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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-28
PRESIDENT IS TOLI
OF NARROW E

WASHINGTON, June T.
return TO Washington Of mar
lican leaders who aided in u
nation Of President Taft the'
learned for the first time q
were minutes during thet Chi
venion when his nomination.
2. thread.
Colonel Roosevelt, accordin
leader, had the opportunity 4
grasp to stand aside, II
strength to q compromise
and see both himself and
Taft eliminated from the col
The president told callers Z
TO Mr.. Roosevelt he owed hi
tion in 1908 and TO Mr.. Roosa
than to any other man he ov
nomination last Saturday uia
Although some of the Tai
profess that there was never
ger Of defections in their ran
are known to have talked On
compromise candidate and
made advances to some Of 4
ents Of Colonel Roosevelt.
to the reports brought bach
iugton these offers went 70 u
welt and thew were turned du1
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Ia" concluded Flood, and a cnecr greeted
his conclusion.
When Mr.. Flood had concluded, Mr..
Bryan arose 10 close his argument He
said IL was not. necessary for Mr.. Flood
to deliver an eulogy Of the state OF Viz
ginla. II was there his father was born
and he would be the last 10 raise a ques-
tlon as TO the integrity OF Its Democracy.
Nor is IT necessary for me to defend
my own Democracy
Boo. boo came from a contingent
OF the delegates.
"Sit down, sit down. called others
u do not intend that any delegate shall
shield his vote against the principal part
Of this resolution by hiding behind the
last part
''In answer to the argument that this
resolution should not be introduced here
to disturb harmony. l commend to the
gentleman from West Virginia the bible
doctrine: II thy right hand offend thee.
cut II Off
:'My reputation will not be worth de
Tending when IL becomes necessary to de-
fend il from the charges of a friend OF
Thomas +, Ryan. ] now withdra W"
a chorus OF mingled cheers and jeers
greeted this statement.
vote, vote" came a. shout
"And I'm sure ii It's worth while 10
cut off the right hand to save the body.
it's worth cutting off Ryan and Belmont
and Morgan TO save the Democratic par
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-28
DAVID ECClEs III
OF HAVEMEYER|
Utah Financier Bring
York Magnatc to His
of Thinking.

NEW YORK. June 27.-pav,
the Ciah linsncleg and sugar g
testifytns FOR tho government, a.
inquiry today told how h. ~,
the late n. o. Haven,eyer 49,.
own price in the purchase ~ :
terest in the Ama!gamatad g.
panv Of Utah. oul
Nj iiccles was then fir ioo.,
Is president Of tho AmaiEarnaf~
being president ~ tho T.aw,s'
company and q director Of lho r,
SuSAr company. At the tin,~
tlon Mr., HaNemeycr had ;ust
a half interest In the last-ns,n.
tlon and told the witness ha :.
10 purchase half OF the Ams,,
He wanted 10 know tba g.
tlnucd Mr.. EccleE. "and whtt-
the hgurc--about Il. .l50. 0O0.Ht.
could duplicate the factories ii
price. but | convinced him thaf
and finally he agreed 10 nv M
After the formation OF III
mated, Mrs. Eccles learned ~
w. Nlolcy was attempting 10 n
tory at Lewiston. only slxteen
the factory at Logan. Mr. Ti
ahead with his project ana ~
interesting Mr.. Havemeyer in
posed factory.
According 20 the witness. PR
scph + Smith OF the Norm
planned TO go into the Lewisf'
because he heard that Haven
going in, while. as for the latte'
reason he wished to enter a.
ne had been informed that +
ready 10 take up the hueinessI
mony ran. Eccles brought abo
bic dissolution, he said. and +
called all negotiations of. LAT
terests were harmon!zcd and II
1908. Mr. 'JavemeyeT. Mr.. Nib}e
Eccles formed the lewiston co1
corporated for $1,000, 600 "
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Complete Confusion.

Alabama finally voted "a noes. Before
the next state could be called the floor
was in complete confusion. Arizona was
called five times and no response could
be secured.
Arizona voted five ayes and one no
After wild disorder Arkansas cast a solid
Is for the resolution and Colorado was
passed
Connecticut's u voted no, BY this
time the disorder was such as 10 make
the calling of the roll impossible and
Chairman James then ordered the aisles
cleared
When some semblance of order was
restored the chair ordered the proposi-
tion stated again and made il plain that
a two thirds vote was necessary 10 pass
the resolution. The rolcall was begun
again. only again TO inspire confusion on
the floor.
Let's adjourn for twenty minutes to
fix this up, yelled a delegate But
things quieted down bit and the call
was resumed
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Virginian Takes Floor.

