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mounted tnelr CHHlTS ana waved tnelr
hats. but the greater part Of the APP
piause came from outside the delegate
sections.
I'm glad ne proposes to withdraw
that part OF It which reflects upon the
integrity, manhood and honor Of vir-
ginia." concluded Flood and a cheer
greeted his conclusion.
BRYAN CLOSES ARGUMENT.
When Mr.. Flood had concluded Mr..
Bryan arose to close his argument Tie
said II was not right for Mr.. Flood to
deliver a eulogy of tho State of Viz
ginia. It was there his father was born;
and he would be the last to raise a ques-
ton as 60 the integrity of its democracy.
Nor II ia necessary for me to defend
my own democracy. do not intend that
any delegate shall shield his vote
against the principal part OF this reso-
l,rtion by hiding behind the last part.
Il answer to the argument that this
resolution should not he introduced hero
to disturb harmony, commend to the
little man from West Virginia the Bible
doctrine If the right hand offend thee,
curt 1t off
my reputation will not be worth de-
Tending when It becomes necessary to
defend It from tho charges of n friend OF
Thomas +. Ryan. now withdraw -"
JEERS GREET STATEMENT.
A chorus OF mingled cheers and jeers
| greeted this statement.
Vote. vote" came a shout.
And I'm sure II It's worth while to
cut Off the right hand to save the body,
| ,t,tl1 a
| Belmont and Morgan to save the Demo-
| cratic party" With this Mr. Bryan sat
down.
Lewis Nixon Of New York then took
tho stage. The sovereign State Of New
York does not ask that any part OF this
resolution re withdrawn. We ask for a
vote" declared Mr.. .Vxon.
Chairman James had the resolution
read. as modified by Mr.. Bryan. 1t omit
ted all Of the last paragraph demanding
the withdrawal OF delegates representing
Ryan. Belmont or Morgan.
| Lewis Nixon and several other dele.
gates protested against Mr.. Bryan being
allowed to withdraw any part OF tho
resolution, demanding a vote on 1t as a
whole. The question was then put on the
motion to suspend the rules and pass the
resolution.
The convention was in disorder as the
clerk called Alabama"
| chorus of points of order and violent
demands that all of the original resclu
ton be read broke forth
Out of the confusion It was revealed
that II would require two-thirds vote
to suspend the rules and adopt tn,
| al, n,1, data go
in an excited group In an effort 70 pol
the vote. The issue caused an arsumen
In each States representation.
TWO-THIRDs VOTE NECESSARY.
When some semblance of order was T."
stored. the chair ordered the propositio,
stated again and made II plain that
two-thirds vote was necessary to pass tn,
resolution. The roll call was then begur
again and 1t again inspired confusion OF
the floor
Lets adjourn for ~ minutes 70 Fl,
this up yelled a delegate. But thing.
quieted down bit ard the call wa.
resumed.
The vote which gave the resolution
two-thirds Of the votes in the convention
was cast by Texas. That State voted a
solid for the resolution. This tive the
proposition 1877 votes Seven hundred and
twenty-six was two-thirds with the six
Philippine delegates eliminated by this
afternoons action.
Before the result of the roll cali was
announced. Delaware, Florida. Connect.
cut. Montana and half a dozen othe,
States shifted votes to the aye column
Then others followed.
The vote was: Ayes, $50: nays. ls6
not voting, .; absent, l.
UNDERWOOD is NOMINATED.
Chairman James then announced tn,
calling OF the roll IN the States for tn,
nominations of candidates for presden
and motion was adopted. under tn
gavel. limiting nominating speeches T.
80 minu,cs and seconding speeches t
five minutes
When Alabama, the first State on tn
roll was called. the chairman OF tn
delegation announced that VIM.
Bankhead. son Of Senator Bankhead
would speak. He placed In nomination
Oscar W. Underwood.
Baukhead concluded at HIS p. m. an
the Alabama delegates leaped cheerin
TO their seats They were joined by tn
Georgians and other Underwood dele
GATES. Underwood banners and Under
wood pictures were held far aloft. Tn
band played Dixie"
While the Underwood demonstratiol
was on. Georgia delegate. Thomas
Brown. walked to the stage and release
a white dove OF peace. The dove SCENE
frightened by the lights and noise an
nuttered down TO one Of tho clerk
| desks.
REED NOMINATES CLARK
s Next the Underwood forces started
parade through the aisles. two of thel
carrying little Miss Brewer. the 14-yeal
old daughter OF former Governor Brewe
u of Mississippi at the head OF the line.
The Underwood enthusiasm continue
o for 20 minutes The call of the States the
II vas resumed, Arizona yielded to Mi
souri, and Senator James A. Reed of thf
State took the platform to nomina,
Champ Clark He was applauded as l
= began.
DEMONSTRATION FOR CLARK.
AS II drew past midnight a slow exodl
a began and the shuffling Of feet along IL
It gallery aisles and stairs made
h ldiNlcult 20 hear Senator Reed Frequen
lily he was interrupted by the gavel viii
trying TO restore order
Senator Reed concluded at 1928 and
n demonstration for Clark was immediate
q started.
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