David Kawananakoa, heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaii, represented the newest United States territory.

Prince David was to break a tie about inserting a free silver plank into the convention platform.

The Democrats included planks in the platform denouncing Republican imperialism and expansion, as had been demonstrated in the Spanish–American War.

[6][7] Seven names were placed in nomination: Adlai Stevenson, David B. Hill, Charles A. Towne, Abraham W. Patrick, Julian S. Carr, John W. Smith, and J. Hamilton Lewis.

Former Senator Hill was opposed to including a pro-silver plank in the party platform, so he spoke against his own nomination and declared that he would not take it if offered.