The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-11
KERN is NOMINATED
BY RECLAMATION

| DENVER, July lit was 4:23
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. when the
Democratic ticket for 1908 was com.
pleted through the nomination, by &C
clamation, OF John Worth Kern. Of
indianapolis, Ind, for president
Ollie James Immediately moved to ad
journ sine die, which was done, and
| the Democratic national convention
had passed into history.
AT ISL the roll call of states be-
gan for nominations for vice-presl-
dent Alabama yielded to Indiana,
and Delegate Marshall, of Indiana.
placed the name Of John w. Kern
in nomination.
Nominating speeches are limited to
ten minutes each.
At l:35 p. m. ii was announced by
|. j. Dunn, assistant city attorney Of
Omaha, that Bryan was not interior
ing with the situation: that when the
roll call for nominations was made
Nebraska would pass without men
tioning candidate, In order that no
false impression might arise.
Murphy's righthand man, Dan Co
halan, had "a long-distance telephone
conversation with Bryan at Lincoln
and made a strong plea In behalf OF
| the nomination OF Justice Gaynor
The Michigan delegation decided
that ii would cast its % votes for
whatever candidate was favored Dy
the New York and Nebraska delega-
lions.
Fred Kern. of Illinois, placed the
name OF John Mitchell before the con-
vention, although he did not offer him
as candidate. A heavy cheer fol
lowed the mention of Mr.. Mitchells
name and il was heartily applauded
every time II was mentioned.
Kern said that Mitchell had said
that he preferred that his name be
not presented as a candidate and he
therefore. on behalf OF Illinois, sec
onded the nomination OF Kern, OF In.
diana.
Leader Murphy, of Tammany, arose
amid cheers. but there was wave OF
disappointment, when he announced.
Mr.. Chairman, the state OF New
York presents no candidate
Texas Causes Anxiety.
When Texas was called there was
thrill Of anticipation when the chair
man OF the delegation asked that for
mer Congressman Thomas p. Ball be
recognized He spoke OF the desire
that Texas had entertained to nomi-
nate Judge Gray. but said the dele
CATION had needed the earnest APP
peals OF his representatives, and,
while disclaiming any desire TO climb
ON the bandwagon. seconded the nom
ination OF Kern.
Chairman Clayton, who now re-
sumed the chair. recognized l.. Irving
Handy, of Delaware, who explained
that the disinclination OF Judge Gray
to accept second place did not grow
out of any feeling OF resentment be.
cause another man had been nominal.
ed for president. Handy then read a
telegram from Judge Gray saying that
as he had urged that his name be no.
presented for the presidency the same
would apply In the matter Of the vice
presidency, and under no circum
stances could he accept.
When Handy had concluded, Chair
man Clayton created surprise By
announcing the recognition OF Towne.
1T has become abundantly appar-
ent what Is the desire OF this conven
ton as TO its vice-presidential nom
inee." said TowneS and desire.
while earnestly thanking the friends
who have complimented me by plac-
ing my name before you, to release
you from its further consideration,
and leave you free to vote for that
splendid old democrat war horse from
Indiana-John w. Kern"
Howell, OF Georgia. directed the
withdrawal OF his name, and a speech
to this effect was made by Mr.. Hill,
OF that state.
New York Joins In.
Senator Grady, OF New York, asked
that the state again be called The
request was complied with and Daniel
f. Cohalan. akTammany leader. went
to the platform.
New York" said Cohalan, came to
the convention. without a candidate
either for the presidency or the vice
presidency. We were under instruc-
tIon from our state convention to con-
suit with leaders from all parts Of the
country TO see what best might be
done for the party. We are con-
yjnced that the voice or the party In
no uncertain terms called for the nom.
ination OF William jennings Bryan.
and we now feel there Is the same call
for Mr.. Kern.
New York therefore desires to Sec
ond Mr.. Kern, and In behalf of the
militant Democracy OF the Empire
state | desire To pledge our earnest