New Britain herald., 1924-06-12

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 The Civil war veterans marched down carrying their muskets and the convention sang Tramp. Tramp, the Boys Are Marching" The delegation was composed of the Old Guard of Columbus. Ohio.
 Then, on behalf Of the convention, Chairman Mondell thanked the Old Guard for coming. The old men filed out at carry-arms, to the accompani- ment of cheers and applause from the floor and galleries.
 Speeches Limited
 Marion O. Humphreys, Maryland offered a resolution to limit second speeches for nominations of president 10 be limited to five minutes. The con- yention was not long in adopting that.
 With that the convention went 10 the calling of the roll for nominations for president.
 Burton Makes Nomination
 Alabama, the first state called, yielded to Massachusetts,. and Cover nor Cox Of Massachusetts, who moved that Dr. Marion Leroy Burton be &C., corded the privilege of placing in the nomination the candidate of Massa- chusetts."
 So, as it turned out. Dr. Burton spoke as representing Massachusetts, the presidents home. instead Of Miehi- gan. his own.
 pr. Burton, q tall striking figure stepped brlskly to the front Of the platform and calmly surveyed the great audience, waiting for the ap- plause and cheering to die down, so he could begin his speech.
 Follow citizens of America, ihe greatest country the world has ever seen," he began, while the hall rocked with cheering. Dr, Burton spoke clear ly and rapidly.
 He spoke without manuscript but followed his prepared address gener- ally, shortening it here and there, but preserving the sense of the speech he had prepared, and which undoubtedly was approved by President Coolidge.
 "l shall speak here as a. personal friend Of the president" he said, and beg you not to think Of me ss one engaged in political activities. I am merely the president Of a taK.support- cd university"
 T shall not bs discussing party pol- lcies or platform" said he. My em- phasis must be upon the man. My task is 10 tell you why the president should succeed himself and formally place him ip nomination.
 T wish there were time for me 10 tell you some of the things ] person. ally know about the president of the United States, He represents the paradox of greatness. This man is one of us snd when it is said that he is rarely common. he is rarely un- common. He represents all of those plain human virtues Of American citi- renship at its best. To me the most distinctive thing about this man." continued Dr. Burton, lis his moral fibre. We could almost leave the whole case there"
 Criticircs Applause.
 When Dr. Burton vas stopped by applause, he remarked:
 You know we appreciate your ap. plause, but l. wish you would keep quiet and wait until have really said something. think this business of public speaking in America is q vice. but remember Tn this speech I not only have to hear if, have to make it."
 Rapidly Dr. Burton sketchsd inc presidents boyhood and early life end then proceeded to answer the aues- ton ''1s he e human being?" 'I as- sure you" said he, he i,. but he is not naturally hilarious"
 His mind has time to work be- cause his tongue permits said Dr. Burton.
 Here then Is the man" said Dr. Burton. a, he finished a word pie ture Of the president, "the man whom Ve have before us Make no mistake, he is the type of leader for which America is in dire need today"
 pr. Burton's peroration brought the convention to its feet with an out- burst of cheering and applause. and ,hs procession of delegates started around the floor with Vermont ia the lead.
 other delegates quickly followed. earning their state standards and soon ths aislss were choked with q cheering throng. Some rebel yell, were interspersed in the demonstra- ton.
 The Home Town Boys
 Boys from Plymouth, Vermont, ear. risd a banner reading: we are all members Of the Home Town Coolidge club"
 Al first the demonstrations did noi have the inspiration of music to spui it on. but soon they got going to the accompaniment of the band which played a Ez1iop. The demonstration aas ali for Coolidge. a noisy but hearty one. The North Dakota stand. ard. from the delegation in which there are six LaFolletts delegates, va, carried into the procession. but tht South Dakota standard from the dele gstion having Johnson delegates fail