The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26

pointed tonight meet at 10 O'CLOCK IN
the morning. But the delegates would
not hear of this plan and disorderly
protests from the floor forced an ad-
journment after tonight's session. The
delegates were very excited about hur-
rying things along. A voice from the
floor during the discussion announced;
we have no Perkins to pay our
hills"
The completion of Judge Parker's
speech and the naming of the conven-
ton committee was all the convention
did tonight. w. j. Bryan did not ap-
pear in the convention hall during the
evening His failure TO be on hand re-
suited in an almost immediate adjourn
ment of the resolutions committee,
which met after the session. 1t was
practically certain Mr.. Bryan would be
elected chairman of the committee. The
other committees got together imme-
diately for organization.
Mr. Bryan left the convention hall by
a rear entrance soon after the vote on
the temporary chairmanship was an
nounced alphabetically He resumed
his conferences in his rooms
No Statement
Tonight he said:
THE vote shows the attitude of the
convention and my speech shows my
view on the subject. have no state
ment to make | await developments
without impatience. do not know of
anything more needing to be added
now
The Eebraskan did not attend the
night session to hear Judge Parker's
speech, but remained In his rooms to
attend to correspondence and confer
with friends Later Mr.. Bryan pur-
posed joining in the deliberations of
the platform committee.
Mr.. Bryan APPARENTLY was in cheerful
humor, Notwithstanding his defeat. He
carefully refrained from giving any
suggestion as to his future course in
the convention.
viii you carry on the fight for the
progressives on the floor of the con-
vention?" he was quizzed.
Il hope TO be at the convention, but
do not care to outline any pro-
would you care to make any state
mont of any planks which you will
propose?"
No.
Have there been any requests made
of you from western delegates for any
particular planks, say Tor instance, on
woman suffrage?"
Il have had no request made upon
me for any plank Mr.: Bryan said.
There have been three or four sug-
gestions handed me, but | have not
read Them
Some have suggested that your ex-
perience today might make you less
interested In the convention" was sug-
gested
4 can tell you from time to time what
degree interesting to me I will take"
But you are going to stay here, are you
not?"
well, we had to pay for these rooms
for five days. and | guess we will get our
moneys worth during the Interruptions
by occupying them"
The first session of the convention
which marked the defeat of Mr.. Bryan
was noisy with rooster crows. 1t began
with every one apparently in the best of
humor, but soon after the opening prayer
by Cardinal Gibbons the lines between the
Bryan and anti-Bryan forces frightened
almost to the breaking point
Mr.. Bryan was given an enthusiastic |
greeting both from the floor and the gal |
leries when he made his first appearance
and began his speech of protest against |
Judge Parker He had not proceeded far |
before he was interrupted Jeers were |
hurled at him. This was a signal for |
further disorders. Senator Kern was ac- |
corded treatment even less courteous .aai |
then no man who faced the convention |
was immune from catcalls misses and
noises perturbing. The noise grew to |
such an extent t,,at wban Tudge par1,ar
had been elected and escorted re tba n,st |
form IN make HE l.evnnta snaach tha |
disorder was So great that n recase ma
taken until 3 n n, u,hen he ras,,,r,sd
his discussion ~ marty nrincinIes and h,s |
Remuneration OF The c,hicaeo ren,,b,ican
convention as one of the most disgraca-
full exhibitions in the political history Of
the country.
Mayor Gavnor was cord,aIIv graa,ad ~
first. Dame fortune smiled on him and
he was talked of as a running mate for
Chamn Clark in the event ne The 10 ttar,.
manship Senator cuIberson of ,rexas aud
Senator Kern OF Indiana were discussed
In addition to Mr.. James. b,,t oninion yen- |
orally seemed TO center on tba lattar
-, -,
wealth OF Decoration
A wealth of decoration in white and |
gold and tho nationa, co,ors croetea |
~ nn,,.
a. '"o s.c"e Vi 'ne
u ,ls,, national convention. The big
Haii, ofu,hariiy huse steer beamed, |
brick walled armory OF the militiamen
"as Transformed py thousands OF yards
oi puntihg' Inc ugly steel orders I'M
uer the rool were hidden by raise
s ,s Oh hetens. FROM the galleries
nuns the banners OF the various states,
a., ne crowd came Slowly and when
galleries and guests sections held only
scattered few. The delegates as
usual on an opening day of a conven-
ton were slow in making their APP
pearance. A pouring rain and scar
city of vehicles made progress from the
headquarters ia hotels TO the armory