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VOL. 5. NO. 163 CORDOVA. ALASKA, FRIDAY, JUNE I I, 1920 _ _ PRICE TEN CENTS
WOOD AN I LOWD N IN CLOSE RACE
BUT NO CERTAINTY AS TO WINNER
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VOTES CAST FOR THE LEADING CANDIDATES
Wood Lowden Johnson Hoover Harding Sproul Coolidge Butler
first Ballot : 287\ 201 133^ 5J 65\ 84 34 69\
Second Ballot . 287 211^ £l33\ 7 64J 83^ 29 69
Third Ballot . 303 282\ 148 5J 59J 79J 27 25
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WILSON ADMINISTRATION IS
REFERRED AS ROYAL FAMILY
' WITH VADOO AS CROWN PRINCE
CHICAGO, June 11 (by Associated Press).—The
big three—Wood, Lowden and Johnson—were placed
in nomination before the Republican national conven
tion during the first four hours of today’s tropical
session.
Each nomination was accompanied by demon
g stations of tumultuous and lengthy proportions,
despite efforts to force the convention to full speed.
All the nominating speeches got ready responses.
Wheeler, in nominating Johnson, drews roars and
cheers when he referred to the Wilson adminis
tration as a royal family with McAdoo as the crown
prince.
.NOMINATING SPEECHES LENGTHY
AND AROUSE MUCH ENTHUSIASM
CHICAGO, June II (by Associated Press).—Despite the
sweltering heat, delegates began gathering in the convention
hall today long before the meeting hour, but it was 10:06
when tbe secretary started calling the roll of states for nom
inations for president.
Turkey Feathers With Wood Badges
Alabama passed, and Arizona yielded to Kansas, for the
nomination of Wood by Governor Allen, whose speech was
frequently interrupted by cheering. At the conclusion of
Allen’s speech, a thousand turkey feathers with Wood badges
were loosened from the ceiling of the Coliseum and floated
down on the delegates. These were placed in the hair of the
^’omen and on the collars of the men. Many yelled like In-:
dians. “It’s Wood! Let’s go!” was the yell time and again
during the following half hour.
Lodge rapped vainly for order. In the gallery stood
a big group of men and women yelling* “Wood!” in one-two
three time incessantly. The managers saw prospects of a
long session, and were guessing how the supporters of other
candidates would try to outdo the Wood demonstration.
The Wood demonstration lasted forty minutes. Frank
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Knox, of New Hampshire, and Mrs. Douglas Robinson, of
New York, seconded the nomination of Wood.
Big Demonstration in Favor of Lowden
Representative Rodenberg, of Illinois placed Lowden in
nomination.
The Lowden forces started an uproar when Rodenberg
finished. Parading, waving flags and smashing straw hats,
more than 200 Lowden enthusiasts participated, wearing out
*their voices cheering and whistling, and it was forty minutes
before the demonstration ceased.
Charles E. Pickett, of Waterloo, Iowa, and Mrs. Fletcher
Dobbins, of Chicago, seconded Lowden.
Under agreement each candidate may be seconded in two
addresses of five minuts each, additional seconding speeches
being limited to two minutes.
Charles S. Wheeler Nominates Johnson
Senator Beveridge, whom Chairman Lodge had called
fo the chair, presented Clias. S. Wheeler, of San Francisco,
who nominated Johnson. Scattered ripples of applause came
when he spoke of party unity and recognition of the west.
The real burst of enthusiasm burst at the mention of John
son’s opposition to the League of Nations. Jeers, boos and
guffaws greeted his reference to Johnson having insufficient
campaign funds.
Wheeler was considerably interrupted toward the close
of his speech. Cries of “Hearst!” greeted his reference to
lewspapers, and more laughter followed his reference to the
vealth represented on the California delegation.
Congressman Schall, of Minnesota, thrilled the convention
with a speech seconding Wood, and by unanimous consent
was given two extra minutes.
Other speechs seconding Johnson were made by Birchard
Doherty, of Jersey City; Charles P. 0’Neil, of Michigan, and
Mrs. Katherine Phillips Edson, of Los. Angeles.
Coolidge and Pritchard Next Named
Connecticut yielded to Massachusetts and Speaker Griiett
nominated Governor Coolidge.
Delaware passed and Florida yielded to North Carolina
for the nomination of Senator Pritchard by former Senator
Butler.
. Delegates Tire of Oratory and Want to Vote
Pritchard was not seconded. The delegates were growing
perceptibly restless and impatient and tired of the oratory.
The roll call passed along to New York bfore the next
candidate was found. State Senator Ogden Mills made the
speech nominating Nicholas Murray Butler. He had a hard
ime making himself heard.
The announcement was made that T. Coleman Dupont
acl withdrawn, but there was no intimation as to who would
fet his support.
Judge Nathan A. Miller, of Syracuse, placed Hoover in
nomination.
At 3:20, Chicago time, the delegates were stewing and
making a noisy clamor for an end to talk and the starting
f voting.
LEAGUE OF NATION PLANK IN
CHICAGO, June 11 (by Associated Press).—Senator
Poindexter, of Washington, discussing the Root League of
Nation plank incorporated in the platform, said: “It means
that :ihe Republican party must and will stand against the
surrender of any of its sovereign powers. This is a nation
of people, not one of a composer of letters principle.”
