Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-26
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Temporary Chairman Aiiudes TO Battle
Of Opening Day.

Temporary Chairman AiIudss to Batsis
Of Opening Day.
Baltimore. June ga small crowd
in the galleries and only part OF the
delegates, heard Alton B. Parker's .
keynote speech last night.
The soft rain that fell at intervals
all day set in again toward nightfnll.
adding to the humid heat and the
atmosphere OF the hall was oppreSs-
i've.
The heat soon began to have Its ef-
feet and delegates and spectators
stripped of their coats and rolled up
their sleeves.
The delegates began to crowd in
about 1920 and In few minutes the
aisles were In confusion. The SER
geant lat arms tried in vain to get the
delegates seated. Finally policemen
were placed in each aisle to keep the
crowd moving.
At S:25 Chairman Mack dropped
his gavel and the night session was on.
Mr.. Mack introduced Judge Parker
again, and the temporary chairman
resumed the speech which In the aft
ernoon was interrupted.
Little Differences.
Z
ed on the republican convention at
.'liar," 'corruptionists." traitor.
thief were freely used.
I'VE will have nothing like this in
this convention" he said. I'VE had
little difference here this afternoon. but
there was nothing said by anyone In
that difference that was intended to be
severe. II I thought that the chief
speaker today was little harsh. re-
mem bered the three great struggles
he made for the democratic party In
this country"
a burst OF applause and a shout OF
Bryan. Bryan" Interrupted the speak
er.
Forgive Bryan.
II realize that this meant much to
ililI," continued Mr. Parker "and II
he was mistaken in regard to my po-
sition, believe it is your duty and
mine to forgive 1t. and to stand with
him.
There is one place where he is
capable of rendering great service.
That is the craftsmanship of the resolu-
tions committee. I, hope and believe
that every member Of that COMMITTEES
will honor himself by casting his vote
for Mr.. Bryan for chairman"
Picture Of Crowd.
While Chairman Parker was earnest
ly arguing the tariff question. busy
photographer climbed up the edge OF
the platform and set off a fiashlight
that exploded loudly almost In the
speakers face. Parker hesitated,
loud "oh.'' swept over the crowd and
the photographer dashed out. followed
by a gale OF laughter. When Parker
referred to the democratic tarin bills
there arose shout OF Underwood
Underwood" e~. e.s..5 ~
IN reply came a tsef' from Ia the Gler'
"champ Clark Is the boy who dc
it,.
"Well, I'm not going into that" sa:.
Parker. with smile and went on with
his speech. Mr.. Parker concluded al
9:13 and before the applause had died
away the routine proceedings were got
ten under way. A resolution introduced
by Joseph E. Bell. Of Indiana. provided
that the rule Of the last democratic
convention should govern this years
The resolution went thru
under the gavel.
Get Thru in Hurry.
On motion of George w. Greene. OF
Rhode Island. the usual committees
were provided for. An effort was made
to announce 10 o'clock tomorrow as the
hour for the committees to meet.
"No, no." shouted score OF dele
gates
1--WE have no Perkins to pay oul
board" volunteered Texas delegate
After a short argument 1t was de-
cided to have the committees meet I'M
mediately after adjournment.
An attempt to adjourn the conven'
tion until 9 o'clock this afternoon fafiet
an dat 1884 an adjournment was hae
until noon.
William J. Bryan had not appeared
during the night session.