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the most polished orators in the United
States. pleaded for progressive candi-
"The people viii tear the mask from
those who robbed them" shouted
Rayner, "and the thief will be revealed
to the benefit of Democracy"
A storm of applause followed, which
was punctuated by a voice from the
rear spouting!
Woodrow Wilson can win"
When Rayner had concluded, Chair
man Parker smilingly announced that
the lists were open and suggested that
delegates send up the names OF favor
ties whom they wanted to hear speak.
''Tom" Hetiin, one of the best fire.
brand speakers in the House. Hefin
himself on the platform shook no his
duce Henry D: clayton Of Alabama;
The Republican party" CLAYTON de-
tained for the interest Of predatory
wealth. It is now a politico-business
organization-nota a party"
At one juncture the speaker touched
off the first pyrotechnic of the conven-
ton. winding UP a summit Of oratory,
he declared:
II do not know who the candidate Of
the convention will be"
Clayton was nearly swept off his feet
WOOD" CLARK" ''wilson," Harmon"
yelled the crowd in a riot of noise. Par
bers EFFORT to s the ste6s Went
chairs and good humoredly banded
yells for their candidates against shouts
FOR rivals across the aisle.
When CLAYTON attempted to resume.
during a pause. he was downed again
by the New Jersey legation singing
"oh. Woodrow Wilson" to the tune OF
Mister Dooley."
MY Maryland" and that revived the
enthusiasm again. 1t became still more
noisy as the tune switched to such old
favorites as "Suwanee River" and my
MY Country 'Tis Of Thee" in which
everybody Joined.
Clayton stood grinning at the dele
gates, and Parker got red in the face
tremendous shout when the band
started anew with "Dixit." A delegate
started parade around with a plain
ated more noise, more jokes. laughter
and more shouts. Sergeants-at-arms
were ordered to ask the delegates tc
be seated. sergeapt-at-Arrns Martin un'
buttoned q wilted collar and yanked his
wet shirt unbuttoned to the second but.
ton.
sit down." Martin yelled. or the po-
licemen and myself will make YOU
Derisfve yells greeted this announce
ment, but Clayton finally succeeded him
self In restoring a sec1blance Of quiet
Then q second later he started Off an
other incipient burst by declaring tina
the present convention would nominate
the next President. g.
. Sought Amusement.
The audience was plainly wanting
amusement and whenever Clayton go
to warming up impersonally oyer thu
virtues of some candidates, the dele
gates would interrupt to name the man
He start volley of cheer between thu
Underwood and Clark camps by eulog
izing "the leader Of Congress"
When the tumult quieted the Speake
explained that he meant Underwood
and in the chers for this candidate tina
followed he retired.
Thomas P. Riley, State chairman o
Massachusetts, was the next speaker
He declared that the fight now was be
tween the dollar on the one side agains
the enfranchise voters on the other
Senator Thomas p. Gore Of Oklahoma
the blind statesman, followed Riley.
LET us have peace" he counseled
Peace at any price-at any sacrifice
save of honor. Let us put every Demo
crat under bond to keep peace. Let Vi
levy a prohibitive tariff on the apples
of discord.
Nothing can prevent victory To-
Democracy unless 1t be division"
Gore was applauded vigorously whel