Mexico Missouri message., 1916-06-15
DEMOCRATIC GUNS
MEET IN ST.LOUI5
NATIONAL CONVENTION CALLED
TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN
MeCoMBS.
SENATOR JAMES IN CONTROL
Confident Of Successful Issue in En-.
counter With G. o. P. This Fall
-Msrtin Glynn Delivers
Keynote Speech

st. Louis, Mo-, June 14.-The Demo |
cratic cohorts from over the United /
States and possessions beyond the |
seas were called to order this morn |
ing by National Chairman William
+ McCombs, and when quiet was
finally secured nominations were de-
clared in order to for the selection Of
a temporary chairman.
Senator Ollie James Of Kentucky
had been selected by the committee
to perform this task, and when he
assumed the gavel the enthusiasm Of
the delegates knew no bounds.
When quiet prevailed delegations
were requested to send in the names
of the properly accredited delegates
that a committe on credentials might
be appointed and the work Of the
convention expedited thereby.
Senator James was the right man
! in the right place, and nipped many
/ an incipient effort by budding orators
/ to gain the ear of the body.
While the names were being cam
vassed the chairman introduced ex-
/ Governor Martin Glynn of New York,
who made a ringing address to the
delegates and aroused the utmost ap-
plause.
Condemns Republicans.
In his address Governor Glynn con-
demned the Republicans for vacillat-
ing indecision, and said they had no
reason to ask any change in the pres
ent administration, except that they
wanted the offices. Lacking men and
issues there could be no doubt of a
Republican defeat this fall.
One of the features Of the day was
the "walkless parade" of the suffra-
gists. Thousands of ladies, dressed
in the chosen colors of yellow and
white, lined the walks from the lead
ing hotels to the Coliseum, where
the convention was held. and not by
persuasion nor by coaxing, but by the
mere force of numbers, urged the del
egates silently to take up the ques-
ton Of woman suffrage. Never be-
fore has such a demonstration been
witnessed as the women of the United
States put on exhibition at st. Louis
, Silent, but cheerful; solemn, but with
due regard for each delegates opinion
1t was impossible to reach the gath.
ering place without passing apparent.
ly thousands of these thoughtful and
serious faces. Many delegates were
much impressed with the business
: like appearance Of these women, and
It augurs we'll for their desires.
There seems to be no doubt in the
minds of any of the delegates as to
the nomination of Wilson and Mar
I shall Some few under instructions will
!. vote their first vice-presidential ballot
I for another than Indiana's famous
Democrat, but all are assured that
I the two present incumbents will be
: nominated and triumphantly elected
I next November
Beautiful Decorations.
1t has been many years since st
s Louis has had such a large crowd Of
t strangers to entertain. and every one
r seems to be doing his best to extend
|. the hospitality Of the city. Lavish
displays of bunting and decorations
patriotic and beautiful, are seen or
}, every side. Nothing has been left
r undone to provide for the comfort
o and pleasure OF the visitors, and OF
z. their returns to their respective sta
a lions the memory of the convention
t will be a pleasant thing to cherish
(. all through life.
1. National Chairman McCombs hat
made the announcements as TO whs
l. chaplains shall officiate at the variou!
d sessions Of the convention. The!
8. are:
r, DR.. James w. Lee OF the Methods
II Episcopal church, south.
E. Archbishop John ]. Glennon
y w. o, Hardesty, chaplain Of the Mis-
y souri, senate.
Is Rabbi Harrison of Temple Israel
y Rev. DR.. Arthur L. Odell Of thu
u Presbyterian church.
These clergymen will officiate a!
chaplain in the order in which thei
d. names appear.