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fHE JIOR.M.NG OKEGOMAN, WEDNESDAY, JUL.Y 8, 190S.
HEARS BELL TALK,
APPLAUDS
BRYAN
Convention Ends First Session
With Fine Tribute to
Cleveland.
PARKER IS SUPPRESSED
Dunn, or Nebraska, Gets in Cleve
land Resolutions Ahead of Him
and Judge Meekly Seconds
.Them and Subsides.
DENVER. Colo., July 7. At 12
o'clock promptly. Chairman Thomas
Taggart. of the National Commit
tee, brought down his gavel with a
resounding whack and called the Demo
cratic National Convention to order.
Cheers followed the blow of the gavel,
and Mr. Taggart.- as soon as they had
subsided, spoke as follows:
"As chairman of the Democratic Na
tional Committee, It becomes my pleasing
duty to call this convention to order, and
in so doing, I cannot refrain from the
suggestion that in numbers, in the person
nel of the delegates. In enthusiasm and
In the determination of victory, it is the
greatest political convention ever assem
bled in the United States.
"It is certainly appropriate that a con
vention should meet in this great Western
city, whose citizens hava shown their
generous hospitality on every hand and
whose enterprise and energy are attested
by the erection of this magnificent audi
torium. "In this connection I desire to express
the thanks of the members of the Nation
al Committee to the people of Denver and
especially to the members of the Denver
Convention League, whose unselfish and
untiring work has contributed so much to
this successful and happy opening of the
campaign of 1908."
Flashlight Interrupts Prayer.
Following Mr. Taggart's remarks, the
secretary read the official call of the con
vention. Bishop John W. Keane. ' of Wyom
ing, was introduced to deliver the in
vocation prayer and the spectators ris
ing to their feet at the request of tne
chairman, the bishop read his prayer.
In the midst of the prayer a photog
rapher in the gallery set off a flash
light, railing down on his head the
wrath of all who were grouped in his
vicinity. The smoke from the explo
sion filled a corner of the hall.
"I am directed by the National Com
mittee," said Chairman Taggart, 'to
name temporary officer's of the conven
tion, and the clerk will read the list."
The name of Theodore A. Bell was
greeted with an outburst of applaure,
as was that of Urey Woodson, the sec
retary. A few handclaps followed each
of the other names as they were called.
The list as read was adopted by the
convention unanimously.
Temporary Officers Xamed.
The temporary officers of the conven
tion are:
Temporary chairman Theodore A. Bell,
California. ,
tlenerat secretary Urey Woodson. Kentucky.
Assistant general secretary Edwin Sefton,
Washington, D. C
Assistant secretaries Charies S. Northen,
Atlanta. Ga: H. C. Richmond, Fremont, Neb.:
r. A. Nash, Perry, la.: Kdward CahUl. Spring
field. 111.; Will Reid. Rawlins, Wyo, and
Frank B. Ross. Indianapolis, Ind.
Reading clerks William McEnlry. Rock
Island. 111.; T. F. Smith. New York City;
William K. R. Byrne, Charleston. W. Va. ;
t. J. Gavin, Denver. Colo.; Rees F. Hor
rocks, Little Rock. Ark., and Joseph 1
Rcllv, Indianapolis, Ind.
fierp.eant-at-arma John T. Martin. Missouri.
Chief assistant sergeant-at-arms J. C. Fenn,
Indiana.
Chief doorkeeper Kugene W. Sullivan. Illi
nois. Tally clerks Ruby 1 "Foon. Madlsonvllle.
Ky. ; V. Allert Langdon, N. D. : B. E. Mur
phv. Leavenworth. Kan.; Thomas H. Love
lace. St. Louis: Thomas B. Collier. Memphis,
Tenn.. and C C. Krnst. Decatur, Ind.
Mes.enger to secretary W. V. Richardson,
Danville. Ky.
Messenger to chairman Ernest Brasley,
Sullivan, Ind.
Parliamentarian N. D. Crutchfield, Ken
tucky. 1
Official stenographer M. ' W. Blumberg.
Washington. D. C
Chaplains Tuesday, (opening day) Right
Rev. James J. Keane, Archbishop of Wyom
ing; Wednesday. Rev. C. F. Relmer. Denver.
Colo.; Thursday. Rabbi Samuel Kerch. Se
attle. Wash.; Friday, Rev. P. T. Ramsey,
Denver, Colo.
Bell's Salvo of Applause.
