Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25

hall.
Bryan paid an eloquent tribute to
Kern and closed at 1:2s. amid tumul-
Gus cheers, after speaking 40 minutes.
Bryan said he had urged the commit
tee TO consult the candidates, particu-
larly the leading candidates, but with
out avail Friends Of Wilson had unit
ed with those Of Clark in favor of
candidate for temporary chairman
continued Bryan, and had been turned
down" by the committee
ONE WITH HEART IN CAUSE.
Bryan continued HIS speech, uttering
number of ~.irring phrases The
song Of victory should be sung by one
whose heart has been in the fight" was
one.
What better man could We find
than Kern exclaimed Bryan
Parker" came shouts in reply, min
gled with Kern"
WRITING HISTORY.
Bryan had spoken % minutes when
there was a demonstratiye interruption
from the galleries, with cries of Par.
ker."
Bryan's stirring sentences had the
crowds cheering again. I'VE are writ
ing history today" he explained. "and
the country is waiting to hear whether
this convention will follow Chicago in
listening 70 the voice Of predatory
wealth
KERN URGES COMPROMISE.
Kern took the platform as Bryan
closed and was mildly cheered Kern
said he wished to take no action which
would prejudice Indiana's candidate fol
presidency, Governor Marshall. IL be
lieve Parker is as earnest desirous OF
democratic success this year as am,
continued Kern, amid shouts fol
Parker"
, Kern appealed 10 Parker TO unite
with him in support of Ogerman OF
, New York. Culberson of Texas, Clay
ton of Alabama, or for one of the mum
ber Of others he mentioned.
TURNS TO BRYAN.
II appeals for harmony did no
avail, exclaimed Kerns, then tn
democrats must turn to their ack
nowledged leader. and that leade
must be William J. Bryan.
Great cheering followed Will
Bryan, again mounting the platform
motioned for order.
, Bryan said he had appealed to on
leader after another to accept, bu
G in vain.
And II no other progressive ap
: pears" he declared vehemently, g
. shall accept the candidacy and lie
you express through me what yo
p. have fought for for 16 years"
4 KERN wITHDRAWS.
5 Bryan's declaration came after III
silence that followed Kerns challeng
to Parker men for harmony. and tn
2 senator. not hearing the reply, an
s. nounced his withdrawal and nominate
e Bryan.
Theodore A. Bell OF California too
l. the platform TO second the nominatio
: Of Parker.
He was frequently interrupted b
/ cries OF vote
lPHOIDS PARhEH'S DEhOth hAt .
Quiet was restored. and Bell asserte
u Parkers democracy had withstOod III
II severest tests TO which any man
d democracy could be subjected. and ha
c received the approval Of Bryan
1907
a ain disorder broke out in the ga
n leries and was Quelled with difficulty.
= THREATENS TO ADJOURN.
d When Bell concluded. Representatiy
u FITZGERALD Of Brooklyn was recognize
D. TO speak on behalf Of Parker. F1tzge
< aid. speaking amid derisive yells frol
all quarters. declared Parker would NJ
Z withdraw. The floor and gallerit
were in great disorder. Sergeant-a
D. Arms Martin shouted above the di
II the convention would be adjourned u
.e less order vas secured and the spes
ers listened 10.
POLICE on SCENE
A platoon OF ploice marched into Z
hall and down the sisles in an enc
TO quell the disorder Delegates :
'e hemently protested against gag" mi
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