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egates, many in an ugly mood, clos
ed in, and for minute or two Shep-
ard was in actual danger.
Brust and Neburg almost carried
him and fought their way foot by
foot along the passageway. John
Daily, a delegate from the Twenty
fifth assembly district of New York
city, struck viciously at Shepard's
head with cane, and il the blow had
not been interrupted might have SER
iously injured him. Daily was SHOW
ed down into a seat, and, escorted
by the sergeants at arms, Shepard
was taken to the door and told to
leave the hail. He lost no time in
obeying the injunction.
During the confusion Chairman
Walsh strove desperately for order
but without avail When Shepard
started down the aisle he called anx-
iously, Somebody protect that man. :"
He repeatedly begged the delegates
to keep quiet and remember that they
were gentlemen. The plea, however,
fell on deaf ears, until Shepard had
left the hall. The call of the states
proceeded.
New York sent to the rostrum
Judge John Palmiere, who placed
Ruben r. Lyon, of that state in nom
nation.
When Ohio was called the name of
William Randolph Hearst was mem
toned as a candidate for the first
place by A. F. OFT of Cincinnati Only
ripple of applause followed the
speech of Mr.. OFT, it being generally
understood that Mr.. Hearst did not
desire the nomination.
West Virginia's call brought a res
ignation from the convention, two
delegates leaving, because they were
not satisfied with the platform. The
incident caused little commotiOn.
The convention proceeded to ballot.
The first ballot: Hisgen. 800; How
ard, 200; Graves, 213; Lyon, IL;
Hearst, 40.
There being no nomination. the
roll call was ordered for a second
time.
The second ballot was: Hisgen,
$50, Graves 2S9, Howard 1O9, Hearst
49,
On the third ballot the vote stead
lily went toward Hisgen and it was
evident that his nomination was GER
tain Virginia broke from Graves
and placed Hisgen within few votes
of success. Then came Washington
with their votes for Hisgen and he
was nominated The third ballot
resulted: Hisgen S3l, Howard 3s,
Graves IT, Hearst 2.
A roll call followed the announce
ment of the ballot and motion max
ing unanimous the nomination was
adopted with yell.
The convention adjourned sine die
at 1924 a. m.
The Platform.
A summary of the platform fol-
lows:
AS of first importance, in order to
restore the power of government tc
the people, to make their will su'
preme in the primaries, in the cleo
lions and in the control of public
officials after they have been elected
we declare for direct nominations
the initiative and referendum and tbs
l right of recall.
OF next importance in destroying
the power of selfish special Interests
and the corrupt political bosses whom
5 they control is to wrest from theil
hands the main weapon. the corrup
ton fund. We demand severe and
;, effective legislation against all forms
: of corruption at elections and advo
l cate prohibiting the use of any money
at elections. except for meetings. lit
: erature and the necessary travelling
p expepses of candidates.
We demand honest conduct Of pub
l liz office and business-like and econ
h omieal administration Of public af
d fairs and we condemn the gross ex
n trayagance of federal administra
= zion and its appalling annual increas'
:. in appropriations. Unnecessary ap
p organizations mean unnecessary taxes
and whether direct or indirect, arr
Maid by the people and add to tn
Il avar-inereasing cost Of living.
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