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TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM
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iVOL. Xin. NO. 223.
TEMPLE, TEXAS. TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE 29,1920.
PRICE FIVE CENTS
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Prominent salado farmers
DISCUSS URGENT NEED OF
THE ORGANIZATION.
REFUSES TO TILK
FOH PUBLICATION
and doesn't want to BE tom>
about happenings at
san francisco.
Mil mil Fill MTtMl lira li MIDI HI
both Men Smj Farmers Need to Or-
ganise tor Their Own Good—Grif-
fith Has Been Keeping Up With
Organisation'* Work and Say* (be
Farmers Need to Run Own Affair*.
$ (By L. F. McKay.)
j, "I have been reading abovt the
Warm Bureau in the Outlook, the
((American Magazine and various farm
'papers for several years and it's Just
what we need in Bell county," said
tJE. B. Clfrrrith, a prominent Bell coun-
ty farmer yesterday afternoon. Grif-
fith was threshing some grain on the
Bailey farm in the Salado neighbor-
hood and stopped watching the pow-
erful Case engine long enough to say
Vhat he thought about the new or-
ganisation which already has a mil-
lion members in the United States
and which is organized in thirty-one
States.
Farm Bureau Needed.
/ "We need something and the Farm
'Bureau Is exactly what we want," he
'continued. "I am.glad to hear it has
reached Dallas county because it
! means that it will be In Bell county
taext. we need an organization, which
*>vill help us in all farm problems, not
the marketing of cotton alone, or corn
alone, t>ut every thing which con-
cerns the farmer. I am sure in on it
.when we start the organisation here."
Referred to Griffith.
Griffith is said to be one of the
'best citizens In the Salado communi-
ty, taking an active part in community
I affairs and working at all times for
the public good. "I want to con-
/jgruU'late the Temple Daily Tele-
gram," he said, "for its interest in the
/farmer and his problems." People
iln Salado when approached on the
hrarm Bureau plan referred to Grif-
fith and said they would ask htm
Twhat he thought- about the matter.
Will Tyson for It.
, Will Tyson, another well known
'farmer in the Salado community em-
phasized the need of organizing, say-
ing, "we have got to get together and
If we don't get together ourselves,
f'aouie one else is going to try to do
j'our organizing for us." Tyson inti-
mated that slick tongued crooks
might try to take advantage of the
idespread demand for organisation
and attempt to trick the farmers out
of their money. He was standing be-
tween the house and the barn on his
place when he called attention to this
* danger. He had Just shown the visi-
tors some of the best looking big
honed Poland China hogs in Bell
r
'county, sired by sons of Grand cham
! pions in the show ring. They were
' certainly beauties.
Ttio Farmers Manage It.
Other farmers discussed the mat-
ter freely yesterday afternoon. All
were agreed that there was a crying
need for the farmers working togeth-
er to solve their problems. "We are
toying to do things all alone when we
tfluld do most anything we wanted If
we worked together," is the way an-
other farmer expressed It The stipu-
lation that only farmers could vote
and hold office In the Farm Bureau
, was commented on by numerous men.
"If we don't manage our own affairs,
some one else will try to manage
them for us," is the way another
1 farmer put it. A great many othfers
expressed it Just about this way.
May Organize Soon.
The widespread demand for ethe
Farm Bureau organization leads to
the conclusion that Its organisation
will be started by the farmers In a
very short time. A farmer from the
eastern part of the county said yes-
terday, "The Farm Bureau will be
one of the best ways we can possibly
use to act together on our problems,
marketing, securing labor and the
hundreds of other things which both-
ir us. Keep us posted on how things
to so I can help when the organisa
don starts.
US CHIMIN
'SENATOR WALSH SECONDS HIS
NOMINATION WHEN THE
COMMITTEE MEETS.
Former Secretary Tells labor Head
That Rights of Humanity Most Be
FM Above the Rights of Property.
Wants to Head Off Reaction On
Part of Workers in the Country.
Associated Prm Dispatch.)
Auditorium. San Francisco, June It
—Senator Carter Glass of Virginia was
unanimously elected chairman of the
committee on resolutions when the
.committee met for organization to-
night There was no opposition. Sen-
ator Walsh of Montana, seconding
Glass* nomination for the chalrman-
ahip.
