The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11

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Walsh to the platform to nominate
Archibald Mcneil Of Bridgeport.
Delaware yielded to Georgia and L. L.
Hill from the latter state placed Clark
Howell Of Atlanta in nomination.
FOLK FAvoRS KERN
Florida, next on the call of states,
yielded to Missouri, and Governor Jo-
seph W. Folk took the platform. His
greeting was the most enthusiastic
extended to any of the speakers. When
he spoke 1t was to second the nomina
tion of Kern and the band played "On
the Banks of the Wabash" in honor of
Indiana'S candidate.
idaho seconds the nomination Of
Charles A. Towne," shouted a delegate
from that state when it's name was
reached.
After Idaho had been heard James
yielded the gavel to James Hamilton
Lewis of Chicago. who recognized
Fred Kern of Illinois.
JOHN MITCHELL CHEERED
Kern placed the name of John
Mitchell before the convention, and
1t was heartily applauded. Kern said,
however, that Mitchell preferred that
his name be not presented as a candi-
date, and Kern therefore, in behalf of
Illinois, seconded the nomination of
Kern.
When Indiana was reached Chair
man John E. Lamb announced In
diana gracefully yields to Alabama"
Congressman T. j. Hefiin of the latter
state then spoke briefly to second
Kern.
AS spokesman for Iowa, Martin j.
Wade announced that the state had in
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B. Sullivan, but he had asked that his
name be not offered. Wade seconded
Kern.
The chairman of the Kansas dele
cation announced they had hoped to
vote for John Mitchell, but would be
satisfied with any one of the candi-
dates already in nomination.
Ollie James of Kentucky seconded
Kern as zone of the knightliest demo-
Gratis in the world"
There were no further responses
from the states until Maryland was
reached, when Lee of that delegation
arose and seconded Towne.
James at this point again assumed
the convention gavel, relieving Lewis.
Michigan was next to second Kern,
and Minnesota a moment later second
ed Mcneil. Mississippi also seconded
Kern.
FRANCIS OUT OF RACE
The chairman of the Missouri dele
cation said the democrats of the state
had hoped to offer David X. Francis as
a candidate, but he had declined. Mis-
souri, therefore favored "Indiana's ia
vorite son."
Nebraska requested to be passed Ne
vada seconded Towne. New Hampshire
fell into line with the Kern states. New
Jersey was passed. Then New York
was called.
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.
General NJ. A. Hildreth OF North Da-
kota, speaking for that state, seconded
the nomination of Kern
1t was evident that Ohio intended to
split its vote as It was announced that
"the majority of it's delegates seconded
the nomination Of Kern.
PENNSYLVANIA sent to the rostrum M.
J. Dayton, who also seconded Kern.
Rhode Island was passed. South Caro-
lima made no announcement and South
Dakota declared for Towne
GRAY,s NAME WITHDRAWN
When Texas was called the Gray
banner still was waving over the dele
cation and former Congressman
Thomas b. Ball was recognized to nom
mate Gray, but seconded Kern. L. Irving
Handy of Delaware had explained the
disinclination of Judge Gray to accept.
When Handy had concluded Chairman
Clayton, who had resumed the gavel.
created a surprise by announcing the
recognition of Towne, who pledged his
loyal support TO Bryan and Kern.
Howell of Georgia directed the with
drawal of his name and a speech to
this effect was made by Hill of that
state. who also seconded the nomina-
tion of Kern.
Utah seconded Mr.. Kern from the
floor, Vermont was passed, and then
]. Hoge Tyler came forward to speak