Evening star., 1924-06-12

Willis moved to lay it on the table
and adjourn.
This thing has been done. it can't
be undone." he exclaimed. But there
was opposition to that procedure, and
while the leaders were wrangiing
and wondering where to turn. Asso-
ciated Press dispatches were re-
| ceived in the Convention Hall direct
from Oregon, ILL.,, Mr.. Lowdens home.
| reiterating his refusal to accept the
| nomination.
After having been nominated for
the vice presidency by a landslide of
votes. former Gov. Lowden again de-
clined to accept it.
| No such situation had ever pre-
vailed in the history of the party.
Convention Reeesses.
Nominated in a burst of enthusiasm.
after the administration forces had
| sent out the word for the nomination
of Theodore E. Burton of Ohio, Low
den was chosen in an avalanche of
votes which poured in from all quar-
ters.
The convention recessed until 9
o'clock to give time for conference
with Lowden.
While order was being restored
Mr.. Butler read to number of lead
ers a letter from Mr.. Lowden. sent
for the occasion. in which de de-
clined the nomination.
Many of t. aders argued against
reading the on the ground that
the nomination was the unanimous
action of the convention and that a
letter to an individual should not be
considered.
The letter said:
honor, l hereby decline the nomina-
ton for Vice President just rendered
me- 1t was signed Frank o. Low
den" and was undated.
~ IL.
tor Willis, who argued against read
ing the letter. "The thing to do is
to adjourn this convention"
Crowd Around Butler.
Meanwhile a group of the leaders
crowded about Butler on the plat
| form to catch a glimpse of the letter
and participate in the discussion as
to whether it should be read to the
! convention and what action should be
taken.
Senator Spencer tnen moved that
the convention proceed to call the
dent and the motion was seconded by
Senator Willis of Ohio.
While delegates were calling for
another calling of the roll to nomi-
nate somebody else Charles B. War
rem of Detroit moved a recess that
there might be time to communicate
with Mr.. Lowden and advise him of
the circumstances under which the
action of the convention was taken.
Eight Candidates Named.
Eight candidates for the vice pres
idency were formally placed in nomi-
nation and it was apparent that
support was so widely scattered
among them that the convention was
confronted with some balloting be-
fore it would reach a result.
Although former Gov. Lowden's
name was withdrawn by the Illinois
delegation, his name was seconded
by those insisting he should be
drafted for the nomination. None Of
sufficient demonstration Of strength
to forecast the success of any.
When the speeches Of nomination
had been delivered the delegates,
eager to settle the matter, cried
Vote" ''Vote" The clerk began
calling the roll of states at 5:35
o'clock.
Alabama the first state up, split its
votes among the whole list.
Arizona voted solidly for Lowden,
and Arkansas cast her ballot for
Watson. California passed for the
moment, not being ready, and Colo
RADIO also passed. Connecticut threw
its seventeen to Lowden. Delaware
went for Lowden also. and Florida
with Iowden getting all but one.
Colorado, now ready. cast two for
Kenyon. eleven for Dawes, one for
Curtis and one for Lowden.
Georgia split between Dawes, Ken
yon. Watson. Curtis and Hines. Idaho
divided with Beveridge, Curtis and
Watson nliDsis gave oue vote toz