of the delegates are of Mr. Towne. Let us ao iese friends of Mr. Towne in the Demo- £t cratic convention want us to do—walt and i them a chance to show that Mr. the al candidate of the > ie | Democratic party. n by the nomination | “But there is no objection to nominat- igressman Towne. The ing Mr. Bryan now, is there?” asked a the Democratic con on, how- | delegate. | placing Adisi E. oon in |, “No, sir” replied Senator Teller. *He| tion, Sosk the Gclesates Off their | 23 been’ mominsted fur the past four | but most of them z od their de-| " A storm of cheers came from' the dele- 1 to nominate Mr Towne, not- | gates at the mention of Bryan's name. | hours, Senator | Senator Teller, though still hoarse from men Shafroth of | DIE speech bf Wednesday, then launched | Cheadle of Indiana. ana | into an eloquent cribute fo W. J. Bryan. The Senator in conclusion placed William J. Bryan In nomination as the candidate of the Siiver Republican party for Presi- dent. Long continued cheering followed the nomination. Delegates stood on thelr chairs, waved hats and flags and shouted acclaims of the Nebraska statesman until they could shout no more. Seconded by California. H. §. Hazard of California made the | first seconding speech of the nomination | f Bryan, and he was followed by Sena- | tor Ransom of Nebraska, who declared | speeches in favor of indors- ocratic ticket, but it was not himself appeared and ) the convention not to no concentrate its forces delegates calmed down and the Vice esidential nomination was referred to National Committee. Speeches From a Phonograph. | ¢ delegates were late in assembling, notwithstanding practically nt work of the convention | r to-day. For a few mir to convening the delegates by speeches and prayers phonograph. and this re- that the Silver Republicans of Nebraska | we not for Bi because he was from A braska, but because he was an_Ameri- sather touching incident. R e u | can and ha English ideas. - Senator ciivered by Dr. Bigelow of | {15 204 had ho & the opening of the conven- | "y nominate him as the incarnation vhich brought cheers from the | 455 pergonification of Americanism.” was reprated amid dendd‘lllfm‘:’ | Brief seconding speeches were also usion a white-headed delegale | mpde by Lieutenant Governor Hutchinson aried singing “John Brown's | of jdaho, Captain H. D. Lason of South by one the delegates joined |k, H. 8. Turner of Kansas, Judge | until the auditorium rang I'Van Voorhis of Indiana, Judge Spurrier | -r of a thousand voices. was appointed to invite nt Secretary Webster the convention. on resolutions an- v to report and D. C. City took the plat- read_the party’'s declaration of 3 cheering greeted the ilver plank, the indorse- {ative and referendum and canal. The most en- ation occurred when read the plank extending the Boers, the delegates ris- se and cheering for over a min- of Iowa, S. L. Cary of Louisiana, Judge | 8. W Hopkins of-Michigan, W. T. Foster | of Missouri and others. “Gentlemen of the convention,” said Speaker Browne, “the name of William J. Bryan has been placed in nomination for the Presidency. It has been numer- semndod. Are you ready for the thundered the dpleygates. ng vote was called for and eve: delegate Jumped 1o his feet, cheering and shouting for Bryan. “The vote was unanimous, shouted Speaker Browne, and again the delegates joined in a rattling chorus of cheering for their nominee. § Webster Davis was then introduced. Mr. Davis gave the convention a brief history of his trip to Africa and of his witi- drawal from the Republican party. = Mr. Davis’ frequent reference to the ability of the American people to take care of their own interests, to have its own ca- nal, to have their own gold aroused the the conclusion of the reading an in- ption occurred. The Traveling Men's n Club of Lincoln, headed by a brass . arched into the hell and Ilg to the stage. The band started “The Star Spangled Banner,” and Mr. Tillotson, turning from his manuscript, led the dele- gation in singing the anthem. When Guiet had been restored @& dele- | enthusiasm of the convention. which be- ‘p.v. offered @ substitute for the | came more heated as Mr. Davis apotheo- Nicaraguan plank, favoring “the sized Lincoln and compared him to van. “Facal : tion of the Ni The convention adjourned until 3: o owned and - defended | m., after passing a resolution making by the Government of the United | every delegate a member of a committee Biates.” This was adopted. The plat-'to attend the convention at | well address to be the words of soberness and fi 1 P R S R S S SR S ANSAS CITY, July 8.