Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-15

tlou up W lue Ilule MT. LlJllelOn con-
cluded his address, multiplied many
times. was almost as nothing com
pared to the hurricane that broke out
when he mentioned the name "Alton
B. Parker" On the part of the Parker
delegates 1t was a revelation in the
passion of politics. Like one man
they sprang up in their chairs with
everything that could be waved tossed
high in the air.
Other men were placed in nomina-
tiou.
st. Louis, July 11.-Chief Judge AL
ton B. Parker, of the New York state
court of appeals, was nominated at
about 5:45 o'clock Saturday morning
for president of the United States by
the democratic national convention.
But one roll call ensued and so de-
cisive was the result of that one that
contrary states began to call for rec
ognition and the ballot finally result
ed in a unanimous vote for the New
York state man.
Following is the result of the bal
lot: Parker 65S, Hearst 200, Cockrell
AZ. Olney 3s, Wall 81, Gray IL, Will
3, Towne 2, Coler 1, German 2.
When the convention reassembled
in the afternoon the startling an
nouncement was whispered around
that a sensation vas to be sprung
upon the convention at the eleventh
hour. 1t developed that Judge Parker
had telegraphed his views upon
finance in which he declared for the
gold standard and suggesting that
the convention should know this fact
that it might be given an opportunity
to select some one else for the party
nominee should his view not be in
accord with those of the delegates.
After a short session a recess was
taken until $3.50 p. m.
At the evening session John S. Will
liams, of Mississippi, said: "Mr.
Chairman and Gentlemen of the con-
vention: All of us were very much
surprised and excited this afternoon,
to use no stronger words, at what
purported to be copies of kilograms
which had been sent by our nominee
to Mr.. Carmack and others in this
city. | want to tell you that but one
telegram has been received. A tele-
gram has come from Mr.. Parker to
Mr.. Sheehan which l shall read in
a moment and it is so important that
you should know what it is. After
l have read it, l shall hand 1t to my
friend, the governor of my state, Mr..
Vardaman, and have him read it over
again. When you shall have heard it,
you will note that there is not in 1t
one word about requiring or demand
ing, or asking, or requesting that any
thing should be placed in the demo-
cratic platform. You will also note
that, if there is any error in it at all
it is an error of judgment proceeding
from too sensitive spirit of honor.
Mr.. Williams words were heard in
silence so deep, so intense, that
Notwithstanding his weakened voice
his every word was distinctly audible
in all parts of the hall. He then hand
ed the message to Gov. Vardaman
who read the telegram, as follows:
"Hon. w. F. Sheehan, Hotel Jefferson
st. Louis:
81 regard the gold standard as firm.
ly and irrevocably established anG
shall act accordingly if the action ot
the convention today shall be ratified
by the people. AS the platform i:
silent on the subject, my views should
be made known to the convention
and if it is proved to be unsatisfac
tory to the majority l request you tc
decline the nomination for me al
once, so that another may be nominal
ed before adjournment.
ALTON B. PARKER"
A long discussion followed, partici
pated in by Senator Tillman, Mr.
Bryan, Senator Daniel and others. Il
was finally voted to send the follow
ing telegram to Judge Parker:
"The platform adopted by this con
vention is silent on the question of the
monetary standard, because it is no
regarded by us as a possible issue il
this campaign and only campaign is
sues were mentioned in the platform
Therefore, there is nothing in tn,
views expressed by you in the tele
gram Just received which would pre-
clude a man entertaining them from
accepting a nomination on said plat
FORM"
The telegram to Judge Parker wa
agreed upon at conference of part,
leaders in the afternoon.
When the ballot for vice presiden
was taken, ex-United States Senate
Henry G. Davis, of West Virginia, re
ceived 652 votes and his nomination
was made unanimous. The other can
didates who received votes were ex
Senator Turner, of Washington, an,
Congressman Williams, Of Illinois.
After passing the usual votes o
thanks to the citizens Of st. Louis tn
convention adjourned sine die at
o'clock Sunday morning.
WHAT WAS DONE WEDNESDAY
AND THURSDAY.
st. Louis, July 1.-THE democratic
national convention met yesterday
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