Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-15
ception when he arrived. Delegates
and galleries joined in cheers and ap-


plause. ,
While the delegates waited the word
went around that the rules COMMITTEES
would recommend that nominations be
made tonight. 1t was welcome news to
many of the delegates, who have not
relished remaining until Saturday.
However, the plan to adopt the plat
form after the nominations are made,
as was done in Baltimore four years
ago, was counted on to fulfill the
promises of the managers to the city
of st. Louis for a four day convention.
GIynn Loudly cheered=
1t was exactly 11:45 when Tempo
rary Chairman Gynn called the con-
vention to order. The delegates. still
bubbling over with enthusiasm from
his speech of yesterday, gave him a
rousing reception.
Archbishop John Glennon, Of ST.
Louis, then offered prayer.
The credentials committee then re-
ported on the delegate contests from
Washington, D. c., Porto Rico and
Hawaii. The delegates from the Dis
trict of Columbia and Hawaii were rec
ognized and placed on the rolls by the
national committee. Porto Rico was
divided between the contesting dele-
gates.
The announcement Of names Of per-
manent convention officers was
cheered.
Delegate Norman E. Mack, of New
York; Governors. v. Stewart, of Mon
tana, and Senator Phelan, Of Califor-
MIA, composed the committee which es-
corted Senator James to the chair.
Senator James launched into his
prepared speech. 1t was punctuated
by applause.
[Senator James speech appears on
page 4 of this issue-Editpr.]
Speech Vigorously AppIauded.
When Mr.. James recounted the hor-
rors of war and the presidents efforts
to preserve peace. Mr.. Bryan rose to
his feet>and applauded vigorously.
When James recounted the presi-
dents diplomatic successes in the ne
gotiations with Germany the delegates
wanted to hear it again. James repeat
ed his statement and the crowd rose
and broke loose in cheers.
In concluding his speech, the senator
said:
Woodrow Wilson, without orphaning
a single child, without widowing wife,
without firing a single gun, without
single drop of blood. wrung
from the most military spirit that ever
brooded above battlefield, an agree
ment to American demands and a con-
cession to American rights"
The band swung into America" and
1.-The Star Spangled Banner Hats
went into the air. Somebody cried,
Three cheers for Wilson,"
Stanchions were torn up and a march
thru the hall was started. The aisles
became choked because the demonstra-
tion began without an organized leader.
After twelve minutes the Kentucky
standard was taken to the platform and
placed behind Mr.. James. 1t was a
signal for cheers for the speaker while
the band played Dixie" followed by
''The Battle Cry Of Freedom
8 The applause lasted eighteen min
When MI. Jafaes inisiied there were
more cheers and calls for Bryan"
Adjournment Until 9. p. NJ.
Chairman Glasgow presented the re-
port of the committee on --uies. It pro-
vided among other things that no dele
gate shall speak more than tweuty min
utes on any subject, that nominations
begin at 8 p. M, followed Immediately
by nomination for vice president. Sen
ator Reed, of Missouri, moved that the
be delayed until p. M.
as ST. Louis business men had planned
entertainments for this evening. Mr..
Reeds motion carried.
It was not decided whether the plat
form would be presented before or aft
er nominations. At 1922 p. m. a recess
was ordered. The motion was out of
respect to William F.. Kasting, post
master of Buffalo, a delegate who died
this morning.