The Calumet news., 1912-06-27

Baltimore, June 27-Bryan and
OGorman. of New York. were chosen
this morning by the Subcommittee
10 write the platform of the Demo-
cratic national convention. The sub
committee will meet at O'clock this
afternoon and the full committee will
be called together at this evening.
Bryan told some friends that the
platform will be essentially pro-
gressive document"
Especial stress will be laid upon
the tariff plank, which viii declare ior
tariff for revenue only.
Today's Session May Last
Well Into the Night.
Baltimore, Md. June 27.-A nominal
lion sometime today was the hope Of
the Democratic convention leaders this
morning. 1t is expected u reasonable
limit will be placed on the speeches
aud that balloting will begin late this
afternoon. with the possibility of re-
cess after the first or second ballot to
arrange for the Withdrawal Of candi-
dates showing the least strength. This
would require a session lasting wei
into the night.
\ report on credentials is first on
the days program and II is expected
il will provoke n considerable debate.
After completion If the roll a perman-
ent organization will be effected. and
then will come the nomination of a
presidential candidate.
While the delegates were slow in
arriving the galleries filled earlier
than usual, the attraction being the
approaching struggle over the nomi-
nation Mrs. Taft. wife of President
Taft. accompanied by a party of lad
les. took a front seat in one of the
boxes Immediately nanking the plat
form.
Scene of Animation In
Hall; Police PoWerless.
lust before the convention opened
the floor presented a scene ot great
animation-d delegations fling to thelr
seats; the alsles choked; galleries ias'
augmenting: and the sending ior'h
opening strains. Boomers OF various
candidates were busy, and delegates
seemed as much at sea as ever as u
the probable romince. The wilson
men daimed the effect of the "ppro-
cation of the unit rule such as to en-
aSle the New Jersey governor u
sweep the convention today and WIN
the nomination. There also ~ talk o'
Bryan being made the standard pear
er Clark supporters, however wer'
as confident as ever and none oil th'
supporters of the others would adin'
probable defeat.
Just before the conveHt.el opeheu
squad of police marched In ana SUI
toned themselves i'm the hall. doupl'
row being placed In front oil the press
sand where excited delegates c'use'
scuflc last night.
The rush at the doors carried u''
police off their feet and the piueSo I"
We're unable 10 stem the TIDE. IN
aisles and every point OF vantage wer'
packed and thousands not enVtleu =
admission crowded into the ma"
Ticket holders who mad not arr'Ne'
early found their seats oceup'eo
There appeared little hope that I"
session could be conducted win an
semblance Of decorum.
South Dakota Contest is
Taken up 6y Convention
The convention was called to orue
at 12.45 O'Clock.
AS soon as Chairman Parker se0"'e
scmbIance of order he introduce
Rabbi A. Guthmacher, who de'lVere
the invocation. lie pleaded tor su'"
ance in the way OF peace and uil'''
loyalty and truth. and that the p'0''
inas of peace and prosperity be gram
ed the nation.
Roland $. Morris, of Philadeiph''
then presented minority report -
the committee on credentials 70
Governor MccorlSle. VI West Nirg'h'
defended the majority report on "
dentlals. Crane, of Texas spoNe =
the minority report, and eX-GoNe'"' ~
blanchard of Louisiana, for the hid
.ority report on the South Dako'h ."s we,
While blanchard was talking o''
James. OF Kentucky, selected Tor pei
manent chairman, came into 'he ~
and held whispered talks WIN s'oe,
of delegates. He finally reureo u -
rear % the hall
Great Demonstration ~
For Wilson Breaks ou
shouts OF vote. vote cane ~ ~
Delegates >,earied with the long u
bate on the south Dakota cast