The first test of strength proved the
claim of the administration forces that
they were in control of the situstion
and they contended It forecast further
control In the framing of the plat-
form. Senator Walsh was understood
to have been the backing at William
t. Bryan. I .'4- -
- (Associated Press Dispatch.)
Huntington, N. Y., June 28.—Wil-
liam G. McAdoo Informed a newspa-
per man with whom he consented to
talk at his country home here tonight
that he does not want to be "both-
ered" about politics.
He refused absolutely to discuss the
democratic national convention or the
statement of Thomas B. Love, national
committeeman from Texas, that he
would not refuse the presidential
nomination if the convention ten-
dered it.
The newspaper man was stopped by
a watchman, who forbade entrance to
the grounds, but he was Induced to
communicate with Mr. McAdoo, who
appeared shortly after.
"Now, what is on your mind?" Mr.
McAdoo asked.
The caller explained he desired to
discuss the democratic convention and
the question of whether Mr. McAdoo
would accept the nomination, where-
upon McAdoo stated he would have
nothing to say on these subject* t&r
publication.
The former secretary of the treas-
ury said he has no means of commu-
nication with the convention and that
he "preferred to learn of Its activities
through the newspapers like any other
interested citizen."
He declined the reporter's offer to
keep him informed of convention de-
velopments; declaring he preferred not
to have the privacy of his home In-
vaded.
"Should a very important develop-
ment take place at Sfn Francisco,
may I communicate with you?" the
Interviewer asked. '
"No, thank you, I would not answer
the phone."
The reporter then volunteered to
bring the message and Mr, McAdoo
declined the offer.
"I much prefer, and shall have to
insist upon not being disturbed," he
declared.
Mr. McAdoo has taken a three-year
lease on a residence here, and it Is
said is planning to build a home about
a mile from the town.
New York, June 28.—A letter writ-
ten by Wm. G. McAdoo, in which he
appeals to all labor organisations to
exert themselves, "energetically, in-
telligently and unitedly against the re-
establishment of reaction in America,"
was made public here tonight.
The letter, under date of June 19,
was in reply to a communication from
John J. Munholland, secretary of the
metal trades council of New York
City, which Informed Mr. McAdoo that
more than 146,000 wage earners rep-
resented by the council "recommend
you as the most popular candidate for
president that the democratic party
could possibly name."
A letter thanking Mr. Mhnholland
for the "unsolicited and unexpected
endorsement," continued:
"We are facing problems In this
country and In the world which re-
quire not only the highest order of
statesmanship, but the most patriotic
and enlightened support of an intel-
ligent electorate. These questions
must be met squarely and directly.
"Evasion and equivocation, ap-
peal to blind passion and sel-
fish partisanship have lost their
magic. Men and women are think-
ing these days, and thinking deeply.
And it is only that party which has
the courage to explicitly declare for
liberal and progressive policies^ and
that candidate wliots fearless enough
to espouse them vigorously and sin-
cerely, which will cogimand the re-
spect and secure the votes of a ma-
jority of your countrymen In the
coming election.
"The rights of humanity muit be
put above the rights of property, but
the rights of each should be protected
within its just limitations.
"As T said In a recent letter to the
metal trades council of Brooklyn, 'We
cannot look with complacency or In-
difference upon the restoration to
power of the selfish forces of reac-
tion which have been reasserting
themselves with such vigor in America
and throughout the world.' I hope
therefore that your organization and
all organizations of labor will exert
themselves energetically. Intelligently
and unitedly against the reestablish-
ment of reaction in America and In
favor of those progressive, humane
and powerful forces which truly rep-
resent the interest of the greft masses
of the common people and thereby"
secure to our country the benefits anc<
blessings which the continued triumph
of genuine democracy can give It."
POPULATION OF OKLAHOMA
CITY PLACED AT ll,iU.
(Associated Pr.as Dispatch.)
Washington. June ft.—Oklahoma
City. Okla., tl.t&l, increase 17,111, or
4tl percent
TEXT OP GREETINGS
TO THE PRESIDENT
Associated Press Dispatch.