Mr. Taggart appointed Governor
Blanehard. of Louisiana; Lieutenant
Governor Ellison, of Virginia, and Repre
sentative OUie James, of Kentucky, as a
committee of three to escort Mr. Bell to
the speaker's rostrum.
Before Mr. Bell. - spoke, Mr. Tag
gart requested that there should be
no smoking in the hall. The an
nouncement was greeted with applause.
"Gentlemen of the convention," sal 1
Mr. Taggart. as the committee of three
appeared on the platform with Mr.
Bell, "I take pleasure in intro
ducing to you your temporary rlnir
man. Theodore A. Bell."
A shout of applause greeted the words
of the chairman and as the temporary
chairman advanced to the front to deliver
his address, the cheers were redoubled.
The delegates were prone to applaud
from the utterance of Mr. Bell's first sen
tence. His manner of delivery lent em
phasis to his points, and there was spon
taneous handclapplng at the conclusion of
each of his gracefully rounded periods.
Galleries, too. Joined liberally in the ap
plause bestowed upon the speaker.
Cheers mingled in the outburst of ap
plause when Mr. Bell asserted that the
Democratic party would always, stand un
alterably opposed to monopoly of produc
tion.
Applause for Telling Points.
Laughter and cheers greeted the speak
er's announcement that he had read deep
ly in the Chicago platform and he had
failed to find therein anything about "Re
publican prosperity." His sarcastic allu
sions to the claims of excellent manage
ment of the country made by the Repub
licans also elicited the approval of the
delegates.
As Mr. Bell approached the subject of
the anti-Injunction plank, the attention
of the convention was quickened and his
statement that the Republican declara
tion on that subject was merely a recital
of existing law called out increased ap
plause. Still greater cheering followed the
declaration, "whatever we do on this sub
ject must be done firmly, frankly and un
equivocally." and this was in turn inten
sified when he asserted that the injunc
tion must not be turned into "an instru
ment of tyranny."
A flashlight exploded directly In front
of the platform while Mr. Bell was
speaking, sending a shower of redhot
powder, sparks scattering among the
New York delegation and the antics of
the members In dodging and brushing
away the firebrands caused a wave of
laughter. Charles F. Murphy, leadec of
Tammany Hall, was directly in the line
of fire, but sat placid while his lieuten
ants on either side slapped the sparks
from his shoulders.
Flags and hats went up in a cloud,
and voices rose in a storm of approvaj
when the speaker asserted that the
popularity of the present administra
tion is due "to the Democratic prin
ciples the President had practiced."
Outburst of Bryan Cheers..
At the prediction of Mr. Bell that the
convention would name the next Pres
ident of the United States, alluding; in
the most pointed manner to Mr. Bryan,
the roar of delight broke loose once
more. Many of the New Tork dele
gates joined in the demonstration, but
the majority of them remained pass
ively in their seats. Illinois acted in
exactly the same manner, and while
Nebraska. Kansas. Oklahoma and Ar
kansas, with delegations from the fai
West, yelled and stamped in approval,
the men from Georgia, West Virginia,
North and South Carolina and Vermont
sat silent and gave no tribute to the
first unmistakable allusion to Mr. Bry
an as a Presidential candidate.
Mr. Bell called out another demonstra
tion when he sharply criticised the Re
publican party for its refusal to adopt a
plank calling for the publicity of cam
paign contributions. prior to. election day.
He declared the refusal of the Republi
cans to adopt "a cash register" was a
confession of dishonesty.
The declaration of the speaker in favor
of the direct election of United States
Senators by the people also was cheered
on the main floor and in the. galleries. A
stand for protection against immigration
"from Oriental waters' caused a renewal
of the applause, which seemed very near
the surface and burst forth time and time
again.
Forgot About New State.
At the conclusion of the speech the del
egates rose to their feet and cheered Mr.
Bell for some time.
Ae the first order of business, Mr. Bell
recognized John H. Lamb, of Indiana, who
offered a motion for a call of the states
for membership on the various standing
committees of the convention. v.
The motion was adopted.
There was much confusion as the roll
of states was begun, many delegates leav
ing their seats.
"Indian Territory," called the clerk.
There was no response and the clerk
called the name twice more.
"She's married." yelled a delegate.
"I mean Oklahoma." said the clerk, and
the list went to the chairman's stand
amid much laughter.
The chair recognized I. J. Dunn, of
Omaha, -to present the resolution of res
pect to the memory of the late Grover
Cleveland, prepared at a conference of
the friends of Mr. Bryan this morning.
