Daniel Defeats Hill

Chicago, July 8.- At li:50 Tuosday the Democratie national convention of 1896, a gathering that promises to be one of the most historio in the annals of that party, carne to order at the Coliseum. The extraordinary conditions surrounding this eonvention, the heated contests for su premacy between warring factions in state and national organizations, the tcrncsa of the disputes, and the pcrsonalities of the men who havo taken part in them, have 'been so thoroughly exploited during the past weck that public attention and interest have been aroused in the Chicago convention to a clegree rarely, if ever, equaled. All of these things, lending a peculiar interets to this convention, could not fail to bring to the vast conventiou hall the greatest gathering of the public that has over assembled under like circumstances in this, or perhaps any other, city in the country. In Front of the Hall. In front of the convention hall the army of subordínate officials contributed largely to the disorder. They formed a long line, four abreast, to gain admission at a single entrance, where several excited men were distributing the badges and emblems of official authority. Meanwhile the doors were barred to the public and the stalwart policemen on guard said no one would be admitted untii the last officer was at his post within. At best the four big entrances couid not receive more than 250 persons a minute, or 15,000 an hour. The capacity of the hall is just 15,000, so that it would take a f uil with perfect discipline to pass the great crowd through the doors. The belated stationing of the officers promised to make it impossible to get the people inside the hall by the time the convention met. At 11 o'clock the line of officials stretched fonr abreast for 100 feet and advanced at snail's pace. The wonien holding admissiou tickets were particularly indignant at not getting in. They stood in the streets, hoisting umbrellas to keep off the shower of einders which filtered from the elevated road every time a train thundered overhead. At 11:30 the doors were thrown open and the crowds began to enter. Arrival of Delegations. One of the first of the leaders to enter was Senator Jones of Arkansas. He stood at the staff of his state greeting all who approached him cordially and good naturedly, seemingly cool and unruffied as he surveyed the field and confrontd the first clash of the battle which was so soon to begin. Governor Altgeld came over and held an earncst consultation with the leader of the silver forces. Senator Cockrell of Missouri, one of the managers of the Bland boom, who looks like an animated Uncle Sam and who is affectionately known in his own state as "Old G-arden Sass, the poorest man in the United States senate." with his colleaguo, Senator White of California, were the next prominent arrivals. Senator Harris, the famous Tennessee octogenarian who rules the seríate with a rod of iron, and who has been the most conspicuous man in Tennessee for forty years, rame in hot and perspiring after his tussle with the minions of the law at theentrance. At ll:50one of the Bland bands entered the south entrance playing "Dixie." This caused the first burst of enthusiasm and the air was greeted with a whirl of cheers. When the air was shifted to "Columbia" the huzzas were renewed. New York Delégate. It was jUKt noon when the the flrst Empire stete delegates took seats in the persons of Frederic R. Coudert and Mayor Grant, a combi nation of the reform and Tammany Democracies. Among the silver Republicans and Populist leaders who were in places of advantage to watch the course of proceedings was Jerry Sirnpson, the sage of Medicine Lodge. The large number of ladies present was very noticeable. Their bright dresses added color to the brilliancy of the animated scène which stretched away from the speaker's platform. An enthusiastic Boies man carricd a Boies banner through the aisles in the delegates' pit, but there was not an answer to this suggestion for a demonstration in favor of the Ibwa candidate. Shortly after 12 Mr. Whitney and Mr. Hill walked up the center aisle followed by most of the New York delegation. but the great Empire state delegation whieh is usiially received with salvos of cheers in a Democratie convention took their places in silence. Governor Russt-ll and the Massachusetts delegation, in which was George Ifred Williams, the free silver defender, followed, and like the New York contingent did not raise a cry. Owing to the proportions of the hall it is probable that the leaders were not recognized. Cnnrentlon Calle'd to Order. At 12:50 Chairman Harrity of the Democratie national committee called the conTention to order. After prayer by Rev ! Stircs of Gr,i"O Episiopal chnrch, Mr, Harrity