Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-06-28
FIRST and SECOND BALLOTS
result in mo NOMINATION
BY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

IN harmony df tue lines nave Dcch
formed They planned to go over the
situation before the balloting resum-
ed this afternoon
The New York delegation has an
element Of about one-third of its
strength favorable to Wilson. But
the predominating element Of about
so votes, is for anyone who has rea-
sonable assurance Of carrying New
York. Thus FAR. the New York dele
cation has reached this stage: At the
caucus yesterday the delegates
agreed on complimentary vote for
Harmon; they may follow this with a
complimentary vote for Governor
Dix and they probably win continue
these complimentary votes until they
can see more definitely their way to
make the large vote of the Empire
state most effective.
A Tammany caucus was carded for
O'Clock today, and the Harmon
leaders were to go into conference
about the same time.
Chairman Ollie James reiterated
his view that there would be no dead
lock when the convention opens at
o'clock, and that the standard bear
er would be chosen without another
all-night session. rhe chairman was
little the worse for wear after his ar
duous duties of the night His voice
was holding out and his sturdy
physique was serving him well in his
efforts to keep the convention moving
steadily forward amid the storms of
popular demonstration He felt, how
ever, that most Of the pent up energy
of the shouters had found expression
and from now on the convention
would keep steadily at business, with
the prospect of a succession OF bal
lcts until a-decision was reaeired.
1t was not expected that the plat
form would be reached until late this
evening and possibly not until tomor-
row although the draft will be ready
for presentation well before that
time.
There are a number Of conflicting
Influences operating on the conven-
ton. One is the desire to nominate
a. candidate whose appeal to the peo-
pie will be sufficiently strong. The
other is to name mans who can
make an appeal to the south and to
New York, which are regarded as the
two sections most conservative.
While Murphy, Sullivan and Tag
gart are yoke-fellows for the time be-
/ ing, it is felt that they are likely to
come to a parting of the ways very
soon. It is not improbable, according
to the speaking going on early in the
day that New York will turn to Clark,
while Illinois and Indiana contin-
gents are more likely to turn to Viii
son. There is nothing definite on
these moves, but there were tenden-
cies along these lines as the day pro-
+ gressed.
1 Mr.. Bryan as an ultimate canal
date is but little discussed, although
some continue to regard him as a
possibility. This has developed a sin
gular divergence of view between the
two strong elements, the south and
New York. The south would prefer
Wilson to Bryan, while New York
would prefer Bryan to Wilson.
The view held by southern leaders
is after three campaigns for Bryan
it is desirable to Gurn to a new man.
! On the other hand the New York SEN
timent is based on the feeling that
with Bryan they would know what
/ they were facing, whereas Wilson is
an untried candidate.
What will become of the other ele
ments in the contest-Underwood
Harmon. Baldwin, Marshall-gives
ground for wide range Of specula'
tion. The Underwood forces continue
very aggressive, and they are bound
together by strong sentiment for the
conspicuous tariff leadership of their
candidate The strong Harmon show
ing made on the first ballot is q
source of encouragement to his
friends, but they perceived that his
main strength is the ninety votes OF
New York, which were compliment
airy and cannot be counted on as ar
enduring quantity. The Baldwin anc
! Marshall votes are similarly regarded
; as complimentary to favorite sons