More than, a score of the convention
committee on resolutions approved the
Cleveland tribute as offered. Charles Bry
an, a brother of the candidate, was a
member of the conference.
Tribute to Cleveland.
The recognition of Dunn shut off th
Parker resolution. Dunn's resolution
follows: .
"As it has pleased the Ruler of the
Universe to remove from our midst
Grove - Cleveland, late President of the
United States, who was three times the
candidate of the Democratic party; be it
"Resolved, That we, the delegates of
the party. In National convention as
sembled, recognize in him one of the
strongest and ablest characters known
to the world's statesmanship, who pos
sessed to an extraordinary degree the
elements of leadership, and by his able,
conscientious and forceful administra
tion of public affairs reflected honor
upon his country and upon his party;
and.
"Resolved, That we hereby express our
deep sorrow at his death and extend our
warmest sympathy and condolence to his
family, and that this resolution be spread
upon the records of the convention and a
copy be forwarded to Mrs. Cleveland, and,
"Resolved, as a further mark of respect
to his memory, The convention do. now
adjourn until 12 o'clock (noon) tomorrow."
Mr. Dunn mounted upon a chair, moved
the adoption of his resolution, and for the
purpose of seconding the resolution the
chair recognized ex-Governor David R.
Francis, of Missouri, who spoke briefly in
eulogy of Mr. Cleveland. He said:
Francis Speaks on Cleveland.
I rise to speak to the resolutions preaented.
to do honor to the memory and credit to the
life and services of Grover Cleveland. He
was my friend and, if I failed to give utter
ance to my feelings upon this occasion, I
should 'be derelict to my duty and recreant
to the Impulses of my heart. A man who for
eight years administered the affairs of this
great country with honor to the country and to
himself, as these resolutions state, la worthy
of being honored by any assemblage of Ameri
can citizens. A man who has been honored
by the Democratic party more than any other
man has been by that organization, having
been named in three consecutive contests) as
Its standard-bearer, is worthy of recognition
by any assemblage of Democrats. A man
who held for two terms the highest honor
within the gift of the people of the world
Is worthy of all honor.
1 am not here to pronounce a eulogy upon
Grover Cleveland. No resolutions, in my
Judgment, commending his life and services,
could be too strong. (Applause.) He defended
the faith of the fathers. He preserved in
violate the prerogative of the executive and
never encroached upon the rights of the Ju
diciary or the legislative branches of the Gov
ernment. He made the first courageous fight
against trusts and monopolies of this country
by his celebrated tariff message of 1687. He
was not deterred from sending that message
to the Congress of the United States by being
told that it would Jeopardize his election and
the success of the party. Defeat ensued, but
after four years rolled around, the Demo
cratic party and the people of the country
approved of that message and ratified his
action by re-electing him President of the
United States. He was always able to steer
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I.EKT TO RIGHT U. 1- HcCOMVELL, rHIEF DOORKEEPER; S. D. UR1FFIN, ASSISTANT SERGEAMT-AT-A RMS( MAYOR R. W . SPEER, OK
DENVER) SENATOR Jl'LIUS CAESAR BIRROWS. OF MICHIGAN. (REPlBUCABf INNOCENT BYSTANDER); NORMAN E. MACK, OF
BUFFALO, N. Y.f THOMAS F. WALKER. REPUBLICAN BOSS" OF DENVER, (ANOTHER BYSTANDER); ROGER C. SULLIVAN.
TWO PARTICIPANTS IN
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LEFT TO RIGHT FORMER. GOVERNOR J. E. OSBORNE OK WVOMICl MRS. NORMAN E. MACK, OK
BUFFALO; MRS. J. E. OSBORNE) NORMAN MACK. (MR. AND MRS. OSBORNE ARE ON THEIR
WEDDING TOUR.) . -
the ship of state safely between the rocks of
communism of wealth and aoctaliimi or an
archy. He was the first President of the
United States after Monroe who gave ex
pression forcefully and established beyond all
cavil the Monroe Doctrine.
Now, my friends, this treat Democratic
party, which we here 'represent, which hon
ored him by making htm our standard-bearer,
as I have eald, for three'coiusecutive elections,
has always been successful when united. Let
us now bury all of the dissensions of the
past. (Great applause.)