named David B. HUI as tha choice of the national committee for tcmorary chairman amid tn-mcndous cheerlug by the gold men. The silver men kept their sea is. Clayton of Alabar.iathcn aróse to nominóte Senator Daniel for temporal? chairman, nd there was greafc cheeriug at the mention of thu senator' s name. Thomas, of Colorado, seconded the nomination of Daniel. ïheu McDermott, of New Jersey, was recognized and took the platform, speaklng in favor oí Hill for témpora ry chairman. He was followcd by Waller, of Cinnecticut, who also spoke for the Xew Yorker, suggesting Hill for temporary chairman and Daniel for permanent chairman, Walk-r's threat to fight silver men was applauded by the gold men and hissed by the silver men. Thomas, of Colorado, was then recogn i zed to speák for Daniel. Silver Men Impatient. The impatience of the silver men ventcd itself in cries of "Vote," when Mr. Thomas finished, but Chairman Harrity called for Charles E. Waller of Alabama. Mr. Waller proved himself to be a flery southerner and he showed feeling when he told how he had been made to swallow bitter medicine four years ago when another Xèw York Democrat had been thrust over the head of Senator Hill. This was tho first reference to President Cleveland; it was unfriendly and it passed without notice at the hands of the convention. Will iam F. Tarpey of California followed in favor of Daniel. '-The money question," said he, "is tho only question in which the Democracy of the country has an interest in this campaign. We want the temporary chairman of this convention to sound the keynote of this convention and go to the country as a declaration of our views. We are are determined that that keynote will be a silver speech in harmony with the views of this convention." A volley of cheers greeted this brief and outspoken characterization of the issue on which the fight against Mr. Hill was made. Cleveland's Name Cheered. The speech making continued. Fellows of New York talked for Hill. During his remarks he mentioned the nomination of Cleveland four years ago. This first direct mention of the name of Cleveland brought down an outburst that seemed really enthusiastic, and proceeded for two or three minutes, with many people 01 their feet in the galleries waving their handkerchiefs and hats. The enthusiasm was noticeably conflned to the galleries Fellows was followed by Marston, of Louisiana, for Daniel. Marston was hissed when he elaimed two thirds of the convention. There were loud cries for Hill, and the convention was in an uproar and making fun of Marston. Duncan, of Texas, flnally secured the floor to speak for Daniel and was followed by Ladd, of Illinois, also for Daniel. St. Clair, of West Virginia, supported Hill for temporary chairman, but said he was for a silver candidate and platform. Minority Report Adopted. After more speechinaking the vote on the adoption of the minority report, which favored the selection of Daniel for temporary chairman, was taken and resulted as follows: Yeas. Nays. Alabama 22 Arkansas ... 16 California 18 Colorado 8 Connecticut 13 Delaware 6 Florida 4 4 Georgia 26 Idaho 6 Illinois 48 Indiana 30 Iowa 20 Kansas 20 Kentucky 26 Louisiana 16 Maine 2 10 Maryland 4 % Massachusetts 3j Michigan gy Minnesota 7 11 Mississippi 18 Missouri 34 Montana ö Nebraska ie Nevada 6 New Hampshire s New Jersey %) New York 7j North Carolina 22 North Dakota t! Ohio 40 Oregon ;j Pennsy 1 vania u Rhocie Islaud H South Carolina 18 South Dakota g Tennessee '. , 24 Texas 30 Utah 6 Vermont Virginia 23 1 Washington 5 3 West Virginia 3 Wisconsin 24 Wyoming 6 Alaska 2 Arizona.. - 2 District of Columbia 2 Indian Territory 2 New Mexico 2 Oklahoma 2 Total 556 8Í9 Hill Did Not Voto. Mr. Hill did not vote witb the New York delegation. Xhe minority report of the national cominittee was then declared adopti'd amkl great cheering by the silvcr men. Chairman Harrity appointed a committee to escort Mr. Daniel to the platform. There was tremendous cheeriiijr. wavlng of hats, handkerohiefs and fans as Daniel appeared on the stage. Mr. Daniel then deiivered his address. There was great applause when he said respecting Harrity that no Democratie convention had been presided over witb more fairness in its preliminary organización. Daniel said the countrics of European kings are for thu gold Standard. Four years ago the New York delegation stood here for a eandidate who was for the free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. Then plunging into the subject bef ore him he drew a picture of the great npheaval in favor of free silver which had "swept the country and had stuck like 1 I tar-hesl i:i ths oíd north state and hnd vrrii: n 'lo to 1' on the saddle-biigs of the Arkaíisaw Traveler." His raention of Teller autl Dubois waa cheered.