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


My reputation as a Democrat will not
be worth defending (hoots and yells)-
my reputation as a Democrat viii not
be worth defending whenever 1t be-
comes necessary to defend it against a
charge made by a friend of THOMAS r
Ryan
I now withdraw the last part OF my
resolution, but (jeers and applause),
don't intend that any Democrat shall
shield his negative vote against the
principal part of the resolution by MD
ing behind the last part of this resolu-
ton. CApplause.) 1 intend that the
men who think that the first part Of
this resolution is either wrong or un-
necessary shall have a chance to say
so on roll call; and in answer to the
argument Of the gentleman from West
Virginia that this question ought not
TO be brought up now, for lear II Will
disturb harmony, I present him the
bible doctrine and then challenge him
to deny it if he can Cycling and ap-
plause). The bible doctrine says; If
thy right hand offend thee, cut il Off
1 am sure that if it is worth Swhile
TO cut off the right hand to save the
body, it is worth while to cut off Nor
gan and Ryan and Belmont TO save
the Democratic party (Applause.)
Mr.. Nixon demanded the vote the
resolution as amended was read and
the roll then called.
Bryan Explains Action.
Later Mr.. Bryan received a number
of newspaper men and was asked If he
had any reasons to give for withdraw
ing the latter part of the resolution
demanding the withdrawal from the
convention of the persons named in
the resolution. He said:
81 stated my reasons at the time
Many of our Democrats sincerely OBJ
jected to the second resolution on the
G on q
right of the state and I did not want
to put them into a position where their
reasons for voting against the double
resolution would be the subject Of dis
cussion.
Others were likely to use it as an
excuse for voting against the first part
of the resolution and I thought it best
not to give them that excuse, and the
purpose was served anyhow in con-
demnation of the men and the system
that they represent.
THE large majority indicates that
the actual number of delegates who
will admit that they are reactionarles
is really small. From now on we will
have a progressive convention and
progressive campaign and I believe a
Democratic victory"
win ret Bolt.
There has been a suggestion of a
bolt on your part" was suggested by
one.
Mr.. Bryan smiled as he answered:
Have YOU heard talk of anything
like that? Would 1 be apt to bolt
program such as / have Outlined?"
of course, the report was circulated
by your enemies
DO not measure me by my enemies
1 have had to fight them for 16 years
in the peoples interest ana expect 10
have to fight them as long as live.
Does your statement mean that you
are against Mr.. Clarke"
NO, sir Mr.. Bryan fastened to re-
spond \ regard Mr.. Clark as a pro-
gressive. l am instructed TO vote for
him"
But the breaking of the unit rule
would allow you to. vote for whom
you pleased, would it nOt?'
Not at ALL and I have refused from
the beginning to express any prefer
ences as between Mr.. Clark and Mr.
Wilson"
Did you hear that New York in
caucus decided to support Mr.. wilson
after the first ballot.
u never pay any attention 10 ru-
mors." he answered. Now please allow
me to so to the hotel and get some
Convection Opens.
Many delegates protested that police
impeded their admission and that many
" ere still outside unable TO ught their
way in, when the conventions was called
to order at SIS
prayer BY Rrev. J. Ross Stevenson, or
Brown Memorial church, Baltimore
The New York delegation was III
caucus wren the night session con-
vened. q ne members urged support
of Underwood and some preferred
progressive, Wilson and Bryan being
mentioned
Bryan Springs Sensation.
Col Bryan introouced MS resolution
declaring the convention opposed to
any candidate under obligation to J.
PierpOnt Morgan, Thomas F. Ryan,
August Belmont or any other member
of the privilege seeking class me
withdrawal of delegates representing
such interests was demanded
Before reading his resolution Mr..
Bryan asked unanimous consent for its
immediate consideration. Many dele
gates demanded it's reading before CIV
Representative Flood. of Virginia.
ruehed 10 the platform to answer Bry-
an and the cheers were deafening.
Flood and Bryan were angrily gest1cu-
lating during the disturbance.
Says Bryan Would Wreck Party.
Flood characterized Bryan's Tesolu-
ton as an 'insolent proposition made
by the only man in this convention who
ty"
Great confusion followed Floods
dramatic denunciation of Bryan and
this was increased by Thomas L. Ryan
standing on his chair to be seen
The names of Morgan, Belmont and
Ryan were greeted with Kisses ana the
resolution was thunderously cheered
by Mr.. Bryan's supporters.
Bryan Presses Resolution.
Consent for immediate consideration
for his resolution was refused and
Mr. Bryan asked for a suspension Of
the rules.
A point Of order by governor Gill
christ that the resolution invaded the
rights of sovereign states was over-
ruled.
Mr.. Bryan at S:37 p. m. opened de-
hate on his motion to suspend the rules
to permit consideration of his lesolu-
ton.
Senator elect Vardaman, of MIssis
sippi, supported Bryan's resolution so
far as it referred to individuals.
The New York delegates returned
from their caucus during the demon
stration and representative Fitzgerald
was selected to reply to Bryan
After heated caucus that lasted over
an hour, the New York delegation de-
cided, practically unanimously, to cast
its vote on the presidential ballot for
Harmon.
Bryan MOdifies Resolution.
Mr.. Bryan announced that he would
withdraw the last clause of his resO-
luton asking for the withdrawal Of
delegates because of the request from
Virginia. He asked New York to make