The Washington herald., 1912-06-29

ventIon recessed. and Wilson seemed the
gamer. The most notable incident had
been a controversy over the instructions
Of the Kansas delegation, which had been
ordered to vote for Clark until and un-
less two-third OF the delegation decided
he could not be nominated.
When appeal was made to the chair. II
was ordered that the delegation should
continue to vote for Clark. the poll Of
the delegation being eleven for Wilson
and nine for Clark.
The strategic purpose OF the contro-
versy was TO place before the convention
the sentiment Of certain Of the Kansas
delegates that Clark could not be nomi-
mated Its effect was doubtful. for II
perhaps made the Clark men stubborn
instead OF steadfast to stand by their
man.
Everybody Guessing.
One futile ballot Just after the cold
gray dawn. four equally futile ballots
between o'clock and daylight, and
everybody watching everybody else.
everybody guessing. everybody hot. and
everybody tired, and yearning for sleep;
that was the story of the day session OF
the convention.
When adjournment came at in the
evening the result was as much OF con-
lecture as ever. But the leaders had
lines on each other. Roger Sullivan
knew, or thought he knew. what Murphy
was trying to do. Murphy had a vest
pocket account Of the operations Of
other leaders. Everywhere all ready to
renew the battle at $50.
On the FIRST ballot, which was taken
after what descriptive writers would call
a grueling all-night session, the vote
stood:
clark. 44ol4: Wilson. 594: Underwood.
l17I4: Harmon. l4S. Marshall, 81; Baldwin,
-: Bryan. /: SuIzer, =.
On the last ballot announced at dinner
time tonight the result was:
Clark, 4HIs: Wilson. 81; Underwood,
llsIS Harmon. lG3: Marshall. 81; Bald
win, o.: Bryan, O.: SUlZeT. 0; Kern, =.
II will be observed that Wilson made
slight gains; that Clark held his own:
that Marshall held Indiana uneven: that
Kern appeared as a possible dark horse,
and that Messrs Baldwin. Sulzer, and
Bryan were rubbed out during the course
OF the balloting.
Lack of TIdiness.
To take up the day more or less in
detail. The spontaneous uprisings in the
interests Of the candidates during the
all-night session had more or less re-
acted on the nerves OF the candidates
and the trim and tidy appearance Of the
hall.
Standards were leaning in all direc-
tions. bunting was hanging frayed and
frazzled. galleries held but a fringe of
half-sleeping spectators. the band was
mute. and no one had the courage to
sing even the Hound Dawg" song.
Oratory was still in progress when the
gray dawn began to sift through the
windows, but It was little marked by the
weary warwicks who were gathered in
the hall The first ballot was perfume
tory. Even Mr.. Murphy s-that OF New
York cast ninety votes for Harmon-did
not arouse a responsive ripple in Ohio.
But presently Gov. Campbell of Ohio
struck a note that thrilled.
we want breakfast" he murmured.
after the result Of the initial vote was
announced.
I'VE want breakfast" echoed FIVE dele
gates in the Indiana delegation.
The I'VE want breakfast, We want
breakfast. we want breakfast" came
from all parts Of the hall.
AdJOurns for Breakfast.
Chairman James. who had had a square
meal and a part Of a nights sleep, want
ed to go on and get It over with. but
he yielded to the desires OF the delegates
and put the motion to adjourn till Al
o'clock II was carried by a loud vote;
and in less than five minutes the dele
gates were streaming out through the
steaming streets in the directions Of ho-
tells and restaurants, more concerned
with their appetites than with statecraft
Some Of them had shaved, bathed, slept
and eaten when they returned at 4 |
o clock, grimly determined that they
would return with their shields or on
them. The hall was crowded with ex-
pectant auditors. All hands believed |
that a choice would seen be reached, all |
save Mr. Bryan, who kept to his room
throughout the afternoon and let others |
bear the heat and burden Of the strug- |
gle.
Two gentlemen whose voices indicated !
that they hailed from the city of Bashan. !
were on the stand to call the convention |
to order, and help the announcements. |
Chairman James was leading an easeful
existence at his hotel, and Gov Francis, |
Of Missouri, was on the bridge In his