Representative Flood of Virginia asked
Tor recognition and Mr., Bryan Welded TO
him, While Mr.. Flood was waiting for
the convention to grow quiet he nduIged
In a sharp Interchange with Mr. Bryan.
the latter finally stepping back and lax
ing his seat on the platform.
Interruptions prevented Mr.. Flood from
speaking for several minutes
In the name OF the sovereign state OF
Virginia, shouted Flood. II accept the
insolent proposition made by the only
man IN this convention who wants to
destroy Democratic success
This brought many OF the delegates to
their feet with roar. While The dis
turbance was on. Mr.. Ryan arose fron,
his place in the Virginia delegation and
got a shout OF greeting from those seated
near him.
Mr.. Flood. after accepting the BRYAN
challenge. retired. The New York dele
cation had been missing up. to this time
engaged IN state caucus. They came
in while the uproar was going on and
added TO the tumult
While dozen men We're trying from,
the platform TO bring the convention TO
order, Senator elect Vardaman OF Mlssis
sippi came to the front Of the platform
and made an appeal for order.
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New York's Demand.

With this Mr.. Bryan sat down. Lewis
Nixon OF New York then took the stag e.
THE sovereign state OF New York does
not ask that any part Of this resolution
be withdrawn.
eve ask for a vote declared Mr..
Nixon.
Chairman James had the resolution read
as modified by Mr. Bryan. II omitted
all of the last paragraph demanding the
withdrawal of delegates representing the
Morgan. Ryan or other favor seeking &
class"
Lewis Nixon and several other dele
gates protested against Mr.. Bryan being
allowed to withdraw any part OF the res
olution
The question then was put-on the mo-
tion TO suspend the rules and pass the
resolution.
The convention was In disorder as the
clerk called Alabama 4 chorus OF
points Of order and violent demands that
all OF the original resolution be read
broke forth. Out Of the confusion II was
revealed that II would require two
thirds vote To suspend the rules and adopt
the resolution
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TTACKS TAFT
IN SPEECH ON
TAKING CHAIR
Ollie James of Kentucky Sue
ceeds Alton B. Parker as
Presiding Officer of Dem
ocratic Convention.
TARIFF Is GIVEN
GREAT ATTENTION
Action of Republican Presi-
dent in Vetoing "Pop-Gun"
Bills Denounced; Praise
Bestowed on Bryan.
Action of Republican Presi.
dent in Vetoing "Pop-Gun"

IN ALTTMoRE. Convention Hall
X June 27.-Ollie James, senator
~ elect from Kentucky. was elect
ed permanent chairman Of the
Democratic convention today on the
report of the committee on permanent
organization. He delivered a spirited
speech. as follows:
Il am deeply grateful TO this great con-
Iendon OF patriotic Americans for the
honor which you have bestowed upon me
IN calling me TO preside over the delioera- :
tions while you select the next president
of this republic
congratulate the Democrats OF the
nation on the fortunate auspices under
which we have assembled. Here no charge
OF bribery hovers above this hall. no cry
OF thief and robber is hurled by one fell
low Democrat a. another. No soldiers
stand In reserve to keep us from one an
others throats. Our deliberation shall be
Tor the country's good. tolerant Of each
others views. believing. as ] do, that
when the nominees are named by this
convention they Will have back of them
every loyal Democrat In the republic. as
well as the hearty support or other prog
eVe
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Bryan Modifies.

Mr.. Bryan, resuming his argument, said
he would modify his resolution as to Vir-
sinia and the unseating OF Mr.. Ryan as
two men had spoken for that state OBJ
jecting to the latter part OF his resoIu-
tion.
Does New York ask the withdrawal
OF the last part of the resolution ques-
toned Mr. Bryan.
No. no. came from the floor
Withdraw II yourself shouted some
one.
II prefer to hear from New York her
self"
The New York delegation sat in abso-
lutte silence.
"Then l yield the floor to the opposi-
cussion," said Mr.. Bryan,
Former Governor William A McCorke
Of West Virginia asked from the floor
an opportunity TO speak, and was called
UP TO the platform.
Il do not know personally one of the
gentlemen named in this resolution" he
said. 81 have no interests they have.
The resolution of Itself is one upon which
all Democrats may meet" he said. But
when they do meet IL must be under
circumstances which make such d meas
ure necessary. The Democratic party
has never been so controlled by any in
terests"
a cheer and hiss greeted this state
ment, and Chairman James warned The
galleries that anyone discovered kissing
would be removed from the hall.
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Bryan Grows Bitter.

