The Washington herald., 1912-06-30
Delegates Ballot GrinlIy
In Sitting Atmosphere
Bryan Causes Only Real Excitement of After
noon Session by Attack on Murphy.


Baltimore, June 2a-Hundreds after
hundreds Of persons, seemingly half Of
them women. streamed into convention
hall before noon to-day Drawing one Of
Baltimore's hottest days. to see the wag-
ing Of the great battle for a Presidential
nominee The galleries filed first, pre-
senting a picture of color and animation.
In this section Of the building could be
seen the greatest number Of women,
each gently or frantically wlilding a fan.
so that the entire balcony seemed to
be In motion. Bright spots Of color
flashed here and there on 8 picture hat,
a dress, or a fan.
The delegates came slowly in twos and
threes. They had been UP practically
all night and knew no one would seize
their seats before they could get here.
The band members. obviously the
greatest sufferers from the excessive
heat, struggled with q heavy piece, and
although much lung power was exerted
and the drummer worked himself almost
into heat prostration, the visitors were
not interested.
Wonder About New York.
When the delegates dropped into place
they came wondering what New York
proposed to do with her big vote during
the day. John F. Mcintyre, one Of
counsel for Tammany a delegate and .
sachem at the war council. was asked
about the situation. He said:
The proposition Is merely that we
will in all Luman probability continue
TO vote with Clark for two or three
more ballots. We have assurances that
marked strength will come to him during
that time.
IF It does not, we will probably send
the vote to Underwood. In my tudg-
a SNOWFALL would have in-wen in this
convention hall"
The New York delegation will stay
here for a month before 1t will vote
for him. It will not vote for him un-
der any consideration"
The delegations were sleepy. That's
not to be wondered at. Two nights at
the switch had given them excuse. Five
minutes before the time for calling
the convention to order a third part OF
them had not arrived. Those who had
nation than they had on previous oc-
Casions.
Convene Mt 1IO5 O'Clock.
The fact that they had wsded
through twelve ballots and faced the
prospect of another long session OF
balloting was the cause.
The report that there was every
prospect of a new lineup on the hrst
ballot made little difference.
The convention reconvened at 1:07
p. m for the third session.
The convention rose while the Rev.
John Roach Stratton. pastor OF the
Seventh Baptist Church, offered prayer.
In his prayer he said:
We thank Thee for all the glorious
history of the country. Now We invoke
Thy blessing that the deliberations OF
this hour may be for the perpetuation
of the blessings that have come down
to us Now that Thy servants have
come together, We ask Thy blessing that
they may be guided Alright"
There was bad blood in the Maryland,
delegation. Four delegates wanted TO
60 to Wilson. one to Underwood, and
the others objected and insisted upon
holding them for Clark
Senator Rayner and Congressman Tai
bot fell out over the situation. Hard
words were exchanged and they did not
speak when they came along to-day.
To Support Clark.
After a long conference the Maryland
delegates finally decided that their in
slEuGuONs DOullu NAlNAAA " SNRkNAN Ia
until such time as his vote was sur
passed by that of another candidate.
II anybody had anv doubts concerning
the intention Of Underwood to keep his
SLOUGH sombrero in the ring II was dis
sipated when Alabama's delegation got
in.
The crowd in the hall did not want
to take up the business for the morn
ing. The chair desired to make an an
but the confusion. due
largely to the delegates, could not be
stiIled. The sergeant-at-arms directed
the police to clear the aisles. Finally
at 1:15 p. m. the thirteenth ballot was
begun.
The vote was held up for a minute
while the chair announced the police
had been placed in the galleries, with
orders to clear them unless order was
The name Of Eugene Foss. Governor
Of Massachusetts, vas brought into the
scramble on the "unlucky thirteenth"
ballot. He got one vote from Ohio.
Virginia Causes Delay.
So long as both Wilson and Underwood
are in the field, the Virginia delega- |
tion will continue to Vote practically
as it has been voting since the first roll
was called. However, Wilson is second
choice Of nearly all Of the Underwood
men. just as Underwood is second choice !
1f nearly all Of the Wilson men. Should |
either be dropped, the other will receive |
practically the unanimous vote Of the
delegation.
When Virginia was reached in the roll !
,au. after it had been passed, the vote |
vas not ready and the roll call was
again DELAYED while the chairman poIled |
he delegation.
Edward L. Norris. Of Helena, chairman
site booster Of the conservation |
IF oratory yet found in the convention. |
Re has been heard from, so far, thirteen ]
times. At each appearance he has cast I
he vote OF the Montana delegation. He /,
lad done II by uttering the single word |
Clark leaving it to the clerks to figure |
Dut that he means the eight votes of his |
State
As Bryan passed the Nebraska delega- /
ton he stopped a second and said: |
Watch Nebraska"
Bryan Storm Breaks.
A Bryan storm held the convention
While the fourteenth roll call was had. |
Bryan himself took the stand and spoke, |
his change Of Vote from
lark to Wilson. The commoner's ap-
,earance was the signal for wild dis |
rider. Delegates tried to cry him down, !
,ut he was given opportunity to speak and |
aunched into an attack on Charles F. /
Murphy. Of New York. and his 'Infiu-