Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

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conferences. the sponsors of such COM
bination appeared at the convention
hall telling inqulrers it was all over.
Their predictions were accepted at full
value by great many Of the delegates
themselves, although half dozen rivals
for second place on the ticket remained
in the field.
In settling upon Senator Robson, the
AEkansan who was chairman Of the
convention as their vice presidential
choice, those who put him forward ar
ea1eo that he would balance of the Sc
Lection Of Gov. Smith Of New York as
head OF the ticket by giving it at once a
Western and q Southern favor.
shobinson's sector OF the Southwest
may not itself be a fighting ground in
the campaign, for it is consistently
Democratic. but the Senator has many
friends and admirers in both South and
West and they are counted on TO help
Senator Bratton Of New Mexico was
chosen TO make the nominating speech
Tor Senator Robinson. For that pur-
pose, Arizona, high on the alphabetical
roll Of States, consented 70 yield TO her
neighbor, giving New Mexico and Brat
Ion right Of way on the program close
70 the beginning Of the roll call
Despite the manifest pickup Of the
Robinson movement, supporters of other
candidates. notably Senator Barley Of
Kentucky, remained active. A Barley
band paraded through the aisles Of the
nan before the session opened and was
cneered by the assembling delegates.
AS the 10 O'Clock converting hour
came and passed, with the convention
officials comforting on the platform and
~ a.. g..
aEor Robinson, who for some time had
been IN the group that had put their
heads together on the speakers stand.
ief, the convention hall for his hotes
He was retiring from the physical
presence Of the honor the convention
seemed about 70 pay him. He turned
the gaVel over 10 Franklin d. RoOge-
Welt, the Smith floor marshal, who was
designated 70 open the session. After
the opening. the g&yel honors fell 10
Senator Harrison OF Mississippi.
Delegates Are Late.
IT was 1918 when Roosevelt pounded
for order. The delegates mostly we're
late arriving and there was much con-
fusion both On the floor and among the
spectators. The new chairman could
not get them quiet for several minutes.
Roosevelt finally got the convention
70 attention by ordering the band 70
play The Star Epangled Banner. When
the anthem was completed, the opening
prayer was offered by Rabbi Nathan
hickman u Temple Bethel. Houston.
After some routine announcements
Miss Meiyina PasSnlore Of Houston sang
Dixie" 70 cheering convention. and
then the roll call for vice presidential
nominating speeches began Alabama
sent 70 The platform Judge Michael Sol
lie OF ozark. vino made nominating
speech for MAJ Gen Henry r Allen
commander Of the American Army OF
Occupation on the Rhine
While the ALBANIAN was speaking, a
neighboF Of mis-, Homer Casteel. chair.
man Of the Mississippi delegation. Gre
ated q lot Of amusement and some ex.
element By riding down the crowded
center aisle astride a donkey 80 small
tnst Us ears we're barely visible AZ u
poked its nose through the crowd Cas-
teel had an escort Of two other blIrre
riders. small boys who trueged along
single file behind the leader.
The delegation chairman, upon arriV-
ing at the Mississippi section near the
front of the hall, did not dismount until
he had saluted with a sweeping gesture
Senator Pat Harrison Of Mississippi
then presiding Harrison smiled. bu
made no effort 10 quiet the rilmpui
caused by cssteels unconventional at
rival
When the roll cell WAS resumed Ari