Il say retorted Nj. Bryan. that if
these men are willing to insult six
and half millions people. Democrats
ought to speak out against them and let
them know we resent the insult
Il for one am not willing that Ryan
and Belmont should come here with their
paid attorneys and seek secret confer
ence with the managers OF the party. No
sense OF pohteness Will keep ME from
protecting my party"
Mr., Bryan said he could not speak for
the delegates; they had their own re-
sponsibility. II the delegates wanted the
men mentioned to run the convention,
Mr.. Bryan said he and those he repre-
sented wanted a chance to go on record.
He refused TO take the responsibility of
doing otherwise.
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Upholds Ryan.

Virginia asks nothing Of Mr. Bryan. "
he shouted. I'VE do not feel that we
have 10 so TO him for advice or coun-
sell
\ great cheer interrupted him.
Hit him again came from the floor.
I'VE arc with you"
"A convention of one thousand Virgin
ians-as honest men as William j. Bryan
ever was began Mr.. Flood. and an
other uproar interrupted him. "As good
Democrats as he ever can be, elect ed
without dssentln" voice Thomas F.
Ryan delegate TO this convention"
Another outbreak followed this Kisses
came from several parts Of the hall.
Chairman James declared the hsses and
disorder would not be permitted
Representative Flood expressed entire
satisfaction with the attention that the
convention had given him
when this remarkable resolution vas
read said Mr.. Flood. ~ came to the
platform at the suggestion OF the Vlr-
ginia delegation 10 protest against IT,"
He declared again that Virginia accent.
ed ''the challenge OF the only man who
wished 10 destroy the Democratic par
ty."
Delegates In various parts OF the hall
mounted their chairs and waved their
hats, but the greater part OF the applause
came from outside the delegate sections
II am glad he proposes 10 withdraS
that part OF II which reflects upon the
Integrity. manhood and honor OF Virgin
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Effort to Sell Party.

There are questions upon which we
formed" he said, "and there is not a
delegate in this convention who does. not
know that an effort Is being made right
now to sell the Democratic party into
the bondage Of the predatory interests
1T is a most brazen, impudent and In
solent attempt to make the nominee of
this convention the bond slave of the
men who exploit the people of this coun-
try"
He then denounced Messrs, Ryan. Bel
mont and Morgan as the men involved.
The convention cbeered the speaker to
continued Mr. Bryan, that we nave no
right to discuss the delegates here"
II said IT. interrupted Governor Gn-
christ of Florida. who remained on the
plaSform,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-28
SALT LAKE WOMAl
INVOLVED IN DIV
Sneclal 10 The Tribune.

DENVER. June 27,-Mrs; A'
rand today sacrificed her righ
and the rights of her lQ.yef
when she obtained a divor
Fountain F.. Durand in order
ize a marriage into which har.
now awaiting trial on a forse,'
in this city. saws he was leo
by his infatuation for you
prettier woman.
Durand was married secye'
months ago TO Miss Bessie JAG,
comes from a family former
nent in Cripple Creek. Tne
now living with her father IN
City. whittier he moved a
ago. Durand was released Z
Wednesday on bond. y
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Makes Proposition,

ri make you a proposition" said Mr.,
Bryan; ''one Of the men-Mr. Belmont
sits with New York; the other-NIr.
Ryan--with the Virginia delegation. II
New York will take poll OF It's vote, and
II a maiority-Dot for Murphy-but a
majority OF Its delegates will protest
against the withdrawal of Mr.. Belmont,
and II Virginia. on rollcall. will protest
against the withdrawal of Mr. Ryan,
VIII withdraw the last part of my reso-
luton requesting their withdrawal from
the convention. But l will not withdraw
the first part, which demands that our
candidate shall be free from entangle-
ment with these men"
Again the convention was in an up
roar and Mr.. Bryan found 1t difficult TO
proceed.
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I'VE are now engaged In conducting a
convention that VIII, place before the
country the Democratic nominee, and I
assume that each delegate Is here be-
cause he wants the nominee elected, and
II is In order that we may advance the
interests of our candidate that 1 intro
duce this resolution
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Vardaman S Appeal.

