The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-08
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I'VE must have a man who viii have
a policy and will act" Lodge declared.
The Mexican situation is u shame
and disgrace. We must do our part
under the Monroe doctrine"
Right" good" good" shouted
several delegates.
A laugh greeted Lodges reference
to President Wilson's request that the
United States take mandate over
Armenia.
There was quick reaction when he
recalled how the senate refused the
mandate and again there were cries of
good" and right"
Applause came at frequent intervals
as Lodge tore to pieces the Wilson
league of nations. Lodges charge
that Wilson went personally to Europe
because he trusted no one else" was
greeted with cheers and laughter. The
crowd eagerly followed Lodges refer
ences to the peace treaty, and there
was renewed applause at his every
period. More interest was shown in
the league features of Lodges speech
than in what he previously had said
with regard to domestic problems.
Prolonged cheering met Lodges
reference to the defeat of the Wilson
treaty without reservations.
Lodges every reference to defeat OF
the Wilson league was eaten up" by
the crowd which shouted with delight
However, there was an increasing
buzz of conversation in the rear after
Lodge had talked more than an hour.
The heat increased and fans began
fluttering all over the hall
Yes, yes" some one cries, accom-.
panied by "yips" and other forms OF
shout, when Lodge said some were de-
termined there should be no league at
all
I'm 1916 Mr.. Wilson won on the plea
that he kept up out Of war" said
Lodge. Away back in the rear gal
lery there was a lone cheer. Now, the
senator declared, the democratic ad-
is seeking endorsement
on the ground that they have kept
us out of peace. Laughter and ap-
plause swept tho hall.
AS he asked the delegates to stand
by the republican senate in denounc-
ing the treaty. Lodge was again ap-
plauded-
Shouts of I'VE will" came from many
quarters.
I'VE make the ISSUE" he cried, and
the crowd by its vocal outburst show.
ed it was with him.
Spoke More Than an Hour.
Senator Lodge concluded his ad-
dress at lis p. M, having spoken an
hour and eighteen minutes
The delegates and galleries rose to
their feet, cheering and waving flags.
Wilson surrendered the principle
Of freedom of the seas-whateve:
that may have been-to Great
Britain" said Lodge. and the dele
gates laughed.
To-day the number of Americans
willing to accept the covenant as
brought back by the president is
negligible" the senator said. The
American people will never approve
that alliance with foreign nations.
This also was loudly cheered.
First Business Transacted
Chairman Hays was recognized By
Temporary Chairman Lodge, for ths
purpose of presenting recommends
tons for temporary officers.
The list included reporters, pariia-
mentarians, etc. The entire list was
elected by reclamation.
Senator Dupont, Of Delaware, was
recognized by the chair.
DUPONT offered resolution provid-
ing that the convention be governed
by the rules adopted by the 1915
convention until permanent rules are
adopted 1t was carried unanimously.
Delegate English of Massachusetts,
offered a resolution providing for the
appointment of a committee on Gre
dentials The resolution was unanf-
mously adopted by the convention.
Governor Morrow Of Kentucky, was
then recognized by the chair. He
offered a resolution providing for the
appointment of a committee on per-
manent organization. The resolution
was unanimously adopted.
Representative Rowland OF Ohio:
was then recognized He presented
a resolution providing for the ap-
pointment of a committee on rules.
The resolution was unanimously
adopted.
The chair then recognized Mrs.
Fossden, a delegate from Minnesotn.
She offered resolution for the ap'
pointment Of a committee on resoiu-
tons. 1t was also adopted.
Otf1CerS OF Iue SldtS NClC6e>IAoiA
were instructed to send in writing
the names of their appointees to the
secretary OF the convention.
II was announced that the commit
tees would meet this afternoon TO DC
gin consideration OF their work.
The resolutions committee which
will frame the platform VIII meet
earlier than the others because or the
large amount of work ahead OF II.
The committee on credentials WAS
to meet at four p. m. The committee
on permanent organization at the
same hour and the committee on
resolutions at three p. m
The rules committee VIII meet a.
five p. m.
with the exception Of credentials
committee, which was to meet In tne
Coliseum the committees viii go INTO
session at the Congress hotel.
The secretary then read the rohs
of the four committees by states.
EACH CANDIDATE