Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-26

Baltimore, June 2s-William Jen- hings Bryan met defeat at the hands of the democratic national convention and in the opinion of many of the party leaders here eliminated himself from the race for the presidential nomination.
 The vote by which former Judge AL ton B. Parker of New York was elect ed temporary chairman over MT. Bryan-579 to 51O-was interpreted to- night in many ways. The Champ Clark adherents are openly claiming the nomination and there were many at the convention today who were in clined to agree that it would either be Speaker Clark or a dark horse" Talk of kF. Bryan had not ceased by any means Some of his friends claim that today's vote was no test; that many of his most ardent supporters were compelled by circumstances to vote against him as temporary chairman. They claimed on the other hand that the vote of 510 given to MT. Bryan indicated that he held a ''veto" power in the convention which put him in position of dominance as to who should be the nominee. The Connecti- cut delegation split, giving Parker F votes and Bryan 2.
 Clark Delegates Against Bryan.
 Many of Speaker Clark's delegates openly threw their support to the an- ti-Brya1 forces. This was regarded as opening a breach between the npeaker and the former nominee which make a bitter fight on Clark. Taken from anothar angle the vote of so many of the G1&ck 4dherenIs for Judge Parker was interpreted as distinct bid for the support of the conserva vative element in the convention. Thls conservative element, it may be stated, is practically prepared to ac- cept on roll call progressive candi- date They frankly admit that to name a conservative or so-called re- ac4icnary, would result in strengthen ing the hand of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt in his organization of a third party. This the leaders are an- xious to avoid
 Wilson Men Line Up With Bryan.
 The turns of political affairs in the past few days is regarded here as having been decidedly favorable to Speaker Clark's candidacy. The straight out Wilson delegates today threw their support soIidly to MT Bryan in his fight against Judge Park CT. This the leaders figured, would make the conservative element choose Clark in preference to the New Jersey governor as the progressive candidate
 There was a report abroad tonight that the 90 votes of New York, con- trolling factor in the situation. would go 10 Clark. This report was based largely upon the action of New orl today in voting against Bryan. Int fact that the Missouri delegation alst gave Parker a majority of its votes 4z to 14-qulckiy called out reports O. Q coalition of interests between NGY York and Missouri.
 Clark and O'Gornlan Possible Ticket
 This naturally led to talk of C1arl for president and New York rnai vice president, The man mentio5et most prominently in this eonnectiei was Senator 0Gorman, There wa. talk tonight, also. that the UnderYoSt forces might come into this eotnbina tion. the plan being that UnderBoot should have the speakership of th house in the event of Mir, CiarlEs e!e Nstioh to the presidency. Most Of tn UnderWeed states arc s0id to b against MF. Bryan on simost an, proposition whatever, Certain it wa that most of these statas-leeated il the solid seuth=-votsd against MI Bryan today,
 The Clark people declared teHigh that with New YeFk and the Under wood forces united under the Spec k aPs banner, the latter would hay more than the necessary number c votes to nominate,
 Leaders Recognize Progressive Sphi
 It seems certain tonight from tn public action of the delegates aRd thei privately expressed views, that Il, democratic convention viii Aemiaate progressive candidate and adopt pro EresEive platform, Some of the lead | CTS frankly said they resented Nj { Bsyan's assumption te dictate th tefapaFary craftsmanship and peiRte to teday's vote in justification of thsi views, Mir, Bryan, despite the effai to eliminate hin, however, remains stalwart factor in the convention aH may be given the authority te writ fhs platform.
 The democratic leaders appear gen uiReiy anxious ts stsiks a WiAhiH combination. They say they are will ing to recognize and defer te the pFe Rressive element iR the party and tf progressive spirit of the time.
 There was nothing mere tangible the presidential situation tonight tha talk and claims.
 James Predicts oiaFI<'s Nomination
 "The result of the balistiHg eR tt temporary ehairHaRshiP today" sal Senator elect Ollie M, JaHies of KeF lucky, means but one thing-th; Clark will be nominated on the fir, ballot"
 MT. James was discussed tonight { the probable permanent chairman the convention. Pflis is in line vii the policy of the conservatives placate the PEegressiWes, now th; they have defeated Mfr. Bryan. Asit from this Mr. James received the se' Ond largest vote in the national cel yeRtioR Oa the question of the selel ton Of temporary chairman and tn ordinarily would eltitle him to fapol able consideration for permanent pr' siding officer. His choice would als be further evidence of the Clai strength in the convention.
 Bryan Failed to Stampede eonNentio
 Fhoee ~he argue against the pei