—After many | changes the national convention of the Silver Republicans adopt- ed the following platform: We, the Stlver Republican party in nationad convention assembled, declares these as our principles and invite the co-operation of ail | who agree therewith: Ve recognize that the principles set forth in | the Declaration of American Independence are fundamental and everlastingly true In their ap- plication to governments among men. We be- ce the patriotic words of Washington's fare- wisdom, inspired by the spirit of right and truth. We treasure the words of Jefferson as pricaless gems of American statesmanship. We hold in sacrod remembrance the broad philan- y and patriotism of Lincoln, who was the | great Interpreter of American history and the | great apostle of human rights and of indus- trial freedom, and we declare, as was declared by the convention that nominated the great eman- cipator, that the maintenance of the principles promulgated in the Declaration of Independence smbodied in the Federal constitution, hat all men are created equal: that they are endowed by their Creator with certain in- alienable rights: that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; that to | secure these rights governments are instituted among men deriving thelr just powers from the consent of the governed.’ i essential to the preservation of our republican institutions. FOR BIMETALLISM. We declare our adherence to the prineiple of bimetallism as the right basis of a monetary systemn under our national constitution—a principle that found place repeatedly in Re- Diiichn piattorms. from. the demonetization of iver in 1873, to the St. Louie Republican Con- tion of 1896 nee that convention a Republican Congress ar a Republican President, at the dictation 3 the trusis and money powsr. have passed and | Seid ' carrency bill which fn ftself is a re- jation of the doctrine of bimetallism ad- Vocated theretofors by the President and every great leader of the party. law destroye the full money ver dollar, provides for the pay- Boant of all Government obligations and the famption of all forms of paper money in gold res the time-honored and patriotic s, constituting one-sixth of the irculation, and surrenders to hll\lfln{ @ Sovereign function of issuing al per money, thus enabling these corporations ontrol the prices of labor and property by easing or diminishing the volume of money ulaticn, thus giving the banks power to tcs and bring disaster upon business | sions of this currency law making the bonded debt of the republic payable in gold alone changes the contract between the Govern- ment and the bondholders to the advantage of the latter and ig In direct opposition to the dec- laration of the Matthews resolution passed by Congress in 1878, for which resolution the pres- ent Republican ' President, then a member of <, voted, as did also all leading Re- . both in the House and in the Senate. CURRENCY AND INCOME TAX. We declare it to be our Intention to lend our efforts to the repeal of this currency law, which not only repudiates the ancient and time-hon- | lieve the enlistment and service should be ac- Said the Governor o Tennessee to the Governor of Texas. B B e SO SO S S PLATFORM ADGFIREL DY THE SILLVER BREPUBILICANS SIS P ERSESaR ored principles of the American people before the constitution was adopted, but is violative of the principles of the constitution ftseif, and we shall not cease our efforts unt has been established in its place a mone system based he free and unlimited colnage ot silver an id into money at the present legal ratio of 16 to 1 by the independent action of the United States, under which system all paper money shall be issued direct by the Govern- ment, and all such money coined or issued shall | be a'rull legal tender in payment of all debts, public and private, without exception. We are In favor of a graduated tax upon in- comes and if necessary to accomplish this we favor an amendment to the constitution. We believe that United States Senators ought | to be elected by a direct vote of the people, | and we favor such amendment to the constitu- tion and such legislation as may be necessary to_that end 3 We favor the maintenance and the extension, | wherever practicable, of the merit system in | the public service, appointments to be mado ac- | cording to fitness, competitively ascertained, | and public servants to be retained in office | as long as shall be compatible with the effi- | clency of the service. TRUSTS AND MONOPOLIES. Combinations, trusts and monopolies contrived and arranged for the purpose of controlling the prices and quantity of articles supplied to the public sre unjust, unlawful and oppressive. Not_only do