Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-28
CLARK LEADS ON BALLOT:
FAR FROM NOMINATION


fact that he did not show any strength
on the first ballot did not discourage
them. They still feel that In dead
lock-which today seemed more than
probable-Mr. Bryan might again be
turned to to lead his party in the pres
idential race
cIark's Vote Undsr Claims.
Speaker Clark's vote was less than
his manager had been claiming for
him but was about what I he other
candidates had conceded. The Clark
people were declaring today that he
would steadily gain as the balloting
progressed and at the same time were
busy with their delegates to see that
there were no defections.
Wilson Hopes 70 Gain.
The Wilson people on the other hand
made claims that now that various in
structed delegates had cast their vote
on the first ballot in accordance with
these instructions, they would be free
later on to switch to second choice.
They hoped to gain greatly In these
changes.
1t had been known for weeks that
because of the great number Of candi-
dates and "favorlte sons" in the fight
for the nomination, selection
on the first BALLOT was out Of
the question. The ballot this morning
bore out these expectations. It was
because the delegates knew the situa-
ton was complex that they patiently
sat thru the night listening to many
weary hours Of oratory and then agreed
tc g test vote before rece.s!ng. Every
one wanted to know how matter stood
and the roll call gave definite idea
Of the preliminary line up.
New York Doubtful Quantity.
The big doubtful quantity in 1t was
the vote of New York. That delegation
at a caucus last night decided to give
its ninety votes to Governor Harmon
on the first ballot. There probably
will be other caucuses in the delega-
ton rs the ballots progress and there
Is a chance that the big block Of
votes may be thrown at any time to
Clark. Wilson or some other candi-
date. In addition to the renewed talk
Of q possibility Of Mr.. Bryan's NOM
ination there was renewed talk Of
dark horses"
Most Of the delegates. however.
seemed content to let the night run
along in the convention thru six or
seven ballots before trying to reach
an agreement with opposing forces.
oryaNrSH Aaove osrprSsss.
Mr.. Bryan was the center Of fight
in the convention Hast night precipitat-
ed by him at the opening OF the even
Ing session and e0nfinuinG. three hours.
There was much speculation as to what
his purpose was when he arose almost
Immediately after the fall Of the savel
and asked immediate. consideration OF
q resolution which would have thrown
Thomas F. Ryan. Of the Virginia dele
cation and August Belmont Of the
New York delegation. out Of the con-
vention.
This move. Of course. threw the con-
vention into an uproar. during which
Congressman Flood. OF Virginia. ac-
cused Mr.. Bryan Of being the only
democrat in the country anxious to
destroy the party"
RsvsIsd In the Msiss.
Mr.. Bryan seemed to fairly revel In
the fight. The delegates had come to
the convention under the impression
that the nominating speeches were to
be proceeded with at once and were not
prepared for the Bryan resolution
which came without warning. Vir-
ginia protested loudly against the
while New York sat, in
silent disregard Of Mr.. Bryan's susges-
tion that the delegation be polled as to
whether or not Mr.. Belmont's pres
ence in the convention was desired.
Resolution % Adopted.
The storm became SO great that Mr..
Bryan decided to strike out that part
Of the resolution which would have
dismissed Ryan and Belmont from the
but insisted on vote on
the first paragraph. which read:
Resolved, That in this crisis in our
party's career and in our country's
this convention sends greeting
to the people Of the United States and
assures them that the party of Jeffer-
son and of Jackson Is still the cham
pion of popular government and
quality before the law. AS q proof Of
our fidelity to the people we hereby de-
clare ourselves opposed to the nomina-
tion of any candidate for president who
IL the representative or under any
obligation to ]. Pierpont Morgan.
Thomas F. Ryan. August Belmont. or
any other members Of the privilege
seeking class"
OOJO9oSO0 ~ NoUvOOuOVs
Many Of the delegates seemed to mis-
lpprehend the resolution as the voting
began and there were many noes"
which soon afterward were changed to
ayes" and the resolution was adopted
BY a wide margin over two-thirds
vote Even the New York delegation
mot to be led into the trap" ~ one
IF them expressed It. voted for the
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sEcoNp PLACE IN AIR.
Many Neesptive candidatss for Vice
Presidential Nomination.
Baltimore. June 3S.-With . candi-
late for the democratic presidential
on the home stretch. the
POLITICAL trainers are grooming the
ield Of entries for the vice presidential
acc. In the present situation there 10
10 favorite for glcond place on the
ioket. All dep4n9s on the presidential
Among the most conspicuous
4 the possihilitieS at this time are
Governor Burke. of North Dakota, who |
vas In the presidential contest until
ast night, when he withdrew his own
lame by telegraph; REPRESENTATIVE
William Su!xer. OF New York, chair
nan Of the house committee ON foreign
fairs; Mayor Newton Baker, OF
,leveland; Representative william
sedfIeld. OF New York; Senator o'0or-
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