The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26

Mr. Bryan would vote for Judge Par
ker.
Their votes will be cast" he said
'in the belief that Judge Parker's DEM
ocracy in the past"
Galleries Are Disorderly
Shouts of Bryan, Bryan" interrupted
the speaker. They came largely from
the galleries. Sergeant at arms was APP
pealed to for order and threatened to
clear the galleries For long time his
efforts were in vain.
Quiet was restored at last and Mr..
Bell asserted that Judge Parker's DEM
ocracy had withstood the severest tests
to which any mans democracy could
be subjected and had received the APP
prevail of Mr.. Bryan in 1904.
| Again the disorder broke out In the
galleries and was quelled with diff
Guilty.
When Bell attempted % continue the
! Bryan cries drowned him. He COULD not
speak two words. He said the convention
! would adopt progressive platform.
| Mr.. Bells speech, coming as 1t did from
the chairman of one of the largest Champ
| Clark delegations in the convention, was
| significant.
When Parker has presided over this
convention" interruption followed by
shouts of ..Nol' NOT There were cries
also for Bryant Bryan"
One of the Pennsylvania delegates de-
manded that order be enforced in the
galleries. Bell again suspended and for
several minutes Chairman Mack pounded
with his gavel. Finally quiet was Sc
cured to allow Bell to deliver a brief
conclusion.
II am convinced that the American
people will ratify the election of A. b.
Parker as temporary chairman of the
convention In the fall
Fitzgerald Speaks
While Bell was concluding Representa-
tive Fitzgerald. spokesman for the New
York delegation made his way to the
platform. He was recognized by the chair
as Mr.. Bell sat down.
Hes a Cannon man from New York;
shouted delegate. IL was a long time
before Mr.. Fitzgerald could proceed. AS
he addressed the convention the disorder
spread to all parts of the hall except
the delegates section.
1t became known that Senator Kern,
I'll from the effect OF heat in the hall,
had been hurried to his hotel.
A chorus from the rear of the hall
drowned out Fitzgerald's intended eulogy
Of Parker with renewed cries: "Oh. you
Cannon Democrat The chairman pound
cd to get order again.
"This convention will adjourn at once
unless we have order" announced Ser
geant at Arms Martin. but even that
threat failed to quiet the crowd.
Parker Will Not Withdraw
Assistant sergeant at arms moved among
the spectators, but made no move to put
them out.
Mr.. Fitzgerald decided to go ahead, de-
spite the noise. He said Judge Parker did
not seek the distinction of presiding over
the convention and therefore would not
withdraw.
New York" he continued, will loyalty
abide the decision of the convention"
with this statement Mr.. Fitzgerald re-
turned TO the floor.
A squad of policemen on duty outside
the hall was brought IN and the aisles
were cleared with difficulty The gal
leries seemed. beyond all conerol and in
tent upon shouting to their hearts con-
tent.
While the demonstration was on Chair
man Mack announced that the roll would
be called.
1--WE protest against that!" shouted
Bryan supporter "We1l have no gag rule
here as they had at Chicago"
Bryan Excited ~ as
Mack, who was preparing to enforce his
order when Bryan burst through the
crowd behind the stage. with sweat
streaming from his face and set jaws, he
leaped to the front of the stage
A cheer greeted him as he leaped for
ward. For few minutes the hall was
swept by wild disorder
Il rise to point or order,'' said Mr..
Bryan. "Our conventions are governed by
rules. The chairman announced the roll
would be called while persons were
standing and seeking recognition. As
no limitation has been placed on debate
the chairman has no right under the rules
to close it."
THE chair desires TO make a statement .
said Chairman Mack. "A motion was
made from the floor TO close debate.
did not do it."
Senator Lea moved that debate be linn
tied to 10 minutes on side. Chairman
Mack declared the motion carried.
Colonel Johnson of Texas rose to laud
Bryan and Kern
"Al l know" Johnson said, us that the
fight is on; that Bryan is on one side
and Parker on the other"
An outburst of cheering greeted this
statement. There We're no more speakers
and the roll then was called.
The Vote in Detail
The "a votes of Alabama were cast for
Parker. There was q challenge. A poll
was made. Some of the delegates de-
manded to know If Kern was in nominal
ton. Chairman Mack said only Judge
Parker and Mr.. Bryan were to be voted
for.
The chairman OF Alabama said he and
his associates had been instructed to vote
under the unit rule. This was denied
by one of the delegates. The resolution
of Instructions to the delegation was sent
to the desk and read 1t instructed for
Underwood for President and ordered the
delegation to vote as unit on all ques-
lions affecting his candidacy.
Senator Lea of Tennessee shouted that
Mr.. Underwood's candidacy was not in
volved In the Bryan-Parlser fight and said
IL the chairman held that the unit rule
applied he would appeal from the decision.
Alabama was passed while the chairman
considered the question. Afterward Chair
man Mack announced that Alabama voted
221s for Parker and ia for Bryan.
Arizona, next called, demanded poll of
the delegation. The result was Bryan
four, Parker two.
Arkansas cast her IS votes as unit for
Parker. California divided. Parker IS,
Bryan seven. Kern one. Colorado split
six and six, between Parker and Bryan.
Connecticut gave IL to Parker and two
to Bryan. Delaware went soidly for
Bryan, six votes. Florida Topped to
Parker with II votes, one for w ].
Bryan.
Georges 2S all were given to Parker
Idaho gave her eight to Bryan. Illinois
voted under the unit rule So to Parker
Indiana gave q to Parker. eight to
Bryan. one absent.
Iowa was another state to split even,
Is to 10.
Kansas gave all 20 to Bryan.
Kentucky gave Parker 1874 and Bryan
rs One absent.