thése unlawful conspiracies fix the price of commodities in many cases, but | they Invade every branch of the State and na- tional governments with their polluting influ- ence and control the actions of their employ and dependents in private life until their influ- ence actually Lmperils society and the liberty of the citizep. We declare against them. We de- mand the most siringent laws for their de- etruction and the most severe punishment of their promoters and maintatners and the ener- | getic enforcement of such laws by the courts. We belleve the Monroe doctrine to be sound In principle and a wise national policy, and we | demand a firm adherence thereto. e con- | demn acts inconsistent with it and that tend to make us parties to the interests and to in- volve us In the controversies of Buropean na. tions and the recognition by pending treaty of | the right of England to be considered in the construction of an interoceanic canal. We de- clare that such canal, when constructsd, ought | to be comtrolled by the United States In the | interests of American nations. We observe with anxlety and regard with disapproval the Increasing ownership of Ameri- | can lands by allens and their growing control | over our International transportation, natural | Tesources and public utilitles. We dermand le islation to protect our public domain, our na- tional resourcee, our franchises and our inter- natfonal commerce and to keep them free and malntain their independence of all forelgn mo- nopolies, institutions and influences, and we declare ‘our opposition to the leasing of the public lands of the United States, whereby | corporations and syndicates will be able to secure control thereof and thus monopolize the public domain, the heritage of the people. We are in favor of the principles of direct legislation. In view of the great sacrifice made and pa- triotic services rendered, we are in favor of liberal pensions to deserving soldiers, thelr widows, orphans and other dependents. We be- cepted as conclusive proof that the soldier was free from disease and disability at the time of his enlistment. We condemn the present ad- ministration of the pension laws. | sibly | might_insure a favorable result. SYMPATHY FOR BOERS. We tender to the patriotic people of the | South African republics our sympathy and ex- press our admiration for them in their herole | attempts to political and maintain ihelr national independence. declare the destruction of these rprepublics and the subjugation of their people 0 be a crime against civilization. We belleve this | sympathy ould have been voiced by the American Congress as was done in the case of the French, the Greeks, the Hungarians, the | Poles, the Armenians and the Cubams— | and as the traditions of this country would have dictated. . We declare the Porto Rican tariff to be not only a scrious but a dangerous departure from | the’ principica of our form of government believe in a republican form of government and are opposed to monarchy and to the whole | theory of imperialistic control. We believe in | f-government—a government by consent of the governed—and are unalterably opposed to a vernment based on force. It Is clear and | ceriain that the inhabitants of the Philippine | Archipelago cannot be made citizens of the | United States without endangering our civi' ization. We are therefore In favor of applying to the Philippine Archipelago the principle we are solemnly and publicly pledgs to observe in_the case of Cuba. There being no longer any necessity for col- | lesting war taxes, we demand the repeal of the :lr‘ tuxes levied to carry om the war with | Sp N e or the immediate admission into the | union_as States of the Territories of Arizona, | New Mexico and Oklahoma. | We demand that our nation's promises to | Cuba shall be fulfilled in every particular. TO RECLAIM ARID LANDS. We belleve the national Government should lend every aid, encouragement and as toward the reclamation of arid lands of the United States, and to that end we are in favor of a comprehensive survey thereof and an imme- diate ascertainment of the water supply avall- able for such reclamation, and we believe it to | be the duty of the general Government to pro- vide for the construction of storage reservoirs and irrigation works so that the water supply of the arid region may be utilized to the great- est possible extent In the interests of the peo- ple, while preserving all rights of the State. Transportation is a public necessity and the means and methods of it are matters of public concern. Railway companies exercise a power over industries, busineas and commerce which they ought