The Forrest City times., 1912-06-14

geo. 2 Democrat as he thinks others part Of the house anI Senator s-arlte' g Voice was drowned in tHe din He com | tHaei to sneak. but couIa not he heard ICrles of sit down "'Zc came from sev- efdI delegates. together with hlsses At the same tune some CT the delegates we're cheering the speaker This eprffn- ued for several minutes. while Inc sen atar kept oh speaking. without being heard by more than a few of the dele gates. Partial quiet was finally re- stored. and Senator Clarke closed his speech with a prediction Of Democratic victory at the pous in November He was loudly cheered when he concluded
 Robinson Forces Tn Control The Robinson forces were shown to be ln complete control, as been ex- peeted, and there was no opposition to any part of the program that had been prepared
 Senator Davis Speaks Briefly.
 Following the nomination of the state ticket there were cries for Davis and the junior senator responded in q brief speech. He stated that he had been so situated, from various causes. that he had been unable 10 give his entire time to the duties of his office. but that the interests of the people had never suffered from his absence and he had never cast vote in the interest of the Republicans. He stat led that he had thought that with the end Of his present term iii the senate his political life should end. but that conditions had changed his intentions. T want 10 say now to my political op- poHents in Arkansas, he declared. "that am going to be in politics until die. love q fight This conyen- tioa is a tame affair compared to those that Jeff Davis run
 When Senator Davis concluded there were cries for Brundidse, but they were interrupted by the arrival of Nr Robinson. who was introduced to the convention by Attorney General NorWood.
 Organization Of Convection.
 The convention was called to order bT Chairman R. F. MHWee of the State Central Committee, and the roll was called by Secretary Bruce T. Bullion.
 After the invocation by the Rev. Alonzo Monk. Chairman MiIwec intro dHced Steve Carrigan of Hope. who was selected as temporary chairman lE the state committee. and Paul Lit tie, who was selected as temporary secretary.
 AIr. Carfisan made q brief speech on taking the chair, hut announced that contrary 10 the usual role. he would not make the akerHote" speech. leaving this to AIr. Robinson, the nomi- nee for governor. a1r. Earrigan de- clared that the affairs of the state are now in the most serious eondi- ton since the days of reconstruction. and that the nan who will he elected as governor in September will assume the greatest responsibilities that have been placed upon any eoverH6F# since the first Democratic governor follow ing the Civil war. He stated tGat he hoHed tae incoming governor would be siFe1 the power 10 free the e.ata from the hGeht that has settled upon t. and restore t to the coalition that prevailed in former years.
 On motion Of N. G. Hutton, the tem- r9Fary roll the convention. as pre- pared by the state committee. wa made the permanent ro3
 Judge ". NJ Kayanaugh nominated Wm. H. Martin of Hot Springs for permanent chairman, and on motion of J. II. Hinemon, Nr. Martin was elected by exclamation.
 Martin Prophesies Victory.
 
 3tr~ Martin in taking the eaveI, stat ed that he believed this was 10 be harmonious convention, in sharp con trast with that held by the Repabli- cans few weeks ago. He declared that it did not require a prophetic vision to tell that this is to be Democratic year.
 This convention will select dele gates to the Baltimore convention. where a champion will be selected to lead the hosts of Democracy to a foreordained victory" he said. "One of the most pleasing features of this national convention will be the im- possibility of making a mistake"
 He mentioned the various candi. dates for the presidential nomina tion, and concluded by springfng boom for Senator Clarke of Arkansas. He declared that Senator Clarke had become one of the greatest powers in the United States Senate. and was recognized IS the most able member of the senate on either the Democratic or Republican side. He declared that if il seemed appropriate that a ia yorite son should receive the support of the state convention. no man could be more deserving of the honor than Senator Clarke.
 Mr. Martin reeited the things that have been accomplished by the Demo cratic house of representatives and declared that on this record the Demo crats will go before the people in No vember and gain q triumphant vic tory.
 Paul Little was made permanent secretary of the convention. and ha