The Washington times., 1912-06-25

raised his hand In an attempt to stu
the audience. But they were not to be
denied. The cheers swelled across from
delegation to delegation, and at last the
The delegations from Ohio. wiscon-
sin, Minnesota, Texas, New Jersey, Ne
braska, Kansas. and Oklahoma were
on their feet, but the big New YORK,
Indiana, and Illinois delegations sat
stolidly in their seats.
Bryan appealed to Mack to restore
quiet, and finally he was able to begin.
Nominates Kern.
gentlemen Of the convention" he
began, II rise to place in nomination
for the office of temporary chairman
the name of Hon. John w. Kern OF
Indiana"
the applause again, the same State del
silent, SILENT although Kern's home.
I'm thus dissenting from the judgment
| Of our national committee, Bryan con.
tinued, II recognize that the burden OF
proof is upon me to overthrow the as
sumption that the committee can claim
that 1t is representing the wishes or
the party. I call your attention to the
fact that our rules provide that that
committees action is not final. I re-
mind you that the very fact that this
convention has the right to reject its
recommendation is conclusive PROOF that
the wisdom OF this convention Is the
last word on this matter.
| III any ask for my credentials, or why
I, a mere delegate from one or the
| smallest States, should presume TO pre-
sent name peg TO tes sssn S9h the 'nh nham
pion Of the Democratic party's prin-
ciples and in those campaigns l have
| received the votes Of six million and q
that I have the confidence Of the Demo
Gratis of this nation. Confidence carries
with 1t certain responsibilities, and
would not be worthy of the trust OF
not willing to risk humiliation in theiI
defense.
"A man cannot carry on political
warfare in defense OF the people foi
/ recognize that these enemies have at;
tackled me- The fact that I have lived
is proof that have not deserted the
people.
II take for my text the quotation the
committee was kind enough to place
there on the wall for my use: He never
sold the truth to serve the hour
of Monticello. could not be worthy
of the support have received II I wert
unwilling to DO less.
1--WE are told It Is disturbing harmon!
to dissent from the committees deduc
ton. There Is no other delegate wht
tried to obtain harmony earlier than
| l began several weeks ago. I announced
to a subcommittee that I would not b.
candidate for the temporary chair
ranship.
immodesty asked that at the end o
sixteen years OF battle, when I find tn
things fought for triumphant, not onlI
in my own party but in the Republical
party. that I be permitted to presid
here.
Consulted Candidates.
"I refused. I advised the committe
to consult thetwo leading candidates
I asked this committee to get the tw,
J leading candidates to agree on a tenn
, porary chairman. I asked this com
mittee to allow two-thirds of this con
Vention to express its voice. In tn
{ subcommittee the Clark and Wilso,
forces could not agree. In the full com
mittee last night the Wilson men sup
| ported Mr.. James, the Clark choice, bu
, yet the choice of the Clark men wa
I not chosen.
lowed was the plan for harmony, Will
| the committees plan was not for har
} mony.
Let me present the qualifications o
: one fitted for the occasion. This is o.
/ epoch making convention We have hal
such a struggle as was never seen 4
/ politics before. ! know the sacrihc
: that has been required; know of me
1 working on the railroads and factorie
' who have risked their bread and but
ter to aid the night for the people.
: have been defying the predatory wealt
II have seen men give up svsrythin