nof to do and should be made to serve the public interests without asking un- reasonable charges or unjust diserimination. We observe with satisfaction the growins sentiment amonsg the people in favor of the public ownership and operation of public utili- " WOULD EXPAND TRADE. Wo are in favor of expanding our commerce in the interests of American labor and for the benefit of all our people by every honest and peaceful means. Our creed and our history justify the nations of the earth In expecting that wherever the American flag is unfurled humane labor laws and political liberty will be found. We protest against the adoption of any policy that will change In the thought of the world the meaning of our flag. We are opposed to the importation of Asiatic laborers in competition with American .labos and favor a more rigid enforcement of the la: relatinz thereto. The Silver Republican party of the United States, In the foregoing principles, seeks to per- petuate the spirit and to adhere to the teach- ings of Abraham Lincoln. once and work for the nomination of Towne for Vice President. Rage of the Delegates. Two minutes after Chairman Browne called the convention to order at 3:30 p. m. the convention voiced its feeling con- cerning the nomination of Stevenson by howling down Delegate Lewis of Ne- braska. “I believed this morning,” said he, “It was our plain d‘“t; to nominate Bryan and Towne, but I believe now it is our plain duty to indorse Bryan and Steven- son.”" °A perfect storm of groans and protests arose from the delegates, many of them standing on their chairs. “No, never!” Sit down!' ‘“Rats!” they shouted, and Mr. Lewls was finally compelled to take is seat. Ransom of Nebraska pleaded for moder- ation, but he, too, was Interrupted by the in.\%uent delegates. hat do you fav asked one dele- gate. “‘Tell us now. “I tavor the nomination of Towne,” said Senator Ransom. ‘“But let us not act until we hear from him. He will be here soon. W. H. McNall of Kansas was then rec- ognized. “Tt 18 not necessary to go outside of our party for a Vice President,” said he, Pmid shouts of approval. “Do you gen: tlemen think to take the tail end of the Cleveland administration? Do you belleve ll1§nod judgment 2 he hall fairly trembied from the storm of ‘*noes.” “Nominate Charles A. Towne,” yelled a delegate. Amid much confusion and the ounding of the chairman’'s gavel Mr. RieNall shouted: ; “I move that Charles A. Towne be de- clared the unanimous nominee of the con- vention.” “1 second the nomination,” shouted a dozen delegates. “Wait, gentlemen,” shouted Senator Teller, spring to his feet. ‘“We want some calm deliberation.” “We have had it for three days,” inter- rupted & welegate. “No living man should stand in the way of this cause,”’ continued Senator Teller. “T believe this contest involves the life of the republic. A contest for liberty, a contest for free government. Let us wait; let us_ wait until we hear from Mr. Town “Senator Teller, T would as soon vote for Stevenson as for a black snak in- terrupted a Nebraska delegate. (Cheers and hisses greeted this remark.) “Don’t, gentlemen,” pleaded Senator “Be moderate.” With his voice deep emotion, Senator Teller continue “T am going to support Mr. Bryan and the ticket in every way I can, not for Mr. Bryan but for the country which I so love,” and then Senator Teller, with tears streaming from his eyes, took his seat. Towne Enters the Hall. ¥ g et i the ues! i'.‘.'.‘"éu\‘.som'.?." that rual Charles A. Towne entered the hall and in an in- stant the hall was a pandemonium. Cheer after cheer went up and flags and hand- kerchiefs were waved by the excited del- egntem Towne was immediately surround- ed by those on the stage. “‘Mr. Towne, we want to nomMmate you,” said an Indiana deiegate. “I don't want you to do it,” said Mr. Towne. “I understand what my duty is in this matter.” “We must_insist on it,” put in another delegate. “You have no right to refuse. You will break us to pieces.” Mr. Towne, palefaced but determined, shook his head emphatically. “Please give him a chance to be heard,” shouted Chairman Brown, and the dele- gates, one by one, took their seats. Mr. Flemmlnfii a delefau from New Jer- sey, mounted the platform and demanded recognition. He regretted to say that the proposed conference between a represent- ative l’rmg the Popullst party and one from the Bilver Republican party with a representative of the Democratic Nationai Convention had not been held, and_ for himself he believed that it was the duty of this convention to go on and complete the ticket by the nomination of Charles A, Towne for Vice President. Mr. Flemming then gave way