The Benson signal., 1916-06-24


'Mr. Chairman, object" exclaimed
Mr.. Burke. "A point of order"
"What is the. point of Order?" de-
manded the chairman.
II wish to make an explanation,
Mr.. Chairman: wish"
Mr.. Burke was down in front de-
manding a hearing, but the delegates
and the spectators howled him down.
Senator James banged his gavel down
and, ignoring Mr.. Burke, put Senator
Hughes motion.
There was thunder of ayes in fa-
vor of the nomination Of Mr.. Wilson
by acclamation. Chairman James de-
manded the nays.
"No," shouted Burke.
The chairman announced "the nOmi-
nation of Woodrow Wilson for presi-
dent of the United States by vote
Of 1902 to l." there being 1908 dele
gates in the convention.
Marshall Named Quickly.
The cheering for Wilson was stifled.
for the sands of Thursday were run
ming fast into unlucky Friday.
The nomination for vice president
were called for. Senator Kern of In
diana was recognized, and with his
eye on his watch named Vice Presi-
dent Marshall in a single sentence.
The opposition to Marshall had melt
ed away. Roger Sullivan had with
n to th0 sUt Of
the names of the other candidates
were not presented. James put the
question and Marshall was declared
the presidential nominee.
Wescott Names Wilson.
President Wilson was placed in
nomination by John w. Wescott of
New Jersey, who performed the same
office on behalf of Mr.. Wilson at Ralti-
more four years ago. Mr.. Wescott
paid glowing tribute to the presi-
dent, whom he entitled "schoolmaster
statesman, financier, pacificator, and
moral leader Of the Democracy"
Mr.Wescott concluded his Oration
at 80 o'clock, whereupOn bedlam
of noise, cheers, band playing, song
singing. parading of state delegation
standards, and general jubilation broke
loose.
Demonstration Is Started.
A bugle rings out in one of the gal
leries. A great portrait of the presi-
dent drops GowH and shuts out the
view Of many in the gallery. The
bandmaster thumps his bass drum. A
march round is started. Georgia springs
a big banner reading, "WOOdrOw Will
son, Dixie's gift to the nation"
A woman delegate from Kansas
marches past the press stand carrying
a red, white and blue umbrella South
Carolina unfurls a palmetto flag and
joins the column. Texas carries her
big single-star banner. Former Con-
pressman Baltz carries broom at the
head of the Illinois delegation. Gov
ernOr Dunno is in line with his straw
hat on his head.
Girl Leads in "Tipperary."
The band starts "Tipperary," pref
ty girl in the speakers stand
out the words of the famous marching
song. The speakers stand is packed.
Among them is South Trimble. clerk
of the lower house of congress, waving
his black slOuch hat. The delegates
from New York and a dozen other
states are tired and have sunk down
in their seats.
pretty girl in white falls in with
the Georgia delegates. The band
plays Turkey in the Straw" A ban
ner like the state standards, bearing
the name "Tutuila." is sandwiched be-
tween Tennessee and Indiana in the
marching line. John l. Martin, the
sergeant at arms, jumps on the speak
er's desk and waves the huge Lone Star
flag Of Texas, while the spotlight is
thrown on it and the bank plays
"DiXie."
Now someone starts singing my Old
Kentucky Home" Hundreds take 1t
up and the band falls in.
Blue Banner Comes First.
The aisles are packed with specta-
tors and it is hard for the procession
to force way. The band plays How
Dry Am." and swings into the Red.
White and Blue." scores of people sing
ing the words.
A big blue banner Is forced down