Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-11

egatiOn despite the constant and earn-
est efforts of Judge. Gray's managers
to have it lowered. Former Congress-
man Thomas P. Ball spoke of the de-
sire that Texas entertained to nomi-
nate Judge Gray, but said the delega-
ton had needed the earnest appeals of
his representative and while disclaim-
ing any desire to climb upon the band
wagon, would second the nomination
of Mr.. Kern.
Chairman Clayton, who now resum-
ed 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 nomi-
mated for President. Mr.. Handy then
read telegram from Judge Gray de-
Ginning to accept if nominated.
When Mr.. Handy had concluded
Chairman Clayton, who had resumed
the gavel. created surprise by an
nOuncing the recognition of Mr.. Towne
1T has become abundantly apparent
what is the desire of this convention
as to it's Vice Presidential nominee
said Mr.. Towne. "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 war horse from Indiana
John W. Kern"
Mr.. Towne concluded by pledging
his loyal support to Bryan and Kern.
Mr.. Howell of Georgia directed the
withdrawal of his name and a speech
to this effect was made by Mr.. Hill of
that state, who said that Georgia, in
declining to push the nomination of
MIR. Howell. also seconded the nom
ination of Kern.
Utah seconded Mr.. Kern from the
floor.
Vermont was passed and then J.
Hoge Tyler came forward to speak for
Virginia. Mr.. Tyler was about to NOM
mate J. G. Conrad of Montana, when
the latter asked that his name be not
used. He closed by seconding Mr.. Kern
Governor Haskell of Oklahoma
speaking for his state, which had at
its request been passed in the roll call,
endorsed Kern. as did West Virginia.
Rhode Island through her spokes-
man, Gov. Higgins announced that its
delegation had intended to support Nc
Neil. but now with the consent Of
Connecticut desired to second Kern
Ohio. having been passed earlier in
tn" call, sent John J. Lentz to the
platform at this juncture to second
the nominee from its neighborjng
state Indiana. Washington and Wis
consin both added their voices to the
Kern chorus.
George Fred Williams of Massachu-
setts declared that his state had
planned to vote for Ollie James of
kentucky, but AS that gentleman had
declined to enter the contest it turned
to Kern. Every remaining state and
territory declared for Kern, including
montana and New Jersey. which had
been passed at their request
Senator Of New York asked here that
the state again be called The request
was compiled with and Daniel F. Coha-
Ian. Tammany leader, went to the plat
form
New York" said Mr.. Cohalan, came
to the convention without a candidate
either for the Vice Presidency or the
presidency. We were under instruction
from ING state TO consult the leaders from
all parts OF the country to see what best
might ne done for the party. We are
convinced that the voice of the party in
10 uncertain terms called for the nomi-
nation OF William j. Bryan, and we now
ieei there is the same call for Mr.. Kern
New York, therefore, desires to second
Mr. Kern, and in behalf of the militant
democracy of the Empire state desire
to pledge our earnest support and to say
10 You that all that can he done by har
mony' intellect. energy or force to bring