The Alaska citizen., 1912-07-08

cell Maryland nominated Mayor Preston. of Baltimore.
 It is the consensus of opinion at this time that the nominations will not be concluded tonight, as it is understood an adjournment will be taken at o'clock. All or the dele gates are weary from the excitement of the day. and it is believed no effort will be made to prolong the session.
 SEA GIRT. x. J, July ? - When 1 informed that he had won his fight in the convention, Governor Wilson was to filled with emotion to make a statement for publication. All he could say was that he trusted the party would never have cause | to regret the action of the conVen- tiOn
 When the joyful news was taken to him. the governor was seated on the porch of his home. surrounded by his wife and daughters. A brass band had been engaged early in . the day. when the nomination of Wilson seemed probable. and when the final word of success came, a procession of neighbors and friends was quickly formed at q distance from the Wilson home. and rush made upon the unsuspectng official the band playing. banners waving and everyone iH the parade cheer ing. The governor was taken com pletely by surprise, but his wife came to his rescue and invited the happy crowd into the house where hA1 Governor Wilson admitted this af- ternoon that he had sent word to Manager McCombS on Friday to re lease his delegates when Clark re ceved a majority of the votes
 SAN FRANCISCO. July ?. - The Progressive Democrats ill this city are celebrating the victory Of Gov ernor Wilson most enthusiastically monster parade and rally has been arranged for tonight, and the friends of the governor immediately will begin working for his election
 There is consternation In the ranks of the Roosevelt forces. who look upon the nomination of Wilson as a serious blow to the hopes of thei! idol
 NEW YORK. July ?. When asked for his views on the nOmna tion of Wilson, Colonel Roosevelt declined to be interviewed When pressed for a statement, the big stick wieder snapped. "I have noth ing to say"
 BALTIMORE. July 3. - Governor Thomas k. Marshall, of Indiana. vii represent the Democrats in the coming contest for the Vice-presl dency His nomination was secur ed in the national convention a, q late hour last night, after severa hours of voting on the several can didates.
 The selection of Marshall is pleas ing to both wings of the party, Il is believed as many telegramS ol approval have been received during the day from prominent Democrats throughout the country:
 Marshalfs strongest opponent Il the contest for the nomination was Governor Burke, of Kansas. but ar unexpected landslide for Marshall when the final ballot was called, ter minated the prolonged session very abruptly.
 w lllldm Jennings Dry all tAplc9So- great confidence in the strength O the Democrats. with Governors Will son and Marshall as the standard bearers of the party In an inter view tonight. the COmmOner say Wilson will have majority of two hundred votes in the electoral col lege, and he concurs in the genera belief among the delegates here thai the Democratic choice of candl dates is most acceptable to the peo pie of the nation
 The sense of the national commit tee is that Governor Wilson deter mine upon the campaign program he will follow. The governor has eX pressed the wish to take complete charge, but as yet, he has given nc intimation as to his plans. He claims he has not yet had time tC outline program, and he is unde cided in the matter of giving III his present office.
 Chairman Mack. of the national committee has wired to Governor Wilson to the effect that, under nc circumstances will he be candi date to succeed himself as the head of the organization.
 SPOKANE. July 3. The Demo crats of this city celebrated the nomination last night with a mon ster torchlight parade, followed by one of the largest political rallies ever held here.