The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-27

better known around the convention
here as the tall man in glasses who
wears the black skull cap"
O'Sullivan brought in once again
the mention Of oil, but it passed
unnoticed.
The speaker declared that Govern
or Bryan stood for such principles
that the chaplain of this conven-
ton could read from the twenty-third
chapter Of Psalms the words, thou
annolnteth my head with OIL with
out starting a riot.
He referred 10 Coolidge as our
accidental President"
He Goes things" was O'Sullivan's
slogan for Bryan.
Bryan Cheered
At the mention Of Charles Bryan's
name at the end Of O~'Sullivan's
speech. Nebraska delegation jumped
TO It's feet and cheered. Delegates in
many other delegations also stood up
and cheered.
During the demonstration for
Bryan. William ]. Ffngy) Corners
Of Buffalo, passed the Indiana sec
ton and Tom Tsggart leaned from a
chair and dragged the Buffalo Demo-
crat up beside him. The two whis-
pered to each other good naturedly
for a new minutes.
The Nebraska delegation started
parading around the hall. The stand
ards Of Georgia. Oregon and Mon
tana trailed behind. The band
played but there was nothing in the
way Of a demonstration.
Nevada passed and when New
Hampshire was called the delegation
stood and gave itself a cheer. The
Hon. Clyde Keefe Of New Hampshire
was recognized. He placed Fred H.
Brown, Governor Of New Hampshire.
in nomination.
While the nominating speeches
were in progress the soldiers and
sailors committee of New York is
sued n statement boosting Senator
Royal S. Copeland Of New York as
the logical man I o break the dead
lock.
Chairman Walsh slammed down
his gavel calling for order at 11:41.
The galleries were only partially
filled when quiet was obtained and
Chairman Walsh introduced Rev.
Dwight w. Wylie, pastor Of Central
Presbyterian Church Of New York
to deliver the invocation.
New Jersey was next on the roll
and John A Matthews of Newark
mounted the platform TO nominate
Governor Sisler. He was given a
big hand.
When Matthews concluded Miss
Mary Baker Of Jersey City. a
beautiful young omR in black,
leaped upon a table on the speakers
stand and held up a large portrait
Of Sisler. Fcwever, Eyes were on
her rather than the picture. New
Jersey delegates, aided by a rooters
brigade, swung into a parade around
the hall waving Sisler banners over
the crowd. New York fell in be
hind setting up a great roar.
Illinois pulled up its standard and
joined in the demonstration. another
encouraging suggestion to the New
Jerseyites, for it indicated a friendly
attitude on the part of George E.
Brennan, the Illinois boss. The Sis
Ter demonstration was the greatest
that any of the ~favorite sons had
received up to this time.
The chair recognized next on the
roll of States. J. F. O'Conner of
North Dakota. At this time Con-
gresham Alben w. Barley had
been given the duty of presiding Of
icer.
O'Conner made a plea against the
raising of any religious or race is
sues in this campaign and seconded
the nomination of McAdoo.
Khan Scored Again
1--WE shall meet the Khan issue
as democracy always meets it's is
sues" he said. I'VE are for free
dom Of religious worship, for free
dom OF speech, for freedom of the
press and the right of peacable as
sembly. I am opposed in the name
of the soldiers and sailors who sleep
in 1tful silence either in the soil or
under the water. In their name I
want to say 1 condemn the order
known as the Ku-Klux Khan"
A great cheer went up, Hats
were thrown into the air. Women
waved dainty fans. New JERSEY
started a march around the hall.
Pennsylvania and Rhode Islard also
Joined in the demonstration.