The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-07-03
PAYS TRIBUTE TO MARSHALL
Presidential Nominee Highly
Praises His Running Mate
BRYAN STILL A BIG FIGURE
He Remained Central Figure to the
Last in Democratic Con-
venton.

Baltimore, July 3.-In the dying
hours of the Democratic national
convention 1t seemed. for "a time, there
would be another deadlock -pver the
domination of vice president. Burke,
of North Dakota, for whom Bryan ex-
pressed preference, had rolled
enough votes on the first two ballots
to block the nomination of Marshall,
the Indiana leader. The third ballot
had just been ordered when the chair
man of the North Dakota delegation,
in brief speech Withdrew Burke's
name, and moved To make the nom.
ination of Marshall unanimous. I'm.
mediately there was wild scramble
for the doors. only a few waiting to
hear the motion put. Several seconds
later Chairman James gavel fell at
90 a. m, on the final adjournment OF
one of the most notable conventions in
the history OF the Democratic party
Bryan remained the central figure to
the last. A short time before adjourn
ment he spoke ''valedictory." as he
called IL. transferring the partys
standard TO Wilson.
Wilson Has Many Visitors.
Seagirt N. j. July 3.-Wilson slept
late this morning after an arduons
day preceding hts nomination. Visit
ors began gathering on the lawn In
front OF the little White House" early
and nearly dozen tents. erected for
telephone booths and other accommo-
cations, sprang mp on the grounds.
Besides the usual run of enthusiasts,
many delegates returning from Bal
timore. are expected at the cottage to-
day. Photographers are here by the
score and several moving picture con
Germs have men on hand taking every
phase of activity hereabouts.
Murphy Sends Congratulations
Nearly "A thousand messages of con-
gratulations to Wilson were received
early this morning. Among the first
was one from Charles +. Murphy. the
leader Of Tammany
"Yonr nor'matlon means great
Democratic \. story" Murphy said.
Perry Belmont also predicted VIC
tory.
Wilson to Direct Campaign.
Baltimore, July S.-Wilson viii. in
the main, determine the direction of
his own campaign for president; pass
upon the desirability of appointing a
campaign committee; and hold a con-
ference with a sub b-committee of the
national committee on naming OF Of
fcers Of the new Democratic nation
al committee.
This was the sense of members OF
the new national committee. which
met today, and after continuing the
officers of the old committee i'm power
until "A permanent organization was
effected. designated a subcommittee
10 confer with Wilson on the perma-
nent organization of the new COM
mittee. and then report back to the
full committee.
w +. McCombs of New York. cam |
paign manager for Wilson. was talk
ed about this afternoon as likely
choice for the head of the campaign
committee of the new national COM
mittee
No Plans Yet, Says Nominee.
Seagirt, n j., July 3.-1 haven't
had time To think of all these things.
Governor Wilson thus rep ie,t today
90 the bombardment OF questions hurl-
ed at him by reporters. He was look
ing rather care-worn and tired
II don't know yet whether | shall
appoin; Mccombs my campaign man
aeer. or suggest him for the chairman
ship Of the sational committee" he
said.
Il haven't decided whether | shall
resign as governor of New Jersey II
haven't had time TO read the platform:
| have made no campaign plans.
These and other details | shall take
M In due time with my friends
Grateful to His Friends.
ITO all thoughtful and generous
friends, who have sent me, messages
OF -congratulation. I want To express
niX hearty thanks. shall not be able
TO answer them I'm afraid"
He expressed qualification over the
harmonious ending of the convention.
and gratitude for the work os his sup
porters
Wilson's friends are positive he WI,
not resign as governor until after the
hrst Of next year. as under New Jer-
sey law. the president of the senate
automatically takes the governors
seat upon the latters resignation.
John d. Prince president of the sep