Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-28

ried around the hall. Even when an Ala
barna delegate stopped her and kissed
her as she sat perched on the shoulders
of her bearer 1T did not seem to reassure
her. The demonstration lasted twenty
three minutes.
The call OF the states then was re-
stunned. Arizona yielded to Missouri and
Senator James A. Reed Of that state took
the platform and nominated Speaker
Senator Reed concluded at 1928 o'clock
and demonstration for Clark was imme-
diately started.
For the first time standard was torn
from its place and carried around the
reached the Missouri delegation its
standard was torn loose and it Joined the
procession.
A cloud OF red. white and blue toy bal
looms having Clark's name were carried
to the foot Of the platform and sent soar
ing over the heads Of the delegates. The
cheering. yelling. horns. rattles and
stamping drowned the band.
sas. Illinois. Kentucky, Maryland, Iowa
Rhode Island. Arizona and Nevada Joined
those that swung over the heads Of the
surging mass and the delegates that filled
the aisles. The marchers tore up the
Nebraska standard and carried 1t with
them. Clark banners Of every description
flashed from all parts Of the hall and
swung into line behind the Missouri
standard. The cheering, augmented by
scores Of shriekfng fsh horns, continued
Tangled Mass Of Banners.
mixed mp In the crowd Of delegates that
surged through the aisles. In front Of the
speakers platform was a tangled mass
Of banners. signs and standards TANNED
In the narrow passageway, the bearers
being unable to move because Of the jam.
The Clark marchers invaded the chair
mans platform with two huge American
fiags ana big Clark banner One Of the
leaders stood on the table Of the secre-
tary Of the convention and led the ex-
cited crowd In q disorganized series OF
cheers. Practically all Of the delegates
had by this time climbed upon their
chairs.
An enthusiastic Clark man climbed to
the platform and moved that Clark be
nominated by acclamaton. He put the
question himself. and declared 1t carried.
half an hour. and the din continued un-
abated.
The procession Of standards climbed the
steps to the platform and the state in
sigma were raised high above the crowd.
The carriers were driven from the platk
form and were forced to content them
selves with standing on the steps.
Speaker Clarks daughter, Miss Gene
We've. appeared on the platform She
was raised on q chair. flag was draped
about her, and she led the cheering.
II think this Is just awful she laugh
ed to those about her.
The Clark demonstration, which began
at 1928. was still in progress at lis, but
with signs Of lessening vitality.
While the tumult was at its height q
big, elderly southerner managed to reach
the platform with an old-fashioned dog
horn and sounded the bewitching call OF
Ion hounds
At 1:17 the chairman began to try for
order the demonstration then having
lasted flfty-two minutes. For some time
| the tumultuous throng refused to obey.
and Senator Stone endeavored 70 assist
the chair.
Quiet Finally Restored.
The Clark men were not ready to quit,
however, and Senator Stone stood on his
chair as the marchers filed by and babe
them sit down with voice and gestures.
Quiet was restored at 100, and the
meeting Of the platform committee at
II o'clock today was announced.
J. T. Robinson. goveenor-elect Of Ar
Kansas. then took the platform to second
| the nomination Of Clark.
Robinson talked just I'VE minutes.
California. seconded the nomination OF
Connecticut, and Henry Wade Rogers OF
New Haven took the platform to nom.
mate Gov. Simeon p. Baldwin Of Con-
necticut.
AT the conclusion Of Rogers speech
the Connecticut delegation began a