New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-30


TO the convention and stands things on
their heads. Murphy and Sullivan and rag
CART and the highly respectable bunch OF
LAWYERS here who, in their own highly re-
snectable way. have also represented the
ran-Ryan-Belmont combination-Blue-
eyed BILLY" sheehan. Delaney NicoH'
Joseph s. Auerbach and others-don hhe
It, but they cannot stop IT,
Bryan likes TO remind the political bosses
and their fnancier associates that they
aren't the entire world, or even the entire
country He did II to-day by serving notco
on Murphy of Tammany, that ne Woulu
not support for nomination any candldate
who received the support OF New 1orh
State. He left the convention TO ORA" inc
inference that If any candidate received
the nomination through the Tammany vote
carried by Murphy in his left hand trousers
rocket that hapless person would nave 10
win his election over Bryan's opposition
AS result, prospective shift OF New
York's ninety votes from Clark TO Under
wood has been postponed Indefinitely ana
~ a break does come to Wilson. as his
rooters predict, New York's contribution
will trail along IN such position as not 10
encounter any unpleasant notice,
Bryan injected himself into to-days pro-
ceedings while the fourteenth ballot was
under way. He wanted to explain his vote
he said, and when Acting Chairman Su!zer
ruled him out Of order, Bryan continued to
stand in his place, smiled calmly and let
the galleries veil. They yelled sufficiently
to make Sulzer change his mind Where
upon Bryan. took the platform brushed All
the officials to one side and with as sweet
a smile as a Baltimore hotel clerk greeuhg
an arriving delegate delivered various ana
sundry incendiary utterances at Murphy
and the Morgan-R yan-Belmont comolna-
ton.
Chairman James called the convention &c
order at / :O6 o'clock, and the chaplain the
Rev. DR.. John Roach Straton, OF Baltimore
said the prayer.
The hall was in confusion, with delegates
crowding into the alsles, and 1t was not
until 10 o'clock that for the thirteenth
time the clerk began the calling Of the roll
Gossip about the floor was that the popu-
LAP prejudice against the thirteenth OF
anything would prevent any material
changes in the vote on that ballot.
When Connecticut was reached Wilson
lost one vote TO Underwood from the last
ballot taken at last nights session.
There had been some question as TO
whether New York would cast It's ninety
votes for Clark. but Charles T. Murphy
made his usual announcement Of ninety for
Clark again, and It was apparent there
would be no nomination.
North Carolina gave Wilson a gain Of one
from the Underwood column. Wilson also
took two from Clark In Ohio
Hawaii also gavc Clark a gain Of one from
Wilson. while Porto Rico voted six solid for
Wilson. loss Of two for Clark
In Virginia Clark gained 21s from Under
wood.
The result Of the thirteenth ballot was:
Clark, 554; Wilson, 356Is; Underwood
1857; Harmon, %; Marshall, 30; Foss, 2;
Bryan, I.
This showed a gain Of for Clark. VIII
son gained Pr and Underwood lost IN. Foss
was put on the roll with votes. Kern re-
ceived no votes and Bryan received 1.
Bryan Takes Hand.
Before the result of the thirteenth ballot
was announced William ]. Bryan appeared
on the platform He talked to Chairman
James for a moment, and then resumed his
seat in the Nebraska section. cheer
seat until he returned to It,
The rollcall was begun for the fourteenth
time at 1:4o O'Clock. During this ballot
Chairman James surrendered the gavel tc
William sulzer. OF New York and went tc
the floor. He conferred with Senator Stone
of the Clark forces and then hurried
about, visiting the various delegations.
When Nebraska was reached Mr.. Bryan
demanded a poll OF the delegation, and his
was the first name called.
ct ask for an opportunity TO explain my
vote" said Bryan, amid tumult OF dis
order.
'Votel vote! Vote shouted the delegates
Bryan, standing on his chair, with one
hand resting on the Nebraska standard
eazed over the crowd. lie swung a bic
palm leaf fan as the tumult continued
For what purpose does the gentleman
riser" demanded sulzer from the chair.
AS long began Bryan, and a wave
of noise overwhelmed him.
Senator Stone made an effort TO secure
unanimous consent that Bryan be allowed
10 make a statement: A roar of dissent
greeted the request when Sulzer stated it.
but he announced: The chair hears nc
objections"
BRYAN made his way TO the platform
through the sweating mob in the aisles. A
round OF cheers greeted him as he took the
platform. Through the uproar Bryan
shouted;
"As long as New York's vote is recorded
for Mr.. Clark 1 withhold my vote IRON
him and cast IT
He got no further. Again the racket
swept the hall.
''I have asked the privilege Of making ar
explanatiop because am not alone In this
convention. When / speak l speak FOR
many in this hall and for great many
more outside this hail." Bryan continued.
.I am explaining my vote only because
nv advice was not followed in my own
ldeleRation advised that those who are
Instructed for Mr.. Clark continue TO vote
for him until conditions arose that justified
MS from doing otherwise. Not all OF the
delegation agreed with me. II poll is
demanded am now ready TO cast my vote
and give my reasons.
"I recognize the responsibility that rests
upon me and do what intended TO DO IN
giving this explanation. l expected THIS
necessity 10 arise. have written out wna'
propose 70 say that there may De no
mistake"
Here Mr.. Bryan read prepared sIa'e-
ment explaining his vote.
Having explained our position saio
lprvan. II now announce my vote for -
Another roar from the floor interrupted
MIN here. and Ex-Governor McCorkle OF
West virginia secured the floor 10 ask
bryan a question.