| Show BRYAN IS I NOT YET NOMINATED I Scheme to Force His Nomination Through oq Fourth of July Failed Although I lk J i Three S eSS10ns Were HCIdG < t p r m t I Committee on Resolutions Have Finally Agreed on the F n PlankIndications are that Former H S r TTh I C WT 1 ITh TTh < VicePtesident Stevenson Will be Bryans Run V Icei evenson w JLA1 ie aryan s xun 9 > ning JVlateCIark Delegation Seated > I > j y Kansas City Mo July 4 iAmid acres of tumultuous enthusiasm befitting such an event and such a day the Democratic Dem-ocratic convention began its sessions today to-day After sitting until a late hour tonight to-night the expected climax of the day the nomination of William J Bryan as Democratic candidate for President has failed of realization and all of the larger business of the convention awaits the completion of the platform As a spectacular event however the convention has fulfilled the hopes of the most fervid party man for the vast assemblage of delegates and spectators has twice been swept with whirlwind demonstrations first for the lender who Is about to be placed in nomination and then for tjiat other champion of Democracy David Bennett Hill But in actual accomplishment the days work Is confined to organization with the speeches of the temporary chairman Gov Thomas of Colorado and of the permanent chairman lion James D Richardson the appointment of the various committees and the detailed i de-tailed propositions for the more serious work yet in store I INSPIRING SCENE I It was yet an inspiring scene that ClUflifnTSIff Jones looked out upon when 7i inooii > u Ttifbe5ulijga tattoo with his gavel he staled the tumult vaud declared de-clared the convention open About him wore 3000 people 1 risIng tier on tier like the spectators in some vast coliseum awaiting the appearance of the delegates dele-gates and alternates of thc party while on the other side stretched away the I rows of desks accommodating representatives represen-tatives of tile press from every section of the country Above and on all sides 1 was a gorgeous sunburst of color huge Hugs in rosettes and graceful fan shapes bunting looped and in streamers i ers mottoes and coalsofarms of many SIn tes mingling this overhanging I spread of color with the bright summer i hats and dresses of the many women present NOT WEALTH AND FASHION ALONE But it was clearly not a gathering alone of wealth and fashion The bronzed faces o f many of the men their coarse shirts collars and scarMcss marked them as from the soil With hardly an exception they took off their coats and sat shirtsleeves and democratic demo-cratic Many of the women were in cambrics and ginghams rather than inv in-v come from the Mayor of the city and the other from Gov Thomas of Colorado Colo-rado assuming the duties of temporary chairman WILD SCENE AT NIGHT At the night session the structure was invaded by thousands and the moving picture took on new glories of color and animation under the glare of countless count-less electric lights For the first hour the proceedings were formal and profitless profit-less but when at the clpse of the speech of Permanent Chairman Richardson Rich-ardson he paid a glowing tribute to William J Bryan pandemonium broke loose i nd the historic scene of Bryans nomination at Chicago was repeated even exceeded in a frenzied demonstration demon-stration lasting half an hour The standards were wienched from their sockets and borne aloft a battle of supremacy was waged among the standardbearers urged on by the deafening deaf-ening applause of the entire shouting gesticulating multitude Outside of the formal proceedings of the day interest was centered In the action of the platform committee As the evening advanced it became known that a determined struggle was In progress pro-gress involving not only the question ofincorppratlug a specific 15 to 1 declaration dec-laration in the party declaration but to some extent involving time desires of the prospective nominee as to the toxins of the platform The outcome Is awaited r with absorbing interest asjbe qhLefde I jolopmoiu of tOniflnrow xtlopmonof ton cQ 1 rt c VICEPRESIDENTIAL PROBLEM Very little more was tangible In thc VicePresidential situation tonight although al-though the Sfovcnson candidacy appar I ontly met with favor and there seemed to be a possibility of this being the solution so-lution of the question The determination determina-tion of tho Indiana delegation to put I Chiveley In tho field caused a little diversion di-version during a part of