Auditorium, San Francisco, Cal.,
June 18.—The democratic national
convention, on motion of Governor
Gardner of Missouri. directed
Chalrmah Curaming* to send to
President Wilson a message of the
appreciation and greetings which
was unanimously adopted by the
convention.
The -resolution, adopted just be-
fore the adjournment, praised the
achievements of the president in
the conduct of the war, rejoiced
in the recovery of the president's
health and strength and "deeply
resented the ra&llgnant onset" of
the president's partisan foes.
The telegram to the president
sent by Chairman Cummlngs, fol-
lows:
"In recognition of the fact that
the mantle of Jackson and Jeffer-
son has fallen on your shoulders
as the unquestioned leader of your
party, the representatives of de-
mocracy in national convention as-,
sembled have directed me to send
you the following resolution of ap-
preciation and greeting:
"The democratic party assem-
bled in national convention-extends
to the president of the United
States Its admiring and respectful
greetings.
"For seven of the most fateful
years In the history of our country,
Woodrow Wilson has occupied and
by his character, learning and
power, has adorned the highest of-
fice in the gift of his countrymen.
"He has initiated and secured
the adoption of great progressive
measures of immeasurable value
and benefit to the people of the
United States.
"As the commander in chief of
the army and navy of the United
States, he has led the patriotic
forces of his country through the
most momentous struggle In his-
tory and without cheek, reverence
or retardation, to an honorable
part In the Immortal victory for
liberty and democracy, won by the
free nations of the world.
"We hall these achievements.
Sir, and are proud that they have
been accomplished under your ad-
ministration.
"We rejoice In the recovery of
your health and strength after
months of suffering and affliction
which you have borne with cour-
age and without complaint.
"We deeply resent the malignant
onset which you have most unde-
servedly been called upon to sus-
tain from partisan foes, whose
judgment is warped and whose per-
ceptions are obscured by a party
malice, which constitutes a lament-
able, disgraceful page in our his-
tory.
"At this moment, when the dele-
gates to this convention from every
state In the union are about to
enter upon their formal proceed-
ings, we pause to send an expres-
sion of cheer and admiration and
of congratulations.
"We rejoice and felicitate you
upon your speedy recovery from
your recent illness and congratulate
America that though temporarily
broken In body you have been able
with unclouded vision and undaunt-
ed courage to press on for the
great reforms which you have fath-
ered for the preservation of peace
throughout the world, in the Inter-
est of humanity and the advance-
ment of civilization. Long may
you live to serve America and the
world."
TOTIl POPULATION
GROWTH OF 30,*81 OR 10.2 PER
CENT IN THE LAST
TEN YEARS.
(Associated Press Dispatch.)
Washington, June ?8.—Deleware,
first state whose total population has
been announced In the fourteenth
census, had a growth of 20,681, or 10.2
percent in the last ten years, making
its total population 223,003, the cen-
sus bureau reported today.
In the ten years ending with 1910,
Delaware increased 17,587, or 9.5
percent with a total population of
201,322. „ •
Wilmington, largest city In the state,
jumped Into the cities of-the 100.000
class with a total population of 110,-
168, an Increase of 26.0 percent over
1910.
• Ten years ago Delaware was forty-
siltth In population among the states
with about 66,000 more people than
Wyoming and about 121.000 more
than Nevffda, the two states with the
smallest populations. In area Dela-
ware ranks next to the smallest state
.Rhode Island, and In 1910 had 103
Inhabitants to the square mile, rank-
ing as ninth state in that respWt,
GREEKS LAND FORCES ON
THE SEA OF MARMORA
DEMOCRA TIC DELEGA TES PA Y ROARING
TRIBUTES TO PRESIDENT WILSON AND
CONVENTION LAUNCHES INTO ITS WORK
B ■
II THEE lit ISSUES
PROHIBITION, LEAGUE AND THE
IRISH QUESTION UP.
Platform Committee Finds Itself Con-
fronted With Immense Task.
Bryan's Plank Ready.
(Associated Pivaa Dispatch.)
London, June 28.—The Greeks have
landed a force at Panderma, on the
south coast of the sea of Marmora,
according to a dispatch to the Eve-
ning News today from Constantinople.
