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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1912
Page
2
Baltimore dispatch reports a split among Democrats as Parker, James, O Gorman vie for Temporary Chairman. Bryan and Clark factions maneuver to influence ballots, with Wilson and Harmon camps seeking strategies to side with progressives.
Governor Jud son Harmon said he is not worried about his candidacy for the Presidency at the Baltimore convention. He trusts loyal friends to secure support and win. He declined to comment on the selection of a temporary convention chair.
The schedule outlines the Democratic Convention proceedings from Tuesday to Thursday in Baltimore. It covers opening by Norman E. Mack, prayers by Cardinal Gibbons, temporary and permanent chairmen, committee roll calls, platform and resolutions, and the nomination process for president and vice president with two thirds required for victory.
The National Committee seated the Roger Sullivan delegation after half an hour's debate over the Illinois contest. The move does not alter the Presidential slate, all delegates supporting Clark. Rhode Island contests were rejected. ten Wilson delegates from South Dakota joined the Clark delegation. a Pennsylvania contest was resolved for the contestees. Philippines delegates were seated, and the unit rule dispute in Ohio was postponed until tomorrow.
Governor Woodrow Wilson in Sea Girt New Jersey says his opposition to Alton B Parker as Temporary Chairman is not personal. He argues a Progressive should chair and that the fight will move to the convention floor when it opens. He notes Parker’s name was named by the committee and says the opposition stands on policy not personal sentiment.
In Baltimore on June 24, Bryan leads Progressive opposition to Judge Parker as Temporary Chairman bid, aiming to deliver a Progressive keynote. Delegates report mixed support. Parker camp struggles to unite the party while Bryan seeks harmony and a party-wide progressive tilt.
Mayor Gaynor said William Jennings Bryan has not telegraphed him regarding the fight over Temporary Chairman at the Baltimore Convention. He warned against any keynote speech that pushes constitutional change and called Parker a distinguished man who would likely back evolving amendments.
In Washington on June 24, Indiana Democrats push for Charles Riddell of Brazil to be named Sergeant at Arms for the rest of the session while Tammany backs William H. Ryan of Buffalo. A new joint resolution, signed by the President, designates Riddell as acting disbursing officer of the Treasury for the House until a successor to Stokes Jackson is elected.
Prominent Democrats respond to questions for The New York Times on Baltimore prospects Reform priorities tariff platform and national scope. Henry Watterson argues Roosevelt Bryant clash risks social democracy and party drift while urging traditional Republican morality.
In a telegraph to The New Columbia editor on June 24, Cole L. Blease, South Carolina governor, declares he is for Judson Harmon. He states Harmon is the man for Democrats to win with and the only candidate who can carry them to victory.
Dr. McDonough of Omaha conducted a presidential preference poll on the Nebraska-Dahlman special of the Baltimore and Ohio train. Harmon led with 76 votes, Hearst 49, Clark 42, Wilson 16, Bryan 14, Underwood 7, Foss 4, Gaynor 2. fourteen did not vote. Mayor James C. Dahlman of Omaha reported the results.
The writer argues tariff reduction should be the leading election issue. He claims Democrats should back tariff cuts and trust regulation, urging unity with Oscar Underwood as a potential leader and calling for government rescue from monopolies. The piece notes Democrats must advocate regulatory measures and reform.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder as instant relief for painful, numb, sweating, and swollen feet. It claims to ease tight or new shoes, prevent blisters, and advises use when breaking in new footwear. Sold everywhere, two boxes. free address offered.
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