Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-14
CONVENTION IN SESSION.
Twelve Thousand Persons P.ek Coli

dent Marshall.
When Chairman MoCombs called tht
convention to order $4,000 persons
packed the big coliseum to the roof.
Members Of the national committee
members Of President Wilson'S cabinet
and prominent party leaders hac
places on the platform.
Plaster medallions Of Washington
Jackson. Jefferson. and Cleveland
looked down upon the delegates from
the decorations. The only picture Of
President Wilson hung In front Of the
speakers desk, inscribed "America
First
Galleries Fill Slowly.
At 11:20 o'clock, forty minutes be-
fore the time for the convention to be
called to order. there were not more
than twenty delegates on the floor and
the galleries were filling slowly. Car
penters were beating a tattoo in finish
ing touches on the hall as the dele
gates filed in.
The only picture of President Will
son hung on the speakers stand. II
was a small reproduction Of photo
graDh hung on shield, and bore the
inscription, America First"
The Coliseum filled rapidly just be-
fore noon. some delay in opening the
doors to spectators preventing an
earlier influx. The bands accompanied
the delegations to the hall but were
not allowed to enter the hall.
Moving picture machines were
planted at every vantage point.
Because OF the heat under glarins
skylight many Of the delegates soon
removed their coats.
At As the official band began
playing the opening selection to the
Of male quartet that
sang new song about America thru
eryon Quisseent.
When National Chairman lMcCombs
had called the convention, to order the
next business was the reading OF the
call by Secretary Bruce Kremer.
Former Governor Glynn, Of New
York, was next with the keynote
speech. Down under the speaker 8
stand. direct telephone and telegraph
wires to the White House carried a
report Of the proceedings in the hall.
All prospect Of fight in the conven-
tion had gone glimmeTing with w. j.
Bryan's announc ement that he did not
intend to press certain planks before
the resolutions committee.
1--WE have entered this hall as demo-
crats, sIstsus deliberate as Americans =
declared Giynn.
= ii TT sis the BUSINESS Of this conven- :
tion, representing every section Of the
United States, speaking for every
racial strain in America, to send forth
a message to all the world that will
leave no room for doubt" -
Reviewing President Wilson's con-
duct Of foreign affairs. he declared the
president stood with Washington,
Adams and Grant, who had preserved
peace with honor.
Cheers For Bryan.
William J. Bryan was cheered as he
took his seat III the press sectiont Mr..
Bryan smiled his appreciation.
Chairman McCombs took his place
at his desk at 1890 amid applause. A
few thumps of his gavel quickly se-
cured order.
One verse of America was then
sung by the entire crowd with tossing
flags keeping the rhythm.
This was followed by one verse Of
The Star Spansiedd Banner
Then Rev. James w. Lee, Methodist
Episcopal minister, read the prayer.
Chairman McCombs then delivered a
brief address.
A real demonstration greeted the
THE elephant is dead; the moose Is
dead; long live the American eagle"
J. Bruce Kremer, secretary, Of the
committee, then read the for
NAL call for the convention.
When Chairman McCombs an
the temporary officers of the
selection by the national
committee, former Governor G1ycn, es
New York, temporary chairman, was
The list ofstemporary officers
was read ard approved.
Start Wild Dsmo onstration.
Senator Reed, Of Missouri; Senator
Taggart, Of Indiana and Senator Pom
creme, of Ohio, were appointed to es-
cort Mr.. Glynn to the chair.
When Mr.. Glynn predicted the re-
election of President Wilson the dele
gates arose en- masse and cheered,
flags and whistling shrilly.
Governor Glynn, daughing, vainly
tried to quiet the delegates. Mr.. Glynn
his gavel. Soon the floor again
was sea OF flags.
The crowd got out of hand but tpo-
lice prevented a general procession.
When the demonstration had been
going on fifteen minutes appeals were
~ a1e 80 delegates TO let the speaker go
on. Finally after sixteen minutes quiet
was restored.
Mr.. Glynn declared that Others may
cry for a policy Of blood and iron bu.
the president has. acted on the belief
.hs: chs leader cS nation who rI.nScs
his nation into unnecessary war, svainly
washed his hands of innocent blood
while the earth and the heavens are
darkened while thousands give up the
ghost.
IF Washington was right, II Jeffer-
son was right, if Hamilton was right,
hen the president is.risht today
I 1.-THE text Of Governor Glynn's ad-
dress appears on page Of this issue.
Wilson Blocks Anti .Justios Plank.
Washington. June f4.--Enorts to In
sert. plank In. the democratic plat
'orm 6avoring a law to prohibit SUI
preme court Justices from leaving the
bench to accept presidential nomina-
ions will not be colntenanced by
wilson.
Senator Thomaa ae.rcc::e.. .,.s ::s Ccie-s
ado introduced In the senate yester-