Wood said: “The platform really is more than a plat
form. It is solidly constructed with a foundation upon which
to base an appeal to the intelligence of the people. Its
declarations are such that all Republican canidates can
whole-heartedly accept. ’ ’
Johnson, asked if it answers all he desired, said: “It is
absolutely a justification of everything the little band of
senators lias done at Washington.”
Governor Sproul said: “I am in entire accord with the
platform.”
Butler declared the platform insures the fullest strength
of party strength for a conservative policy.
SEATTLE, June 11 (by Associated Press).—Frank Goss
m the Post-Intelligencer quotes President Suzzallo, of the
University of Washington, as saying that the platform repre
sents a distinct regional victory for the western demands.
GOMPERS CONDEMNS ACTION IN
REFERENCE TO LABOR'S DEMANDS
MONTREAL, June 11 (by Associated Press).—The labor
plank in the Republican national platform was condemned
today by President Samuel Gompers, of the American Fed
eration of Labor, especially the section providing for settle
ment of public utilities disputes by tribunals similar to those
provided for under the Cummins-Esch transportation act.
Gompers said the plank was contrary to what labor had
demanded. Asked what would be the result of the rejection
of labors’ demands by the Republicans, Gompers said: “You
may draw your own inference.”
HOW THE BALLOTING RESULTED
CHICAGO, June 11 (by Associated Press).—The ballot
ing for the Rexmblican nominee for president started late this
afternoon and resulted as follows:
First Ballot.—Wood, 287 1-2; Lowden, 201; Johnson
1331-2; Hoover, 51-2; Harding, 651-2; Sproul, 84; Coolidge,
34; Butler, 69 1-2; Dupont, 6; Borah, 2; Poindexter, 20; Suth
erland, 17; Pritchard, 21; Warren (Michigan) 1; Lafollette,24;
Alaska’s delegates voted for Poindexter
Second Ballot.—Not voting, 1; Warren, 1; Borah, 2 Hoov
er, 7; Dupont, 7; Sutherland, 17; Poindexter 20 1-2; Prichard,
24; Coolidge, 29; Lafollette, 24; Butler, 69; Harding, 64 1-2;
Johnson, 133 1-2; Lowden, 211 1-2; Wood, 287 1-2; Sproule,
83 1-2. Alaska gave Lowden one and Wood one.
Third Ballot.—Wood, 303; Lowden 282 1-2; Johnson, 148;
Coolidge, 27; Butler, 25; Hoover, 5 1-2; Harding, 59 1-2;
Sproul, 79 1-2; Poindexter, 15; Sutherland 15; LaFollette,24;
Dupont, 2; Knox, 2; Borah, 1; Watson 1. Alaska gave one for
.oolidge and one for Wood.
(HONS OF PARTY ARE
HARMONIZED BY PLATFORM
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CHICAGO, June 11 (by Associated Press).—When the
minority report of the platform committee was presented
yesterday afternoon, it was drowned out by cheers and jeers.
The report was signed by Edwin J. Gross, of Wisconsin, and
provided for a flat rejction of the League of Nations, advo
cated government ownership of railroads, and other proposals
which the convention hooted as socialistic.
After adopting the majority report of the resolutions
committee, thereby adopting the platform, the convention
adjourned at 7:85 until this morning at 9 o’clock.
There was no fight on the convention floor over the
platform with the league plank. An attempt to substitute
the minority report went down before a landslide of “noes.”
The platform committee eliminated all the planks regard
ing- Ireland proposed by Irish sympathizers. Borah and Louis
Coolidge, of Massachusetts, offered moderate planks before
the sub-commitee, but were unsuccessful.
The industrial relations plank of the platform indorses
the Cummings-Esch anti-strike legislation as regards public
utilities.
Under the agrement made yesterday, tin* convention must
nominate a presidntial candidate before adjourning today,
eaving the vice presidential nomination for Saturday. The
league plank as finally adopted harmonized the views of all
(Conflicting elements, some of which had threatened to bolt.
CAMPAIGN MANAGERS MAKING
CLAIMS FOR 1 R CANDIDATES
CHICAGO, June 11 (by Associated Press).—Wood sup
porters claim 300 to 350 votes on the first ballot.
The Lowden men say they only need one strong eastern
delegation to put him over, and they are flirting with the
delegates from New York and Pennsylvania.
The Johnson men are making a lot of noise.
Dark hores, especially Hughes, Sproul and Butler, are
pussevfooting around among the delegates.
It is possible the first ballot will be reached by the
middle of the afternoon.
(Special to the Daily Times)
CHICAGO, June 11 (by Associated Press).—The plat
form as adopted does not give recognition to either territorial
or insular possessions. At one time it looked as though
Alaska would be victorious in getting the planks desired, but
these were defeated by the objection of Smooth, on the plea
that a great mass of other matters pressed for attention.
After a hard struggle Wednesday and Thursday the
platform committee completed its work at 5:30 o’clock
Thursday, and as a,result of the committee’s deliberations
there is no possibility of a break in the party.
Nominations comenced today and balloting may begin
before the afternoon session adjourns.
The convention cannot complete its labors before Satur
day and may hold over till Mondav.
GEO. C. HAZELET.