The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-29
Rx Associated Press.

Baltimore Tune 29-Giving up all attempt to break
the existing deadlock leaders of the Democratic party at
S05 this morning decided upon adjournment in the hope
that of agreement would be reached to the
presidential nominee. Many delegates protested against
the delay caused by the adjournment but apparently there
hope of settling the nomination by conferences
the convention floor. Twelve ballots taken Clark
made sensational gain the tenth, when New Yorks
solid vote of ninety went to him. On this ballot Clarks
total reached the high water mark of $685. clear majority
but 10 short of the necessary thirds to nominate
There few fluctuations in the Wilson vote With the
exception of the New York there few changes in
the vote from that cast the first ballot yesterday morn
ing
Leaders of the convention viewed the situation with
Some ccncef when the night session, during which there
1were several demonstrations adjourned Clarks strength
seemed have been fully tested and still far too short
Wilson did make the gains his managers expected 1t
reported at adjournment time that New Workers had
agreed vote for Clark only three ballots giving the
speaker full opportunity display his greatest strength
1t also said New York would go Underwood.
This will to further the ability Wilson's hold
his votes. If he continues to do New York may event.
ualy go for him. The situation apparently badly
mixed as the tired delegates left the hall
WHEN VOTING COMMENCED.
The Democratic National Convention recessed at
71S p m. until $50 p. m, after having taken four
ballots on the presidential nomination since convenng at
O'Clock. The the fifth ballot Clark 443 Will
S51, Underwood 1917, Harmon 1411a Marshall 81,
Kern 2.
Believing the probability of the nomination of Dem
ocratc presidential candidate tonight the galleries of the
convention hall began to fill early Chairman lanes
called 942 and gradually the disorder incident
upon reconvening restored Rev. Geo. P Dudley of
Washington, offered prayer. c. N. Malieu of Oklahoma
delegate tried to to suspend the twohrds rule and
nominate by majority vote, chorus of dsapproval
greeted the notion and James made the point of order
against It
THE SIXTH BALLOT.
The call the sixth ballot proceeded without change
incident until Kansas reached The delegates held
their BREATH half expecting the break in Wilson's favor
after the roll call today which showed eleven for Wilson
and nine for Clark but instructions holding them for
Clark until two-thirds Of the delegation believed him
beaten held the line and its twenty
for Clark In North Carolina Wilson lost Under
wood Wilson gained four in Tennessee which shifted
every ballot Clark gained two in Tennessee. The total
vote showed little change in the preceding Under
woods the highest far poed for him. On the
seventh ballot Gaynor and James added the list
Changes in the vote small.
Clark 445 Wilson 1884, Underwood 121, Harmon 1876
Marshall 81 Kern l, Bryan l.
BOSSES IN CONFERENCE.
While the seventh ballot in progress, Murphy o
New York Taggart of Indiana, and Sullivan of Illinois
in earnest conference endeavorng agree upor
concerted plan of action 1t is said determined eor
is being made in the Illinois delegation swing it
Wilson.
The result of the seventh ballot was: Clark 4491a
Wilson 352H, Underwood 1880, Harmon 1897, Marshal
81, Kern l, Bryan 1.
The report persistent as the eighth ballot wa