The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 8, 1904, Page 1

cisco for thirty midnight, July 8: Cloudy, unsettled the morning; | ' erly, with fog. | A G Distyct TEE WEATHER. Forecast made at San Fran- Sen Francisco ayd vicinity— day; possibly lig)t showers in fesh southerly winds, changing to brisk west- LA fen hoirs ending Aveather Fri- MCcADIE, Forecaster. Alcazar—“One Summer's Day.” Central—“Wedded and Parted.” Chutes—Vaudeville. Fischer'’s—"“The Mormons.” Grand—"“Barbara Prietchie.” Orpheum—Vandeville. | Tivoli—“Robin Mood.” THEATERS. o XCVI— \O SAN FRANCISCO, FRIDAY, JULY 8, 1904. PRICE FIVE CE.\'T;. NEW LEADERS OF THE DEMOCRACY STAMP OUT FREE COINAGE HERESY + —_— e — —_— HERO YET T. LOUIS, July 7.—The sub-committee of the Committee on Resolutions has inserted in the platform a gold standard || y ‘ plank. With an overwhelming majority in the convention, the conservatives are riding over the Bryan wing rough- ONLY ONE y shod. So complete is Parker’s triumph that no other names, save those of Hearst and Wall, will be presented for the || THO SHOBN ‘ Presidential nomination. Even should-he fall short on the first rollcall, enough delegations will change their votes to || ROLL CALL { give him more than the necessary two-thirds. ‘ e ———— - - — s - - S— OF POWER Ovation to . J. Bryan, Rivals Those of 1896 and 1900. —————— Grimly the Reorganizers Yote Him Into Re- tirement. The Ca spat to ¢ 7.—The Democratic The conven 6 o'clock this tion omparison of John P. Hop- > T. Cable to train robbers to the g orthy the name made Many of the most egates admit that and justified in the he used and that the on ought to have been I'HE CASTING OUT OF BRYAN. rity of the delegates did not merits of the Illinois con- ve agai Bryan and i the issues he repre- st control of the conserv- that this would so felt garde t vote. The time f hysteria e confusiorn th s ng offi nt at arms ing upon the po- delegat r ted Hopkins would cepted by the radicals as | for conservatism. It would d to bolster the fast fall- to Judge Parker. It to show that the con- of two-thirds that Parker the first bal- of justice i the ma- it vester- been ecessary sense PARTY HERO. mustered 300 of them were against for Bryan. Nearly voted with Bryan | and K STILX THE na of this con- | was the hero hat of 1900. His n 1896 and of that in only e that has inspired ieiasm he only mame that ed out wild cheers, his the me that has swept the people la. | as had the cheers, but Parker - the votes of the delegates. He . ght the nlatform as he fought Hopkins, and he will again be Parker will be nominated rst ballot he net results of to-day's session he adoption of the reports of the ommittees on rules, credentials and permanent organization. | When the result of the convention ntest was announced the report of he committee on permanent organiza- tion was made. Representative Champ | ark, who was chosen permanent' hairmen, addressed the convention. He prepared and gave to the press a speech f gjeat length. The hour was so late, whef he gained the platform. however, that he spoke about 300 words and left | his audience to read the remainder. | ———— CHICAGO NOT LIABLE FOR TROQUGIS DISASTER Superior Court Rules That Cannot Be Held Responsible for Damages, CHICAGO, July 7.—Litigation to the probable aggregate total of $8,000,000 has been discouraged by a ruling of Judge Holdom in the Superior Court, to the effect that the city of Chicago was not liable in any degree for the Iroquois Theater fire. A suit by Eva Catherine Gibson for $15,000 damages because of a broken arm and an in- jured spine was the case decided. Sixty other suits are pending and had the d;d:,‘:n bee&! lninnbthe city hundreds of other actions probablr wes1d_have been filed, City | PORTO | his coat. SEATED IN RICO DELEGATES CONVENTION Committee Quotes a Supreme Court Decision and Refuses Represen- tation to Philippines. ST. LOUIS, July 7.