Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-07-04

Baltimore, June E.-Oscar w, Under
wood OF Alabama and Champ Clark Of
Missouri had been put in nomination be-
fore the democratic national convention
at 1880 a. m. and at that hour other
nominating speeches were In order. There
was no idea Of reaching a vote during
the night, however. an agreement having
been reached to postpone the ballotng
until noon to-day Trlday), or possibly
later.
Both the Underwood and Clark
nominations called out prolonged demon
STATIONS among their followers.
fight by Vim. J. Bryan ito rid the
Democratic party OF the Ryan Belmont
Morgan interests delayed the beginning
Of nominating speeches at the night ses-
sion from eight o'clock until nearly
eleven. Mr.. Bryan first proposed by
resolution to throw Thomas F. Ryan Of
the Virginia delegation and August Bel
mont Of the New York delegation out OF
the convention. but he abandoned this
plan In the face OF stormy protests from
those States. His modified statement de-
,lar!ng against any candidate under the
influence Of those interests was carried
overwhelmingly.
The Clark demonstration lasted one
hour and five minutes.
At 1:30 a. m the democratic leaders
had agreed that the convention should
remain in session until all nominations
had been made and a ballot taken 1t was
evident the ballot was several hours away
as many speeches and demonstrations
were expected.
WORK OF THE NEBRASKAN.
Baltimore. June 27.-William J. Bryan
tonight led the democratic convention
into a declaration Of progressiveness
unheard of in political history.
A resolution introduced by him. which
was passed by two-thirds majority. de-
clared the convention opposed to the
nomination Of any candidate for president
under obligation to j. Perpont Morgan.
Thomas f. Ryan. August Belmont or
any misunderstanding class"
The convention was thrown into a Juror
by the proposition which as originally
introduced called for the withdrawal Of
Ryan and Belmont, delegates Of Virginia
and New York respectively. This part Of
the resolution was resented as invading
the rights Of sovereign States and when
its full import became known boos and
cat calls. Jeers and Kisses. were mingled
Of feet in the galleries and on the floor.
Representative Fl. d. Flood of Vir-
ginia dramatically characterized the
proposition as insoent and said II came
from The only man who desired to de-
stroy the Democratic party"
SENTIMENT CHANGES.
Former Governor McCorkle of West
Virginia called 1T foolish. Mr.. Bryan
made the situation even more dramatic
by asking Virginia and New York to
request modification OF the resolution
and when they scorned the suggestion
he took the course himself.
From that moment sentiment changed
and the early voting indicated that Mr.
Iryan, as the exponent of progress. re,
tanned his hold upon democracy.
While the roll call was proceeding. the
secretary suddenly called out OF ordel
the State OF Virginia and New York
Virginia. of which delegation Mr.. Ryar
was member voted 2R ayes and !,
vote no, while the New York delega ton
Of which MIR Belmont was a member
voted 90 solid ayes Following this tn
States changed rapidly to afhrmativ,
votes carrying the resolution
At the conclusion Of the roll call Mr.
Bryan said: "'rhs vote eliminates al
Of the reactionaries and We can nov
proceed to the election of progressive
put him on a progressive platform an,
go out and win. There are something
which ! think It would be wise for tn
candidate to do, but they need not b.
announced until his nomination
The convention leaders agreed at ll:l
y. m that no ballots would be take
tonight After hearing nominatn
speeches, it was planned to adjourn unit
noon tomorrow.
BRYAN EXPLAINS CHANGE.
Late tonight Mr. Bryan received
number of newspaper men and was aske
Il he had any reasons to give for with
dra wing the latter part of the resolution
introduced by him demanding the with
drawal from the convention Of the pei
sons named In the resolution. He said:
II stated my reasons at the time. Man
OF our delegates sir/erely objected to tn
second resolution on tho ground that
was an invasion Of a right OF the Stat
and did not want to put them into
position where their reasons Tor votin
against the double resolution would
the subject of discussion.
"Others were likely to use II as an e.
ruse for voting against the first part
the resolution and / thought 1t best NJ
to give them that excuse and the pu
pose was served anyhow in a condemni
ton of the men and the system that the
represent.
THE large majority indicates that II
actual number OF delegates who will a.
NIT that they are reactionaries Is real
small, From now on We will have
progressive convention and a prosre
sive campaign and believe a dem
cratic victory"
There has been a suggestion of be
on your part" was suggested by one.
SMILES AT BOLT TALK.
Mr.. Bryan smiled as ne answere
Have you heard any talk of anythir
like that? Would ] be apt 20 bolt
program such AS I have Outlined?"
"of course the report was circulate
Jay your enemies