Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-07
10 outward evidence of a marked

over night conferences failed to de-
velop any definite plan of agreement on
a candidate who would receive the un-
divided support of both factions, but
talk of peace was in the air.
A proposal to have both conventions
appoint conference committees was
talked on both sides and the prediction
was made that ultimately there would
be harmonious action in some way.
Convention leaders themselves were
so engrossed in petty details of get
ting under way and taking care of del
egations from. their own states that
they had little time for serious discus
sion of candidates and realized that the
question had, moved to the conventions
themselves.
No Nominations Till Friday.
Republican leaders felt today that
their convention might not proceed to
nominations before Friday and even
later If prospects Of harmony devel-
oped at the last moment.
The favorite sons were considering
the question of holding their own sup
porters If the nomination were delayed
Most of the republicans have agreed
that the candidate will be named Fri
day, but some predict it will be Satur-
day and others feel that the prospects
of peace negotiations at the eleventh
hour might continue the convention to
next week.
II there was any change at all over
night it showed an increase of strength
for Hughes. Managers of favori,e sons
booms had not changed their figures.
a ciO of ho nd
the hour Of assembly. Lack Of demon
stration, has been one of the unique
features of this convention city.
Delegations Reach Hall.
Twenty minutes before the hour set
for the convention to be called to order
great reaches of vacant seats marked
the floor and galleries. AS the band
played the police tried to make the
delegates, crowding their aisles, take
their seats.
The favorite sons delegations were
placed directly before the speakers.
platform. and began on the right with
Michigan. Missouri, Illinois. Ohio.
Pennsylvania and Uowa. The seats
were filled.
The order was given to clear the
aisles at 10:59. and the police began
moving out all who were not delegates.
Sergeant alarms Stone asked the
delegates to be seated, his voice carry
ing above the noise on the floor, which
at II o'clock was still crowded with
delegates.
Senator Lodge came quietly in and
took his seat unnoticed The same was
true Of Governor Whitman and other
well known men.
Great sight," said Senator Murphy
to Secretary Reynolds, as he surveyed
the crowd.
Hitchcock Makes Claim.
Frank H. Hitchcock, the chief
Hughes, boomer said that the Hughes
men would control the committee OF,
resolutions. Mr.. Hitchcock said after
receiving caucus reports that the
Hughes forces would see that the plat
form would contain vigorous decla-
ration for national defense.
The republican committee held a
brief session 4. 1880 a. M. at which
the temporary roll Of delegates and
alternates was finally approved.
Chairman Hilles conferred on the
platform with Sergeant-at-A Stone
played.
Chauncey NJ. Depew was the first OF
the wellknown/ men to be received by
the spectators as he made his way to
the first row Of New York seats. A
round of hand clapping greeted him.
Senator Penrose gotta hand from his
delegation.
The band played the "star spangled
Banner" at 1920. Everybody rose.
The house then quieted down and Ser
geant-at-Arms Stone again ordered
the delegates seated.
Chairman Hilles brought down his
gavel at 1928 a. m.
The hall was still as Chairman
Hilles spoke, saying a quorum was
present and the convention would be
in order.
Hyphenatss Defeated.
Following unsuccessful efforts by the
German element within the republican
party to prevent the selection of Sem
ator Lodge of MASSACHUSETTS as, chair
man of the resolutions committee, a
number Of leaders yesterday afternoon
held an informal conference with the
senator on the platform.
Later the results of this conference
were telephoned to Oyster Bay by one
Of the conferees.
The attempt Of the Germans to keep
Senator Lodge OFF the platform COM
mittee failed miserably. They planned
to put up Senator Borah of Idaho be-
fore the convention itself as candi-
date and they counted upon the pro-
IN oSs. -vnyol a. ~
the conservative delegates west Of the
Alleghenies to support the western
senator. TO lE Z, St
Their scheme was frustrated by Bor-
abs refusal to run against Lodge and
also by the refusal Of any Of the pro-
gressive republican, leaders to fall in
line.
Plan Decided Weeks Ago.
Some weeks ago it was informally
decided at Washington that in case
Lodge were not made temporary chair
man, the progressive republican lead
ers. including Borah,, Kenyon, Sterling
Of South Dakota, and others, would ac-
cept him as chairman Of the resolutions
committee. The anneuncement then
caused much discussion in German
American circles because of Senator
Lodges syppat ny for the allies.
Former Governor Eberhardt, Of Min
nesota, moved that the recommends
tions FOR the temporary organization
be adopted. There was no opposition
Senator Lippett, Of Rhode Island, Of
fered the rules of the. convention OF
1908 and moved their adoption. There
was no dissenting vote.
Senator Smoot, Of Utah, was recog-
nlzed to offer the motion to report on
credentials. Then John F.. Fisher, Of
Pennsylvania. presented a motion 10!