The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-30

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Bryan might think. Murphy called off
two attacks that were to have been
made by Tammany. Congressman
Fitzgerald. OF Brooklyn. who has I'm
New York's spokesman in most of INC
debates to date. was on the platform.
waiting to open on Bryan He was
ready to demand whether It was a fact
that Bryan, in campaign of four
years ago. had not willingly accepted a
/ contribution of $4,000 from Tammany
Hall. the check having been signed by
murphy. the man he had just denounced
! lie was ready TO read a letter from
samuel Cnterineyer, the New York law
yer. VINO said Cntermeyer declared that
! while he was a Wilson supporter. he
had been treated with nothing but the
utmost consideration by the Tammany
caucuses. but before Fitzgerald could
open his mouth he was called off by
Murphy in person. who sent his private
messenger. Charlie White. to the stand
TO tell the Brooklyn Congressman to
refrain from any show OF opposition
to the Nebraskan.
Convention Hall. Baltimore. Md.
June 29--Chairman James called the
convention to order at 1906 The
chaplain, the Rev. John Roach STRAIT
on. d. D., of Baltimore. then said the
prayer.
The hall was In confusion with del
egates crowding into the aisles
Order was finally restored at 1:l5,
and for the thirteenth time the clerk
began the calling OF the roll
Thirteenth Roll Begins.
Tho thirteenth roll call began with
| DIE same monotonous repetition that
marked last nights voting. When
Connecticut was reached. Wilson lost
one vote to Underwood.
The rumored shift in the vote OF
the Nebraska delegation did not ma
terialize on this ballot, the record re-
naming Clark, 1S; Wilson. 5.
There had been some question as
to whether Ney York would cast its
ninety votes for Clark. but Charles F.
Murphy made his usual announcement
of ninety for Clark again. and 1t was
apparent that there would be no nom
ination.
North Carolina gave Wilson a gain
OF one from the Underwood column.
Wilson also took two from Clark in
Ohio.
In Alaska Clark gained one from
Wilson. Hawaii gave Clark a gain OF
one from Wilson.
Porto Rico voted six solid for WILL
son, loss of two for Clark
In Virginia Clark gained two and a
half from Underwood
The result the thirteenth ballot
was:
Clark, 554.
Wilson, $50 1-2.
Underwood, lis L..
Harmon, 20.
Marshall, 80
Foss. 2.
Bryan, I.
This showed gain of five for
Clark. Wilson gained two And half
and Underwood seven and half
Foss was put on the roll with two
votes. Kern received no votes and
Bryan was given one.
Fourteenth Roll.
At 1910 the roll call began for the
fourteenth time.
During the fourteenth ballot Chair
man James surrendered the gavel to
Wilson Sulzer. of New York, and went
to the floor. He conferred with SEN
ator Stone, OF the Clark forces. and
then hurried about visiting the vari-
Gus delegations
When Nebraska was reached, Will
liam Jennings Bryan demanded a poll
of the delegation. His was the first
name called.
IT ask for an opportunity to ex-
plain my vote" said Bryan amid
tumult of disorder
Vote. vote, vote" shouted the del
egates.
For what purpose does the gen.
tleman rise?" demand Sulzer from the
chair.
LAS long" began Bryan, and
wave of noise overwhelmed him.
Senator Stone. OF Missouri. made an
effort to secure unanimous consent
that Bryan be allowed to make a
statement roar of dissent greeted
the request when Sulzer stated It,
but he announced:
The chair hears no objection"
Bryan made his way to the platform
and a round of cheers greeted him.
Through the uproar Bryan shouted:
LAS long as New York's vote is
recorded for Mr. Clark withhold my
vote for him and cast tt" He got
no further. Again the disorde or drown
ed out his words.
81 have asked the privilege of max
ing an explanation because I am not
alone In this convention. When I
and for a great many moro outside
this hail." Bryan continued.
IT am explaining my vote only be-
cause my advice was not followed in
my own delegation. advised that
those who are instructed for Clark
vote for him until conditions arose
which justified doing otherwise Not
all this delegation agreed with me.
If poll fs demanded I am now ready
to cast my vote and give my reasons.
II recognize the responsibility that
rests upon me and do what T intend
to do in giving this explanation. I