The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1912-07-05

? temporary craftsmanship was q mo-
mentous event for the Democratic
party, and the leaders and the rank
and file of the party knew 1t when 1t
occurred. 1t was no longer a contest
between candidates. 1t was war TO
the bitter end between Mr.. Bryen and
Mr.. Murphy. Both had accepted the
gage of battle, and there would be no
compromise.
brought manv. surprises to the lay.
nan, among them the swinging OF
Theodore A. Bell of California, tenn
oorary chairman of the Denver con-
vention OF four years ago to the MUIR
phy forces. Mr.. Bell led the opposition
% Bryan, and did not hesitate in de-
handing that the Nebraskan, to whom
he Democracy had given three oppor-
:unities. now step aside and permit
,ther leaders to shape, the course OF
he party.
After the vote Ex-Governor Pattison
Of Ohio expressed the feelings Of
many OF the old leaders who had that
lay voted against Bryan. when he
said:
"'fhe defeat of Mr.. Bryan. necessary
.hough 1t was, was an occasion for
tears rather than cheers. He has been
and is great man, but he. has had his
opportunity. and must now step aside"
That Tuesday night following the
defeat of Mr. Bryan will ever remain
4 memorable one In Democratic his
.ory. The great question OF that night
was: "1s 1t to be bolt?"
Among the leaders for the various
candidates. the Clark forces. instantly
realized that II the speaker was to
win he must do so in spite of Mr..
Bryan's opposition. The Wilson lead
ers knew they would have Bryan's
support, but would 1t suffice? Lead
ers of other candidates were wonder
ing what form the alignment would
take when the deadlock-between Clark
and Wilson should be broken.
Mr. Bryan was named as a member
Of the committee on resolutions. but
refused the Craftsmanship Of the COM
mittee The reason for his refusal
was explained on Thursday night,
when. after, the permanent organiza-
tion had been completed and Ollie
James of Kentucky had delivered his
address as permanent chairman, Mr..
Bryan stepped to the front of the
speakers platform and asked unani-
nous consent for the presentation of
resolution. But the convention was
not willing to take Mr.. Bryan on
/ faith. and cries ofs"No. mol" 'Read
III Read the resolutioni" arose from
all parts of the great hall.
Mr.. Bryan. raising his voice so that
1t filled the hall. and could be heard
despite the uproar, read:
Resolved. That we hereby declare
ourselves against the nomination OF
any candidate representing or under
the domination of J. Pierpont Morgan.
Thomas f. Ryan, August Belmont or
any other member of the favored or
privilege seeking class. Also that we
ask any delegate representing auch an
interest be requested to withdraw"
1t Is impossible for words to .ex-
press the uproar and turmoil OF the
moment. Cheers, groans, catcalls.
Kisses were mingled in one deafening
road.
Mr.. Bryan had again put the oppo-
sition on the defensive.
"Mr. Chairman! Mr.. Chairman!"
came the demands for recognition
from all portions of the hall, and Con-
gressman Brice of Virginia was recog-
nized and invited to the speakers
stand
When a semblance Of order had
been restored. and before Mr.. Brice
had had an opportunity 20 speak, Mr.
Bryan announced that IL New York
and Virginia would take a poll of
their delegations, and If majority of
the delegates OF each state voted in
favor Of Belmont and Ryan. he would
withdraw the last paragraph of his
resolution.
NO! Not" came the cries from the
Fdelegations of the two states.
Raising his voice so as to be heard
above the hproar, Mr. Bryan stated
that two delegates from Virginia had
asked that such part Of the last para
graph as applied to Virginia be with
drawn, and he would do SO, and II one
delegate from New York would make
the same request for that state he
would withdraw the last paragraph
entirely.
Again came the cries of "No! MOI"
accompanied by groans and Kisses.
The convention at that moment was
against Mr. Bryan. and his resolution
as originally read would have been
voted down. had the opportunity been
offered:
Brice succeeded in getting attention
and intthe name OF the Virginia dele
cation offered defiance to the Com
moner. stating that no member Of the
the Virginia delegation had asked for
the withdrawal Of any part OF the
resolution; that Virginia was entirely
competent to handle its internal af-
fairs. and would recognize no right Of
Mr.. Bryan to medd1e with her.
New York's policy Of silence, q pol.
icy which was maintained thronghout
the convention, remained unbrokeA
throughout the turmoil. which lasted.
for an hour.