Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25

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The convention adjourned until s /
tonight.
Convention Hall, Baltimore June 25.
The doors opened at 10 O'Clock. A
heavy rain was falling. and the dele
gates seats were vacant
As the noon hour approached, the
hall filled rapidly The first wave Of
applause came when the Texas delega-
tiou entered waving Wilson banner.
DELEGATES WARMLY WELCOMED.
Delegations we're warmly welcom-
ed as they marched In and Dixie"
and The star Spangled Banner"
brought cheers.
Just before noon the convention
officials took places on the platform.
Senator Kern Of Indiana practical
" has been agreed on as the Candi-
date Of the progressivcs for tempo
rary chairman. lie will be nominat-
ed by Rryan.
Senator Kern. when told at a con-
ference he was desired as a candi-
chairman. said. Il am going 10 stand
for Bryan first. last and all the time"
SPLIT ~ INDIANA
National Committeeman Taggart
of Indiana said there was no doubt
Kern would make "A run against Par
ker on the convention floor. The In
diana delegation split over the nam
inE OF Kern, as many OF them pre-
viously had announced they would
vote for Parker.
~ FANORITE PLACES.
The most prominent places on the
floor were given TO states having
avowed presidential candidates in the
field. To dhe right OF the main aisle
and direcrlg In front Of the stage was
Missouri. the home state of Clark.
To the left was New Jersey, with Will
son as the favorite son Sack OF
Missouri came Ohio. with Harmon in
the field Behind New Jersey was
Alabama, the home of Underwood.
INDIANA OVERLOOKED.
Indiana did not fare so well. But
the members Of that delegation did not
regard this as in any way diminish
ing the chances OF Governor Mar
shall.
Connecticut. Balwin's state, was
close TO Ohio. North Dakota. nom.
mating Governor Burke OF that state
was in fifth position from the front
Bryan slipped into the hall by a
side entrance and was on the plat.
form some minutes before he was
recognized by the waiting throngs
He shook hands with Cardinal Gin-
bons, who was waiting 10 pronounce
the opening Invocation.
After greeting Cardinal Gibbons Brv
an took seat so screened the crowd
could not see him, and few knew of his
presence.
CHEERS FOR KERN.
The convention was called to ordei
at 1916. Parker entered as the pro
ceedings opened. There was littl,
demonstration.
The call for the convention was read
This was followed by prayer by Car
dinal Gibbons
Kern entered as the prayer was fin
ished. A round OF cheers and scatter
ed shouts for Bryan" greeted him
When the reading Of the names O
temporary officers began. Parker 10
chairman. first on the list. was gree,e,
with wave Of cheering. 70 which th,
band added lively strains.
BRYAN NAMES INDIANIAN.
Bryan arose suddenly on the platform
and was greeted with immense cheer
ing The demonstration continue.
several minutes. and as soon as ouie
was restored. Bryan nominated Kern
The delegates rose. cheered and svuni
their hats
Bryan spoke slowly his words beinI
punctured with cheers
II any OF you ask for my creder
tials," be said. I beg 20 tell YOU tha
IN three campaigns have been N
champion Of the democratic party
principles. and in three campaigns r,
ceiyed q vote OF e500 GOO ,Tumult,
Gus cheering
TURNED DOWN N COMMITTEE.
Has any one sought harmony NOR
than - asked Bryan
NO, 10, came from all over u