This force Is Intended to operate
southward against the nationalist
forces of Mustapha Kemal Pasha,
northeast of Smyrna.
Panderma Is fifty-five miles north-
west of Brusa, the ancient Turkish
capital.
The Greek force landed there by
pushing south or southeastward, prob-
ably will attempt to effect a junction
In the strong Greek forces making
their way northeast from Smyrna,
thus throwing a line completely serosa
this section of Asia Minor from the
Smyrna region to the sea of Marmora.
Banker Arraigned In Court.
(Associated Press Dispatch )
Detroit June 28.—Frank H. Do-
hany, prominent attorney and bank
financier, accused of killing August
Dwyer of Middlesboro, Ky„ In a down-
town office building, stood mute when
arraigned in municipal court today.
Not guilty waa entered Ud Do hany
waa released In bail of
(Associated Press Dispatch.)
San Francisco, Cal., June 28.—The
fight over prohibition, the League of
Nation* the Irish question, and other
cratlc leaders In pre-convention dis-
cussions was centered tonight In the
conference room of the committee on
platform and resolutions.
As the committee sessions began
some of the most experienced of the
platfrom builders predicted It might
be three days before the finished
product would be ready for submis-
sion to the convention and that even
then there probably would be minority
reports bringing the prohibition issue,
at least. Into a fight on the conven-
tion floor.
All elements were represented In
committee, which had one member
from each state. There were ultra-
wets and ultra-drys, league advocates
and league Opponents, and representa-
tives of nearly every other shade of
opinion on many other public ques-
tions.
Bryan to Lead Fight.
W. J. Bryan was there to lead the
fight for a bone dry plank and James
H. Nugent of New Jersey waa the
field marshal for the wets. Li the
treaty fight the administration repre-
sentatives included Senator Glass of
Virginia and Secretary Colby of the
state department while in opposition
to the administration stand was Sen-
ator Walsh of Montana with several
'others who voted In the senate to take
the republican reservations.
W. Bourke Coclyan of New York
was the leading advocate of the com-
mittee of an Irish Independence plank.
Besides these there were many
other distinguished democrat^ on the
committee roster, including Vice
President Marshall and the former
national chairman, Vance McCormlck.
One complete platform, many partial
platforms and enough loose planks
to last the party for many years to
come, were on file as suggestions
when the committee met.
The platform In lta entirety was the
one adopted by the Virginia demo-
crats, endorsed by President Wilson,
and brought to San Francisco by Sen-
ator Glass. The other suggestions
came from many sources within and
without the party.
Document to Be Lengthy.
There was so much material de-
manding use in some form that the
platform fashioners soon abandoned
hope of following the advice of Vice
President Marshall and writing the
platform on a postal card. It was re-
garded as likely that before' final de-
cisions were reached on any issue, the
committee would give Interested In-
dividuals and organizations an oppor-
tunity to present their cases In public
hearings.
The Bryan Plunk.
The Nebraskan tonight made public
his plank which Is to go before the
resolutions committee. It follows:
"The democratic party demands an
amendment to the federal constitution
providing for ratification of treaties
by majority vote so that it will be as
easy to end a war as it is to declare
war. Planting ourselves upon the
most fundamental principle of popu-
lar government, namely, the right of
the people to rule—a doctrine in sup-
port of which we have recently spent
over 125.000,000.000 and for which We
have sacrificed 100,000 precious lives
—we favor an Immediate convening of
the senate that this principle may be
applied *o treaty controversy and
ratification secured with such reserva-
tions as a majority of the senators
may agree upon, reserving for the
future the making of such changes as
we may deem necessary.
"We favor appointment by The presi-
dent, with the consent of the senate,
of delegates to represent this natron
delegates are elected and qualified.
"We favor the selection of the na-
tion's delegates in the League of Na-
tions by popular vote In districts In
order that the people may speak
through representatives of their own
choice in the August tribunal which
will consider the welfare of the world
"These delegates should be In-
structed not to vote for war without
specific Instructions from congress or
from the people, given by referendum
Vote.
"Our nation's delegstes should also
be Instructed to Insist upon the dis-
armament of the world In order that
the burden of militarism may be lifted
from the shoulders of those who toll
and the foundation of an enduring
peace laid in friendship and co-opera-
tion."