Let tw. therefore, my friends, in paying
this tribute to our departed leader, bury in
his newly-made grave all the dissensions that
have hitherto divided us. Peace to the ashes
of this great defender of the faith t honor- to
the memory of this happy warrior. (.Great
applause.) , '
The address of ex-Governor Francis
was punctuated with frequent applause
and a terrific shout greeted the words,
"Let us now bury all dissensions of the
past." many of the- delegates rising to
their feet and cheering lustily.
At the conclusion of Governor Francis"
address, the chair recognized Colonel W.
A. Haldeman, of Kentucky. -
"Speaking for Kentucky and for Ken
tuckians," said Colonel Haldeman, "and
as the personal and political friend of
Mr. Cleveland, I wish to second the mo
tion of the gentleman fBom Nebraska and
to Indorse every word Governor Francis
has said."
"It Is moved and seconded ' began
Mr. Bell, hut he was at once interrupted
by cries of "Parker, Parker,", which came
from all parts of the hall.
Parker's Smothered Resolutions.
Judge Parker paid no attention at
first, but finally arose and made his
way to the . platform. Judge Parker
said:
"It was my purpose, had I been for
tunate enough to first secure the atten
tion of the chairman, to offer the follow
ing. He then read these resolutions.
Be it resolved. That before undertaking
the important work confronting us, we, the
representatives of fhe Democratic party, ,in
National, convention assembled, record our
profound, grief at the great loes sustained, by
the country and civilization In the death of
Grover Cleveland.
We honor him as a true statesman, who
kept inviolate the faith bequeathed by Thomas
Jefferson to this time-honored organization of
the people,
AVe recall with grateful appreciation the
signal service he rendered in maintaining
jealously the just distribution of powers guar
anteed by the Constitution to the executive,
legislative and Judicial departments of our
Government, In insisting that no greater bur
den be imposed upon the people by taxation
than is necessary to administer the Govern
ment economically; in striking at the root of
the growing evils of special privileges and
trust monopoly by demanding tariff reduction-:
in making public application of the
principle of civil service reform under the
motto, "Public office is a public trust."
We revere him as a patriot who never
failed to denounce wrong and uphold right
wherever found, whose courage was unmis
takable, whose Integrity, was unquestioned,
-whose adherence to his high Ideals could not
hi shaken.
We deplore his death as that of the first
citizen of the United) States the pre-eminent
embodiment of the political and social truths
that from unselfish service comes the noblest
power, and? that the power of influence is
vastly greater than the might of authority.
Finally we commend to American youths
the study of this most striking example of
universal honor and reverence won by true
character through sturdy adherence to un
dying principles; and we hereby direct the
officers -of this convention to transmit by
telegraph to Mrs. Cleveland, In Princeton,
N. J., this expression of our sorrow and of
our pride.
We further request the Democratic mem
bers of the Senate and House of Representa
tives to take steps to insure the erection in
Washington at the earliest possible day of
an adequate National monument to commem
orate the services of Grover Cleveland.
It is still further resolved that in respect
for the memory of this great Democratic
statesman and patriot this convention shall
Immediately stand adjourned' until 10 o'clock
on Wednesday, July 8, 1908.
The former standard-bearer of the
party read his resolution in a ringing
voice and he was accorded the most
careful attention throughout- the read
DEMOCRATIC WARH0RSES AT
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THE CONVENTION'S ACTIVITIES
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ing of his resolution, frequent bursts I
of applause compelling him to halt in
his delivery.
At the end of his reading. Judge Parker
joined in the Dunn resolution by saying:
"And therefore, I beg leave to second
the motion of the gentleman from Ne
braska." .
Repeated cheers followed him as he re
turned to hie seat in the New York dele
gation. The question of adopting the Nebraska
resolution was put and concurred In 'by
a risinc vote.
Ollie James, of Kentucky, was recog
nized to move that all matters in dispute
as to contests, etc., be referred to the
committee on credentials. v
Pennsylvania Row Breaks Out.
Governor Haskell seconded the mo
tion, but John M. Garman, of Pennsyl
vania, was on his feet clamoring for
recognition, which he finally rece'ived.
Mr. Garman moved as a substitute to
the motion of Mr. James that the list
sent to the desk by the majority of
the delegates from Pennsylvania will
be accepted as the only proper list of
committeemen.
The chairman, however, refused to
entertain the amendment, and de
clared the motion of Mr. James the
only matter before the convention.
