Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-28

cation TO the views Of a majority, were
claiming that the New Jersey gOvernor
would sweep the convention today and
secure the nomination. They expressed
the hope that Mr.. Bryan might be in
duced TO come out squarely for Wilson,
and felt that If this could be brought
about, ultimate victory was certain.
There was renewed talk of Mr.. Bryan
himself as the nominee today, some Of
the so-calIed conservatives being quoted
as saying that so long as the naming
of a progressive seemed inevitable il
might be Just as well to have Mr.. Bry-
an lead the fight for a fourth time
Some Of Mr. Bryan's friends indicat-
ed that the Nebraskan apparently was
content with the position he now occu-
pies in the convention, the right to name
the candidate being all but conceded to
him.
Supporters of Champ Clark were
claiming the nomination with as much
outward confidence as ever as they gath
cred for the days session.
DARK HORSES DYING.
There has been and viii he no defec-
ton from the Clark strength" read a
statement put out from the speakers
headquarters.
Dark horse" talk died away. a little
today. and while many candidates were
mentioned there appeared to be a con-
sensus of opinion that the fight lay
among the supporters of Wilson. Clark
and Bryan. Mr.. Bryan had not commit
ted himself on the question Of the pres
idency in any way up to the time the
convention met
Mrs. William H. Taft. wife of the
president. was a visitor at the conven-
ton today. having a prominent place
.vaHa
tanned by Mrs. Hugh Wallace, wife Of a
delegate from the state of Washington
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
The order of business as the con-
vention met was further consideration
Of the report Of the committee on ere
dentials The majority report was
presented last night, the minority ind
ings being delayed until today. The
majority had unseated ten Wilson dele
gates in South Dakota and given their
places TO Clark men, and this was ex-
pected 10 precipitate a lively night. The
credentials committee also dealt with
factional troubles in several states, in
Guiding Illinois. and IL was predicted
that two or three hours might be con-
sumed in disposing OF the credentials
matter.
Then the report of the CO mmtitee on
to be taken up. with the convention
ready TO ratify by acelama ton the
choice Of Senator-elect ollie NJ. James,
OF Kentucky, as permanent chairman.
These things disposed OF, the delegates
looked forward to the long series of
nominating and seconding speeches, and
finally 70 the balloting on the presiden-
tiaI candidates.
No one anticipated a choice on the
first ballot, but the lineup on the initial
vote was awaited with keenest interest
At u O'Clock Chairman Parker had
not taken his place on the platform. a
big squad OF police filed in, and the
sergeant-at-arms stationed policemen
ten feet apart in every aisle. A dou-
BILE row of police was placed in front
of the press stand where the scuffle
OF last night occurred. Despite tn csc
added forces, the sergeant-at-arms was
unable to prevent erowding in the
aisles.
Chairman Parker reached the plat
/ form at 1910 and conferred with Par
Humanitarian Crisp and Senator John
/ Sharp Williams. Of Mississippi, leader
OF the Bryan-Wilson forces.
FIGHT ON DAKOTA.
Before the convention was called 70
order there was an excited conference
in the Missouri delegation.
Senator Luke Lea. leader of the Bry-
an forces. former Senator dubois, SEN
ator Stone and former Governor David
Francis we're gathered in a group dis
cussing what Senator Lea termed "the
] South Dakota steal" Lea, in no IN