Mr. Bryan's league plank Is regard-
ed by administration democrats at the
convention as e» ibod.vlng much the
same proposals as he brought out at
the Jackson day dinner in Washing-
ton and which signalized a rift be-
tween the president and Mr. Bryan
over the issue. His proposal that the
treaty be ratified with such reserva-
tions as a majority of the rfc^'e might
agree upon waa rejected by all
administration leaders in tre-'y
fight
Order Is Restored in Italy After
Serious Rioting; Attempt Being
Made to Promote a Red Revolt
(Associated
Rome, June -IT.—Quiet was re-
scored today by carabineers In
the central part of Ancona, ac-
cording to dispatches from that
city, the anarchists who have
been creating serious disorders
there retiring to the suburbs.
One hundred and ninety-three
persons were placed undet* arrest
by the troop* reinforcements for
which stilt were ailiving today.
Slslmeone Schneider, chief of the
Communist anarchist party, died
today as a result of wounds re-
ceived In the fighting. Reports
of disorders In isolated parts of
the country appear to corrobo-
rate the Impression that they are
part of a deep scheme to over-
turn social order throughout the
Press Dispatch.)
entire country. Unemployment Is
the alleged reason for the strikes
now in progress and for rioting.
At Cadore, Venetla. red flags
have been hoisted above the mu-
nicipal buildings. Telegraph
lines have been cut and roads
blocked with trees at Ix>zzo, Cal-
.lazo and Domegge. Carabineers
In armored cars have dispersed
rioters at Brlbasso. At Roncole
an aqueduct has been cut.
Discontent at Plomblno has
burst out violently and soldiers
and police are protecting shops
in that city. They have been
attacked with revolvers and hand
grenades and have replied with
machine gun fire. Many on each
side have been killed and
wounded.
DRAMATIC SCENE STAGED
N CHEAT DEMONSTRATION
Sizzling Attacks on Republican
Record in Congress and Praise
For League Feature the Keynote
Will Try to Persuade
Villa to Quit Life of
Bandit in Mexico Now
(Associated Press Dispatch.)
Mexico City, June 28.—Jose Munoz,
a citizen of Chihuahua, has offered to
try to persuade Francisco Villa, leader
of revolutionary forces there, to sur-
render unconditionally and retire to
private life. A telegram to this effect
has been sent to Gen. P. Ellas Callea
Dy Gen. Joaquin Amaro, says the Ex-
celsior.
It Is said Munoa has some Influence
over Villa and General Calles has In-
structed General Amaro, who ia chief
of operations In Chihuahua, to permit
Munoz to confer with Villa unoffi-
cially. but to continue his campaign
against the rebel chieftain until
further orders.
Guards Not Leaving Galveston.
(Associated Press Dispatch.)
Galveston, Tex., June 28.—Orders
under which about 40 of the National
guardsmen on duty here were to have
returned home today were rescinded
this morning by Brig. Gen. Ja-
cob F. Wolters. An additional order
was to the effect that all men not on
active patrol duty were to remain In
camp during the day and night.
General Wolters declined to dlscuas
the significance of the orders and
would give no Intimation of what
might develop.
Klltoil in Explosion.
(Associated Press Dispatch.)
Pottstown, Pa., June 28.—William
C. Walsh, 13 years old, president and
general manager of the Vulcweld Tire
and Rubber company, and James A.
Maney, 32, general superintendent,
were killed early today by the explo-
sion of a dryer. Frank Walsh, the
president's brother, lost an arm and
suffered other Injuries which may
prove fatal.
New Wheat Being Marketed.
(AMOcl&tcd Pre** Oiapatcti.)
Fort Worth, Tex., June 28.—The
first car of Oklahoma's new wheat
crop arrived this morning and brought
12.82. It was bought by a Fort Worth
film and immediately shipped to New
Orleans for export. Local grain deal-
ers say most of the Texas and Okla-
homa wheat crop this year wllj be
sent to New Orleans and Galveston for
export
Murphy Trial Continued.
(Associated Press Dispatch.)
Chicago, June 28.—Trial of "Big
Tim" Murphy, former state represen-
tative, and Mike Carrozzo and Vin-
cenezo Cosmano for the murder of
Maurice (Mosay) Enright "king of
the gunmen," was continued today.
