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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
2
A raucous Democratic convention scene in Baltimore and the related ballots in Baltimore and convention hall show New York, Missouri, Rhode Island, and other delegations seizing standards and cheering. Clark gains momentum with unit rule while Wilson gains on later ballots amid protests and stagecraft.
Baltimore convention coverage details the long ballot process for the 1908 nomination with New York stalls for Harmon, Clark leading, and a late New York Clark breakout. Tension builds as delegates switch and Bryan appears to engage Nebraska amid demonstrations.
About 1 000 suffragettes led by Miss Ida Baker Neepier on a snow white horse paraded through illuminated streets and near the Democratic Convention hall. Crowds estimated at 15 000 witnessed the cosmopolitan display with banners from England, Germany, Austria and Sweden.
Baltimore June 28 Democratic platform pledges one presidential term and a tariff for revenue only. It denounces Taft vetoes and supports strict anti trust enforcement, corporate campaign limits, direct senator elections, and stronger conservation. The document reflects Progressive aims with emphasis on income tax and post road aid.
The Nation argues the true American issue is clash between vested interests and popular aspiration. It says the Federal Constitution undermines the popular will and machine politics block reform, urging a fresh party alignment to meet modern political needs. Roosevelt’s belt and nomination are debated as possible paths to progress.
A party plank argues against unnecessary withdrawal of public land retarding development and seeks broader freedom in applying land laws. It supports keeping Forest Reserve act homestead provisions intact and urges immediate action to open Alaska coal while protecting miners' lives.
Gen. L. C. Boyle and other Kansas City leaders say Bryan or Wilson must be nominated at Baltimore or thousands will join the new Progressive Party. Boyle vows to leave the Democrats if Wilson or Bryan is not nominated, arguing for uncompromising Progressive principles over party harmony.
Samuel Untermyer returned from Baltimore as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention and will sail today with Mrs Untermyer on the Caronia for Baden Baden. He could not vote in the nomination balloting and urged Woodrow Wilson’s claims in the New York State delegation. Upon returning he will resume the Money Trust investigation with no hearings until after the presidential election.
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