Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-23

really victory for the Claremore
man.
TIE Tulsa club of young Democrats
was extended vote Of thanks by the
league for the splendid manner IN
which they had entertained their
guests.
Shawnee was chosen for the 1917
convention city by acclamation and
without opposition.
The election of Pat Murphy of
I.awton as secretary to succeed Fred
Capshaw was by acclamation and
testified to the universal popularity of
this brilliant young man.
The first battle of the day came up
early in the afternoon over an amend
ment To the report of the resolutions
committee. offered by Pat Malloy. 1t
was "A resolution conforming the 3
per cent gross production tax bill. Mr..
Malloy had hardly finished reading it
when dozens of delegates jumped to
their feet and asked for recognition.
In the confusion the president enter
tanned motion to table, which pre-
vailed. In retaliation the Tulsa crowd,
headed by a band, marched up and
down the aisles cheering madly and
II was ten minutes before order was
restored
Harmony No More.
That was where harmony ceased To
exist. President Street had "a man :
sized job on his hands the rest of the
session. he wore out several tables
III pounding for order and did all that
Il human could have done to facilitate
matters and prevent disruption, hut
finally gave up in disgust. He could
In 1x- CT in nI ~ =
he by the scenes that were enacted in
quick succession.
Following the invocation by Rev.
l.. S. Barton the convention was called
TO order yesterday morning at $50
o'clock. Lee Daniel delivered the ad-
dress OF welcome and the response
was by Horace Hagan Of Oklahoma
City.
The afternoon session was called to
order at 1880 o'clock.
Telegrams were read from Con-
Ferris. The following message from
Governor Williams created much en-
thusiasm:
"As you assemble today in your an
nual state convention, l find it i'm
possible to be present. The future
of the state and nation, in a large
measure. rests on the shoulders OF the
Democracy. In congraulating you in
the matter Of past achievements as a
factor in the development of the
young Democracy of the state, / am
assured that you will ably meet all
responsibilities that are yours in the
future.
ar. l.. WILLIAMS"
State Chairman Alger Melton spoke
for a few moments. He made a pa
triotic address and predicted that out
of the Oklahoma league would come
great national organization of
young Democrats.
Senator ]. Elmer Thomas Of Law
ton made q telling speech along Dem
ocratic lines.
joyful Tidings.
81 bring to you the glad tidings," "
he said in beginning, that the legis-
lature has !journed."
This remark was greeted by loud
applause.
He said shat the registration bill
would make Oklahoma "A white
mans country forever" He explained
the new grandfather clause and the
election law passed by the legisla-
ture. He referred to the 3 per cent
gross production tax law as an
equitable measure that. when fully
understood. will meet with the APP
proval of 80 out of every 100 persons
in the state"
Oklahoma's delegates in congress
are divided upon the subject of pre-
paredness, he said, and it is necessary
that they he urged to give their united
support to President Wilson upon this
important 5uhiect.
Following Senator Thomas talks
there were cries all over the hall for
Jim Sykes, Tulsa county representa-
tive in the legislature. but the chair
man would not give up the time for q
speech by him.
Tom Waldrep Of Shawnee SUBJ
mstted committee report recon-
mending that fifty delegates from
Oklahoma attend the Democratic ma
tional convention in st. Louis this
year for the purpose of organizing a
national league of young mems Dem
ocratic clubs. He also recommended
that the national chairman of the
party be communicated with. with a
view to securing his aid in effecting
n national organization. The report
was adopted In toto.
The usual Jeffersonian resolutions
reaffirming faith in the state admin
istration, national administration and
| everything else Democratic. were
! adopted to the accompaniment of
numerous and frequent cheers.
The report of the credentials COM
mittee brought out the fact that all
of the members of the committee save
one were Wood supporters. The COM
mittce refused to give Rogers county,
where Capshaw lives, 1875 votes. al
though they actually had that many
delegates at the convention. They
gave Tulsa county III delegates and
MuskSgee county 176. Tulsa county
demanded 262 votes.
Minority Report.
Earl Sneed OF this city brought In
n minority report recommending
that Tulsa have 262 votes and Rogers
county 1875 votes. In the debate over
the two reports bedlam again broke
loose and the noise did not subside
until one of the bands began play
Ing America" which brought every
man In the building to his feet.
The minority report was adopted.
Wills OF Rogers county nominated
Capshaw for president, while Gal
lagher of Wagner nominated Wood
The roll call was called by ColIn-