The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02

given one of the II Clark votes of the
state While the Colorado delegates were
instructed to vote for Clark until re-
leased by him." Chairman James held
that there was no unit rule involved ana
that the delegates were responsible only
to their people The single vote was
counted for Wilson Prior to the thirty
ninth ballot the Illinois delegation held
caucus on the proposition of allow
ing a split to Wilson. 1t was decided not
to allow a bolt at that minute and on
the thirty-ninth ballot all the 81 again
voted for Clark.
Iowa gave Wilson two more Clark votes,
making the states vote. Wilson JIG, Clark
TO- In Wisconsin another vote went to
Wilson from the Clark side. This ballot
pulled Wilson one-half vote above the
900 mark, and his adherents on the floor
cheered Justify.
Clark lost three to Wilson. Underwood's
vote WAS unchanged.
The Wilson people started a demonstra-
ton but the tired delegates did not re-
spond enthusiastically. Aided by the po-
| lice Chairman James soon quoted the
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| On the thirty-ninth ballot Clark had only
81 more than the one-thrd necessary to
hold a veto power and prevent a nominal
ton.
On the fortieth ballot Clark had re-
gained one of the Iowa votes which had
deserted to wilson
Wilson Gains in Ohio
In Ohio Wilson gained one of the orig
inal Harmon votes, giving him 20 In the
state to % for Harmon.
The only net change on this ballot was
gain of one for Clark and a loss of
one for Harmon.
Before Chairman James could order the
forty-hrst roll call tired Alabama dele
gate yelled;
II move that this convention adjourn
until II a. m tomorrow
Congressman A. Mitchell Palmer OF the
Wilson forces demanded a roll CALL but
the motion was withdrawn and the forty
first ballot started.
The forty-frst ballot showed loss OF
two for Wilson and a gain of one for
Clark.
When the vote was announced anoth-
err attempt was made to adjourn, this time
until II o'clock tomorrow. BY the time
Maryland was reached on roll call on
the motion to adjourn a big vote had
been recorded against it and 1t was with
drawn.
Then in great disorder the forty-second
roll call was begun.
AS the forty-second ballot proceeded the
disorder grew until J. Hamilton Lewis
Of Chicago, who was in the chair, had
trouble enforcing quiet. The delegates
insisted upon joking Lewis, and the con-
vention roared with laughter when Iowa
vote was announced
The Convention Is Mirthful
Twelve for Clark, 10 for Wilson and
one for the Honorable J. Hamilton
Lewis"
II took Lewis several minutes to subdue
the uproar but he finally announced:
"Please~be as quiet as is consistent TO
your convenience gentlemen. Let the
roll call proceed
When Michigan was reached the Clark
cohorts cheered for the speaker, gained
six votes at the expense of Wilson.
Ry this time the delegates were SO tired
of the proceedings that they did not take
things seriously. Every occurrence or an
no,Incement that offered the slightest ex-
cuse was made the basis of a joke or
greeted with bowls and jeers.
Governor Brewer of Mississippi In an
nouncing Mississippi's 20 votes for I'm
derwood sang the last syllable of the
name In a free rich baritone. He had
been doing the same thing throughout
the evening. but this time the delegates
took 1t up.
''W-O-O-O-O-O-D" swept the hall
Some of the more musical delegates sur
rounded the roar with series of thrills
and cadenzas. Chairman Lewis had
great deal of difficulty eonquering the
noise.
On the 42d ballot Clark gained 6 and
Wilson lost 5ia Underwood lost 2.
When the result of this ballot was an
nounced Delegate Wallace of Washington
secured the floor and moved to adjourn
until noon today Tuesday.
In the midst of disorder Senator Stone
of Missouri seconded the motion and A.
Mitchell Palmer demanded a roll call
eThe roll call had scarcely begun before
the weary delegates saw that the motion
was certain to prevail, began to crowd
from their seats and out of the hall,
The aisleg were jammed before half a
dozen states were called and the call
proceeded in disorder. BY the time the
last state had been called less than half
of the delegates were in their places.
The end of the call was finally reported,
and at 13:43 the convention adjourned UNI
til noon tomorrow.
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