to Mr. Towne. Towne’s Plea for Harmony. “The Silver Republicans have made a good fight,” said Mr. Towne. ‘“They have been defeated, but it is our duty to sup- port the ticket nominated by the Demo- cratic National Convention.” He insisted that there was an fssue in the coming election which towered above men and he implored_ the convention to look at it as he did. He begged them to remember that Bryan was still at the head. The platform of the Democratic party was almost identical, at least in rinciple, with the platform of the Silver wnhuca_n party. hile Mr. Towne was speaking several attempts were made to interrupt him with uestions. The convention howled down these attempts until Mr. Towne ylelded to the question, after which Mr. Towne again insisted that It was his wish that the convention should not nominate him. The convention gave Mr. Towne a most respectful consideration and while he was speaking it was evident that the con- vention was disposed to follow Mr. Towne’s advice and wishes. Mr. Towne was followed by Delegate Shafroth of Colorado, who favored sup- porting the ticket nominated by the Dem- ocratic Convention. Mecanwhile the great- est confusion prevailed. Delegates gath- ered in groups on the floor and excitediy dlscuue:r the situation. :Senator Dubois was recognized and said: “While there are many sad hearts here, no one feels more Keenly than m: self the disaster which has overtaken us to-day. But we must view it as our leader, Charley Towne, wants us to. I move that the whole question be left to the committee with plenary powers. Amid much confusion the previous ques- tion was called for. It was on Senator Dubols’ motion and by an almost unani- mous vote it was and the conven- tion adjourned sine die. national The wnmltmofuugm Republicans organized by electing D. C. ‘man. Tillotson_of Kansas Clt{‘ chairman and Genera! E, 8. Corser of Minnesota secre- tary and treasurer. The selection of an executive committee was deferred. Sen- ator Dubois offered a resolution piedginz the support of the Silver Republicans to Adlal E. Stevenson, but there was oppo- sition and action was postponed until after a conference with the committee | appointed by the Democratic Convention. | BRYAN PLEASED WITH OUTCOME LINCOLN, July 8.—Mr. Bryan reiter- ated to-day thatihe was unable as yet to outline his programme for the coming campalgn. He did not know when a con- ference with the National Committee would be held in regard to the matter. Mr. Bryan had a number of callers to-day, all coming to extend congratulations and express gratification over his nomination. There was more real Interest locally in the outcome of the struggle for_ second place on the ticket than in Mr. Bryan's nomination. When the bulletin came an- nouncing the selection of Hon. Adlal E. Stevenson, ryan experessed his leasure dnd soon afterward dictated the ollowing: “Mr. Stevenson is an excellent man for the place. He supported the ticket in 13% and can defend the platform of 1900. Towne would have strengthened the ticket in the States where there is fusion between the Democrats, Populists and Silver Republicans, but the support given Mr. Stevenson in the convention shows that Mr. Stevenson is a more available The choice has fallen upon one who is in every respect worthy of the position.” ¢ Mr. Bryan then sent the following tele- gram: LINCOLN, Nebr., July 6.—Hon. Adlal E. Stevenson, Bloomington, Ill.: Accept congratu- lations upon vour nomination. It was a de- served recognition of party service. W. J. BRYAN. All through the day telegrams of con- gratulation poured in upon the Presiden- tial candidate. Among Mr. Bryan's early callers were H. B. Paul and J. S. Smith of New Jer- sey, who came in from Kansas City this morning. They told Mr. Bryan that they were hopeful of carrving that State for him and they believed New York without doubt would go Democratic. Mr. Bryan this evening received the following tele- gram: MINNETOKA BEACH, Minn, July §.