Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-28
STATE CONVENTION. FACING A
LENGTHY PLATFORM, MEETa
SOME DELAY IN FRAMING GER
TAIN PARAGRAPHS.
BEATEN CANDIDATES
ARE GIVEN OVATION
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE IN
CONFERENCE HAS HARD TIME
FRAMING PLANks ON WHICH
FIGHT WILL BE MADE.

Facing a lengthy platform, so1p8
paragraphs of which will doubtless be
vigorously opposed by a wing Of the
convention and as vigorously favored
by others, the state democratic con-
vention in the Grand opera house,
bids fair to continue in session until
late this afternoon. With an enthus-
iasm that was unbounded, the conver-
O'Clock, and before the noon recess,
the keynote speech Of Hon. Jerry B.
Sullivan, the appointment OF the
various committees and Mayor !. J.
Phillips address Of welcome had been
heard. The real task of the conven-
tion, the formation Of the platform, IS
yet to be handled, and in this ~ faced
a task that IL likely to proys
arduous. The resolution COMMITTEES
convened In session at 1880 o'clock,
and at 2 O'Clock, with the platform
only only-half complied, lunch was
served to the committee In the sixth
district room Of the Ballingall hotel
The credentials committee and the
committee on permanent organization
had their sessions during the noon
hours, and have completed their work
Clint L. Price called the convention
at 11:15 O'Clock, and the first action
was the invocation pronounced by
Rev. Father James Foley. pastor OF the
Sacred Heart Catholic church. An adj
dress OF welcome by Mayor T. ]. Phil
lips read by N. r. Reed was then
heard, and the convention heartily ap-
plauded the gracious welcome az.
tended by Mr.. Phillips. Calls for the
mayor were responded to by his ris-
ing and thanking the convention tor
the appreciation shown.
Father Foisy's Invocation.
In his prayer Father Foley said:
20 almighty and eternal God. We
thy humble servants assembled here
this morning, before proceeding to the
work of this convention, desire most
sincerely to thank thy divine majesty
for the manifold favors conferred upon
us and upon our great state and ma
ton. We humbly implore thy divine
blessing on the deliberations Of this
convention. Grant to the delegates the
pifts Of charity and divine wisdom, 20
that all their actions may tend to thy
greater honor and glory, and the wek
fare OF the people. Bless, we humbiy
pray thee, the chairman OF this conf
yention: bless the officers and all who,
participate in it's proceedings and mag
the favors so earnestly besought OF
three be granted to us, through tha
merits OF our Lord and Saviour jesus
Christ. to whom be all honor, praise
and glory for endless ages. Amen"
Mayor PrtIlips' Address.
Members OF the democratic state
convention Of Iowa,
Ladies' and Gentlemen: Az Mayor
of the City of Ottumwa and as one OF
her humble citizens hnd great plea
sure In greeting this splendid con-
vention.
This event Is especially gratifying to
me because ever since my majority
was reached, my vote and my heart
have always been with the democratic
party. Whatever honors have been
bestowed upon me have come through
the loyal support OF democracy. MY
first vote was cast for the party OF
Jefferson and I hope to live TO cast
several more votes In behalf OF the
party Of the plain people.
This Is proud moment OF my life,
and now, gentlemen Of this conven-
ton. I welcome you to Ottumwa, to
that city where Horace Boies was once
named as our standard bearer. as
sure all of you that our gates are open.
our hands are extended to each of you
in welcome greeting. The best we
have is yours and above all, our hos
pitality and well wishes are sincere,
deep and abounding give to you the
KEYS Of our city, assure you the
hearts and homes of our good people
are open for you. | bid you welcome
and in the name of our city wish you
happiness while in our midst.
The announcement of the action OF
the state central committee last night
in asking the convention to allow the