The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-26
S|STER-|N SEES
TRIUMPH FOR CLARK
Mrs. Pitzer, Colorado Dele
gate, Impressed With Spirit
of Convention.
BY MRS. ANNE BENNET PTTZER.
Sister Of Mrs. Champ Clark and Dele
gate From Colorado.

By International News Service
BALTIMORE, June 25.-The thing
that impressed me most on this, the
opening day of the convention, aside
from the wonderful sight itself, was
that the Democratic party is on good
terms with itself, confidence is on ev-
cry face, and as an Oklahoma delegate
expressed it today In my hearing, "The
Democratic donkey has all the assur-
ance of winnor.'
This state Of affairs is manifest
everywhere. From the most noted to
the humblest delegate the desire, nay,
might better say, the determination,
is expressed TO stand together.
On every lip is the phrase, This is
Democratic year and we are sure to
VIM Strong and courageous, the
Democracy stands not afraid Of the
past, the present OF the future.
But strong as is the faith Of the
Democracy in itself, there will be
nothing left to chances. there is too
much at stake for this and never be-
fore in its history has there been a
more determined resolution that wise
counsel should prevail and trusted
leaders be upheld
L
lily pride in my distinguished brother
in-law, if ] say my heart is full to"
night over the Champ Clark feeling in
this convention, the genuine belief and
trust in him so many hold. The Champ
Clark sentiment is ripe here. | saw it
today in the bronzed faces Of sturdy
westerners, | heard it in the drawing
accents of his southern friends calling
him "Champ" with picturesque effect,
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ness and energy who cried his praise,
and in the reticent and cultured east
erner who grew honestly enthusiastic
while talking Of the speaker.
An adhcrent Of another candidate
said to me today, "of course, we want
our man to win, but if we cannot get
him, why we would take Champ Clark
with thanksgiving.''
There Is no twin FOR our man or
ruin the party spirit in this conyen::
ton, Every delegate has the good Of
the party uppermost-
And in this convention let me say
here another thing that impressed me
was the seriousness Of the delegates.
Enthusiasm and gayety everywhere in
the beautiful Arnory hall. The hand"
some gowns and bright faces of women
visitors made the galleries blossom like
flower gardens, but down on the floor
among inc QeleRdteS, OF WHICH ndQ
the good fortune to be one, the domi-
nant note was that OF a righteous
army going forth to fight the battle of
| tho Lord.
I feel lightly proud to represent the
women of America with my sister dele
gates for the first time in Democratic
national convention. I know it made a
great step forward for woman suffrage.
7 felt behind the millions Of great
American women who want the vote
because they need it to help in the
common good Of our country.
The wave Of interest that swept
over the convention as we women took
our seats told me that the delegates ami
visitors realized it was an epoch In the
history of womankind. We were made
heartily welcome by the men delegates
and officials and T am sure the conven.
tion days will be red letter days in our
lives.
AS I sat In my seat and looked on,
no longer merely q spectator, 7 realized
that this marked the entry of woman
as a principal in public life. Before
she had been merely the singer in the
wings; now she was to take the star
role,