the day but Mr Shiveley distinctly stated this evening even-ing that he was not a candidate and would not be As to the action of the i Indiana delegation he said that after what he had tola them there was no reason for the belief that he would be a candidate Friends of Stevenson said that they would have been perfectly willing a short time ago to have supported < sup-ported Shlveley but after the positive statement made yesterday that he I would not be n candidate and will not I be presented by Indiana they now felt < that they should stand by Stevenson The demonstration made over Hill in the convention today was taken by some to mean that tho convention would be stampeded for him but Hill does not tjilnk so and it I is possible that if he I ft V12 r f t 1 ii f 0 > 5 4Lc II 1Ij v I 4 c GV CHARLES S THOMAS Temporaiy Chairman Deiaocratlc National Convention summer silks and laces and the gorgeous gor-geous costumes and picture hats were In an oasis of duller hue It was a gathering hone the less inspired with the patriotic > spirit of the day which found constant expression in wild hurrahs hur-rahs at every sound of Dixie or America 1 the body of delegates were the best known men of the party I many of them of national reputation UTAH WOMAN WITH DELEGATION DELEGA-TION Senator Hill was late to comp upon tho scene The great audience had been eagerly awaiting him and his entrance en-trance was the signal for the first real ovation of the day He found no place reserved among the t CrokerMurphy 1 dignitaries in the forefront of the dele gallon and contented himself with a scat far in time rear Sitting wih HIP Mississippi delegation was a white haired lady alternate Mrs VT Brown or that Suite and further back sat Mrs JJ J Cohen another lady alternate from fralt Lake f The early proceedings of the convention conven-tion see nuirkid by two brilliant but rather 111tlmcd speeches one of wcl T makes n speech on the platform he will make It plain that he could not be h candidate on a Bryan platform He says emphatically that he will not be nom inated Two olc 1 booms remain in much the saiu2omlltIonaB they were yesterday Both Towne and Suiter arc ti the race although the convention doss not seem inclined toisvor them The Towne Ilclned for The men claim they have the support o BryanI and that if 16 to 1 is nut lit the platform I Lh ell man will bo > the logical candidate I The New York men say that the ac ton yesterday for John W Kellar is In I earnest and that they will try and se II I ouro his nomination Tonight the VIc Prcslrlonoy Is I In doubt with a leaning toward Stevoison 1OJ The Illlnolp delegation received a telegram I I tele-gram from Hon Adlal E Stevenson last night sojJng that ho would leave with that delegation the entire wih I hln candidacy Mayor Harrison ev pressot the opinion that Mr Stevenson will receive the nomination The resolutions committee decided for an explicit declaration for free silver i J coinage at 16 lo J The vote stolid 27 to 25 and was taken at 330 oclock this 1 Thursday naming CONVENTION IN ORDEB Chairman Joness Gavel Pojl at 1202 f Oclock P MAt M-At exactly 1202 p m Chairman Jones ascended the platform As the f waves of applause subsided Chairman Jones rapped vigorously and repeatedly repeated-ly stilling the tumult and then above stllng the din hs voice could bo heard announcing an-nouncing The convention will como to order The sergeaotatarms will sec that the aisles are cleared SergcantatArms Martin advanced to the front and urged the crowds in front of the platform to take s ats Great disorder prevailed the aisles being be-ing jammed with a shifting noisy crowd oC subordinate officials and Intruders In-truders and It took some time to secure se-cure quiet I The first business was the reading I of the formal call by Secretary Walsh after which Chairman Jones announced the prayer by Rev S M Ncel m nor of the Central Presbyterian churoh of Kansas City The Invocation follpws REV KEELS INVOCATION I AlmJghtK God God or our fathers wo acknowlcdgp thee tobe ourGpjtl Our Jhco ur Nation was founded In faiilranunotfe I tlc Thy providence has prolecltiil and I guided usin past Thy goodiiAte has made us lrcalVe still recognize thou t ax sovereign and acknowledge no Other Ye are dependent npon thee TOe look to thce Our hop Is I In thee Mercifully forgive our sins and guide us Into all I truth May wo never as a nation forget God nat Command thy blowing upon tho dOle gmes oc this convention may they be men I who fear God and work righteousness and