Evening star., 1936-06-27
Delegates Solid
in Making.
Choice.
SESSION LATE
f \ In STARTING
Delegates Wearied
by Last Nights
Celebration.
BY G. GOULD LINCOLN,
STAR Corresnondent of The Star

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PHILADELPHIA, June 27.-Roose-
Welt and Garner will carry the Demo-
cratic standard in the coming ma
tional campaign.
Cactus Jack" Garner, idol of
Texas. was renominated for Vice
President by acclamation by the
Democratic National Convention to-
day to become the running mate
again of Franklin D. Roosevelt of
New York.
Designated as the greatest Vice
Vice President" by the youthful Gov.
Alfred of Texas, who placed Garner
In nomination, the Vice President was
given an ovation.
The rules of the convention were
suspended SO that Alfred could nomi-
nate Garner without the formality of
a call Of the States for vice presi-
Dental nominations.
There were no other nominations.
The Texas delegation, carrying ban
ners of the Lone Star State and hugh
portraits Of Garner, led the demon
Etration.
Much Diminished Crowd.
It was a much diminished conven-
ton and audience, but the enthusiasm
was all there. Delegates had taken it
for granted that Garner was to be re-
nominated.
Justice John Carew Of New York,
who served with Garner in the House
fsaf ft.o al
the nomination of the Vice Presi-
dent for the New York delegation.
\ For Pennsylvania, Lieut.. Gov. Thom-
rs Kennedy, who is also secretary and
treasurer OF the United Mine Workers
of America, seconded the Garner nom
Ination.
The demonstration lasted 10 min
ntes.
Senator o'Mahonsy Of wyoming was
recognized TO make seconding speech
for Garner. He praised Gamers
stsound judgment, loyalty and vision"
A seconding speech followed by Sen
ator Brynes Of South Carolina. He
called the Vice President . great pre-
siding offcer OF the Senate, and an
able adviser Of the President and his
Cabinet.
1.-The people Of the United States
have come to love him because of
his character" said Byrnes.
Garner Not LIN Hall.
Vice President Garner, who came
70 Philadelphia late yesterday, was not
at the hall when his name was placed
In nomination. He viii be notified for
maliy and viii accept, at the great
open air meeting scheduled for Frank
lin Field tonight, provided 1t does not
Eain.
In that case the notification cere-
monies viii be held In the convention
hall
Gov. Alfred hkened Vice President
Garner to Lincoln, Franklin and Rob-
ert Z. Lee. "Unquestionably," he said,
che has been the Presidents right
hand man in much Of the legislation
and relationships with the Congress.
his sound horse sense, the general sta
l,ility Of his character, his service as
Speaker and Vice President have COM
PEELED the tribute of the nation. The
Texas has always been.
'The name Cactus jack Is as
lnesningful," Alfred said, as was An
drew Jackson's title, "Old Hickory" /"
He added that the Vice President Is
just as seasoned, rugged and individ-
ualistic as the giant cactus of the
Southwest.
Has Kept Feet On Ground.
Throughout his long career he has
kept his feet upon the ground. He
has Stunned social honor and ac-
claim, preferring rather to be the leg
aslative work horse Of this Admins
tration. Like the great Gen. Robert
Z. Lee, his name was not for sale.
Throughout it all, he has remained
modest, seh-effacing, unpretentious, a
natural leader Of men"
Gov. Alfred prefaced his nomination
OF Garner with tribute TO President
Roosevelt and an attack upon the
Republicans.
"Once more the Republican Party
Of privilege seeks to regain a position
Of power" the Texas Governor said.
THE American people are not going
TO stand for it. They are not only
satisfied, they are well pleased with
the job done under Democratic leader
ship. They believe in the sincerity Of
purpose OF the President of the United
States. They have felt and seen the
result Of his efforts In their behalf.
They know now his assurance Of
greatest good to the greatest number
g. T1rNTS1S|D Arg, ~