The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11

.. New Hampshire fell into line with the Kern States
 New Jersey was passed. and then New York was called.
 Leader Murphy of Tammany Hall arose amid cheers. but there was wave of disappointment when he an nounced: "MrI. Chairman. the State of New York presents no candidate.'
 General Nj. A. Hlldreth of North Da- kota. speaking for that State. seconded the nomination of Kern.
 It was evident that Ohio intended to split It's vote as itswas announced that 'the majority of its delegates second the nomination of Kern" Rhode Is- land was passed. Pennsylvania sent to the rostrum M. J. Dayton, who also seconded Kern. South, Carolina made no announce ment and South Dakota declared for Towne. When Texas was called, the Gray banner still was waving over the delegation, despite the constant and earnest efforts of Judge Gray's man. agers to, have 1t lowered.
 Thrill of Anticipation.
 There was a thrill of anticipation, therefore, when the Chairman of the delegation asked that former Con- gressman Thomas P. Ball be recog- nizad. He spoke Of the desire that Texas had entertained to nominate Judge Gray, but said the delegation had needed the earnest appeals of his representatives and while disclaiming any desire to climb upon the band wagon, seconded the nomination of Mr. Kern.
 Chairman Clayton, who now resumed the ichairmanship, recognized L. Irving Handy of Delaware. who explained that the dislncllnation of Judge Gray to accept second place did not grow out of any feeling of resentment be- cause another man had been named for President.
 When Mir. Handy had concluded, by announcing the recognition of Mir. Towne.
 Tt has become abundantly apparent what Is the desire of this convention as to It's Vice-Presldential nominee" said MT. Towne after wave of greeting applause had subsided. "and I desire. while earnestly thanking the friends who have complimented me by placing my name before you, to release you from Its further consideration and leave you free to vote for that splendid old Democratic warrior from Indiana, John W. Kern" MT. Towne conclud- ed by pledging h.s loyal support to Bryan and Kern.
 Mir. Howell of Georgia directed the WItnuEdWai or ms name and a speech to this effect was made by MT. Hill of that State. who said that Georgia in declining to push the nomination of MT. Howell also seconded the nomlna- ton of Mir. Kern.
 Utah seconded Mir. Kern from the floor.
 Vermont was passed and then j.. Hoge Tyler of Virginia came forward to speak for Virginia. Mir. Tyler was about to' nominate J. G. Conrad of Montana when the latter asked that his name not be used. He closed by seconding Mir. Kern.
 Governor Haskell of Oklahoma. speaking for his State which had, at It's request. been passed In the roll call, endorsed Kern. as did West Virginia.
 Rhode Island. through their spokes- man. Governor Higgins, announced that it's delegation had intended to support McNeill but now with the consent of Connecticut desired to second Kern.
 Ohio having been passed earlier in the call sent John J. Lentz to the plat ford at this juncture to second the nomination of Kern from It's neiRhbor- ing State. Indiana. Washington and Wisconsin both added their voices to Kern.
 George Fred Williams of Massachu- setts declared that his State had nian- ned to vote for Ollie James of Ken lucky, but az that gentleman had da.