Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-27
Inability ofCredentials Com
mittee to Prepare Report
Causes Delay in the Real
Days Work.
ONE DEMONSTRATION
FEATURES THE DAY
During Clayton's Speech the
Friends Of All Candidates
Exercise Vocal Powers;
Session Held Tonight.

OF the CreQenClalS committees " Ao' -
report ready in time for the opening
OF the democratic national commlttee
today, caused an adjournment OF tne
convention shortly after 2 o'clock tnls
afternoon until o'clock tonight WIN
no business before it the convention
crowds were entertained with now
OF speeches by willing souls who
came to the convention primed with
oratory. The convention officers, un'
like those in Chicago last week VINO
adjourned the convention twice in one
day after one minute sessions, beIeved
in giving the crowds that had worked
their way into the hall some run for
their money. The speeches were en-
joyed and one Of the demonstrations,
without which no convention would be
complete, was pulled off and an out
let was given for some of the pent up
Jeffersonian enthusiasm which has
been brewing this week.
Policemen In Hall Today.
Delegates filtered slowly into the
big hall today. With but a scattered
attendance on the floor at 1880 a
haze of heat seemed to fill the big
building and give promise Of swelter-
ing days proceedings,
Galleries and floor filled up very
slowly but the sergeant-at-arms and
the police had trouble keeping the
aisles clear. Warned by the disorder
Of yesterday Sergeant-at-Arms John l.
Martin marshalled squad Of police
men and posted them in the galleries
with orders to eject anyone creating
disturbance.
Chairman Parker had not yet ap-
peared but National Chairman Mack
was on the platform. The heat grew
more intense as the big hall filled up.
AT 1921 Chairman Parker pounded
his desk with the gavel, and the SER
geant-at-arms aided by the police, set
{ out to clear the aisles. Slowly the
confusion subsided and the convention
got under way.
Bishop Murray offered prayer.
Orators Heard.
When the prayer was concluded
Gov. Blanchard of Louisiana, report
ed that the credentials committee
would not be ready to report until 8
m. He said he would not make
motion to adjourn until that time.
however, as he was sure the delegates
would like little oratory."
Former Gov Joseph w. Folk of
Missouri, was introduced as the first
orator.
"The nominee of this convention
will be the next president of the
United States," said Folk. He eulo-
gized Bryan at length. The delegates
grew restless in the course of Folks
speech and Chairman Parker was
forced to admonish them to be quiet.
Folks speech was very brief and
Senator Rayner Of Maryland, next was
called on.
He also predicted success for the
democratic nominee and discussed the
division in the republican party and
declared that the motto Of the Taft
faction would be 1--WE will react and
retrograde'' The motto of the Roose-
velt party, he quoted as Thou Shalt
Not Steal"
"Our motto in this campaign will be
eve shall progress" shouted Senator
Rayner, and the crowd cheered.
When Rayner concluded Chairman
Parker asked for more speakers. A
shout for Congressman Tom" Hefin
of Alabama went up from the floor.
But Parker introduced Congressman
Henry D. Clayton of Alabama, chair
man OF LQc uOuSc JuulSidAy SoAiA1AtICO.
A Spell Of SpelIbinders.
The delegates seemed to enjoy what
one of them termed "a spell of spell
binding
After he had spoken for several
minutes in denunciation of republican
principles and predatory wealth, Mr..
Clayton turned to democratic pros
poets.
Il do not know upon whom the nom.
ination of this convention shall be
bestowed" he said.
Underwood" shouted an Alabama
delegate.
..Clark," shouted a man from Mis-
souri,
"Wilson came in answering chorus
from New Jersey.
Harmon" called the Ohioans.
In a moment the entire convention
hall was swept by the shouts and
cheers and songs of the adherents of
the different candidates. The band
Joined in the demonstration.
Chairman Parker made little effort
to quiet tcs enthusiasts. Mr.. Clayton