New-York tribune., 1908-07-11

Lamb announced: Indiana gracefully yields to
Alabama
then spoke briefly to second the nomination of Mr.
Kern.
AS spokesman for Iowa. Martin j. Wade an
nounced that the state had intended present the
name Of Jerry B. Sullivan. I'm view of the bright
galaxy Of candidates already named" he con-
tinued, 'Mr. Sullivan gallantly has asked that his
name be not offered" In conclusion Mr.. Wade
seconded Mr. Kern.
When Kansas reached the chairman of the
delegation announced that Kansas had hoped TO
vote for John Mitchell. but would be satisfied with
any Of the candidates already in nomination
Ollie James. Of Kentucky, seconded the nomina-
ton Of Mr.. Kern as zone of the knightest Demo-
Gratis in the world
There further responses from the states
until Maryland was reached. when Mr.. Lee. of that
delegation, seconded Mr.. Towne of New York
Mr. James at this point again assumed the gavel,
relieving Mr. Lewis.
Michigan next TO second Mr.. Kern, and Min
nesota a moment later seconded Mr.. McNeill.
Mississippi also seconded Kern.
The chairman Of the Missouri delegation said the
Democrats of the state had intended to offer David
r. Francis as 8 candidate. but he had declined.
Missouri, therefore, favored 'Tndiana's favorite
SON"
Nebraska requested to be passed.
Nevada seconded Mr. Towne
New Hampshire fell into line with the Kern
states.
New Jersey was passed. and then New York was
called.
NEW YORK PRESENTS NO CANDIDATE.
Charles f. Murphy arose amid cheers, but disap-
pointment was manifested when he announced:
MIR Chairman, the State OF New York presents no
candidate
General III A TIicreth, of North Dakota, speak
ing for that state, seconded the nomination Of
Kern.
1t was thought that Ohio intended to split its
vote as It announced that the majority OF Its
delegates second the nomination OF Kern.
Pennsylvania sent to the rostrum NJ j. Dayton,
who also seconded Kern
Rhode Island was passed. South Carolina made
no announcement. 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 managers TO
have it lowered. There was thrill OF expecta~
ton therefore. when the chairman Of the delesa-
ton asked that ex-Congressman Thomas P. Ball
be recognized. 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 de-
sire 10 climb on the bandwagon. seconded the nom
ination of Mr.. Kern.
JUDGE GRAY AGAIN DECLINES.
Chairman Clayton who now resumed the chair
recognized l.. Irving Handy, of Delaware, who ex-
plained that the Discrimination of Judge Gray 10
ACCEPT second place did not grow out of any feeling
of resentment because another man had been nom
mated for President Mr Handy theh read 'i'e
following telegram:
under sllow mg name
as ] would under no circumstances accept Ile
same if nominated.
Mr. Handy also showed to the Texas delegation
the following letter from Judge Gray:
Wilmington Del. July l. 1908.
To the Chairman Of the Delaware Delegation Ma
Dear Sir. Won Sf course know from my letter
TO the Democratic State convention by which you
and your associates were appointed delegates 10
the DemoGratc Natonal NO bond on III be pre-
srnted as candidate for the Presidency. since
Otherwise stated that 1 would not be a candidate
for such nomination and now easfio Wse o0 nov n
lifted and peremptory refusal to nave my
minSfI. as said in my letter to the state con-
vention. of the great honor done me ny the con.
in urging this presentation OF my name and
appreciate deeply than can te eTpTgSS
had been received by Democratic friends through,
out s to Ihe mvseIf requires that l shall speak with
frankness and say that the reasons which con con
troj NV Judgment in this matter are insuperaple
I suppose ! need hardly add that ali nave
said applies earsy 10 and that under no
circumstances could accept the honor OF s"ch d
VIE the best wishes each member of the
deiesa'ioh GEORGE GRAY.
Chairman Clayton now caused surprise by
announcing the recognition Of Mr Towne
1owNE RETIREs IN KERN's FAVOR
..It has become abundantly apparent what is the
desire of this convention as to its Flce-Presldeh
,ia1 nomination" said Mr.. Towne, after the ap-
7.,sa had subsided 'and / desire. while earnest
Iu thanking the friends who have complimented
me bv placing my name before you, to release you
- SC further consideration and leave you free
70 vote for that splendid old Democratic "arhorse
from Indiana, John w. Kern.
Mr. ToHne closed by pedglng Ioyai supPofI "
BRYAN and Kern.
Mr.. Howell, of Georgia directed the wlthdrawaI
NJ his name and a speech TO this erect was mace
bv Mr. Hill. Of that state. VINO SAID that deorela
a. declnine TO press the nomination Of MI
- ,I saoondad the nomination OF Mr.. Kern.
Tr,ab seconded Mr.. Kern from the floor Yer
mont was passed, and then J. Hoge Tyler spoke
for Virginia. He was about TO nominate . u,
Conrad of Montana, when the Iatter askeu .la'
his name be not used. Mr.. Iyier secoiooo MI
Kern g.
cou.rnor Haskell of Oklahoma, speaking Tor
hts state. which had at fits request been passed
IN the roIlcaIl indorsed Kern. as did west VIZ
gina. co,o-,or
pbods Island through her spokesman. Governor
r,,ge3ns announced that its delegation had intend
"A 70 support Mcneil but now. with the consent
of Connecticut desired TO second Kern.
obio having been passed earlier In the caii'
sent John J. Lentz to the platform at TINS 'u"c'u
.ons the nominee from its neighboring stafe.
Indiana Washington and Wisconsin added theif
voices 10 the Kern chorus
caorr. Fred Williams, for Massachusetts oe-
.,oraa that his state had planned to vote tor
oIlie Jarles of kentucky but as he hau oeo''''''
-. the contest II turned 10 Kern
r,,,erv remaining state and territory declared ioi
- including Montana and New jersey which
-, ,,assed e their request