Colonel J. M. Guffey sought recogni
tion, but when the chairman called for
the ayes and noes he turned, and, with
a face white with wrath, shouted:
"We demand a roll call," and the cry
was taken up by other members of the
Pennsylvania delegation and seconded
from a dozen parts of the hall.
. The chairman called for the vote amid
great confusion and cries of "roll call"
from the Guffey people and shouts of
"sit down" which were hurled at them
from all sides of the hah.
The viva voce vote, seemed overwhelm
ingly in favor of the motion of Mr.
James, and the chairman so declared,
while Colonel Guffey, Mr. Garman and
others of hie friends shouted derisively.
After the announcement by the chair
man of the meeting places of the various
committees, all of which were ordered to
assemble at 6 o'clock P.. M., the conven
tion adjourned until tomorrow at 12
o'clock out of respect to the memory of
Mr. Cleveland.
NEW NATIONAL COMMITTEE
Choice of States for Management ol
Next Campaign.
CONVENTION HALL, penvei, July 7.
The followjng is the new Eemoc ratio
National Committee so far as selected:
Alabama ....John W. Tomllnson, Birmingham
Arkansas Guy B. Tucker
California Nathan Cole, Los Angeles
Colorado Alva Adams. Pueblo
Connecticut. . .Homer S. Cummfngs, Stamford
Delaware Willard Saulsbury
Florida T. A. Jennings
Georgia CIark Howell. Atlanta
Idaho Simon P. Donnelly, Coeur d'Alene
Illinois Roger C. Sullivan. Chicago
Indiana Thonms Taggart, Indianapolis
Iowa ...Martin J. Wade, Iowa City
Kansas John H. Atwood, Leavenworth
Kentucky Urey Woodson. Owensboro
Maine E. L. Jones, Waterville
Maryland J. Fred C. Talbot, Luthervllle
Massachusetts. .John W. Coughlin, Fall River
Michigan Bdwin O. Wood, Flint
Minnesota Frederick B. Lynch, St. Paul
Mississippi C. H. Williams, Jackson
Missouri . . . .-.William. A. Rothwell, Moberly
Montana ...J. Bruce Kxemer
Nebraska P. L. Hall
Nevada John Sunderland
New Hampshire Eugene B. Reed
New Jersey Robert S. Hudspeth
North Carolina. .. .Joeephus Daniels. Raleigh
North Dakota William Collins
Ohio Harvey C. Garber, Columbus
Oklahoma W. T. Brady
Oregon Milton A. Miller, Lebanon
Pennsylvania. . . .James M. Guffey. Pittsburg
Rhode Island. George W. Greene. Woonsocket
South Dakota Ed S. Johnson. Pierre
Tennessee R. Lee Montcastle, Nashville
DENVER AND TWO INNOCENT
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AND TWO ONLOOKERS
Texas R. M. Johnson, Houston
Utah Frank J. Nebeker
ermont G. Herbert Pape. Barre
Virginia J. Tavlor EI'vson. Richmond.
Washington William H. Runphy
west lrginia.,..Mohn T. McGraw, Grafton
Wyoming John E. Osborne. Raw-ins
Arizona Seltm J. Mlchelson
Hawaii G. J. Walker
Porto Rico D. N. Field, Guaymas
-Re-elected.
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS
Men Who Are Preparing Platform
for Democracy.
CONVENTION HALL. Denver. July 7.
The following is the committee on res
olutions as far as selected:
Alabama H. L. Martin
Arkansas : James P. Clarke
California Isadore Dock waller
Colorado Cha rles S. Thomas
Connecticut Thomas F. Noone
Delaware William Saulsbury
Florida - P. L. Mayo
Georgia Albert H. Cop
Idaho Frederick Dubois
Illinois Samuel Alschuler
Indiana John E.Lamb
Iowa -.Jerry Sullivan
Kansas W. A. Harris
Kentucky C. W. Beckham
Maine F. W." Knowlton
Maryland Austin L. Crothera
Massachusetts George Fred Williams
Michigan F. O. Gaffney
Minnesota Martin u bnen
M 1 ssi esi Pol O. F. Noel
Missouri William J. Stone
Montana T. J. Walsh
Nebraska F. W . Brown
Nevada F. G. Newlands
New Hampshire Eugene F: Reed
New Jersev James Smith. Jr.
