The Alaska citizen., 1912-07-08
The ePoitical Game

BALTIMORE. July 3. - Governor Woodrow Wilson, of New Jersey the recognized leader of the Progressives on the Democratic side. secured the nomination for the presidency yesterday afternoon on the forty-sixth ballot. after the most prolonged and bitter fight in the history of American politics. The final ballot stood 990 votes for Will son and S4 for Clark.
 The nomination of Wilson is look ed on as the greater victory because of the fact that the so-called stand patters were defeated without the support of the New York delegation. although the full ninety votes were given to the New Jersey man on the final ballot, and after Wilson's nomination was practically assured. Wilson had 100 votes to spare above the required 72S when New York withdrew it's support from Clark.
 While Wilson is the direct gainer through the action of the conven- ton the victory is largely, if not wholly. due to the fight William J. Bryan made against the opposition, and the Nebraska man is looked up on as the real winner of the long draWn-out contest. His glory is the greater because he concentrated his whole effort to secure the nom ination of Wilson, and paid Go heed to the overtures of his many friends who tried to influence him to enter the race himself. when there ap- peared little hope of securing the nomination for Wilson
 Governor Toss, of Massachusetts. was the first to withdraw from the race He quit before the last bal lot Underwood announced his re- tirement after the forty-fifth ballot had been announced. and he was followed by Clark. who informed his delegates that they need not support him longer. All of them turned to Wilson on the next ballot, with the exception of S4 who refused to be released.
 The landslide for Wilson started in the forty-third ballot, when Hi nois swung to the New Jersey man with JS votes. Virginia followed in the next ballot with 16 votes, Col OradO came over to the Progressive side with 9. and Pennsylvania and West Virginia both climbed into the band wagon with their offerings. In the final ballot Washington Hoped with l4 votes, and Alaska and Ore gon came over to Wilson with all they had to give California, a staunch Clark state from the start gave Clark 24 on the last ballot, and 1 Wilson 2.
 When the result of the final vote had been announced, the convention became the scene of the widest demonstration witnessed since the opening day, Hats were thrown into the air by both delegates and spectators, and it was impossible for Chairman James to restore order until the burst of enthusiasm had spent itself. As soon as it was possible to be heard in the hall a motion was made that the nomina tion be made unanimous, and the question was put and carried amid wild cheering for the successful candidate.
 COLUMBUS, O., July 2. - When Governor Harmon was made aware
 
 first act was to wire a message of congratulation 10 Governor Wilson
 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July D. Governor Marshall has dispatched a message to Governor Wilson, promis ing him his support during the com ing campaign. Marshall declares that he will stick to Wilson to the end
 WASHINGTON, July 2. Con, gressman Underwood has wired Gov. ernor Wilson that he will cheerfully abide by the action of the conven- tion. Z, He probably will go to Balti more tomorrow to have d look at the platform which he has not seen as yet.
 The Democratic senators have joined in a congratulatory telegram to the successful candidate. and there Is general rejoicing in the ranks of the Progressives, who de clare that the selection of Wilson means a Democratic victory in the coming election
 BALTIMORE, July 2. The con vention was called to order at o'clock tonight for the purpose of nominating vice-presidential can. didate. The first name placed be- fore the convention was that of Fl. more Hurst of Rock Island, Illinois. He was nominated by Samuel As. chuler. Governor Marshall was placed in nomination by Indiana when the name of that state was called, and Governor Burke of Kan,