New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-28

roar and Chairman James warned N. spec
tato-s TO keep quiet.
Governor Gilchrist OF Florida made a
point Of order that the convention had no
right 70 take the action suggested by Mr.
Bryan.
Chairman James held that the convention
had the right 10 do what It saw 1T, and
declared the motion in order with twenty
minutes on each side for debate.
A delegate from Connecticut, ris!ng 70 q
parliamentary question, demanded 10 know
II Nj Ryan was not regularly accredited
member Of the Virginia delegation.
The gentleman will consult the list OF
delegates and find out for himself. said
Chairman James.
Mr.. Bryan then began his argument for
the resolution IN which he said.
Nov, my friends. cannot speak for you.
You have your own responsibility. but II
this is to be z convention run by these
sentative and tool 7 pray you 20 give rs,
who represent constituencies that 90 not
want this chance 10 go on record WIN
our protest against il. applause # any
Of you are willing 70 nominate candlaete
who represents these men
Mr.. Bryan was interrupted by prolonged
cheers and applause. Continuing, he ssid ::
or who is under obligation TO these men.
do II and take the responsibility. | refuse
20 take that responsibility. applause
Put. u Up to Delegates,
Some have said that We haven't right
IN demand the Withdraw! Of delegates
from, this convention. ! will make you
proposition one OF those men sis WIN
Kew York and tne other sits with virginia.
| make you this proposition: II the state
OF New York will take poll OF US vote
and a majority of theul-not Mr.. Murp5lE,
hut a me ioFitV Of the delegates -'rhserfng
and loud applaUse)I repeat, that II New
York would. on rollcsn. where her n"ie,
gates can have their names recorded ana
printed ask for the withdrawal 90 the
name Of Mr. Belmont and If virginia WIZ
On rollcali ssk for the withdrawal of Mr.
RYAN ] viii then withdraw the last Part OF
Mr.. Flood. Of Virginla-Nay / interrupt
the gentleman
Mr., Bryan-Wair moment, Wait until
ee, through, ! win then withdra" the
last Part Of the resolution, which demands
che withdrawal OF these men iiobl W.
convention ] will Withdraw. the, last psrl
~ the request ~ the states I'm which these
gentlemen sit. but will not withdraw the
first part that demands that our camel
date shall he free from enlargement win
them. loud applause
Virqinisn Accepts Challenge.
COMMEMORATIVE
Tor recognition and Mr.. Bryan Welded 20
him. While Mr.. Flood was waiting for the
convention TO grow quiet 10 INDUCED IN
sharn Interchange with Mr.. Bryan, the lat
ter finally stepping back and taking his
seat on the platform. Applause and inter
ruptioa prevented MI Flood from, speaking
for several minutes.
In the name Of that sovereign state ~
Virginia" shouted Flood. Il accept the IN
solent proposition made by the only man
In this convention who wants To destroy
Democratic success
This brought many Of the delegates to
Their feet with roar
While the disturbance was on Mr. RYAN
rose from his place IN the Virginia delega-
lion and got a shout OF greeting from those
seated near him
Mr.. flood, after accepting the Bryan chal
lcnze retired.
The New York delegates had been missing
III Ia this time-engaged in state caucus.
They came IN while the uproar Was going
IN and added to the tumult.
While 2 dozen men we're trying from the
p,atrorr, 80 bring Tire convention 10 order
Standardized Nsrdaman Of Mississippi
stepped 10 the front Of the platform and
made an appeal for order.
you cant settle anything b. the use -
your throats." be shouted t. the turbulent
convention The time has come FOR rca'
son. moderation and thought You cannot
AFFORD 10 throw away the opportunity no'
retore the Democratic party
Mr. Vardaman declared the Bryan reso!u'
ton contained in part, come merit He
approved the FIRST part. He did not think
the convention should touch or the right
e The states in ths selection OF delegates
AT the same time ADDED Nardaman'
u think TIE fewer we have of the class
named b. Nj Bryan the better chance we
pil have in November
Virginia Taxes Responsibility
John ". Price, Of Virginia, also asked
,.me trcm Mr.. Bryan TO make state
ment
'on behalf OF the state of Virginia ne