New-York tribune., 1920-06-29


labelled in the public mind as wet, no
matter whether he 'is actually wet or
not" Which is q very characteristic ex
preston, unusual only in that it comes
from man who under normal politi-
cal circumstances would be voting for
Palmer.
Band is Well Schooled
Evidently the convention band had
particular orders about the punctua-
ton of Cummings speech. Every rel
cnence to the President, and they oc-
Cured with great frequency, found the
handmaster alert, with baton uplitted,
ready to send the music crashing out II
the crowd responded. One of the most
spectacular of these attempts TO rouse
enthusiasm WAS after long summing
up OF the war. when Cummings con-
cluded that "All this was accom-
plished under the leadership of that
great Democrat etc.
The band at once crashed into Dixie
in itself almost enough to stampede
a Democratic convention--although the
Republicans are gradually breaking the
tradition down by applauding and
cheering whenever that air is played at
their conventions and gatherings.
The crowd cheered Justify for one
full minute, but at the end of that
tine Cummings had no difficulty IN
proceeding The camera men also were
waiting these demonstrations and mo-
ton pictures of the convention cheer
ing Woodrow Wilson Will be aVailaole
in copious quantities..
One unusual feature of the opening
OF the convention to- day was that there
were really two keynote" speeches,
despite the fact that Senator Joseph
T. Robinson, of Arkansas, will make
another keynote" tomorrow when he
takes his seat as permanent chairman.
This was brought about by j. Bruce
kremer. of Montana, lce-chalrman OF
the National Committee, "keynoting'
little himself when he brought the con-
vention to order.
He referred to the "eight glorious
years" in which Wilson has been in
the White House, said the Republicans
in Chicago spoke in Language of yes
terday" and that they had reached "the
decadent state" and asserted the Re-
publican party had become "a vicious,
Grabbed old scold."
Cummings did not make many open
ings for hecklers in his speech. Even
when he used the words "Crown
son of the ex-Emperor of Germany, he
glided so swiftly on that there was
scarcely more than little subdued
murmur. But twice the Irish spirit
bubbled to the surface.
"What about Ireland?" screamed a
voice from the Massachusetts delega-
ton, later ascertained to be that Of
Thomas A. INLAND. of Boston.
81 shall come to that in a moment,
SIR" responded Cummings with dignity.
He did not get round to it promptly
To
among the alternates, and she leaped
to her feet with demands for Ireland.
Put her out" yelled those about
her "Let her talk" shouted others,
most of these voices coming from the
Massachusetts and New York delega-
tons
Even Jobholders Amazed
Apparently Cummings surprised even
the Democratic officeholders crowding
the floor of the convention when he
!kened the illness of President Wilson,
while he was being opposed on the
peace treaty issue. to the crucifxion.
There was a little gasping sort of
silence before the delegates realized
that the proper thing to do was to ap
paud
'He was physically wounded' said
Mr.. Cummings. "iust as surely as were
Mckinley, Lincoln and Garfield. There
IS but a difference IN degree between
fanatic and a partisan'
Another dem onstration for the Pres-
dent was evoked almost Immediately
ny Cummings's declaration that Mr
Wilson was "immortal."
Deciaripg that the Republican plat
form was a device meant to concea'
irreconcilable differences, Mr.. Kremer
in opening the convention, assured the
delegates the Democratic platform
would be straightforward and easy tc
understand
at will not be evasions that will
make the nominee of this convention
President of the United States" he
declared.
There was no delay in attempting tc
start the Wilson enthusiasm. A,
Kremer called the convention to order
four marines, in uniform, three with
their guns at salute and the fourt!
with the silk American flag of marin,
corps regiment, stepped to the from
of the platform and stood silently fac
ing the crowd. Then the tremendou
American flag, stretching almost tn
entire width of the city block wild
Auditorium, unrolled down behind tn
PLATFORM Next, just as the cheerin
had apparently reached its height an
the band was smashing out the Star
Spangled Banner, the painting of vii
son was flashed into view.
1t was not known late to-nigh
whether Secretary of the Navy Daniel
ordered the marines to report fo
duty with their guns and a regiments
flag at the convention hall or whethe
they merely volunteered, brngin
their guns and the flag with them. A
any rate Mr.. Daniels, who was sittin
in the front row of a balcony imme
diately behind the speakers stan,
seemed highly pleased at the effect