You cannot settle anything by the usc
OF your throats' he shouted to the tIr-
bulont convention. ''The time has come
for reason, moderation and thought You
cannot afford 10 throw away the oppor-
tunlty now before the Democratic par
ty."
Mr.. Vardaman declared the Bryan res
olution contained I'm part some merit -
He approved the FIRST part. He did not
think the convention should touch upon
the right OF the states In the selection
of delegates. at the same time" added
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Children Cry
FOR FlETCHER'S
CA 3 STOR RIA
Arnold Pleads GuiItv

BINGHAMTON. N Y. June ~
Frank 7. Arnold today pleaded guilty
In the United States court TO embezzle.
ment. which caused the wrecking of the
First National bank OF New Berlin. OF
which he was the cashier He was SEN
tenced 20 ten years In the federal penl-
tentiaE at Atlanta. Ca Arnold's EpecuIs
tions fotaled 100000.
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McCorkle Cheered.

II appeal 10 every Democrat in the
country. said Mr.. McCorkle "Is not
the resolution u senseless and foolish
resolution"
Applause and cheers greeted him.
Go for him. shouted a delegate Hit
him again. called another.
Governor McCorkle said. the resolution
could only produce strife and trouble
and had put success further of than IT
had been half an hour ago
He hoped II would be the duty OF the
convention 10 vote down the resolution
and not ALLEVIATE the substantial interests
of the country
Governor McCorkle pleaded for compro-
mise when II did not mean compromise
of principle.
This resolution has no need here to-
night he said
That's right" came voice
Representative Flood arose, he said, TO
correct what he believed to be a mis-
apprehension or Mr.. BrYan's pnrt
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Democratic Control.

How faithfully we have kept our
promises TO them is but a resume of our
official action. Having control OF but
branch OF the Iawmaklng power.
that of the house OF representatives. we
undertook TO reform the tariff in the
interest OF the consuming public, believ-
ing We do that 1t Is a tax that is
paid by the consumer most generally
10 the trust or monopoly that Is shell
tered nv II. sometimes 10 the govern
lnent: believing as we do that the right
of taxation Is a governmental right that
81 cannot be delegated TO individuals,
trusts. corporations or monopolles; be-
lieving as We do that the right to levy
a tariff exists only for the purpose Of
running the government economically
and efficiently administered, we pre-
sented the tariff question to the peo-
pie IN segregated form
First. We reduced the tariff upon
woolen clothes 40 per cent This was
the one schedule that President Taft
himself had said was too high, that IL
was only made possible by reason Of the
strength of the wool trust in the east
and the wool growers in the west; but
he could not veto it, because he would
have 10 veto all the other fourteen
schedules Of the tariff bin. This bill
went 10 the senate and. though it wae
controlled by the opposition party, we
found sufficient assistance from the
r1nlss OF our opponents to pass II ut
TO the president.
The president returned II to the con-
gress OF the United States with his veto
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-28
Bryan Enters Hall.

". J, Bryan entered the convention
hall shortly before o'clock and as he
made his way to the rear of the plat
form was cheered again and again.
Mrs. Taft arrived soon after Mr. Bryan
and went to the place reserved for her
The band played "The ar-Spangled
Banner"
At o'clock the doors of the armory
were ordered closed by the police Ad-
mission to the galleries, which are tenn
porary structures, was denied after that
hour, Spectators were crowding ali the
aisles Many ticket holders outside the
armory clamored In vain for admission.
Senator La Toilette was present at the
night session, sitting among the news
paper men.
Chairman James called the convention
TO order at S;l3. and the Rev J. Ross
Stevenson Of Brown Memorial church,
Baltimore. offered prayer.
The prayer concluded, United States
Senator Smith of South Cnrolna pro-
tested that delegates were being put out
OF the hall by the police.
1T is an outrage on decency," he
shouted
There was much confusion.
Chairman James directed the sergeant
at-arms to see that delegates were ad-
mitted
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Farmer Overlooked.