New York Alton B. Parker
North Carolina F. M. Simmons
North Dakota John Burke
Ohio D. M. Gruber
Oklahoma C. N. Haskell
Oregon Robert D. Inman
Pennsylvania Marcus C. L. Kline
Rhode Island Frank E. Fitzsimmons
South rmkota R. r . fettisrrew
Tennessee J. B. Frazfer
Texas M. M. Brooks
1tah W. H. King
Vermont EHsha May
Virginia John W. Daniel
Washington A. R. Titlow
West Virginia William R. Thompson
Wyoming George T. Beck
Arizona George J. Stoneman
Hawaii ; E. M. Watson.
ALL YIELD TO BRYAN'S WILL
Folk Withdraws Clark for Chairman
at His Suggestion,
DENVER, July 7. The committee on
permanent organization met this after
noon, and, on motion of Governor Folk
of Missouri, selected Henry D. Clayton, of
Alabama, as permanent chairman of the
convention. For the other offices the tem
porary selections were made permanent
In presenting the name of Mr. Clayton
Mr. Folk said he had intended to offer
the name of Champ Clark, but, on being
shown a letter from Mr. Bryan, in which
the desire was expressed that Mr. Clay
ton occupy the chair, he gladly assented
to Mr. Bryan's suggestion.
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Killed by Fall From Wagon.
SALEM, Or., July 7. (Special.)
John W. Brannon, aged 48, was killed
this afternoon near Eola, polk County,
by falling from his wagon in such a
position that the wheels passed over
his body. He leaves a wife and five
children.
BYSTANDERS
COMMITTEE HEMS
PLEA OP GOMPERS
Devotes Much Timevto Injunc
tion Plank for ,
Platform.
HOBSON PREDICTS WAR
V lges Democrats to Advocate L-arRrr
Xavy Gompers Condemns Roose
- Telt Injunction Plank and
Action Chicago Convention.
DENVER. Colo.. July 7. Immediately
after being called to order .t 5:31) o'clock
the platform committee of the Tmocratic
National Convention proceeded to carry
out the wishes of Mr. Bryan by declaring
Governor Charles N. Haskell, of Okla
homa permanent chairman. The com
mitte then decided to entrust the details
of the preparation of the platform to a
subcommittee of 15 members to be ap
pointed by the chair, but before these
appointments were announced the full
committee listened to arguments in sup
port of various planks which will be
offered for adoption.
The first of the hearings was on the
subject of the improvement of the Inland
waterways. Governor Broward. of
Florida, argued that a liberal pronounce-
ment in favor of the Improvement of the
water courses of the Interior would
prove the means of obta-inlng many votes
In such states as New York. Illinois and
Ohio, and therefore urged the proposi
tion as a matter of practical politics.
Hobfion Sounds War Alarm.
Richmond Pearson Hobson, Congress
man from Alabama, preseniea a piea
for the increase of the Navy, and In doing
so declared that this country Is in Im
mlnent danger of way with Japan. He
predicted that this war would take place
during the next Presidential Administra
tion and, believing that the Democratic
party will then be in power, he said that,
if it did not make proper preparations by
additions to the Navy, the party will be
ground to powder.
At the conclusion ol MODson s aaaress
at 7:20 P. M. the committee took a recess
until 8:30 o'clock.
After a recess of two hours for dinner
the committee resumed Its hearings, tak
ing up the labor question. Samuel Gom
pers, president of the American Federa--tion
of Labor: John Mitchell and other
labor leaders were present. They pre
sented for the consideration of the com
mittee the suggestions which were ten
dered to the resolutions committee of the
Chicago convention and asked that they
be Incorporated in the platform.
Republicans Gave a Stone.
Addressing the committee in support of
the resolutions, M. Gompers spoke of their
failure to secure recognition.
"We asked for bread and" we received
stone." he said. The Republican Injunc
tion declaration he declared to be an In
dorsement of the "existing abuse of law."
He asked the Democrats "either to leave
the subject entirely out of the platform
or adopt a real remedy for the wrongs
complained of."
On the subject of injunctions, Mr. Gom
pers said the laboring man merely asked
to be regarded as an equal. "We do not
ask for special privileges," he said, "but
merely for Justice and equality. We In
sist that the injunction be not made an
instrument of oppression."
He contended that the law In Its ordi
nary operalon was sufficient to protect
the public against the crimes of laboring
people.
Mr. Gompers said that, if the Democratic
party would assist in righting these two
wrongs, it would make it possible for la
bor to stand with it. Labor could afford
to wait for the other reforms suggested.
"If you will do what we aek, you will
electrify our hearts," he said In conclu,
sion, "and we will be with you."
