Ripley County democrat., 1912-07-05
. vote of 57s for Parker TO 80 ssr

party. and the leaders and the rank
and flle Of the party knew II whez 4
occurred. It was no longer q contest
between candidates. It was war to
the bitter end between Mr.. Bryan and
Mr.. Murphy. Both had accepted the
gage Of battle. and there would be no
compromise.
The change In the party alignment
brought many surprises to the lay
man. among them the swinging of
Theodore A. Bell Of California, tenn
porary chairman Of the Denver oon-
vention Of four years ago to the Muir
ply forces. Mr.. Bell led the opposition
to Bryan. and did not hesitate in de-
manding that the Nebrasksn, to whom
the Democracy had given three oppor.
tunities. now step aside and permit
other leaders to shape the course Of
the party.
After the vote Ex-Governor. Pattison
Of Ohio expressed the feelings of
many of the old leaders who had that
day voted against Bryan. when he
said:
"The defeat Of Mr.. Bryan, necessary
though It was. was an occasion for
tears rather than cheers. He has been
and Is a great man, but he has had his
opportunity, and must now step aside"
That Tuesday night following the
/ Anfaaf ~ NJ nrvan xrtil avar rap, ",
memorable one In Democratic his
! tory. The great question of that night
was: SIS II TO be boltf"
Among the leaders for the various
candidates, the Clark forces instantly
realized that If the speaker was to
win he must do so In spite Of Mr..
Bryan's opposition. The Wilson lead
ers knew they would have Bryan's
support. but would It suffice? Lead
ers Of other candidates we're wonder
Ing what form the alignment would
take when the deadlock between Clark
and Wilson should be broken.
Mr.. Bryan was named as a member
Of the committee on resolutions, but
refused the chairmanship Of the COM
mittee. The reason for his refusal
was explained on Thursday night,
when, after the permanent organiza-
tion had been completed and Ollie
James Of Kentucky had delivered his
address as permanent chairman. Mr..
Bryan stepped to the front Of the
| apoa bore v,lofforra ond aaLad .,Uaut.
nous consent for the presentation OF
a resolution. But the convention was
not willing to take MIR. Bryan on
faith, and cries Of moi Not" Read
It! Read the resolution" arose from
all parts Of the great hall.
Mr.. Bryan, raising his voice so that
It filled the hall, and could be heard
despite the uproar. read:
Resolved, That we hereby declare
ourselves against the nomination Of
any candidate representing or under
the domination Of j. Plerpont Morgan.
Thomas F. Ryan, August Belmont OF
any other member OF the favored or
privilege seeking class. Also that we
ask any delegate representing such an
interest be requested to withdraw"
II Is impossible for words to ex-
press the uproar and turmoil Of the
moment Cheers. groans. catcalls.
hisses were mingled in one deafening
road.
Mr.. Bryan had again put the oppo-
sition on the defensive.
tsMr. Chairmani Mr.. Chairman!"
came the demands for recognition
from ali portions Of the hall. and Con-
gressman Brice Of Virginia was recog-
niEed and invited to the speakers
stand.
When q semblance Of order had
been restored, and before Mr.. Brice
had had an opportunity 10 speak, Mr..
Bryan announced that II New York
and Virginia would take poll Of
their delegations. and II majority Of
the delegates OF each state voted in
favor OF Belmont and Ryan, he would
withdraw the last paragraph Of his
resolution.
"Noi Mol" came the cries from the
delegations Of the two states.
Raising his voice 80 as to be heard
above the uproar, Mr.. Bryan stated
that two delegates from Virginia had
asked that such part Of the last para.
graph as applied to Virginia be with
drawn, and he would do 30, and II one
delegate from New York would make
the same request for that state he
would withdraw the last paragraph
entirely.
i Again came the cries Of mol mol"
accompanied by sroans and Kisses.
i The convention at that moment was
| against Mr.. Bryan and his resolution
40 originally read weuid have been
voted down, had the opportunity been
offered.
Bries succeeded In getting attention
and in the name OF the Virginia dele
CATION offered defiance to the Com.
moner. stating that no member ot the
the Virginia deiegatioa had asked foI
the withdrawal Of any part Of the
resolution; that Virginia was entirely
competent "a handle ita internal az
| fairs, and would recognize no right oI
Mr.. Bran to NEEDLE with her.
New FORKS policy Of silence, pol
Icy which was maintained thnughoui
the convention, remained unbroken