Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-02
THE DAYS STORY.

baltimore, July 1.-The Democratic
National convention resumed ballot
ing. at II o'clock, today, with a vast
throng in. attendance AID intense in
terest prevailing in the outcome of
the unprecedented deadlock
The 9th ballot for President show
ed little change from the last vote,
Saturday night The Clark and Will
SON forces remained intact. the
changes being few and not decisive.
Another sensation was added dur
ing ballot when John b. Stanehfield.
speaking for New York. denounced
William j Bryan ps a money hunt
ing, favor hunting publicity hunting
marplot from Nebraska.
New Yorll's vote was polled. show
ing Clark IS, Wilson 3. and Under
wood ?, absent l. but the solid vote
Of 90 was east under the unit rule for
Clark.
When Chairman James appeared on
the platform at Il o'clock, there We're
many vacant seats on the floor.
There WAS no band, today. its con-
tract having expired. The band stand
was occupied by q bevy of Baltimore
beauties.
few minutes after II, Chairman
James called the convention 10 order
and the Rep. s. Carroll Coall of the
First NJ L. church of Baltimore. Of
tered prayer.
William j. BRYAN appeared on the
floer just at the conclusion Of the
prayer and a cheer swept the con-
vention hall as he strobe up the aisle
and look his seat with the Nebraska
delegation. The eommoner was smil-
ing happily and he held an animated
conversation with several delegates.
Chairman James quoted the crowd
and he appealed TO the galleries 70
maintain order throughout the SEES
sion.
Theodore A. Bell of California was then
recognized. He made motion that a
committee be appointed 70 secure the
valuation of return trip railroad tick
cts held by delegates.
The motion was adopted and the COM
mittee appointed. The roll call was then
begun
When New York was called poll of
the delegation, the first since the ballot
ing began. was demanded.
Abraham l. Elkins of the 9Th New York
District was the first New Yorker to
vote for Wilson and ronnd of cheers
greeted him. William C. McAdoo was
the second.
When the name of John b. Stanchfield
was reached. he took the platform to ex-
plain his vote.
Il come from state whose electoral
vote is vital to Democratic success be-
gan stanehfield. I'VE represent 100000
people"
Stanchfeld then started to review the
history of New York politics and the
delegates showed signs of becoming inn
patient.
us there any limit to the gentleman's
time" demanded Michigan delegate.
New York has right 10 be heard on
the floor of this convention returned
stanchfeid. "The integrity of every del
egate from New York has been inn
pughed and insulted."
stanchfield reviewed the New York del
egation, declaring that it included jul
rists. lawyers and business of known
standing.
"It is by common consent the most
representative delegation that ever
came to National convention from
New York.
IF these be the puppets OF wax
that Mr.. Bryan refers 60, we say TO
that money grabbing, office seeking.
publicity hunting marplot Of Nebras-
Stanchtield could not conclude the
sentence 1t was drowned in a burst
of cheers.
While the speaker delivered this at
tack Bryan sat quietly in his seat. He
watched Stanehfeld closely and oe-
casionally smiled.
Il desire To say again; "The vote
Of New York is vital to success" said
Mr. StauchGeld And no man can go
forth from this convention stigmatized
and branded with the mark OF Bryan
| ism upon him and come within half