Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-07
cox AND ROOSEVELT
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Continued from pass
barrier that had held the convention
helpless through 38 baIlots, the Roosevelt
nomination made up in the swiftness with
which the decision was reached.
Nominating speeches were again the
order Of the day when the convention
assembled at noon Half Dozen candi-
dates were pat forward and there was
evidence that strong movement was on
10 name man from the West.The speak
ers appealed for recognition Of the Vests
share in President Wilson's second cleo
ton.
Just before that, however, a final
demonstration had followed the reading
Of a telegram from Governor Cox by
Chairman Robinson thanking the con
vcntion for it's expression Of faith in him.
For the last time the deiegates ripped up
the State standards, many OF them show
ing scars Of scrimmages that we're fought
around them during the nomination fight.
A few OF the standards were slow about
starting out. Nebraska held out quite a
time, but finally il was grabbed by a
delegate and the parade through aisles
went ahead 20 the rafting accompaniment
oil the Cox battle song Of "Ohio, Ohio,
thundcred out by the band. Around and
around the hall the whole string Of stand
ards were carried in quick step time in
sharp contrast 10 previous demonstra-
tions when crowded aisles blocked the
march.
With order restored, nomination Of
Vice-Presidential candidates went ahead,
while on the floor a furry Of activity
among delegations leaders showed that
something was in the wind. 10 centered
about the New York delegation, where
Roosevelt's big figure had loorned up
earlier, but was now noticeably missing.
The word got about that Governor Cox
had thrown his influence 10 the assistant
secretary and that Tamnany objections
10 his nomination had been sunk in the
desire for party harmony.
ENDORSED BY NEW YORK.
A moment later Chairman Robinson
recognized Governor Smith Of New York
who mad bis way TO the platform amid
cheers, with the band working hard on
'"The Sidewalks Of New York, made
famous in the convention by the demon
stration in which it played an important
part on the first days Of the gathering.
A sweeping endorsement Of Mr.. Roosc-
velt's candidacy by Governor Smith set
the ball rolling. AS speaker after speaker
reappeared TO withdraw opposing candi-
dates and second the Roosevelt nomina-
ton, a wave Of cheering swept through the
hall. The end of the convention was az
hand and when former Senator Francis
of Missouri signaiized withdrawal Of his
name by moving suspension Of the rules
and nomination Of the New Yorker by ac-
clamation, the shout Of AYE" that rati-
fed his action shook the roof Of the audi
forum for the last time and the exodus
Of the delegates Was IN process even be
fore formal adjournment was taken.
HoxEwaRD BOUND.
Delegates to the Democratic conven-
ton, their work done and the gathering
adjourned IN a last roar Of enthusiasm
for the party standard bearers, Governor
james VI. Cox Of Ohio and Franklin d.
Roosevelt of New York, were scrambling
today for train accommodations home
ward. Every string of departing sseepers
heading east, north or south. was loaded
to capacity and men who will play i'm
portant roles in the fight for election Of
the ticket were hurrying sway 70 de-
layed vacations and on sightseeing tours
IN the west preparatory TO the struggle
ahcad.
Mr. Roosevelt vas due 70 leave during
the day for Dayton Ohio, 70 consult with
Governor Cox, where preliminary plans
for the campaign viii be mapped ont,
subject to amendment later when the
party machinery Is organized and the ad-
vfsers selected. The assistant secretary
intends TO resign from the Navy Depart
ment as soon as he can clear up his desk,
and viii spend ten days or so II Washing
ton for that purpose before shaping his
plan for the campaign
Democratic leaders were elated over the
spirit of harmony winch marked the last
hours of the convention. Good feeling
and tolerance were shown throughout the
lcng struggle 20 reach a Presidential
nomination. IL was said but IN the nomi-
nation of Mr. Roosevelt by acclanation
after withdrawal of all other candidates,
these leaders saw evidence Of differences
buried and q determination to work hard
for victory.
II was generally agreed that the con-
vention had been a great success. II
noise and unHagging display of enthusl-
asm were q gauge OF that success there
was ample ground for their view. Up TO
the last the delegates were ready 70
cheer or 10 demonstrate at every op-
pcrtunlty.
LONDON PAPERS COMMENT.