bo accepted of him In pJro them with an exulted patilotlbin and a broad states innnaliiy Thou art moving among the nations oC amonG ot the earth Wo have como to 3 crisis as to our luturo policy as a nation illume Iluio us by thy spirit that wo may have time power of vision to discern between right and wrong As thou 1ms guided us in the past be pleaded wo humbly 13 to pilot us over tho breakers now Save us from the offense nt npproachliiff thee only to have our views ratified May we como In all sincerity and humility t Inquire what tho Lord our God would have us do Overrule our prejudices and render clear our Judgments Save us from the reproach re-proach that any power unions us1s uhnlffhty but the will of God as ox pressed In tho oleo or all the people Mercifully preserve us from oligarchy ana communism May me principles or the golden rule prevail may truth justice I jus-tice equality and liberty be guarded with jealous care Lord God Alm2glitys male bare thy arm be thou our God Grant that what Is done hero may meet tin approval Thy kingdom come thy will be dono on earth as I Is In heaven W < 5 ask la the name of Jesus Christ oil Lord and Savior Amen MAYOR RT3Et > PRESENTED Gentlemen will please be in order said Chairman Jones as the hum and bustle broke loose after the prayer We must have quiet on the lloor Gen ticmen of the convention I have the honor to present to you the Democratic Mayor of Kansas City James A Reed A shout of applause went up as the I slender form of Mr Reed came to the front of the platform He spoke dc I llberately and with a clear resonant voice that easily penetrated to every corner of the hall WELCOMED TO KANSAS CITY The first burst of applause that greeted greet-ed the Mayors speech of welcome came J when he spoke of the universality o the Democratic doctrine which had I penetriled he said wherever liberty Was known and Joved He dwelt at some length on the progress of the principles of the Democratic party which originated ho said with the libertyloving people of France and England mil came to this continent EnGlan for Its larger growth and ultimate development de-velopment His allusion to the early leaders of the Democratic party Jefferson Jef-ferson and Jackson evoked outbursts v of cheers He declared that Jefferson believed l in expansion only as It made homes 1 for American men upon then own continent EULOGY OF DEMOCRACY Dwelling at length on the progress made by the Democratic party In the cause of human rights Mr Reed grew impassioned In his eulogy of the good work done by It through all the years of its existence A yell of applause greeted his announcement an-nouncement that the convention was gathered upon Democratic Boll and as the Guests of n Democratic constitu Cuest ency that had always been in the forefront fore-front of the political fights of the country coun-try When he declared that In the name I of that Democracy he bade the visiting delegations welcome and proclaimed victory at the polls in November he was Interrupted by cheejs and applause ap-plause and the applause when he finished fin-ished was long The delegates and spectators hut no great had enthusiasm listened with applauding attention the closing sentence APPLAUSE FOR HILL Senator Hill entered just at this moment mo-ment and the applause turned to him Hill of Now York 1Ilhi I Kill they shouted But it was noticed that time New York delegation did not respond dlegaton InfWjlJi to tho enthusiasm Hill I crtino fWl I Eliot Danforth pf Now York nncl Plopped at the row Delegate John McMahon Mc-Mahon of Homo arose and gave his seat hc exSenator Hill smiled and to the cSenatr Hi smled thanked him Meanwhile lie orovv continued to yell for Hill Lets hear Hill with 3 few hisses Intel I spersod until the chairman finally rapped them to order A few minutes later they renewed the call but the audience wns Impatient to get on With the proceedings and showed their disapproval dis-approval with hisses GOV THOMAS APPEARS Finally the chairman was able ton to-n lke his voice heard and he Introduced Intro-duced Gov Thomas oC Colorado the temporary chairman A round of applause ap-plause Gov Thomas as he ascended as-cended 1 he platform He looked the ItQ Ideal presiding officer tall dignified blackgarbed his face showing Intellectuality Intel-lectuality and force of character He held In his hand the typewritten manuscript man-uscript his speechf and in full round voice easily reaching to tho remotest corners easl the building he began his address as temporary chairman |
