Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-07-16

EThon the first ballot was finished
doe Parker lacked a few votes of
H. necessary two thirds of the con-
s.ortion. but Idaho gave him her six
nd Washington changed from Hearst
Parker, giving 10 more, and the
Idctory for Mr.. Parker was secure.
srho nomination vas then made unan-
Emous. Parker received GAS and
Hearst 200 votes.
other Candidates.
The vote for the other candidates
Sgss as follows:
Cockrell-Kansas 1, Minnesota l,
missouri SO, Nebraska A.; total, AZ.
olney-Maine 4, Massachusetts 80,
Nebraska 1, Oklahoma /; total, SO.
| Wall-Nebraska 1, Wisconsin 26,
Total u.
/ Gray-Delaware 6, Minnesota l, Ne
Ebraska 1, Porto Rico 4; total, II.
/ Williams-North Dakota, s.
attison-Nebraska, 4.
4 Northumberland l., Oregon l,
4 Oklahoma l.; total, g..
Miles-Kansas 2, Nebraska 1; total,
i
Towne-Minnesota, 2.
Coler-Oregon, l.
Morgan-West Virginia, 2.
St. Louis, July 10.-Shortly after
midnight ex-United States Senator
Henry G. Davis Of West Virginia, who
bad been selected by party leaders in
|he earlier hours of the third days
|sssion for vice presidential honors on
|he democratic nationaI ticket, was
|Dminated on the first ballot. George
Turner of Washington, who, prior to
|de split of the Washington delega-
zion, had been leading candidate, re-
|gived, according to unofficial count,
III votes. Williams of Illinois receiv-
ID 1865.
T. G. Robertson of Spokane, Wash,
took the platform and presented the
candidate for vice presi-
dency Turner's name was given a
6ltdG Wv dllOA INJbCA JOOii
When Idaho was reached, Senator Du-
bois took the platform and made an
address that reused the convention to
cheers, in seconding the nomination
Of Turner. Further down the list,
when Montana was called, Senator w.
A. Clark also seconded the nomination
Of Turner. The Montana magnate was
never better than in presenting the
qualifications of his friend and for
mer associate for the Office of vice
PRESIDENT
This speech had great influence
among the delegates a little later.
When Nevada declared for Turner the
convention howled with delight, and
II was seen there was stampede on
to the northwestern man. There was
no Disgusting the sentiment that was
sweeping over the delegates. When
oregon joined the Turner column.
New Mexico then seconded the nomi-
nation, as did Maine, Massachusetts,
Alaska and Texas in the order named.
For time it really looked, from
the rapidity with which the states
were polling for him, that Turner
would be the choice of the convention
before the roll call, although many
Oh the larger states were not for him.
At this point came the bombshell
regarding the Parker nomination and
the nnnunnfiaN
During the recess the leaders re-
arranged the lines, and when roll call
Oegan Davis of West Virginia receiv-
gu more than the two thirds vote of
Tue convention, and on motion the
summation was made unanimous.
me Parker people had their way
and when they indicated that Davis
was the man they desired for vice pres
'ueht the delegates decided to give
'nem the whole convention, as long
% they controlled so much of it al
ready.
me crowning sensation of a spec
sN'uiar convention was sprung Satur-
aS afternoon, when it became known
:, mat Judge Alton B. Parker, democrat
- nominee for president, sent a tele-
San si.' TO Mr.. Sheehan defining his po-
sa'ioh on the gold standard. For a
Na II threatened to disrupt the con-
NJ Yution, and it was considered posi-
'nat new nominee might be chos-
~. Inc matter was Strengthened out,
~, er hours of debate, Mr.. Bryan and
10 followers reluctantly and unwill-
ca g accepting the attitude of the
candidate.
asolioWing is the text of the telegram
81. rressed to w. F. Sheehan:
~ non William F. Sheehan-I regard
voosoid standard as firmly and ire
established and shall act ac-