Rejects Roosevelts Plank.
George Fred Williams, of Massachusetts,
called Mr. Gompers' attention to the ab
sence in the planks he had submitted of
any reference to notice In connection
with issuance of temporary injunctions.
Mr. Gompers contended that he had ar
gued against any use of preliminary In
junctions in labor disputes.
Senator Stone, of Missouri, asked Mr.
Gompers whether the original injunction
plank, purporting to have been drawn by
President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft,
but which the Reupbllcan convention re
fgused to adopt, would be satisfactory to
organized labor.
' "The American Federation of Labor not
only does not want that declaration, but
would be opposed to it," was the reply of
Mr. uompers.
"Nor the plank the Republicans adopt
ed? asked Mr. Stone.
"We are opposed to that," was th ere-
ply.
Mr. Gompers was then questioned
closely by many members of the com
mittee to bring out specific cases wherein
Injunctions would lie under his plank, and
the answers made Indicated that none
would lie against laborers.
XEW YORK DRAFTS PLATFORM
Adopts Labor Federation's Injunc
tion Plank Bodily.
DENVER, July 7. The New York dele
gation in caucus today adopted the plat
form prepared by its subcommittee, in
which it declares, among other things,
for a parcels post, postal savings banks,
publication of campaign expenditures and
a modification of the Sherman anti-trust
law so as to guarantee to the wage-
earners, agriculturists and horticulturists
of the country the right of organized ef
fort in the protection of wages and the
improvement of the condition of labor,
to the end that such associations or their
members shall not be regarded as Illegal
combinations in restraint of trade; de
clares for equal rights to all and special
privileges to none, and the equality of all
citizens before the law.
The platform also embodies substantial
ly the anti-injunction plank proposed by
the American Federation of Labor, as
follows:
We insist most strongly that the courts
miiAt lu, mnlntRtned unheld in every way,
within the orovince asstcned to them by the
constitution of our country. Neither the
eiAoutlve nor Lslslatlve branch of the Gov
ernment should he oermlttfd In the slightest
degree to Invade or Interfere with that part
of the work of government assigned to the
courts, but because of the way In which some
judges have acted In cases where contempts
occurring outside the view of the court ate
sllcffed tn have been committed, we pledge
ourselves, as we have done in three prior
platforms, to the end that puDllc connaence
in ih. rnnitt mav be continued and strength
ened to the" enactment of a law forbidding
the Issuance of Injunctions, in any cases in
which an injunction would not issue if no
labor disputes were Involved and providing
that no injunction shall be Issued when there
Is an adequate remedy at law. Such enact
ment shall also provide that in the procedure
for the punishment of any contempt of court
not committed In the actual presence of the
court the party cited for contempt shall be
entitled ,to inai py jmj.
Tom Johnson Knocked Oat.
DENVER, July 7. Mayor Tom L. John
son, of Cleveland, was defeated lor mem
bership on the National Committee today
at the rormal caucus oi me unio cicB
tion. though he put up a hard tight,
which lasted for an hour. H. C. Garber,
of Columbus, received 27 votes and John
son seven.
CROWDS IN DENVER STREETS
City Filled With life and Color.
Apaches Anion; Visitors.
DENVER Julv 7. Denver exuber
ance over the convention took the life
and color out of a mid-Summer carni
val tonight. The brilliantly illumin
ated streets were filled throughout the
evening with a throng that overflowed
from wide sidewalks Into tne ireei
and practically blocked all traffic at
the Intersections, where the eoo ana
flow of the passing crowds caused a
congestion. The lobbies of the down
town botels were fairly choked with
visitors and sightseers. Everywhere a
spirit of gaiety prevailed, and while
there was. at times, a decided political
aspect to tho celebration, it was In the
main a merrymaking of the people as
a whole.
One feature of the celebration was
picturesque. Two open trolleys, flar
ing with streamers, brilliantly illumin
ated and filled with 200 Apache In
dians, wuo have a camp just outside
the city, were sent slowly over all the
downtown tracks. The interest of tha
Indians In the cheering crowds, and of
the crowds In the Indians was about
equally divided.
DCBOIS FACTION" ADMITTED
National Committee recldes Contest
for Idaho Delegation.
DENVER, July 7. The National
Committee, sluing as a whole today,
approved the findings of the subcom
mittee in the contests from Idaho and
Pennsylvania reported yesterday. The
result was the seating .on the tempo
rary roll call of the convention of the
Dubols-Heltfeld faction from Idaho and
of an anti-Guffey man in Pennsylvania.
