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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1912
Page
8
Senators weigh Bryan Roosevelt strategy as third party talk grows. O'Gorman laughs at the notion yet warns it could force Democrats to behave better. A Democratic senator notes Bryan and Roosevelt are playing a similar game, with Bryan deemed more clever and dangerous in moves that could deny the party a Taft victory.
Baltimore June 24 After the Democratic National Committee backed Parker for temporary convention chairman Mr Bryan charged Parker lacks the intelligence or the independence a Democrat must have He pledged to discuss Parker’s fitness tomorrow and indicated he would present a Progressive candidate He denounced predatory interests and warned delegates against aligning with Belmont Ryan Murphy forces at Chicago and hinted he might run for temporary chair himself tomorrow’s convention session begins at noon with Bryan and allies planning strategy
Baltimore reports that Bryan is likely to chair the resolutions committee and draft most of the platform. Observers expect planks on income tax, direct Senate election, primary elections, and tariff reform while opposing the president’s vetoes and favoring a tariff-for-revenue stance.
In Baltimore on June 21 Justice Cohalan again surfaced as a key political adviser to Murphy. Reports tie him to the Bryan Parker conference and to a Tammany suite near Murphy, with other justices in private rooms near the Belvedere. The story notes Cohalan’s influence and Clark supporters among the justices.
Eight jurors were accepted today in the $24,000 damages case brought by John C. Henning against Marence Punk and International Harvester Company for alleged alienation of his wife’s affections. The panel is expected to be completed tomorrow.
Alton B. Parker of New York is chosen as a temporary chairman candidate by 31 of 63 committee members, with Ollie James drawing 20 votes and Senator O'Gorman also garnering support. Bryan resists Parker, signaling a day of bickering as party factions clash over leadership choices ahead of the convention's opening session.
Convention opened at noon with Norman E. Mack of the Democratic National Committee in the chair. Secre tary Urey Woodson read the convention call and Cardinal Gibbons offered the opening prayer. Mack announced the temporary chairman and introduced the address, followed by roll calls of states for committees on credentials, permanent organization, rules and order of business, platform and resolutions.
In a terse report from a Belvedere room before 4 o clock Hirvan learned of the tally. South Dakota Utah Washington Wisconsin and Wyoming backed Jamon while Parker drew votes from the remaining states. He dictated a sharp comment noting it would be his final statement and the convention opened.
New York Representative Sulzer proposed a harmony plan to choose him as temporary chairman at the Democratic convention. Delegates and leaders debated, with figures like Bryan, Parker, Wall, and Murphy discussing compromise. Sulzer prepared a speech, but party leaders ultimately withdrew the plan, leaving negotiations in doubt.
Governor Harmon remaining calm amid Democratic National Convention activity in Baltimore. He handles official correspondence, expresses trust in local supporters running his campaign, and plans a golf outing as the convention opens. He stays in touch with the Baltimore situation by telephone.
Mayor Gaynor and supporters press ahead in Baltimore with a large Gaynor for Mayor operation. Charles Bryan recalls a missed telegram from William Jennings Bryan while Cantor and 125 Gaynor League members arrive to rally backers. The Emerson hosts living headquarters as thousands receive badges and organize parades to showcase Gaynor.
Governor Wilson, in Baltimore turmoil, stays near the Little White House tonight. He telegraphs and phones with managers at the convention and says his opposition to Parker as temporary chair is not personal but about keeping the spokesman a Progressive. He will skip his usual trip to the State House in Trenton tomorrow.
Georgia delegation honors Dean of the Baltimore June Howell of Georgia accepted a loving cup in token of esteem for long service. Pendleton of Macon, chair of the delegation, presented the cup after noting Howell’s twenty years on the committee.
Stam correspondent reports Parker, conservative temporary chairman candidate, spends hours at the Emerson revising his address after Bryan-Mack discussions. Notables including ex-Governor Franch, Governor Dix, J M Johns ton, and Norman Mack visit as Parker weighs resigning or altering his Progressive proposals. Morgan J O'Brien notes New York delegates could back any candidate if leaders agree, warning against a stampede that could favor Nebraskan Parker.
Baltimore dispatch reports Georgia delegate Felder avoided South Carolina arrest by not traveling with his delegation to Baltimore. He later arrived from Atlanta via Cincinnati. Felder had prosecuted dispensary feud cases in South Carolina, earning a large state sum and triggering a feud with Governor Blease who sought extradition. Felder believed Blease would arrest him and chose the Cincinnati route.
Baltimore June 24 The national committee after half an hour's deliberation voted to seat the entire Roger Sullivan delegation, denying the Harrison Hearst faction contest. Twenty six seats were involved though the presidential contest remains with Champ Clark. A Rhode Island contest sparked a near-fight as Frank Fitzsimmons clashed with John Hitagerald, leading to apologies.
A gathering in New York features Governor John A. Dix and Senator James A. OGorman among 10 notable New Yorkers, including Morgan J. O’Brien and Borough President George McAnen, dining with Navy squadron officers at the Maryland Club. The event honors the American squadron now visiting the port, with attendees from national and local government circles.
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