—Ac- cept my congratulations upon your unanimous nomination. ADLAT E. STEVENSON. Mr. Bryan said he expected a number of visitors, some Yrominem in the couneils of the Democratic Plfl? bea'lnnlnil to-mor- row and continuing this week. He would m«fly who they were. People In Al:gmredkfing a crowd from Kan- u:ugx the adjournment of the . already lzlelll‘l9 For o are i cf a local demonsti orward to’r some sort ration. | Yorkers were in their places. | prior to the first meeting of the delegation VERE BLOW TO THE SILVER REPUBLICANS Delegates Grow Weary of Long Seconding Speeches and Fre- quently Call “Time” on Talkers. Cummings Tells Why Hill Could Not Afford to Accept the Vice- Presidential Nomination. BY AMOS J. CUMMINGS. ALL HEADQUARTERS, KANSAS cpeech Senator Thomas F. Grady of New CITY, Mo., July York had mounted the platform and stood BLEAE at the side of Senator Jones. With unusual . . celerity David B. Hiil followed him. As provosed candidates for v Governor Thomas disappeared the State Presidenttal nomination. The New |of Delaware was called. She yielded to York missionaries worked unceas- | Senator Grady of New York, and Hill was Ingly for Kel'ar with no encouraging re- apparently chag iins upon the sults. The Stevenson men were far L, ey e successful. At least a dozen Unite head ba There were shouts of as Senators who had served with Adlai Stevenson when he was Vice were taking an interest in his ¢ 101 President | ve hment when, in a full, rich tone of . ha said: 'On behalf of the united Democracy of vass. To e ¢ ex.Con- | the State of New York, I present to this lh:;' (or-e_“vlrf added . “; "“r ’l‘ R ': convention the name of David B. Hill as gressmen and a score of the pre: P- ' its candidate for the Vice deney."” resentatives of the House, al! of whom .\ dr tic scene ensued au- were personally acquainted with him and Ji ecmed to distrus: L. were his admirers. Mr. Stevenscn made | &bF atly lost in wonderment. Finally himsélf very popular while In Washir comprehending -the full force and sig- : - : fal di 4 rificance of the Senator’s words, it burs ton. Of an eminent and social disposition. | jnto an indeseribable uproar. Hundreds he was very approachable, always - el Tah ready to do his friends service. Aside e uproar was fear- from this he is a Kentuckian by birth and | ful. at le y guid inciuding a relative of Hex Watterson. !\h - of Hawali, Missi Californ Blackburn entered into th - e \'lr“r':_m':hfil'mm”.l' Maryland sad his_ardor and Governor he delegation were act- (hey penetrated to the ont of the platform 3 ion was martial air and the New Y twirled In time with the music. each member ot ively at work. K & most obscure delegations and engendered Thi . - . N centiment that was sure to lend him as. | While the delegates were & thp paven: Charies’ A. Towne were ot idie. - Under | AuSustus Van Wyck sat just beh the leadership of Serator TPHr.Y of Colo- annoyed. His face was a study rado, the Towne conduits were I but - g The slectric batterles were weak, and no | Physiognomist. currents were preceptible. Strong efforts Urged to Accept. Were made to get Mr. Bryan to visit the | Ex-Senator White of California and city before the vote was taken. It Was | ganator Jones of Arkansas bent their thought that his presence here, and pos- | heads and were apparently urging him to an occasional word for 'f!‘"w"““’ :rcgm the compliment. Hill shook his to come, but there was no confirmatory | of the Senators. Meantime the tumult news from kincoln. Without his grnsrn"e | subsided and Senator Grady resumed his -\';x 0}_;" Can- | gpeech. He said that Governor Hill might gth whatever; | decline, but decline or not, he added, New Hill sent word | york's united and solld seventy-two votes This morning David B. to Senator Murphy and Croker that If the | woyld be cast to the end for David Ben- ew York delegation would change itS| pett Hill. At the end of each sentence candidate for Vice President, Mr. HIll| fiy repeated: “I will not take it. This would present him to the convention. The | {5 qpsoiute fai You should not do proposition was received with some Sur-| it Fipal appealed to Seas prise. It was probably at first regarded | jones, saying: *“This is not wise. It as a bid for the nomination of EINOt| ghould not be forced on me. Hielp e Danforth. Further negotiations were post- | ; poned until the New York delegates had | taken their seats in the hall. The con- | Yention had adjourned until half past 10 | this morning. = At that hour the .\ew‘ Friends in | the outside delegations who were favor: | ably disposed toward Governor were Aeah e R led e confdence with Senator Mur: | 1hat sobtes pim. and declined the momis phy and Croker, and Hill nv‘rns fl»"eke'; | nation. When he declared that he feit it P ity 1 Towr- OpcTute. i Aie | SO NG SuE: TAE O N American Shipping League, and an ardent | cpotls’ “you must accept it.” The Senator is reported to hav “Go on and decline. Tl help you I'l see the district leaders. ¥ are right. Go on and make your speech. As Mr. Grady descended the steps and rejoined the New York delegation FHiil advanced to the desk. He bowed his head supporter of restoring our merchant | “These personal reasons had been pre- marine by liberal subsidies, and makes no | viquqiv Dsmled to one of his cl,,‘,’,,,l concealment of his convictions, outsiders | eriengs. To this friend he said that he protested against this selection, Hill was | then told that he coul ave the SUPPOTt | wouid be forced e Pt of the ‘New Yoric delegation it he desired, | o e el and again refused to accept it. He had | cgiaplishments, one in Washington, and been offered the nomination in his confer- | the other in Albany. His income waa in- ence with Croker and Senator Murphy | sufcient to maintain the exalted position of Vice President in the way that it ought to be maintained. In his view the Vics President ought to keep “open house and lavishly entertain.” He said: “I did not come into this con- vention as a candidate. I did not expect to be one, and I cannot accept the honor.” As he started to leave the platform a crowd of distinguished men began to eagerly shake his hand. The cheers of those witnessing the scene were almost appalling in volume. The next speaker to appear on the plat- form was Thomas Hutchinson of Georgia. He was as meek and trim in appearance as a block of polished steel. ¥e a 2 written Speech upon the desk, and read it three feet away, declaiming it perfectiy and speaking so that every ear in the vast building could hear each word. Mr. Hutchinson on behalf of his State see- onded Stevenson's nomination. could not take it because if he did so he on Thursday afternoon. He declined it. saying he did not believe the ticket could be elected if the platform contained a specific plank declaring for free silver at | the ratio of 16 to 1. This statement was made by one of the conferees during the conflict between Croker and himself when Augustus Van Wyck was selected as the New York representative on the commit- | tee on resolutions. It was not denied by Hill. Disorder and Confusion. The hall this morning was packed to | suffocation when Chairman _Richardson appeared at his desk. The weather was excessively hot and _the atmosphere stifiing. There was hardly breeze enough | to waft the thistledown throuih the air | and banners hung limp for a long time. | The disorder ard confusion was so _great that ‘Chairman Richardson pounded his desk at least ten minutes before he could begin' to. restore order. About this time Springs a Surprise. Benjamin Shively threaded his way | Tliinois vielded to Connecticut. Homer through the struggling crowd. and took |S. Cummings, a new political star in the his Beat with the Indiana delegation, fan- | land of steady habits. took the platform ning himself lustily. The confusion was He surprised everybedy Dby seconding so great that very few recognized him. It | ;l'fi;;lnf":mggmll{m‘l{;m.’ 520 none more so was Increased by the action of some one | Who had shifted the guidons of the New | SPrang upon the Shaiv apl i W e d Texas delegations. Each squad | said that Hlinois had ylelded to Connecti- had followed Its guidon and as there were | Cut with the express understanding that less seats in the New Jersey delegation |2 delesate from that State was to second than in that of Texas there was great | Stcyenson's nomination. turned out trouble. | that M{h (.‘ummmgsdhad n‘-‘ls:,aken .hI o turn. innesota had promised to yiel Testored and the rollcail of States for pre- | S0r% %o the platform. He was James sentation of candidates was begun. Ar-| - Tilinols w: atisfied with his anaus prompily vielded to Niinots, and | Sennedy. G o on, and W, I Congressman J. R. Williams of that State | Dunohy appeared and shot off a rocket Wended his way to the platform. HIs | for James Familton Lewis. 1t had hardiy short alpaca coat was buttoned across his : bre: and he wore a white tle. He looked even thinner than on the previous day. Bending forward and inflating his lungs, he launched himself into his speech plac- ing Adlai Stevenson in nomination. The confusion was so great that only occa- | sional sentences could be heard. Applause followed the statement that Stevenson was “One who is not a Rough Rider, but a swift rider.” When he added that he was also a man who places human blood above human greed there was profound sllence. There was a great demonstration | when Williams concluded. The Illinois delegation led with a rousing salvo of applause, at least two-thirds of the dele- tes joining in. The uproar lasted fully lve minutes. Towne’s Boom Launched. Connecticut ylelded to Minnesota. She sent to the platform L. A. Roesing. As he took the chairman by the hand there were loud shouts of “Towne!" “Towne!