The committee refused to consider
the contest In Ohio on which Mayor
Tom Johnson, of Cleveland, yesterday
agreed to ask for a reconsideration,
and the finding of the National Com
mittee reported yesterday stands un
less it is overturned by the commit
tee on credentials.
MAKES LONG AUTO TRIP
OAKLAND TO PORTLAND, 72 9
MILES, WITHOUT MISHAP.
H. Merrltt, With Wife and Two
Children, on Way to Seattle
Will Return Same Route.
Seven hundred and twenty-nine miles
through some of the most difficult moun
tain roads in the entire country In an
automobile and not a single accident or
delay of consequence is a pretty good
record for an amateur chauffeur, but it
was done by A. H. Merritt, of Oakland,
who arrived in Portland yesterday.
With Mr. Merritt were his wife and two
children, and the only disagreeable feat
ures they encountered were the dust and
dirt of .such a long journey. But even
that will not deter them, for on Friday
they will set out for Seattle, and after
visiting on the Sound will return to Port
land in their car and continue in the same
machine on the road to Oakland. Mr.
Merritt estimates that he will be away
from his home two months and that he
will travel considerably more than 2000
miles. He is not trying for a speed rec
ord, however, for on the Journey to Port
land he stopped at many places along the
route and even spent a portion of the time
in camping out.
"For most of the distance from Oakland
to Portland the roads are well made and
in fairly good condition," said Mr. Mer
ritt. "But in the Shasta Mountains there
is real difficulty and danger. Unless a
person is game and is willing to take a
real chance, I should advise him. If he
contemplates making this journey, to ship
his machine by freight from Bedding to
Dunsmuir.
"However, if he wants to take the
chance he can, and he will find some of
the worst roads he ever dreamed of. But
through the valleys of California until we
reached the Shastas, the roads were good,
and they were good in Southern Oregon."
Mr. Merritt says the worst roads he
encountered in Oregon are those be
tween Albany and Portland. They are
merely sand and dust many Inches
deep, he says.
"And on the roads, hidden in the
sand and dust, are numerous chuck
holes," he continued, "which are very
bad features. For instance, the only
accident we had on the entire trip
was along these roads. We struck a
chuck-hole which we couldn't see be
cause of the dust, and two of our
springs were broken. People in the
country are getting used to automo
biles and we had no trouble whatever.
The ; farmers and those who drive
seemed perfectly willing to share the
road with us. And they seem to think
that the automobile is here to stay,
"At, or rather near, Roseburg, an
amusing incident occurred, however. A
man was driving a team of horses to
ward us, and when he saw that we had
an automobile he ran his team Into
the roadside, deserted it and Jumped
over the fence. The horses weren't a
bit frightened; not nearly so much as
he. and we passed without accident."
Mr. Merritt Is general manager of
the Coast. Manufacturing & Supply
Company, of Oakland.
Outings for the Children.
The monthly meeting of the Ladles'
Relief Society was held yesterday after
noon In the parlors of the First Pres
byterian Churchy when the regular
routine business was transacted. Mrs.
Ella Stearns, matron of the Children's
Home, read her report, declaring the
Institution to be in good condition and
the children in excellent health.
Through the kindness of the manage
ment of the recent operetta, "The Toy
shop," the little ones were Invited in
a body to witness the performance.
They were also given an opportunity
of seeing "The Destruction of Vesu
vius," during the Rose Festival, and
again visited The Oaks through the
kindness of the Visiting Nurse's As
sociation. Tacoma Shipping.
TACOMA. July 7. The Blue Funnel
liner Keemun, Captain Evans, reached
port tonight from Liverpool and ths
Orient with a cargo of merchandise.
The Keemun left, Yokohama June 24
and was just 13 days and 10 hours
crossing the Pacific. She brought 169
steerage passengers, which she landed
at Victoria.
The Blue Funnel liner Pekeus, Cap
tain Hanna, completed cargo today and
left tonight for Liverpool via the Ori
ent. The Kosmos liner Anubls left today
for the West Coast and Hamburg.
The steamer Delhi arrived this even
ing with a cargo of concentrates, from
Treadwell.
Deep-water diving can be carried on with
safety to a depth of 210 feet provided
proper precautions are taken and suitable
appliances used, according to a report of
the British admiralty committee appoint
to Investigate the subject.