—The Democratic National Convention retonvened to- day, entering upon the second day's session. The stirring scenes of yester- day had the effect of heigh terest in the assemblage of th cratic hosts. Again those having tick- ets of admission at their disposal have | been overwhelmed by those who desire to be spectators. The disappointed ones of yesterday redoubled their efforts, hoping to be more successful in gaining admission to-day. As the opening hour was advanced two hours the crowds in the vicinity of the main entrance were in evidence much earlier to-day. The scenes of yesterday were repeated. The throngs outside the building were largely aug- mented by the collection of those who watched the delegates as they entered the hall. There was another group about the entrance through which the delegates pass, and that was composed of men with cameras taking snapshots at the more conspicuous ones who figure in the convention doings. Chairman Williams was given a round of applause when he appeared. He had made allowance for the weather by discarding his waistcoat, but offset this a trifle by pinning two extra sized badges on the outside of He carried a large cigar be- twen his teeth, which he rolled and chewed nervously. The strain of his long speech of yes- terday was evident in his voice, which was weak and hoarse. As soon as he had produced qulet by the use of his gavel he introduced Archbishop John J. Glennon of St. Louis, who delivered the invocation as follows: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, th on e as it is in heaven. ' Giv s we forgive those Who irespase asaiomt Lead us not into temptation, but deifver us from evil. Amen. Come, Holy Spirit, enlighten the hearts of the people and pour forth the fire of thy divine love. Send forth thy epirit, O Lord, and they shall be created, and thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Tn the name of the Father and the Son of the Holy Ghost, Amen. -”e The prayer was brief, and as the ~ | prelate resumed his seat-a murmur of approval ran through the convention, which in a few seconds deepened into | a round of applause. BUSINESS BEGINS. Immediately after the invocation Chairman Williams calied for the re- port on rules and order of business. “The gentleman from New York recognized,” he said. As he concluded is Delegate Thomas Grady reported for the committee, heretofore published. The report w adopted without opposition or discus- sion. Mr. Grady next read the report con- ing the report would be read if the del- egates would allow it by keeping quiet. The chairman said: “This is a most important matter. We are about to de- termine whether the Philippine dele- gates shall be entitled to votes in our National Convention, or whether at the same time. we declare the Philippines should not be a part of the United States. 1 therefore urge you to e quiet, that the motion may have full consideration.” Senator Jerry South of Arkansas moved to amend the report as soon as it was read, so as to make it include the Philippines. L. Irving Handy made the point of order that the Philippines were no part of the United States, and, therefore, the amendment was not germane. Mr. South defended the rights of the Philippine delegates, but finally with- drew his amendment, arguing for the adoption of the report. Mr. Grady said the national com- mittee had decided to include Porto Rico in the call of the convention. The convention had to consider the question as to whether these delega‘es had the right to vote. The Suprerns Court_of the United States decided that Porto Rico was a part of the territory of the United States. The same court had decided that the Phil- ippines was not a part of the United States, The committee has followed cerning Porto Rico and the Philippine | | Islands, accrediting the delegates from | Porto Rico. Demands to have the re- | | port read were shouted from the Min- | ta. and Wisconsin delegations. Chairman Williams sharply reprimand- ed the persiste; of this demand, say- this court and had given Porte Rico votes and had withheld votes from the Philippines. “The question,” said the chairman, “is upon the adoption of the—" SNATOR SOUTH INTERRUPTS. Senator South interrupted. at this point with an expressed desire to speak to the question and accordingly took the platform. He. declared. that it had never been a part of Democrat- ic doctrine to consider the insular pos- ions as part of the United States and he was opposed to such action. He deprecated the idea of holding the question in abeyance until the repert of the credentials committee was re- ceived, and asked the convention to vote down that part of the commit- tee’s report. There were loud calls of “question,” but the chairman again recognized IL. Irving Handy of Delaware, who spoke in favor of the report and urged its adoption. His expressed hope that the day would come when the Philip- pines could select their own President and hold their own national conven- tion called forth three cheers. There were renewed cries of “question.” “If the gentlemen will remain quiet,” said the chairman, “the chair can put it quickly.” ; On a viva voce vote the “aves” were in a strong majority. Senator South asked for a roll call, but this was heavily voted down by a viva voce vote. “The roll call is declined,” said the chairman, with a thump of the gavel. “The chair recognizes the gentleman from Porto Rico to express his thanks to the convention,” called the chair- man, as A. W. Molina of that delega- tion rose in his seat. There were numerous interruptions and calls for recognition, but the chairman silenced them.and Mr. Mo- lina, took the platform. Mr. Molina spoke briefly and received a ripple of applause as he concluded. Continued on Page 2, Column 7, —_— Bryan Presents M ST. LOUIS. July 7.