El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-28

that this man has record unsur-
twenty -four years ago he placed
upon the statute books Of the state a
law guarding the secrets of the ballot
He advocated the direct primary
system 20 years ago, and applied
it in his congressional district.
at is thirteen years since he con-
tended for the enactment OF the most
rigid corrupt practice act 70 be found
upon the statute books.
Not Afraid of the People.
Five years ago he advocated the in
itiative and referendum in his own
state. He was not. as some others are,
disturbed lest the people should de-
stroy themselves.
As early as 1885 he declared for the
direct election of senators. Five times
has he voted for that measure, and for
years in congress has been its distin-
guished advocate
"All his life this man has been a Dem
ocrat. He has not been an occasional
Democrat. He does not belong to that
class of Democrats who steal out
o'nights, sleep in strange political beds,
and then come trailing home about the
time they can smell the breakfast bacon
frying.
'sThe army Of the Democracy is form
ing in battle array The sun Of hope
glorifies the horizon of the future and
Above us bends the myriad hued bow
of promise. We have been led to the
very gates of success by veteran
grown gray in the service. Let him
continue to lead, and the celestial bow
will become an arch of triumph, be-
meath which Democracy will march in
glorious victory.
And so 1 nominate this man who
has fought a thousand battles for
Democracy and not one against her;
who has never lowered his flag or asked
for quarter; who has never deserted
or taken a furlough, who does not know
how to quit friend or betray party;
whose back the enemy has never seen.
but whose breast is covered with the
scars of many q hard campaign; who
leads today and should continue to
lead-the Lion of Democracy, Champ
Clark, of Missouri
As senator Reed concluded a stand
ard was wrenched free and paraded.
It was that of Idaho. Then Missouri
followed Then came Oklahoma, Kan
sas. Illinois, Kentucky, Iowa, Rhode
Clark banners swung into line behind
the Missouri standard. The cheering.
augmented by scores Of shrieking fish
horns, continued.
a half dozen disheveled women were
mixed up in the crowd Of delegates that
surged through the aisles.
The Clark marchers invaded the
chairman's platform with two huge
American lldSS anu a Dig clark banner.
One of the leaders stood on the table of
the secretary of the convention and
led the excited crowd into a disor-
ganized series Of cheers. Practically all
of the delegates had by this time
climbed upon their chairs.
Declares Clark Nominated.
An enthusiastic Clark man climbed
to the platform and moved that Clark
the question himself and declared it
carried
The demonstration had been under
way half an hour them
The procession of standards climbed
the steps to the platform and the state
insignia were raised high above the
crowd.
Carriers were driven from the Mat
from and were forced to content them
selves with standing on the steps.
Senator Clark's daughter, Miss Gene
We've, appeared on the platfor-1 She /
was raised on a chair, a flag was draped /
Il think this is just awful" she |
laughed to those about her.
Sounds Call "On Hounds.v
The Clark demonstration which be-
gan at 1929 was stu in progress at /
lis but with signs Of lessening vital /
ty. While the tumult was at its height !
4 big elderly southerner managed to ]
reach the platform with an old fash I
call Of "off hounds"
At 1-17 the chairman began to try for
order, the demonstration then having
asted 50 minutes Senator stone en- +
ieavored to assist the chair. The
lark men were not ready to quit,
however. and senator Stone stood on his
hair as the marchers filed by and
)ade them sit down with voice and e-es-
ure
Quiet was restored at 1870.
j. 7. Robinson, Democratic nominee
or governor of Arkansas took the
llatform to second the nomination of |
lark.
Seconds CIarI<'S Name.
Mr. Robinson spoke in part as fol-
ows:
The nation looks hopefully to this
Democratic success in the
coming election may be measured in
'art by the wisdom we exemplify. Vic
DRY will be assured by choosing a can
lldate who is acceptable TO all loyal
2emoerats and not heedlessly repug-