The Washington herald., 1912-06-30

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a hypothetical question to me un-
less
PunctuRted by UProar.
An uproar was the punctuation.
A point Of order was made that the
heckling match was out of order.
The point of order is well taken"
said the chair. Allow me to complete
the sentence went ON Mr.. Bryan.
The question was asked and I have the
right TO answer IT," Mr.. Bryan con-
tinued.
Il intend to support the nominee of
this convention.
I do not expect any one to be nomi-
mated who will permit partnership be-
tween Ryan. Morgan, and Belmont and
himself. But I do not consider myself
under obligation to give bond to an
swer the question categOrically until
the condition arises that enables me
to answer the question intelligently,
Votes for Wilson.
I am not prepared to announce my
vote unless again interrupted, with the
understanding that I stand ready to
withdraw my vote from him II the New
York delegation votes in his favor,
cast my vote for Nebraska's second
choice. Gov. Wilson"
1t was o'clock when the Eryan
mention Of Wilson came. II sent the
delegates of the Wilson camp into a
state of wild hilarity. They screamed,
whistled. shouted, and made frantic
demonstrations OF Joy. Senator Stone
took the stand before the vote was an
nounced. He said ne had no desire to
enter into a controversy with Bryan.
Any delegate, he said had a right to be
heard.
There was confusion at this point.
and while Il was its height A. Mitchell
Palmer. Of Pennsylvania, demanded the
roll call.
The poll of Nebraska proceeded The
speaker had to order the aisles cleared.
And want this order enforced the
speaker shouted. his voice husky from
the effort to be heard above the two
days of utter confusion.
Bryan in Argument.
Delegate Peters of Maryland object
ed to the vote Of an alternate in the
Nebraska delegation.
Peters and Bryan engaged in an al
tercation. It was explained that a res
oIution had been passed giving the
Nebraska delegates the right to name
its alternates.
IF New York and Virginia can seat
in this body delegates denounced by this
convention in resolution. than l believe
Nebraska should have the right to name
its own aIternstes here" Bryan thunder
ed roll call was ordered on the Okla
homa vote.
Alfalfa" Bill Murray tried to get the
floor with a suggestion on how the poll
be taken.
The poll was then began.
E. J. Giddings, OF Oklahoma City, rose
to explain his vote He said:
Il rise as did Bryan to explain the
change Of my vote from Wilson to Clark. "
Bryan rose and said:
Let him explain his vote. Let us hear
both sides The country will hear both
sides, and we should hear them. Let us
be fair"
The chair held that there was objection
He denied Giddlngs the right to speak.
Objection was withdrawn and Giddings
was led to the stand.
Let us be fair" said Bryan.
OkInhOman Speaks.
The chair announced that he recog-
nized Giddlngs. and granted him four
minutes in which to speak.
My name is Giddings from Opulence,
Okla I want to explain briefly TO this
my reasons for my action.
From 1896 down to the present time
I have followed the standard of the Ma
gric Nebraskan. but my good friends, I
do not propose to sit here and hear
cast upon good Democrats,
as the gentleman has done.
Il do not believe that there would have
been a Wilson vote from Oklahoma in
this convention without my county, but
I think that the time has come to stop
personalities and stick to Democracy.
" am willing to go back home with
the record make here. I am willing to
cast my vote on every issue 1 do not
want notice. l want my record clear"
You may go back but you'n never
come back" shouted a delegate from the
floor.
II never scratched Democratic ticket
N my life, Can the gentleman from Ne
braska say the same?
My friends, l want to say in one SEN
tence my reason for my chSnge. II the
dominance of this man prevails, the
chance for the nomination Of a progress
sIve at the hands Of the convention IL
gone"
Wants Bryan DiscredIted.
NO, no." roared the Bryan wing Of the
fight
For a good many years have repre-
sented as attorney the Federation of
Labor l know that II does not want a |
and 1 want this convention
to turn upon Mr. Bryan, and taking |
paraphrase of his. say to him, Thou |
shalt not press down upon the brow of |
Democracy"
The house roared in derision of the |
speaker. Bryan laughed. .. |
Il say" resumed Giddings 'let us say
to him Thou shalt not press down"
"Ha, ha," laughed the deleRates
Joke" they shouted.