Hungarian Ministry Resigns.
(Associated Presa Dispatch.)
Vienna, June 21.—The Hungarian
ministry has cesigned. according to a
telephone dispatch from Budapest
and it is reported Count Albert Ap-
ponyl, former premier, Is head of a
new coalition government.
Mexican Declines Appointment.
l>s*oclated Press Dispatch.)
Mexico City, June 28—Santiago
Martinez Alomia, who recently was
named minister of the Interior, today
declined the appointment. Poor
health and advanced yeais were the
reasons given.
German Entoy In Mexico City.
(Associated Preas Dispatch.)
Mexico City. June 18.—Count Adol-
fo de Monlgelas, German minister to
Mexico, has arrived In this city.
(Associated Press Dispatch.)
Ban Francisco, Cal., June 28.—The
League of Nations covonant was
championed as the "Monroe Dodtrlne
of the world" by Homer Cummlngs,
temporary chairman of the democra-
tic national convention, In his keynote
address here today.
Of the peace treaty's defeat In the
Benate, he said: "No blacker crime
against civilization has ever soiled
the pages of our history."
He characterized the republican
platform as "reactionary and provin-
cial." "Filled with premeditated
slanders and vague promises, it will
be searched In vain for one construc-
tive suggestion for the reformation of
the conditions which It criticizes and
deplores," he continued.
"The oppressed peoples of the earth
will look to it la vain. It contains
no message of hope for Ireland; no
word of mercy for Armenia, and it
conceals a sword for Mexico. It Is
the work of men concerned more with
material things than with human
rights. It contains no thought, no
purpose which can give impulse or
thrill to those who love liberty and
hope to make the world a safer and
happier place for the average man."
He declared that the peace
time record of the democratic
party from March, 1D1S, to the
outbreak of the world war has
to lta credit "more effective, con-
structive and remedial legislation
than the republican party had
placed upon the statute books In
generations."
Praising the administration's
course in the war, he said: -"We
fought a great war, for a great cause
and we had a leadership that carried
Ame'rica to greater heights of honor
and power and glory than she has
ever known before In her entire his-
tory.
"Let no one misunderstand us.
These great affairs were carried for-
ward under the "stimulus of American
patriotism, supported by the courage
and spirit of our people. All this Is
freely and gladly acknowledged, but
surely the time has come when, be-
cause of the calculated criticism and
(Contlaned on I'sft Three.)
CHEERS BEGIN WHEN PORTRAIT
IS EXHIBITED.
Chairman Cummlngs Delivers Sting«
lug Indictment of Republican
Party.—Delegates Happy.
L
Mir PET RJITIFV
GOVERNOR IS TO SUBMIT THE
SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT TO
THE LEGISLATURE.
THE WEATHER.
Forecast:
East Texas: Tuesday snd Wednes-
day generally fair In the Interior,
partly cloudy and somewhat unset-
tled near the coast.
West Texas: Tuesday generally
fair, warmer In north portion;
Wednesday generally fair.
(Associated Press Dispatch.)
Raleigh, N. C., June 28.—Replying
to a message received from President
Wllaon last Thursday regarding the
ratification of the Anthony suffrage
amendment. Governor Bickett today
reiterated his purpose of advising tho
coming special session of the North
Carolina legislature to promptly ratify
the amendment. Governor Blckett's
letter to the president follows:
"I have the honor to acknowledge
receipt of your telegram in regard to
the suffrage amendment. While the
telegram does not seem to call for a
reply, I deem It proper to say that on
March 15 of this year I gave to the
press a statement that while I was
not personally Impressed with either
the wisdom of or the necessity for
woman suffrage In North Carolina, I
recognized its cqmlng as Inevitable
and would advise the special session
of our general assembly that the sen-
sible and grsceful thing to do would
be to accept the inevitable. This ia
my purpose."
Nashville, Tenn., June 18.—The
legislature will be railed to meet on
Aug. 1 to conalder the federal suf-
frage amendment It was stated today
at the oepitoL
(Associated Press Dispatch.)
San Francisco, June 28.—From the
shadow of the Golden Gate the hosts
of democracy sent a roaring tribute
across the country today to President
Wilson.
