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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
3
Telegrams from William Jennings Bryan to governors and mayors surge as Democrats split over Judge Alton B Parker's temp chair role. Supporters rally, while rivals pledge fight in national committee and convention driven by progressive vs reactionary lines.
New Haven Connecticut governor Simeon EB Baldwin says he has not yet received a telegram from William Jennings Bryan and declines to discuss the matter after returning from Noroton Connecticut.
Boston June 21 Governor Foss replies to William Jennings Bryan opposing Parker as temporary chairman of the Democratic national convention. He urges unity on progressive principles, tariff reduction, abolition of monopoly, and strengthening popular government, stressing downward tariff revision as the dominant issue to win the election.
Governor Woodrow Wilson announced he received a telegram from William Jennings Bryan asking him to join a move to block Judge Parker from being Baltimore convention temporary chairman. He would reply publicly when Bryan’s message is received and will not elaborate beyond his usual practice.
In Rochester on June 21 Judge Alton B. Parker, the temporary national convention chairman candidate, read a telegram from William J. Bryan advocating Parker’s rejection and a progressive alternative. Parker stated it was very interesting but offered no comment and planned to draft his address on the New York train that night. He named governors Wilson Burke Foss Baldwin and Mayor Gaynor as recipients of the message. He then departed for New York.
William Jennings Bryan sent telegraphic asks to five leaders to oppose Judge Alton B. Parker as temporary chairman at the Democratic convention. He named Speaker Clark Governor Wilson Governor Foss Governor Baldwin and Mayor Gaynor. The note crushed any hope of avoiding a fight and set forces in opposition. National committeemen awaited replies before further moves. Charles F. Murphy and Tammany Hall leaders were in Baltimore.
Democratic leaders push tariff reform income tax direct election of senators and trust regulation for the party platform. Montana rivals urge a strong live candidate while Oregon’s committeeman calls for a thorough progressive plank. A African American delegate from Colorado signals first such presence at the convention as Texas files a pre convention contest in Seventy seventh district.
Governor Thomas R. Marshall, a Democratic presidential hopeful, telegraphed Colonel Bryan stating he cannot favor any candidate for temporary national convention chairman, specifically naming Judge Parker as a committee member from New York at the Den National Convention.
In Washington on June 21 Democratic presidential plans were advancing. In Speaker Champ Clark’s office delegates paused to greet him while Representative Oscar Underwood conferred with advisers. Senator Bankhead coordinated Alabama support and the move to nominate Underwood with Randolph Anderson and Flood of Virginia set to second the bid. Bankhead’s son W. R. Bank planned the nominating speech.
Baltimore June 21 Some New Jersey Wilson delegates express dissatisfaction with national committeeman Robert S. Hudspeth for voting for Indiana Senator Kern in the convention arrangements division over the temporary chairmanship. They say he should have backed North Carolina Louisiana and Wyoming delegates in favor of Texas Congressman Henry. Those who understand him say his vote strengthens Wilson by aiding Indiana allies who may shift if Hoosiers leave Governor Marshall after the first ballot.
Baltimore June 21 campaign managers dismissed talk of a unified strategy for Wilson or an early nomination push. Officials said no major Democrat endorsed a single plan as the party weighs its presidential path amid internal divisions.
Wilson campaign aides note New Jersey governor may join a Roosevelt led option as a possible second place on a third ticket. A Wilson manager says the governor will only seek the Democratic presidential nomination, not vice president, under any ticket.
A special Democratic train departs Cincinnati next Monday at noon for the Baltimore convention. Thomas J. Noctor and J Herman Dierkes will lead the party with a strong Cincinnati turnout including Sam Murray Robert E Mullane Theodore Bracken Andrew Gilligan and several other notable locals from Clermont Butler and Hamilton counties.
Baltimore June 21 The Antisaloon League of Maryland announces war on Speaker Clark charging liquor interests including brewers back his candidacy The league cites stalled interstate commerce regulation bills as evidence of opposition by the House Judiciary Committee amid temperance pressure and push to curb intoxicants into prohibition areas.
The Baltimore convention will see eighty two Democratic delegates challenged. Major battles occur in Illinois and South Dakota. In Illinois the rivalry pits Roger Sullivan's wing against Hearst and Harrison with eight at large and eleven district delegates at stake. In South Dakota the contest is between the Wilson men and Champ Clark's delegates who narrowly lost.
Baltimore June 21 A push to end the two thirds rule for Democratic national convention nominations gains pace. National Committeeman John T. McGraw of West Virginia has drafted a resolution to be sent to the national committee before the convention floor debate.
Governor Dix in New York on way to the Moore convention said Parker as temporary chairman will not hurt any candidate or help a faction. He called the likely nominees an absolutely open race with no clear favorite or slate.
Columbus Ohio June 21 Governor Harmon declines to comment on William Jennings Bryan's telegrams about Alton Parker as Baltimore convention temporary chair man while expressing relief at Parker's selection. He and aides expect the convention to ratify Parker and view Bryan's stance as boosting a conservative candidate likely Harmon himself. A Mormon special train carries Ohio delegates and Harmon boosters to Baltimore.
Baltimore Md June 21 The familiar features of Mayor Gaynor were visible around the Emerson hotel with lithographs praising Gaynor and a pamphlet from The Democratic Association of New York. Supporters note his career from farm boy to mayor and his favored status with Bryan, while party leaders would likely prefer Gaynor over Wilson if Bryan cannot be nominated.
Pittsburg June 21 Inroads are being made by Champ Clark on Keystone state delegates to the national Democratic convention at Baltimore next week pledged to Governor Woodrow Wilson A claim was made today that after the first ballots the speaker of the house will receive twenty votes from the Pennsylvanians
Attorney James A Wakefield a prominent Democrat reports that five of the Sylvanian delegates will come from Allegheny county. Wakefield who is among fifty steerers bound for Baltimore will arrive after starting tomorrow evening following word from Champ Clark to join the activities at the scene.
After fifteen ballots the Democratic committee of Ohio's Third district nominated Judge Warren Gard of Hamilton to succeed James M. Cox of Dayton as congressman. Cox resigned after his governor nomination. Other candidates listed were John Boehm E E Burkhardt Albert Fenzel and Gard. Buckley and Strickland were GOP and Socialist opponents.
Baltimore appoints women to the police force for convention time. Miss Mary Steels Harvey leads the trio with badge and pistol, empowered to arrest, while Miss Edna Beveridge and Miss Rebecca Coale decline acceptance. Duties focus on preventing mashing and aiding youth welfare. Harvey’s charity work and eleven years of service led to her appointment.
Washington June 21 Speaker Clark telegraphed William J Bryan urging the Democratic national committee to avoid controversies in Baltimore convention organization. He says the platform and candidate nomination should be the only real issues, to keep unity and harmony. Ollie James is mentioned as a placeholder under consideration by the arrangements subcommittee.
Louisville June 21 Henry Watterson warns Chairman Mack of the Democratic committee that Baltimore could echo Chicago clashes. He opposes Judge Parker for temporary chairman and urges harmony. He hopes Mr Bryan will see the need to pool issues and avoid factional strife.
Baltimore July 21 reports claim leaders of the movement to nominate Parker plan to join conservatives to secure Parker as temporary chairman. National committeemen disputed any confirmed alignment while noting Clark and Parker factions may differ from Bryan and Wilson delegates. Wilson leaders say Clark seeks New York support but cannot unite all Clark delegates against Bryan.
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