Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-22
HANLY is NOMINATED
BY PROHIB ITIONISTS
Former Governor Of Indiana Named as Candidate for
President on First Balot-Dr. Ira D. Landrith
Picked as His Running Mate.

ST. PAUL. MINI. July ol.-The Pro-
hibitioa National Convention, which has
been in session here since Wednesday,
adjourned sine die At 800 T. NJ o-day,
after nominating J. Frank Hanly. for
mer Governor OF Indiana. as candidate
for President of the United States, and
DR.. Ira D. Landrith OF Nashville. can
didatc for Vice-P President. DR.. Land
r!th's nomination was made unanimous
after the other vice presidential candi-
oates had withdrawn
Mr.. Hanly's nomination came on the
first ballot and followed number OF
hurried conferences between advocates
OF the candidacy Of William Sulzer. for
mer Governor of New York. and several
brief demonstrations in the latter's be-
half which, however. were offset by
the outburs,s Of enthusiasm that fol-
lowed every mention of Mr. Hanly's
name.
Mr.. Hanly received 40 votes. as
against Isl for Mr.. Sulzer. Finley c.
Hendrickson, Of Cumberland, Md, re
ccived II votes; James Gilbert Mason,
of New Jersey, 10: w. p. Ferguson, OF
Pennsylvania. 1: Sumner w Haynes.
of Indiana. .. and Henry Ford. Of De-
troit. l. a motion TO make Mr.. Hanly's
nomination unanimous was defeated
when objections were offered by Eu-
gene w. Chain. of Arizona. and a score
of other delegates.
After the nomination of DR.. Land
rith. the assembly arose. sang the
"Doxology." and ended Il six-irour ses-
sion. marking the close OF the three-day
convention.
PARTY PLATFORM
Is ADOPTED EARLY
The party platform, with but one
change in the draft presented by the
resolutions committee the insertion
of 4 plank declaring in favor of the
initiative, referendum and recall-was
adopted early in the days session.
The delegates were in cheerful
mood when the time for nominating
speeches grew near. and as Sumner w.
Haynes. of Indiana. concluded his
speech nominating Mr.. Hanly. after
announcing his own withdrawal from
the race, the Indiana delegation
marched to the platform. shouting and
singing. Other State delegations fol-
lowed. and a procession soon extended
halfway around the hall.
Hats, coats and banners were hurled
in the air during the twelve minute
demonstration.
Chairman Robert Patton, Of Spring
field, then recognized Eugene Chain,
who nominated Mr.. Sulzer a four
minute demonstration followed.
Several speakers asserted that Sui
zer's nomination would mean the cleo
ton of a Prohibition President and
abolition of intoxicating liquors in this
country. Sulzer forces made numerous
efforts to evoke a popular demonstra-
ton. but each time were howled down
by the Hanly adherents
NEW YORK CASTS MOST
OF STRENGTH FOR HANLY
The turning point in the proceedings,
in the opinion Of Sulzer leaders. came
during the nominating speeches. when
the New York delegation announced
that it was ready to stand as a unit
behind the conventions nominee"
Francis L. Baldwin. OF the New York
delegation. arose and seconded the
nomination of Mr.. Hanly. The delega-
ton cast thirty-seven votes for Hanly
and thirteen for Sulzer.
After the roll call a number Of States
changed their votes, and in most cases
increased Hanly's total.
Mr.. Sulzer. who had remained at his
hotel, later characterized the conven-
tion's action as Steam roller vic
tory" but added: "As 1 was not a
candidate for the nomination.. am not
disappointed that 1t has gone TO Mr..
Hanly" The candidacy OF Mr.. Hend-
rickson was reported to have gained
considerable .eleventh-hour strength,