—With the prom- ise of a contest of gladiators over the adoption of the report of the committee on credentials, the convention hall filled early for the afternoon session. Long before the delegates began to arrive the gafleries filled. The band gave a concert, which was appreciated and ap- plauded, and every number was en- cored. Willlam J. Bryan was given an ova- tion when he entered the hall just prior to the opening of the afternoon sessicn of the convention. He was half-way down the aisle when he was first recog- nized. There came a terrific yell from a group of delegates in the rear of the hall, and instantly it was caught up by the crowd, and the cheers rolled up in a roar.. Mr. Bryan passed down the aisle, picking his way through the del- egates, who were massed in the aisles. He paid no attention at first to the demonstration, but quietly sought his seat. The galleries joined in the cheer- ing, hundreds of the crowd standing up in their chairs and waving hats and handkerchiefs frantically. The band struck up and the friends of Bryan, be- lieving this to be an effort to smother their shouts, yelled louder than before. A man climbed to the chairman’'s table and began to wave his arms up and down, shouting unintelligibly. In a mo- ment Williams caught sight of him, and grabbing the enthusiast by the trousers hauled him down. A wild frenzy of yells followed the act of a Nebraska delegate. who seized the Ne- braska standard and waved it high in the air. Delegates from Kentucky, South Dakota, Iowa, Mis=ouri and Mon- tana took the cue, and catching up their signs hastened with them to the Nebraska delegation, where they waved them in a circle around the Nebraska sign. %nnnlel J. Campau of Michigan, a gold Democrat, did his best to lead the en- thusiasm by rushing up the steps lead- ing fo the chairman's platform and waving his hat wildly. PARKER MEN TO RESCUE. The Parker men at once sought to offset the Bryan demonstration by cheers on their side. The men of the South came to the front in this effort, and the Georgla delegation, who car- REPORT OF CREDENT COMMITTEE IS ADOPTED. IALS inority Substitute, but It Is Swept Aside by a Vote of 647 to 299. ried a blue silk banner inscribed “Geor- gia Parker delegation” every time they marched into the hall, at once waved it high and started toward the plat- form. An enthusiastic delegate from South Carolina caught the sign of his State from its staff, tore up the steps and after brandishing the red and white disk wildly shook it at the Bryan and Hearst men and then placed it flat agajust the blue banner, as though he was nailing the flag of his country to a masthead. The Parker men came up swiftly now, and before the South Carolina man had lowered his hand the men from Arkansas, Alabama and Pennsylvania were turning over chairs and pushing their v through the aisles toward him. After Pennsylvania came Mississippi, New Jersey, Tennes- see, Indiana, Louisiana, Texas, Connec- ticut and Virginia. The demonstration had resolved it- self into a Parker outbreak more than a testimonial to Bryan, and it so re- mained to the finish, which was eight- ;er;] minutes after Bryan entered the all. The Parker men claim that they had information before entering the hall that the Bryan demonstration had been prearranged. The Hearst men and Tammany men were prepared to meet it by a Parker counter outburst of their own. As the noise began to subside Chair- man Willams seized a huge mega- phone and endeavored to announce that the recess had ended and it was time for the convention to come to order. There was still so mueh confusion as the huge gathering was trying to compose itself that the chairman's voiee, even through the egaphone, was hardly audible. It was finaily as- certained that the committee on cre- dentials was ready to report. Just at this instant Mr. Bryan arose in his place and began making his way to the platform. As soon as this was observed up went the convention again on its feet and the cheers arose with fresh vigcr. When Mr. ~ryan mounted the platform voung Deford. one of the secretaries, got on a table next to the presiding officer and, throwing both arms into the air, shouted and waved Continued on Page 2, Column 1. I8 NEEDED ‘Parker Seems Cerfain | ol Nomination on | First Ballot. %Gonvemion Is Likely to Conclude 1ts Delib- erations To-Day. —_—— ST. LOUIS, July 7.