The Washington herald., 1912-06-30

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OF what the vote was.
Bryan was greeted with a salute Of
flashlights, as he walked TO the speak
er's stand
Gentlemen Of the convention" said
Sulzer. this is a Democratic convention.
Let every one have his say" and Bryan
was introduced. When the Wild cheering
quieted Bryan began to speak.
Il am explaining my vote only be-
cause my advice was not followed IN
my own delegation" Cries Of too bad"
Il advised that those who are voting for
Clark shall continue 20 vote for him
Il did not believe that the conditions
lad yet arisen, but all OF the delegation
agreed with me and then was desirous
that a poll should not be called. But
We had division and a poll is demanded
and each man must give a reason for the
vote he casts. am now ready to cast
my vote and give my reason for so
doing.
Speaks for Many.
Il ask the privilege Of making the ex-
PLANTATION because I am not alone in the
convention. When / speak, speak for
some others in this hall, and am sure
for q still larger number outside OF this
hall.
Il recognize. therefore, the responsible
lty that rests upon me when do what
l intend to do, and give the explanation
that intend to do.
Il expected that this occasion would
arise some time during the day. but had
not expected that it would come so soon.
In order that there may be no mistake
I have written it out and l desire that
no mistake be made in transcribing or
reporting 1t.
In the recent primaries the total vote
10 %
a vote for Harmon over 1900. The party
is now more than three-quarters pro-
gressive. The Republican party of Ne
braska is progressive in the same pro-
portion.
No candidate would have any con-
siderable following in this convention II
he admitted himself out Of harmony with
progressive ideas.
In this convention the progressive SEN
timent is overwhelming. Every candi-
date has proclaimed himself a progress
sive.
Fling at Murphy.
The vote Of New York here. as It is,
cast under the unit rule, does not repre-
sent virtue. Democracy. or patriotism. OF
the ninety men here 1t represents the
will OF one man, Charles F. Murphy.
1t represents the will OF one man
Charles F. Murphy-and he represents the
influences that dominated the Republi-
cans at Chicago and are trying to domi-
nate this convention.
II we nominate a candidate under
conditions that enable these Influences to
say to our candidate remember thou thy
creator We cannot hope TO appeal TO the
progressive sentiment OF the Democratic
or Republican parties.
Nebraska, or that portion Of the dele
CATION for which l am authorized to
speak. is not willing TO participate in
the election Of any man who is willing
to violate the pledge Of this convention
and accept a nomination at the hands
OF Mr. Murphy. The Democratic voters
who instructed US for Clark instructed
US with the distinct understanding that
he was a progressive Democrat"
He is a better Democrat than you"
came a shout.
Not n ReRctIonary.
Mr.. Clark represented an appeal for
support on no other grounds They
contended that Mr.. Clark was more pro-
gressive than Mr.. Wilson, and indignant
ly denied that there was any coalition
between Mr.. Clark and any reactionary
wing OF the party.
Upon no other condition could Mr..
votes Of the Democratic delegation from
Nebraska. The thirteen delegates for
whom l speak are prepared to carry out
their instructions. But some OF the dele
gates, I cannot say how many, because
we had no chance TO poll will not par
ticipate in the nomination OF any man
whose nomination depends on the vote
OF the New York delegation.
Speaking for myself and for any Of
the delegation who may decide to join
me. I shall withhold my vote from Mr..
Clark as long as New York's vote is
recorded for him.
The position take in regard to Mr..
Clark I shall take in regard to any
other candidate now before the conven-
tion or to come before the convention.
shall not be party to the nomina-
ton Of any man. no matter from what
section he comes, unless he be absolute
" free to carry out the anti-Ryan-
Belmont-Morgan resolution, and make
his conduct reflect the wishes OF those
who favor a government OF the people,
for the people. and by the people.
Now, having explained the position
taken by myself and those in the dele
cation who view the situation from the
same standpoint, l now announce my
vote
Before the vote was announced, Gov
of West Virginia. interrupted.
After the confusion had been quieted,
he said:
Il wish to ask Mr.. Bryan the catego-
rical question whether or not he intends
10 announce that he does not intend TO
support the nominee Of this convention
II he is named by the convention with
the vote of New York;
Mr.. Bryan answered McCorkIe thus:
Il shall be glad TO answer 1 shall be
glad to add that II any other gentleman
in the convention has any question he'd
like to get rid Of l shall remain here
and give him a chance.
IF we nominate a candidate who is
under no obligation to these influences,
shall offer a resolution providing that
he shall select a campaign committee,
who shall not suffer the embarrassment
have suffered from the influences whose
wishes are expressed through Charles f.
Murphy.
Il distinguish between refusing TO be
a party to the nomination OF a candi-
late and refusing to support him after
he has been nominated over my opposi-
ton, just as the law distinguishes be-
tween the lawyer who defends a man
after he has committed a crime and a
lawyer who consplres with a man to
a crime"
Convention in Confusion.
The convention was thrown into utter
confusion before the Commoner had
completed his answer. Delegates rose
10 their feet shouting and from all parts
0f the hall came shouts and cries.
Officers were sent to clear the aisles |