New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-07
Rivals Refuse to Make
Contest; Leaders Hold
B est Possible Ticket
Has Been Nominated
Pin + aith on Cox
To Win in Ohio
Jubilation Is Voiced Over
Cleansing of the Party
From 'sWilson Blight
By Carter Field

Ncw York Tribu,,c'S Direct LEASED Wire
Service
SAN FRANCISCO, July 6.-With
the nomination by reclamation of
Franklin D. Roosevelt as running
mate Of Governor James NJ, Cox the
Democratic National Convention ad-
journed at $3.50 p. m. to-day. Worn
out by the seven days Of fighting
over the Presidential nomination,
the delegates almost carried out the
prediction Of humorous writer
that they would name the Vice
Presidential candidate on the ferry
going to Oakland.
No ballot was taken. After name
after name had been presented dur
ing the call of states for nomina-
tons it became so apparent that
Roosevelt was going over that the
names were withdrawn as rapidly
as speakers could reach the plat
form, and on motion of former Gov
ernor David R. Francis of Missouri
Roosevelt was nominated by acela-
nation. There was not dissenting
voice heard in the hall.
Daniels Praises Assistant
There were cries for Roosevelt to
take the stand and make a SD ech,
but Chairman Robinson announced
that Roosevelt was not in the hall.
Not being present to talk for him
self, Secretary Daniels took the
platform and eulogized the man who
has been his assistant not only dur
ing the war but ever since President
Wilson went into the White House.
Roosevelt was placed in nomination
by Timothy Ansbury, of Washington,
D. c. Judge Ansbury said only few
words, praising Roosevelt's record as
Assistant Secretary of the Navy and
Democratic leader. Seconding speeches
were made by Judge f. NJ Jackson, of
Kansas, Walter Myers, of Indiana, and
Governor Alfred T. Smith of New
York
Governor Smith received an enthu-
siastic demonstration when he appeared
on the platform The delegates rose
and cheercd him. waving their hats
and flags in sincere tribute.
=! am addressing this convention"
said Governor Smith. in the hope that
IL will expedite the business of the
convention. We have been here for
~ 4
10 see some other part of the United
States. as much as ] appreciate the
hospitality of California
The eyes of the world have been
on -Als convention, and as far as the
platform and candidates are concerned.
II has never disappointed its hopes.
Thls convention has adopted a decisive.
unequivocal program Of Democratic
doctrine.
Assails Chicago Platform
THE platform adopted by this con-
ventlon lives up TO the principles Of
the Democratic party, of placing the
men and women and children of the
country and their interests paramount.
It Is entirely different from the one
written in Chicago by Penrose and
Lodge. A. friend of mine said to me:
Al, that Republican platform makes
-i'c 'Hihh Vi plchihg up Dsn IN cold
water
The man whose nomination am
seconding typifes the work done bv
this convention and the principles
Enumerated here. want to tell this
convention that New York goes back
East with platform and candidate
that we can make a fair and square
hight for Democracy in New York, /
want to say, has the greatest chance
1t has had in my political career 10
put the State of New York in the
Democratic column.
have been instructed by my dele
cation to take this place on the plat
form and second the nomination of
one OF our greatest Democratic lead
ers, Franklin D. Roosevelt
There is feeling of intense salts
factlon among most of the Democrats
over the situation. They declare they
rave nominated the strongest ticket
they possibly could have put up. They
feel confident that Cox will carry Ohio
whose twenty-four electoral votes
are admitted to be absolutely essen
tial TO Democratic success. They point
TO the fact that with everything
against him Cox has carried Ohio three
times out Of four in the last eight
years.
They feel that with the moist" an
peal OF Governor Cox and with the nom
nation OF Roosevelt for Vice Presi-
dent they viii carry New York. and
they have been encouraged to be hope
full even about New Jersey. whose del
egation, after few complimentary
votes for Governor Edwards, became
part of the backbone Of Cox's strength
in the long drawn out convention fight.
But. even more important, although
they are not being quoted about that
angle, the Democrats feel that they
have removed from their ticket VIVA.