-—Before to-mor- row night the Democratic convention will have adopted a platform, nom inated candidates for President ar Vice President and adjourned sine 4 if the programme of the leaders be carried out. The Parker men a now talking of his nomination on th first ballot, and they are positive that not more than two ballots at the out- side will be n ary The vote to-day on the Illinois was the t, an t was favorable to | Parker. There were 36 vote the 1000 votes in the conven 54 of Illinois being withheld. | ative vote on Bryan's minority | was 647, which is twenty votes of the necessary two-thirds nate. It represented, with ception, the Parker strength, althou it had also some of the oppositior cluding the 32 votes of Massact — s n, t The 1 repc At the same time there were B AT e s v £ Sertth ¢ Kentucky and the na, making a total of 62 votes from States that have de- clared for Parker. Deducting the votes of Massachusetts and adding the votes of the Parker States gives a t tal of 677 votes which may be classed as Parker, with some exceptions f the smaller States whiech did not vote Parker or anti-Parker on the contested case. It would seem likely that these few votes would be balanced by those who voted in the affirmative to-day and are likely to vote for Parker morrow. But in addition to the votes accounted for there are 54 in Illincis that are ready to come © Parker when he needs them. VENGEANCE UPON HEARST. There is a report to-night that the Tllinois delegation, under instruct longer | for Hearst, may feel that it | obligated to vote for him, because th | Hearst men al!l joined in the effort to | unseat it. At all'events it would seem that Illinois in a position to make Parker's n certain, even if some of the votes that were in th negative column should be cast for other candidates for President. The anti-Parker men are building some hopes upon the action of the sub- committee on platform in adopting a | gold standard and are asserting that some of the Southern States instructed or pledged for Parker will desert him | i the convention adopts he | standard plank. Among the Stat named in this connection are Sou Carolina, Kentucky, Mississippl an | Texas. This the ¥ | that the anti-Parke | night With the end of the c sight, there is still a cha in regard to the Vice Pr the outlook now is that a ber of candidates will be and perhaps several ballots taken be- fore any one is chosen. VICE PRESIDENCY GOSSIP. Among those whose names are nected with the second-place g P 3 Governor Alexander M. Dockery of Missouri and David R. Francis of Mis- souri, David R. Kern of Indiana, James R. Willlams of ‘Illinois, Senator Jo W. of Virginia, arles B. Aycock of North Caro and former Senator George Turner of ‘Washington. Quite an effort has been made to con- centrate on Francis, and a similar ef- fort for Kern. The Carolinas are for Aycock, and the Virginia delegation to- night secured the consent of Senator Daniel for the presentation of hyfs name, Conferences on this subject were held late in the night and probably will con- tinue during the convention hours to- morrow. Bryan's fight on the platform to-mor- row is no longer feared. In fact, it will help serve the adoption of a more con- servative platform than was belleved possible a few days ago. The conserva- tives will now vote for anything Bryaa opposes. The followers of Hearst were march- ing through the streets to-night and taking possession of the hotel lobbies, with bands and drum corps and ama- teur orators. , It is their last demon- stration and they are denouncing Jud Parker in unmeasured terms. Hearst's name will be presented to the conven- tion, as will that of Wall of Wisconsin. It is not probable that 4 the names of Gorman, G or Olney will be pre- sented. Their supporters will go to Parker. —_——— Conservatives Carry the Election. | LONDON, July 7.—A bye election yesterday at Chertsey to fill the va- cancy caused by the resignation of John J. Fyler (Conservative), re- sulted in the election of Lord Bingham (Conservative). The campaign was fought almost wholly on the question of admitting Chinese labor into the Transvaal. This the Liberals tantamount to slavery, l