™ diappeared before Indlana gave way to \'ugfil& Congressman Willlam A. Jones of that State in terse words pledged the old_Commonwealth to Stevenson. When_ Kentucky was called there wers shrill shouts for Joe Blackburn. Gov- ernor McCreary took his place. His picca- dilly collar, white cravat and immaculate shirt front were typical of his speech. He Was as meek as his personal appearance indicated, and his speech was in the gen- uine Kentucky style. J. Leo Knox of Maryland presented the name of John W. Smith, its new Gov- ernor. Then George Fred Willlams, as elegant as an English Duke, paid a dell- cate tribute to New York, and seconded Towne's nomination. His volce was as shrill as the chirp of a locust. He made the remarkable statement that Towne wanted to become a Democrat several ears ago, but was dissuaded by the ymocrats themselves, who thought that he could be of more advantage if he re- mained within the ranks of the silver Re- They ublicans. this time the play became came from Al B sorms and weay. | wearisome. ~The audience shut off the ing a broad leather belt and stand-up col- | elegant Gflgmfl F"dkb s:‘o;mu "Hm:’ lar, Mr. Roesing pitched his voice in high | time, time. @ tool t and bow tenor and launched the Towne boom. s | his acknowls ent.x h lacked energy and magnetic force. ernado_de Soto gz:y. Senator from While acknowledging that Mr. Towne was P e tlon of A A R Sl g a Democrat, and substituted the name of declared he was a Democrat by conviction. | ‘As he closed the Minnesota delegation ex- cited an outburst of enthusiasm. It rose in a body waving flags and shouting itself hoarse. There was no response from other delegations, but there was from the gal- jerfes. -It was evident that Towne's friends were there in full force. They really did all the cheering and shouting, but {ulled to budge any voters. The ur roar lasted several minutes, varying in force, and at times resembling the noise of a tornado. For a long time did Long Jim Richardson pourid his desk and wave his fan in an effort to bring the conven- tion to its sober senses. Once he nearly | secured order, but the band burst into the strains of “America,” and Towne's friends in the galleries regained control. Meantime there was some excitement in the New York delegation. its leaders sur- rounding the chair of Mr. Hill. Among them was Willlam Daly of New Jersey. Stevenson. Here there were loud shouts of “Stone, Stone.” The ex-Governor of Missouri climbed the platform when the name of his State was called. The band |¥lnyed “Dixie,’ and he recelved a per- | feet ovation. He had an ideal Southern | face. In choice words he rebuked Sena- tor Money for his reference to Towne. He pictured the scene in the National Re- ublican Convention four years ago when nator Teller and Charles A. Towne walked out of the hall. Towne was en- titled to great homor and to respectful consideration here. Everybody supposed that the Governor was about to second Towne’s nomination, but he wound up by pledging himself to Stevenson. Newlands Talks for Towne. Nevada sent up Co an New- lands, more dapper and exquisite than even George Fred Williams. He repeat- ed Governor Stone’s picture and threw a Segator Murphy was urging Hill to accepi | halo around Towne. Following him Con- the nomination as a candidate from New | gressman William Daly of New Jersey York. Hill repeatedly refused. Croker re- created some excitement seconding peated Senator Murphy’s request. *Go | Hill's nomination. Daly is the man who Rhead ana accept it.” he said. “I do not | suggested lmperialism as the paramount Fant it.” Hill replied. Daly shouted: | issue in the committee on resolutions. It | b . » | was due to his efforts that a compromise You can't refuse.” Hill tried to convinee | W23 036 10,%0.4"(3a¢ the B e them that Stevenson was as good a can- wa: red a bitter contest over the platform. didate as he was. It was evident that the | THRCCS % 003 that Daly himself drew up the resolution. Irving l-randy. ex-Congressman from Delaware, Yote had been taken in the New York del- egation and that it had been determined Next Levin ed in a figured blue shirt and - i‘l‘;g:u::mlume. and seconded HIill's non:s- to place the Elmira statesman in the fleld nation. The audience had received about regardless of his wishes. Hill’s Name Presented. all it could stand. It objected to bei taked to death. Handy's speech was gm:z e was fairly driven When Colorado was called Governor | Thomas of that State seconded Towne's but so lengthy that nomination. Hiz gy e g o iy | s "the Dlatform. & M. Geddis created did he teeter up and down. shaking his | jo'ng wonder by g:aelnp Jullan 8. Carr head and using both index fingers. "fiot sl "om"flmfi" ‘3..”;' mol Nmolrth - word 'IIMII‘IZNG to_the ears of three- | '.L“l“‘m-%. Who twitiered Loug and Sty ‘were ] Continued on Seventh Page. s‘.fl.flfl the outs of “louder” and