The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-07-05
WILL S0N AND MARSHALL
 HEAD DEMOCRATIC TICKET

[ head stood on the platform facing the mass of humanity. It was some time before he was able to be heard, but with the first few words the mean ing at once was understood, and the ! demonstration broke.
 Missourian's Peevish.
 The only display of temper in the nominating scene came from the Ms souri delegation which demanded to know of Bankhead why Underwood had not withdrawn when Clark had a chance of winning,and some of them accused the Underwood delegates of ''faking.' Bankhead paid no atteE- tion to the remarks.
 Platform Adopted.
 Mitchell Palmer, Wilson's manager asked unanimous consent that the consideration of vice presidential nominations be suspended until the report of the committee on resolution be received and acted upon Con- sent was obtained and Kern, chair man of the resolutions committee be- gan to read. There was a general movement to leave the hall and Kern waited until order was restored then he resumed the reading of the plat form
 The reading of the report of the committee on resolutions consumed nearly an hour. It was listened to with careful attention by the dele gates and the few spectators who re- mained in the hall. When the read ing was concluded Kern moved the adoption of the report which was done by viva voice vote.
 Gov. Brewer of Mississippi then of fered formal resolution giving the thanks of the convention to National Chairman Mack and National Secret ary Weodson It was passed without debate. Other customary resolutions approving the convention also were adopted.
 Senator Chamberlain of Oregon was then placed in nomination. The District of Columbia placed Bryan's name amid laughter and cheers.
 Bryan took the platform and was given a great cheer, Bryan said for sixteen years he had been the fight ing man and now he desired to say word in the nature of valedictory. He said that if he had any enemies monopoly in hatred, for he did not feel that way toward any human be- ing. He said he held the country above any person. Tonight" said Bryan. with joy I surrender the standard I have borne for three cam- vention and I challenge any one to Say it has ever been lowered in the face of the enemy"
 Declining to allow his name to be considered, Bryan said it was not with any desire of disparaging the of lie could not fill it if he felt his coun- try needed him. Bryan praised the platform and Governor Wilson and said no candidate for office would be more active in the coming campaign than he. Bryan said Wilson should
 
 conclusion seconded the nominations of both Governor Burke and Senator Cham berlain.
 Six candidates for vice president then were balloted for Gov. Burke, North Dakota; Gov. Marshall, Indiana Elmer w. Hurst, Illinois; Martin J. Wade, Iowa; James Preston, Mary land; and Champ Clark The suS- gestion of Clark for the second place on the ticket was a feature of the evenings performance.
 Three Ballots Taken
 The first ballot resulted in no choice. Marshall boiled the highest vote 3S9, Burke second with 305 2-3. Chamberlain with 157 was third choice while the others poled votes ranging from seventy-seven high to three low Hurst received 77, Pres ton 5S, McCombs IS, Osborne 9, Sul- ger 3, Wade 26, absent 46 1-2.
 The second ballot was then ordered but the vote showed leading candi- date far from necessary two-thirds despite changes. Marshall scared to 645 1-2, Burke received 3S7 1-2, and fell away to 121. On the third ballot Marshall was nominated.