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GOV. Wills MAKES GAINS
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atives of the American people picking
the pockets OF the shivering and rag
ged people OF America"
Senator James then reviewed the
acts OF the democratic house. and de-
clared 1t had made a record that
would sweep the party to victory in
November.
Harmon Refuses to Withdraw.
An effort was made to have Gov.
Harmon Withdraw from the president
ial race. Edward Moore, committee
man from Ohio, talked to the governor
over the telephone, and suggested that
he withdraw because the convention
rejected the unit rule.
The governor replied: 81 positively
have not withdraw from the president
ial race, and | win not withdraw My
name win be presented at Baltimore. |
have not given up the fight"
Crowd Came Early.
Spurred by the promise OF lively ac-
ton, the crowd came early to the con-
vention hall. The center of incest
was Mrs. Taft, wife of the President.
who arrived with Mrs. Norman E.
Mack The assistant seargeant-at-
arms attended the party The dele
gates were slow in assembling.
Bryan's PIanks
While the members of the resolutions
committee admit that the platform will
be progressive, a conflict is expected
over the seven planks proposed by
Bryan. They include legislation for
the control of banks to protect the de-
positors, for the protection of the work
ingman against the injustice under in
functions, for trial by jury in con-
tempt cases, a real antitrust enforce
ment law, tariff for revenue only and
the direct election of United States
Senators.
Waging War On Bryan
When the committee went to work
they expected to have the platform
completed by this afternoon. Charles
T. Murphy, of New York; Thomas F.
Taggart of Indiana, and Roger C. Sui
Ivan, of Illinois, are the actual steer
ing committee in the convention, and
they have decided to fight Bryan to
the finish. They want harmony but
will not join the Nebraskan to get it.
Want Harmony.
The three leaders are willing to unite
ON any candidate but Wilson, Bryan's
candidate They believe they will be
able to nominate their man late to-
night on the third ballot
No Early Nomination.
The situation is such that it may re-
quire many ballots to decide the mat
ter With the high man with PSI votes
short to nominate. and only 1874 in
structed delegates from which to draw,
and with so many conflicting views,
and the balance of power in the de-
bate, the chances for an early nomina-
ton are very remote.
Working For Marshall.
Just before the convention was call
ed to order, it became known that the
obtain the support of Bryan for Gov
ernor Marshall as the compromise
candidate. At a secret caucus the
delegation was unable to agree on a
plan, some favoring Kern. Thomas
Taggert, booster for Marshall, sug-
gested that Kern go to Bryan with the
proposition, but Kern demurred
Must Combine Before Convention.
Chairman Norman Il Mack declared
that the three opposing forces in the
Democratic convention must combine
before the convention could make a
nomination. He analzes the case as
follows:
First-The Wilson-Bryan element
known as the radicals and progress
ives.
Second-The Clark element, contains
ing both progressives and conserva-
tives.
Third-The Harmon and Underwood
interests, which make up the conserva-
tive element.
Two of these elements will have to
unite" said Mack land there is no
telling how or when this can be
brought about The means have not yet
been found.
Baltimore, Md, June 27-The Demo-
cratic national convention was called
to order today by Permanent Chair