1.-THE Republicans offered no profit to
| the farmer, though the drought might
come and storm destroy and failure meet
his efforts. W,
might toll from early morn to late at
night and sleep In a humble tenement
He was guaranteed no profit by the Re
publican platform.
| "The only class OF our millions OF
Americans who were considered as pc
culIarIy the favorites OF the Republican
party as to warrant 1t In declaring that
the taxing power of the government could
not be used to take from the pockets OF
men In other pursuits of life money. suffi-
cient to give profit to their special fa-
vorites were the manufacturers
"The tax upon woollen goods is the most
indefensible Of all taxes laid on the
at the drug store and by the undertaking
esta bishments, The bill was passed by
the Democratic house and vetoed by the
president which would have saved TO the
consuming Americans upon the price OF
their clothing 5000, ,000.0 600 per annum. but
the wool trust cried out to the president
and he unloosed the clutch that we had
vetoing this bill and returning II TO con-
gress.
when the veto OF the wool bill was
being considered four members OF the
presidents cabinet for the first time
through a service of ten years that have
been there. appeared upon the floor as
mighty lobby with the patronage club In
sustain the presidents veto upon this bill.
1.-The Democratic party next passed a
farmers and laborers' free list bill. This
bill was so just that II found Its way
through senate controlled by the opposi
tion and was passed OH to the president.
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Convention in Uproar.

The convention was thrown into an up
tators TO keep quiet.
Governor Gilchrist OF Florida made a
point OF order that the convention had
no right TO take the action suggested
by Mr.. Bryan.
The chairman held the convention had
tho right TO do what IL saw fit and de-
clared the motion In order with twenty
minutes on each side for debate
delegate from Connecticut rising 10
parliamentary question, demanded q
know II Mr.. Bryan was not a regula rly
accredited member OF the Virginia dele
CATION.
THE gentleman will consult the list
OF delegates and find out for himself, -
said Chairman James.
Mr., Bryan then began his argument
for the resolution.
This is an extraordinary resolution.
but extraordinary conditions need ex-
traordinary remedies" said Mr.. Bryan
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Of the class named by Mr.. Bryan the
better chance we will have in Noyem
ber''
John W. Price OF Virginia also asked
time from Mr., Bryan 10 make state
ment.
I'm behalf of the state of Virginia we
protest as To the latter part OF the reso-
luton" he said ''but no one will ac-
cede more heartily to the first part OF
it,
He declared Virginia had been able to
control her internal affairs and did
not ask outside aid
"f there are, undesirable men on the
Virginia delegation" he said Virginia
will take the responsibility. Virginia can
right her wrongs and demand her rights
without outside Interference
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Party of the People.

The Democratic party is essentially
party OF the people. because it is the
people. II has fought a long, hard bat
ne. when II seemed that night would
never end and that day would never
dawn. but the battle In the interest of the
rights OF the people we have continued
to make until we see the common enemy.
the once great Republican party, divides
distracted and torn asunder, while Dem
ocracy is united. harmonious and mill
tant
There are two records that will be
presented to the American people In the
coming campaign for their consid Grafton.
One Is the record of the Republican party
with promises betrayed-arrogantly, de-
family betray yed-and the other is the
record OF the Democratic party OF prom
iscs faithfully aud honestly kept
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tunity 10 correct" their votss'
shifted twenty-one votes TON
to the AYE" column. sew.
states endeavored to shlit ~
end of the rollCaO.
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Bryan Offers Resolution.

Mr.. Bryan here arose and addressed
the chair He was cheered and ther
sprung decided surprise by INTRODUCING
resolution and asking for its imme
diate consideration. Mr.. Bryan read a.
follows:
Resolved-That in this crisis in our
partyS career and In our countrys
history this convention sends greet
ing to the people OF the United
states and assures them that the
party of Jefferson and Of Jackson
erDment and equality before the law.
AS proof OF our fidelity to the peo-
pic, We hereby declare ourselves op-
posed to the nomination OF any can
oidate for president who is the rep
resentative Of or under any obligations
10 j. P Morgan, Thomas f. Ryan.
August Belmont, or any other mem
bers Of the privilege hunting and ia
vor-seeking class,
Be 1t further resolved-That We de-
mand the withdra wal from this con-
vention OF delegates constituting or
representing the above named inter
ests
The Nebraskan was interrupted by
cheers several times during the readins
OF the resolution.
rs there objection to immediate con-
sideration @ asked the chairman.
II object" said a member from Con-
nectIcut.
~ demand his name" shouted Sena-
lieutenant
MY name is Thomas J. Sppelacy. -
said the objector. He Is all alternate
objection having been made. ! move
TO suspend the rule and consider the
resolution at this time" said Mr.. Bryan