The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1920-06-17
The Chicago Convention
Sidelights by G. U. H.

nation of Mr. Harding unanimous
Practically all delegates voted for the
motion, but Wisconsin. which, had
been giving the "a votes to LaF'ollette.
voted against the motion. They even
stood up and shouted the mos" loud
ly. This brought more Kisses from
the crowd
The nomination of Mr.. Coolidge for
vice president was without special in
cident. The nominating speeches
were brief and the voting rapid. The
convention had been in session for
five days and was fully tired out Mr.
Coolidge got the nomination by big
majority on the first ballot.
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Personally. am very well pleased
with the nomination of Mr. Harding
and Mr.. Coolidge. have met both
of them and know Senator Harding
very well. | think when went down
to Washington | was little preju-
diced against him. don't know why
now, for didn't even have any idea
what sort of a looking man he was. or
anything much about him. met him
first at the National Press Club. and
was delighted with him from the start.
With several other senators and rep
resentatives we were on the program.
Mr.. Harding made the best speech of
the evening. He looked and talked
like a president. Since then | have
seen him often. and my respect has
grown as l have watched his work IN
the United States Senate. He is
big man OF the quiet, unboastful. un-
assuming type. Many speak of him
of the Mckinley style and he bears
president | believe he will make
popular candidate and an able presi-
dent
/ was over at Boston few days be-
fore starting for Chicago. At little
banquet given for the National Edi-
torial Association, Gov. Coolidge was
the guest of honor and gave an ad-
dress. He has nne ability as a think
er and speaker. sat near him at the
head table and was especially inter-
ested in him, because my Massachu-
sets congressman friends have talked
so much about him for president His
address was fine. and Indicated big
man. He is rather quiet chap, says
very little to anybody. seems to curry
favor with none, is quick of action and
firm in his decisions. They say in
Boston that he has made an excellent
governor.
The convention so long In session
closed with rush. After the vice
president was named few resolutions
were passed hurriedly. and the con-
vention adjourned. Many delegates
rushed for trains. but many will stay
over and go out tomorrow. The ho-
tells where the headquarters have
been are still crowded. Thousands
Of people spent the evening strolling
around the headquarters. Much cam
paign literature will be dumped Mon
day morning. Harding and Coolidge
badges and literature had not been
much in demand during the week. but
after dinner tonight It was dug up
and became very popular.
Gov Lowden is cheerful loser.
His headquarters has large sign in
it. Vote for Harding and Coolidge.
the first of the kind | have seen. Mr..
Lowden early released Illinois dele
gates and let them 90 to Harding.
which helped much. Gov. Lowden
had more friends among the dele
gates than any other candidate.
think Gen Woods name got more
applause from the galleries. He may
make a public announcement tomor-
row. but this afternoon he was not
very agreeable. | was told.
Chicago. June IL.