Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-10

practice was that chance could be
made before the announcement Of the
vote.
Eleven o'clock passed and the con-
venticn was not in order. The dele
gates put in the time discussing possi-
bilities down at the Auditorium and
reading news bulletins: The over night
switch of one of the favorite sons dele
gates filled the Hughes men with exul-
tation and they came in early. confident
Of nominating their man on the first
ballot.
Await Conference Report
While the convention was assembling
John McGrath, Roosevelt's secretary.
arrived and talked with leaders. Not
many had arrived, however, and Nc
Grath waited. Senator Weeks, who
had released his delegates, took sea,
on the platform.
Some Of the republicans said there
was nothing significant in McGrath's
visit.
No elFort was made to call the con-
vention to order because the latest re
port tE~the frepubfican on the peace
conferences was not ready. It was an
nounced that there would be no bust
ness until the report was made.
The New York delegation conferred
on the floor on the way in which they
should withdraw Roots 8, name It is said
the bulk of them will go to Hughes
It became known that all who voted
for Fairbanks had been released ex-
rant fho Yp1topo doIorofior
Former Secretary of War Stimson at
the end Of New York caucus an
nounced that the delegation with pos
sibly few exceptions would vote for
Hughes.
At 11:49 o'clock Chairman Harding
raped for order and efforts were made
to get the convention quieted down.
Make II Unanimous.
As state after state voted solidly for
Hughes and others changed to him it
became evident the nomination was
practically unanimous.
As the roll call concluded the con-
vention broke into. an uproar and a
demonstration was on.
A. P. Moore, of Pennsylvania, was
recognized to make Hughes nominatio
unanimous.
Pleased With Neminss.
Chairman c. D. Hilles, Of the ma
tional committee said:
six months ago Issaid the nominee
would be born In the convention and
he was"
Frank Hitchcock said:
Il am very much gratified. It
means reunited republican party and
victory in November"
Senator Penrose said:
Il am too busy to~talk"
Frank II. Hitchcock was quoted as
saying the Hughes men wanted Bur-
ton for second place.
The demonstra ton for Hughes
fquieted down after seventeen minutes.
At 2:O1 p, m. after nominating Fair
banks as vice president the republican
national convention adjourned.
Chicago, June 10.-tA general break
ing up Of the fayorite sons delegations
was evident today. The general drift
was toward Justice Hughes.
Senator Sherman, Of Illinois re-
leased his .fifty-six delegates and il
was said that practically all would
vote for Hughes on the first ballot
today-the third Of the convention.
Senator Weeks. who polled r105 DEL
egates, released his delegates, and
while the delegates stated they wanted
to stay with him to the end, it is like
ly they will 60 over to the Justice.
Senator Weeks said he had informed
his supporters that while he greatly
appreciated their loyalty he desired
now that they cast their votes else
where.
r1irDanAs Supporters gave indica-
tons of not pressing their fight
longer, and the Hughes leaders. ex-
pected to gain part OF the Fairbanks
delegation.
No one undertook to speak for
Senator Fairbanks, followers but II Is
quite well understood they win not
longer press the candidacy.
Senator Burtons. adherents are dis
posed to go down with banners fy-
ing.
Before the time set for the repub-
lican convention il seemed probable
that most OF the New York delegates
who have cast their votes for 8ena-
tor Root will continue their. ailegianco
&c .h= Al he s.;
ana most Of the Cbmmins deleeA1es