The convention flung asideToF the
moment the business before it, while
delegates carried on a demonstration
that swept the great gathering off
its feet. It was a half hour before
the outburst, evoked by a sudden dis-
play of the president's portrait, could
be stilled. Again and again, as his
name was mentioned, the cheers
broke out anew to culminate In the
shout of approval that was adopted
and sent to the White House tontght
a striking testimonial of his party's
faith and pride in the man who has •
led it through troubled years.
Arrangements Well Made.
Arrangements for the first national
political convention to be held in th«
far west had been well made. The
great hall, its clean architectural lines
almost unmarred by added decora-
tions, was ready and through a dozen
wide entries where thousands poured
in with little delay or congestion, they
found a wide octagon space awaiting
them with a massive organ rearing Its
stockade of pipes above tho platform.
In the center of the hall, where
delegates sat railed within a wide
square of seats, an inner celling was
suspended, colored In soft, old blue,
that rested the eye and lent some-
thing of quiet dignity to the scene.
Below, a forest of standards bear-
ing the names of states and territorial
was the only reminder of national
conventions of the past. Perched
high beside the organ in a special
gallery, a military band whlled away
tha tlt%e.
Marines on the Platform.
Aa the noon hour and the opening
time approached, a color guard of
marines appeared on the platform. A
six-foot sergeant, with the gleaming
folds of a regimental flag in his hand—
made a vivid spot of color on tha
platform. At his side stood the arm-
ed non-commissioned officer of tha
color guard and with them two ma-
rine buglers.
When Vice Chairman Kremcr of
the national convention gave the sig-
nal, a bugler sounded "Attention," tha
sharp, staccato call ringing out over
the uproar of the convention. Tha
first notes o£ tho "Star Spangled Ban-
ner*" rang out from the band and the
organ together, and as delegatea, al-
ternates, spectators and attendant*
stood In tribute, a monster flag drop-
ped from the celling to form a wall
of color behind the platform. It ob-
scured the view of the band gallery
and organ loft, but as it fell, ■the
booming tones of the organ rose from
behind It, joining with majestic thun-
der in the national anthem.
From floor and galleries, delegatea
and spectators joined in the might/
tones.
Wild Shouts of Joy,
Then came the touch that set the
convention off with a wild ahout ot
exultation. The great flag waa gath«
ered slowly upward In the slings and
aa It rose, It uncovered a flag-draped
and Illumined portrait of President
Wilson, placed against the high pipe*
of the orgun. For a moment there
was brief pause. Then came the
tumult.
A wild shout rang from the floor.
It was caught up and echoed from
side to side. Rising with hysterical
force, the sound grew and grew, a
formless, toneless thing that had in It
something that stirred the blood and
pulled at the emotions. Delegates
leaped on their chairs waving and
shouting. They stamped into the
aisles, jostling and cheering In a
packed mass before tho platform.
Parade With Standards.
Over In the Virginia section, a dele-
gate ripped the standard from the
loop and charged toward the apeak-
ers, stand, waving it high in the air.
Other states followed. Some of them
were slower to get In motion, but as
the shouting and tumult continued
standard after standard came up and
the march around the hall began. In
the New York section, Assistant Sec-
retary of the Navy Roosevelt seized
the standard and rushed into tha
crowded aisle, battling with other*
who sought with eager hands to up-
hold the sign. A shout of added In-
tensity marked the delegates' recogni-
tion of the incident and a cheer for
Roosevelt was all but lost In tha
general tumult It was long before
order could be restored. Even when
Vice Chairman Kremer had launched
upon hia speech echoes ot the storm 1
still lurked in the air. ,
Nour Hat light.
But there were some among th«
Now York delegation who struggled
with Roosevelt to prevent him car-
rying the state standard In the dem-
onstration for the president. Thera
waa a lively scrimmage, akin to a
center rush In a football game. In
which fists were flying and ther*
seemed danger of bloody noses. A
policeman who Interfered got a pum-
mel Ing. One man had his coat
dragged off and several men I oat
their nose gl isses. No one was hurt
The protesting delegates changed
(feattaaed ea Pa»s Elf hi. I
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