Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-12

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conference Mr.. Willis said:
ut will be Harding as soon
just before the recess Missouri at
tempted to change her vote to throw
all 26 to Harding but delayed and at
the same time II became known that
accessions to the Harding column
were about to come In from Kansas,
1t was also reported that Massachu-
setts would so to Harding on the open
ing ballot after the recess.
Harding Gains Steadily.
The Harding tide which began last
night when after day Of unsuccess-
full balloting the leaders went into con-
ference to find compromise candi-
date began rising this morning when
the convention assembled and contin-
ued to rise steadily throughout the
balloting until it ran over the hundred
mark Wen 1t passed the Zoe mark
there were signs Of breaking from
many sides. Word came to the hall
from Senator Penrose OF Pennsylvania
that the nomination of Mr.. Harding
would not be dlspleasing to him and
the word generally spread throughout
the convention that many delegates
were preparingt get on the band
wagon with the coming ballots.
During the noon recess. 1t was un-
derstood, vice. presidential candidates
were to be discussed. In that con-
nection Senator Harding's conference
late last night and early this morning
with Senator Johnson was recalled, as
was Senator Johnson's repeated dec
laration that he would accept no Sec
ond place on any ticket.
johnson May Draw Second.
1t was reported in the convention
hall that Senator Johnson threatened
to throw his votes to General Wood
unless d recess was taken. His man
ayers challenged the statement. declar-
! ing that johnson did not control the
delegates. The Harding managers
went down town to again confer with
the Johnson forces and try to bring in
to program suggested last night by
WHICH JDttoOh Wouit w btfch SDeVhN
place II he would take 1t. and II not a
Say in the decision.
A large group of leaders on the plat
form said 1t was important that they
have time to talk over the situation
before entering upon another ballot.
Selection Seems Certain.
They assumed there was no longer
any question but that Harding would
win and they wanted to consider thor
oughly who was the best qualified and
available man for the vlce-presidency
| The more conservative leaders were
opposed to Senator Johnson although
some of them thought II would make
for party harmony II a place on the
ticket were offered to him.
1t has been generally known that
Senator Johnson was very much op'
posed to Senator Harding's nomina
ton. AS soon as II became known that
the convention gave evidence Of beihi
about to take Harding for its nominee
Senator johnson went TO Senator
Harding for a conference to go over
the whole subject.
The colse Of the eighth ballot show
ed
Wood 299; Lowden ao7; Harc'nE
13sh.
Penrose Satisfied.
Missouri had ben clamoring for ar
opportunity to change the vote OF tins
delegation 80 as TO cast all S8 foi
Harding. The motion was Withdrawn
during the confusion.
Word came to the convention floor
from Senator Penrose that the nomi'
nation OF Senator Harding would not
be dlspleaslng to him This word wal
circulated throughout the conyentlor
hall. II was reported that in addition
to Missouri there would be a detection
In Kansas on the next ballot witp q
large Increase for Harding.
Recess IL Fought.
! A pledge had been made TO some OF
the delegates to recess after the eigntf
ballot and there was great confusion
y through the convention while confer
enees on the subject went on. WheI
order was restored Mr.. Hert OF Ken
tueky. the Lowden manager, moved
recess until 4 D. m. There were louf
cries OF "no, no" II was seconded from
Pennsylvania and California.
Frank B. wills OF Ohio, who nom
mated Harding demanded a roll cal
, unwilling to have recess In the mids
of an apparently rising tide for M
candidate.
The Ohio delegation refused =
agree to the recess and former Gov
, ernor Willis and Myron T. Herrick
/. denying that they wanted reces
went up TO the platform for q confer
ence. while the conference was go
ing on the convention was standing u
!. the greatest confusion. chairmai
iIodge finally Induced the delegates Z
|, take their seats. The conference ol
the platform evidently resulted Il
: something TO the satisfaction Of 81
willis and Mr.. Herrick for they agree
20 the recess.
D I,owden Gains Lead.
= Coliseum, Chicago, June i2.--Ther
was no nomination on the fifth ballo
OF the republican convention. Woo
lost Is and a half votes; Harding an
Iowden both made gains.
: Fifth unofficial;
wood zee: Lowden sos; Johnso
= fzaM. Harding rs; sproui 81 cool