Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-15

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President Wilson'S direct word that he
: desired the denomination Of Vice
President Marshall were brought to
the convention hall. but only as ia
Horite-son compliments.
y When National Chairman NcCombs
had called the convention 20 order. che
next business was the reading of the
sail BY Secretary J. Bruce kremer.
FORMER GOVERNOR GLYNN
DELIVERS KEYNOTE SPEECH
: Former Governor Giynn. OF New
York. was next with the keynote
speech.
Down under the speakers stand di.
rect telephone and telegraph wires to
the White House carried momcntary
reports OF the proceedings in the hall
II prospects OF a fight in the convcn-
ton had gone glimmering overnight
With William J. Bryan's announcement
that he did not propose 10 press GER
tain planks before the resolutions
committee. and that he would make
Campaign speeches for the Democratic
nominee.
I'VE have entered this hall as Demo
:, Gratis; let US deliberate as Americans"
declared Mr.. Glynn in sounding the
keynote. at is the business of this
convention, representing every section
of the United States, speaking for
every racial strain in America, to send
forth n message to all the world that
will leave no room ;or doubt"
Reviewing President Wilson's con-
duct of foreign affairs, he declared the
President had stood with Washington.
Adams and Gran, who had preserved
peace with honor.
For vain glory or for selfish pur-
pose" he declared. Others may cry for
n policy OF blood and iron. but the
President has acted on the belief that
the leader OF a nation Who plunges his
neople into an unnecessary war, like
Pontius PLATE. vainly washes his hands
of innocent blood while the earthquake s
and the heavens are darkcned and
thousands give up the ghost
IF Washington was right. II Jeffer-
son was right. II Hamilton was right.
then the President is right to-day" he
declared.
ia Just before the convention was called
10 order the band struck up Columbia.
the Gem OF the Ocean and the dele
gates rose. Joining in the chorus and
waving American aags
Dixie" brought roar, INTERRUPTED
with the rebel yell
WILLIAM j. BRYAN GIVEN
OVATION AS HE TAKES SEAT
William J. Bryan Was given an ova-
lion as he TOOK his sea, in the press
section The applause for him started
in The galleries and then spread TO the
delegates. Mr.. Bryan smiled mis- appre-
cation and 90, on, his pencil and pre-
Iared fer his repo!to7ial duties
y woody" ;isev was sent 20 Chair
man McCcn.hs's desk by New York
delegate.
The crowd was patient. orderly ard
ru!e, a. il waited for the convention 10
begin = hait-hour after the zine get
i"r The start the delegations SIN were
coming i'll and ro,ahles were taking
Yca's on the platform.
Chairman McComhs ,cok mis- place 2.
bis desk q, 1890 among cheer ana
applause,
Thumps Of his gave! On the sounding
board and re cried. The convention
will be IN order"
One verse % America" was then
eu1S by the entire crowd, WIKI tossing
Gags Keeping Inc -y,hm
This was followed By ere verse Of
the star Spsngled Banner
The Rev. James w Lee. Of 81, Louis,
presiding elder of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church. offered prayer lmmedi-
ately after the prayer Chairman SIC
Combs delivered a brief address,
Mr.. G!ynns long recita! OF efforts by
Dresden, Wilson and forme. Presidents
Keep peace was frequently interrupted
by applause
60 on Go on" came shouts from
the crowd
"All right, I'll hi them hard" Glynn
answered.
The crowd asked for more and more
incidents in hisrory ilf- which various
Presidents had settled diplomatic diff
culties without war.
When he told how many Presidents
didn't go 10 war and settled troubles
By negotiation he vas repeatedly
cheered.
DO you rant little more OF i,,"
no asked.
Yes answered the delegates.
GLYNN RECITEs INCIDENTS
IN DIPLOMATIC HISTORY
Glynn proceeded 70 rec!te incidents
In diplomatic history in which war was
avoided by Republican Presidents
When he had spoken one hour GIvnn
was half way through HIS prepared
speech. and he attempted 70 pass on
TO other subjects. hu, the delegates
wanted more OF the same subject
j can't stay on that all day" said
HiSnn I've got something else -
tell you about"
Women delegates led deInon.,rn.
tion which followed Mr.. Glynn's derla
ration that the Presidents neutrality
policy satisfies the voters OF me
land
Glynn's declaration for an undivided
LOYALTY to the nag was cheercd OF,
the hoor and In the ralierie. fIis
praise OF the Underwood- simmons
iariH law. The new Federal reserve svs
TEN and other administration ler.,I,.
lion vas generously applauded
In the midst OF his peroraliou the
braTlng OF donkey disturbed cover.
nor Giynn for moment The gol,nd
came through the windows from
staoIe IN the rear Evidently the Gov.
eInor regarded the Drawing az approyni
The audience laughed the speak.r
sm'iec and continued TO the end a