The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-25
BULLETINS.

plauded.
Convention called to order at 1915
p. m.
Judge Parker entered the conven-
ton haIl just after proceedings had
opened accompanied by the New York
delegation. There was little demon
stration.
A Texas delegate with stentorian
voice shouted to Mack that three
hundred delegates still were in line
outside and that the convention
should not proceed until they entered.
At 1890 practically all the delega-
tions were i'm place and appeals again
were made for order. The call for
the Democratic national convention
formally was read at 1882 by sec
rotary.
Cardinal Gibbons in his scarlet
robes pronounced the opening invo-
cation the entire assemblage standing.
Chairman Mack directed the reading
of the names of the temporary officers.
The first name, Alton b. Parker of
New York, for temporary chairman
was greeted with a great wave of
cheering.
Bryan arose in the center of the
platform while wave after wave of
tumultuOus cheering swept over the
hail.. He motioned for silence, but the
cheering kept up.
Bryan finally procured quiet and
placed in nomination for temporary
chairman Senator Kern of Indiana
The delegates cheered.
Bryan's words were punctuated with
cheers. eff any of you ask for my Gre
dentiaIs,'' he said, 81 beg to tell you
that in three campaigns L have been
the champion of the Democratic par
tvs principles and in three campaigns
have received the votes of six and one
half million Democrats TumuItuou6
cheering.
tonaI committee to consult the candi-
dates. particularly the two leading
candidates, but without avail.
The friends of Wilson had united
with those of Clark in favor of a cam
didate for temporary chairman, con-
tinued Bryan, and had been turned
down" by the national committee
The song of victory should be sung
by one whose heart has been in the
fight, was one of Bryan's stirring
phrases.
Bryan had spoken twenty-five min
utes, when there were demonstrative
fnt crruptionS from the galleries. with
cries of Parker"
Bryan's stirring sentences still had
the crowds cheering again. eve are
writing history today" he exclaimed.
''The country is waiting to hear wheth-
er this convention will follow Chicago
in listening to the voice of predatory
wealth."
Bryan closed at 1:2S, amid tu-
multuOus cheers, after speaking forty
minutes.
Senator Kern took the platform as
Bryan closed and was mildly cheered.
Kern said he wished TO take no ac-
ton which would prejudice Indiana's
candidate for the presidency, Governor
Marshall.
'T believe that Mr.. Parker is as
earnestly desirous of Democratic sue
cess this year as am," continued Mr..
Kern. amid shouts of Parker
Kern appealed to Parker to mite
with him in the support of Senator
O'Gorman of New York: Senator Gull
berson of Texas: Representative Clay
ton of Alabama or one of several he
designated.
If the appeals for hormany did not
avail. exclaimed Kern, then the Demo-
Gratis must turn to the acknowledged
leader and that leader must be William
j. Bryan.
Great cheering followed while Bryan
again Inotioned for order.
Bryan said he had appealed to one
leader after another to accept but in
vain. "And If no other progressive ap-
pears" he declared vehementIy, 'T
shall accept the candidacy and let YOU
fought for, for sixteen years."
Theodore A. Bell of California Sec
onded the nomination Of Parker
Great disorder continued to inter-
rupt Bell, and the galleries were
warned they would be cleared tOmor-
row il the disorderly scenes con-
tinued.
Representative Fitzgerald of Brook
Iyn was recognized to speak in behalf
of Parker.
Fitzgerald spoke amid derisive yells
from all quarters. The floor and gal
lerieS were in great disorder.
1t was reported Senator Kern had
been taken i'll from the heat and had
gone to his hotel.
above the disorderly din that the con-
vention would be adjourned unless
order could be procured.
Fitzgerald announced that Parker
would not withdraw.
A platoon of police was marshaled
into the hall and down the aisles i'm
an effort to quelI the disorder
A delegate vehemently protested
against ''gag rule" Bryan again
took the platform.
Bryan made point of order that
Chairman Mack had announced a roll
call during the disorder, but that un-
der the rules each side should have
to present its position.
The roll call on selection of tenn
porary chairman began at 2:4O p. m.
AIabama-Parker "a
Vote challenged and poll of dele
patton ordered.