Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-07-01

dant was practically abandoned by
democratic leaders tonight When the
national convention adjourned for
Sunday il was believed that some so
luton of the lorIg deadlock would re-
suit from conferences between the
champions of the three leading candi-
dates, but it developed that the time
had not arrived for the withdrawal of
either Speaker Clark, Governor VIII
son or Representative Underwood It
was not expected that the first ballot
tomorrow would materially differ from
the 2sth. Campaign managers pOssi-
bly, might have reached some agree
ment If interest in the deadlock had
not been dwarfed by the personal con-
troversy developed between William J.
Bryan and Speaker Clark. The visit of
Mr.. Clark to Baltimore and his arrival
too late to attempt vindication of him
self before the convention 0Yershadow-
ed everything else as a subject Of Sun
day gossip
Bryan Weaksns Clark, HOodoos Wilson
Party leaders generally took the po-
sition, Notwithstanding the Missouri
ans impassioned denial OF Mr.. Bryan
imputation, that he WAS beholden TO
Morgan. Belmont and Ryan. that he
would be unable to regain the votes
he had lost AT the same time many
OF them thought that sympathy for Mr..
clark and the inevitable linking OF
Bryan and Wilson IN the minds OF del
egates by reason Of the New Jersey
candidate having been the beneficiary
OF the votes turned away from Mr..
Clark By the NebraStan's philippe had
injured the chance Of Wilson's norni-
nation.
Bryan Thinks Clark Misled.
M. Bryan tonight issued a long
statement saying that he believed Mr..
Clark was right at heart, but had been
misled The statement was vaI1ously
interpreted. some taking # as a direct
invitation to Mr.. Clark TO repudiaAe
the aid Of the New York delegation
Several statements were issued from
Clark headquarters unfolding the
speakers position relative to Mr..
Bryan's attack upon him.
Clark Has Gone His Limit,
The situation as seen bg leaders not
associated intimately IN the manage
nent Of any Of the campaigns seemed
tonight 10 be about as follows
Clark having failed Of nomination
for Il ballots after receiving major
itv vote, possibly had reached the crest
OF his strength.
Wilson. though climbing steadily.
apparently was bitterly opposed by
delegates who resented the general
impression that Colonel Bryan had the
veto power though he lacked the votes
necessary to control the nomination
The delegates believed that the New
Jersey governor would continue TO gain
even to the point where be had a ma
jority, but that he could NOT break
ri
said to be determined that Bryan
should not win through a combfna1s4
sf any kind
Underwood May Be Taken Up
Should Clark and Wilson fail ON the
next two or three ballots. it was pre-
dfcted thai there would be a turn to
Representative Underwood. who had
held his normal vote from first to last.
Underwood forces were watching for
Just suCla a contingency and claimed
20 be prepared to take fun advantages
Of IT, Whether the Alabama candidate
could win OF moi Was the subject Of
much speculation but outside Of the
delegates who had voted for him ON
the 70 ballots there did moi appear TO
be much enthusiasm,
Genuine attempts al compromises are
likely 70 be made II Wilson and Under
wood follow Clark iQpon a ;hish wave of
votes and Sti1f fan to get the neees-
gs.ry two-t'hiFds. hut ia WAS mot OK
pected tODigh4 that amy Of the sda9k
horse candidates stali ssaa@ saaseb
gtoY HAsf7 the rt1Tes leaders I'm turn
hsYs ti1ed and faaied.
Many R4.nasrs Aaoat
hsHY absurd st~ee1Ts rsss eatyyes4 IN,
ne Aotel 1opbies f9ns Hsg that s4a<
lesoes.s had s9seed spos the sasexs-
ton Of tae tSa- tl94fds isfls affer 50
4s1lots had been cast
AnotheF Tet1Fs RaG taaa tho Wilson
- had MADE > ooksbena4aoa with the
C1sFk. forces BY ~hsca 4k4 Mew Jerxe-+
candidate world diesT0sF BYtan SnS in
return receive tbs MaTna1zAasb. Sts11
another vas that anti- Bryan 6o1sAs in
their indigHstaSR sGaans5 krvam had
entered into a goteAan aao iiABreaAaaolS
compact not 10 permit the nSaasnstf ton
H Wilson HndeF any eireUsnstanees.
No foundation c9Bld BE- f0uHd for q
single 0hs OF These FHta9xs, So faY
As coH1d bs learned at Of this confer
enees of the day had proved fruit.
lass.
Witsea Managers Avoid centge~ersy.
On the fass of tbs last bAiief east
Governor WiisSB seemed 10 have q
decided advantage over other eandi-
dates, having ta8HHtsd stesdiiy to 467
Ia votes from S24 on tlaA. fiFst ballet,
His campaign managers appeared sin
eeFs In their RFsdistiaRs that his vote
Wssiid grow. Consequently tasF weFs
doing theiT utmost ~ stssy 8jeaF of tbs
nostFeTeFsT between CLARK and Bryan,
SeF7e Of them felt tAey had Rlads q
mistake last Hight ia eS8seHEiag to an
ADJOURNMENT bsfaFR midnight, bsliey;ag
that II Clark had g9He befeFa Inc con-
EsRtioH tefre would have hee3 q wgFdE
duel between him and BsYaR waief
Htght RaFe @PtAeF Seai' 'ened the Mis-
seuFiaH'g chances
FAe FRICTION gslWegh lile CLARK Raa=
ayers and he 4isseHgi geiggaii9a was
Sa's 20 have eesa sm99thea rVer
Clark eSafsrs Witn Asasst aad Others
Ar. eisriFs sSsg. assA + .st ID Baiti.
msrs sRuEEed his lEAaeES ia aREsgaj
artlestY: Fhe sHssRer after an early
morning eanferepee with Mr.. HeaSsi.
Senator Stone AR Francis. his mana
ger, Ar. b1beiS. ans orhers where the
stateaaeHi attaeSins Bryan was eom-
posed, TOOK sheet paR agd left early
IN tbs SaF fpr Washington.
Naethe- he would refpER lRpgrroR
sns sHsespeF II aaaBsFa ihs eoaren
ass y Sse%sF "a AE Eagaais ssssss