The Washington herald., 1912-06-19

again. once by cries from the gallery for
william Jennings Bryan.
stone Again Appears.
said Heney, and you might as well hear
me now, because you'll have to hear me
II II takes all summer.
Now, the question here Is this: II is
proposed that a majority will be obtained
for Mr. Root by using the roll prepared
by those thirty members Of the National
Committee who do not represent one
electoral vote Of this Union, and admit
ting delegates who have no right here.
II you are here for fair play Just remem-
Der that after he Is chosen. those sew
enty fraudulent delegates will constitute
a part Of the credentials committee.
DO you understand that? Let me make
myself clear. Those seventy have been
so selected as to go on that roll under
the leadership OF Big Steve. Penrose.
Crane, and so arranged as to give a
majority on the roll Of the credentials
committee"
In the midst Of Heneys speech. Col.
Stone appeared at the front OF the plat
form and beloved through a megaphone.
The chairman desires to announce
that unless the speaker is treated with
respect, those not treating him with re-
spect will be put out OF the building"
In other words, the proposition Is
just this" continued Heney. No cor
rupt Judge shall be in a position to
place himself in judgment on the propo-
sitions to come before this house. Let
US put before US a chairman. a man who
does not represent either Of US.
Are you afraid to trust the question
that came before US to the representa-
tive OF Robert N. La Toilette? I sec
0nn Nha nnnnfnaFf - -
Heney then quit speaking.
More McGovern Sentiment.
John J. Sullivan. Of Cleveland, second
ed McGovern's nomination. Charles NJ
Carey. Of Oregon. was the next speaker.
Il came from Oregon and desire to
give a word OF explanation said
Carey. In our State We have a primary
law which says the delegates to Ma
tional Conventions must support the
choice OF the people as expressed at the
polls. When became a delegate I was
for the reelection Of Taft I am bound
by my oath and the oath Of the state
to support, the best I can. Col. Rooss-
velt as the candidate OF this convention.
This law will not require me TO violate
principles or conscience and propose
To follow them. I second the nomination
OF Gov. McGovern.''
Senator Bradley said For three
years I have been representing Kentucky
in the Senate. II was my fortune to
know Senator Root Let me say that
contests never existed"
Did you vote for Lorimer?'' shouted
an Illinois delegate.
Yes, did. and when I did voted
for a man ten thousands times as good
as you
7 want TO say that the time shall
never come when my State shall be-
come 80 low as to accept moral advice
from Francs J. Heney." great cheer
followed
Bradley shouts Liar"
You voted for Lorimer." cried one
more delegate. IF a man could get
under your cuticIe he would hnd
meaner man than Lorimer." came the
answer. Il didn't intend to speak. but
mitted to make statements here with
out denial You talk Of the South hav-
ing no electoral votes but I say now
that II the North had stood by US in
stead OF cowardly turning from US we
would give you an electoral vote.
We Will come a great deal nearer giving
Roosevelt" said Bradley. I want to,
thank you gentlemen Cagain a delegate
cried out Lorimer's name. you say
Lorimer? I say liar, liar. liar" an
swered the speaker
"All we want IS fairness, fairness"
Groans greeted this ally.
with your consent. Mr.. Chairman. Il
will suspend a few moments to allow
this fool TO stop asking questions but
the sergeant-at-arms says I would be
here a month.
We don't want any OF this rough
riding business. Root" Root Lori
mer." came the cry.
IF you think you can override or
bully this convention. you are mistaken.
All we want is regularity" Again hel
was stopped by groans. The gavel
pounded. Senator Bradley put his hands
In his pockets. A shout arose when the
speaker stepped back to moisten his
throat at the speakers table. Bradley
waited patiently. I'm IN no hurry at
ALL" he laughed
Gov. Wesley Next.
Bradley went on: Il beg OF you TO
-emember this is a nation Of law. order,
Ind constitutional liberty. not socialism,
Tor snarchy, and those are the things I
mere NO-Ndg.
Gov. R. S Vessey OF South Dakota fol-
owed Senator Bradley. He seconded the
nomination OF McGovern. Referring to
Senator Bradley's remarks about Heney, |
'essey said:
a man needs no higher recommenda- |
ion Of character than the fact that he |
las put Abe Ruef in the penitentiary. !
Against this We have a man who says he |
-oted to keep in the Senate William Lor- I
mer. OF Chicago"
Vessey said that Gov. McGOvern would !
rive every one a very fair deal, as he is !
fair and square man.
He was followed by Henry Allen Of (
Wichita, Kans. TT is not remarkable |
hat Kansas should be loyal to that great |
eadsr Of four years ago, and although !
ie did not make good in his Endorsement. !
We demand that the indorsee make good. |
"If you say that Roosevelt is a dema- !
rogue. you may as well say Abe Lincoln |
vas a fool and a baboon. They talk /
lbout mobs. II was a mob that acted at |
Boston HarboT, in many other places, |
md finally in the California primaries"
Walter L. Houser. OF Wisconsin, SEN !
tor La Follette's campaign manager. |
hen spoke.
81 am here to say that any one who
laims to represent Mr.. La Toilette does
lot nave the authority. and they don't
epresent him. He refused, year ago, TO /
inter- any compact with any set OF men, |
nd he refuses now to be forced into an ,