The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-07-10
how WILSON WON
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q vote OF $40 for Parker to $40 for
Bryan.
The defeat OF Colonel Bryan for the
Temporary chairmanship was mo-
mentous event for the Democratic
party, and the leaders and the rank
and file of the party knew II when II
occurred. II was no longer contest
between candidates. II was war TO
the bitter end between Mr. Bryan and
Mr.. Murphy Both had accepted the
gage of battle. and there would be no
compromise.
The change in the party alignment
brought many surprises to the lay
man, among them the swinging or
Theodore A. Bell of California, tenn
porary chairman OF the Denver con-
vention OF four years ago to the Muir
ply forces Mr.. Bell led the opposition
TO Bryan. and did not hesitate in de-
manding that the Nebraskan, to whom
the Democracy had given three oppor-
tunlties, now step aside and permit
other leaders TO shape the course OF
the party.
After the vote Ex-Governor Pattison
of Ohio expressed the feelings OF
many Of the old leaders who had that
day voted against Bryan, when he
said:
"The defeat Of Mr.. Bryan, necessary
though II was, was an occasion for
tears rather than cheers. He has been
L.. hut he oh
opportunity. and must now step aside
That Tuesday night following the
defeat of Mr. Bryan will ever remain
q memorable one in Democratic his
tory. The great question of that night
was: "Is it to be a bolt?"
Among the leaders for the various
candidates. the Clark forces instantly
realized that If the speaker was to
win he must do so in spite of Mr..
Bryan's opposition The Wilson lead
ers knew they would have Bryan's
support. but would 1t suffice? Lead
ers of other candidates were wonder
ing what form the alignment would
take when the deadlock between Clark
and Wilson should be broken.
Mr.. Bryan was named as a member
Of the committee on resolutions, but
refused the chairmanship of the com
mittee. The reason for his refusal
was explained on Thursday night,
when. after the permanent organiza-
ton had been completed and ollie
James of Kentucky had delivered his
address as permanent chairman. Mr.
Bryan stepped to the front of the
speakers platform and asked unani-
nous consent for the presentation OF
a resolution. But the convention was
not willing TO take Mr.. Bryan on
faith. and cries of NO! Mo-" Read
It! Read the resolution" arose from
all parts OF the great hall
Mr.. Bryan, raising his voice so that
It filled the hall. and could be heard
despite the uproar. read:
Resolved, That we hereby declare
ourselves against the nomination Of
any candidate representing or under
the domination Of ]. Pierpont Morgan.
Thomas F. Ryan. August Belmont or
any other member of the favored or
privilege seeking class. Also that we
ask any delegate representing such an
interest be requested to withdraw"
It is impossible for words to .ex-
press the uproar and turmoil OF the
moment. Cheers, groans. catcalls.
Kisses were mingled In one deafening
road.
Mr.. Bryan had again put the oppo-
sition on the defensive.
"Mr. Chairman! Mr.. Chairman"
came the demands for recognition
from all portions of the hall, and Con-
gresham Brice of Virginia was recog-
nized and invited to the speakers
stand.
When a semblance of order had
been restored. and before Mr.. Brice
had had an opportunity to speak. Mr.
Bryan announced that if New York
and Virginia would take poll of
their delegations. and if majority of
tie DELEGATES Of each state voted in