REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

Hokitika Guardian, 16 June 1928, Page 3

REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

HOOVER. NOMINATED. ON FIRST BALLOT. Australian Press Assn.—United Service KANSAS CITY, June 14. The Republican Party Convention was reconvened this evening, and M.r John McNab placed Air Hoover’s name in the nomination for tlie Presidency. The Convention, which had been saving up its emotions, now staged one or two excellent demonstrations, which lasted for more tlian an liourt

The sponsor of Mr Lowden caused a sensation, which left the Convention a litle dumbfounded, by announcing that, since the party’s agricultural- plank was unsatisfactory, Air Lowden withdrew his name from the Convention as an aspirant for tlie Presidency. This was throwing the sponge into the ring as a signal of defeat. Tho sponsor for Senator Watson, however, then arose and he emphasised that Senator AVatson would not withdraw his name: At this- there were some feeble cheers.

Senator Curtis, as a “ native son ” of Kansas City, received a full-throat-ed ovation from Kansas City as his name was presented to tlie Convention for nomination. His sponsor declared “Curtis is no quitter!” His sponsor was an enormously fat man, and lie spoke with crashing force, his hands and body literally quivering. AH Goff’s name was then placed in the nomination by his sponsor, who jibed at Air Hoover’s alleged proBritish sympathies by stating that Afr Goff paid no allegiance to the British Union Jack.

Senator Norris’s, name was .then put into the nomination. The cheering was just audible. Then the real sensation of the Convention occurred when an Ohio delegation put President Coolidge’s name into the nomination. It appears that it had been understood that this should not be done, but it was only a flare-up of the resentment of the AV ill is fat*: tion. There was, curiously enough, only the mildest applause for President Coolidge. The secondary speeches then followed, after which the balloting began. It was then obvious that there Was an overwhelming swoop to Mr Hoover. All that the anti-Hoover forces could muster were: 45 votes for Air AVatson, 47 votes for Air Lowden, and 64 votes for Air Curtis, while President Coolidge "received only 17 votes.

Then, upon a motion, Afr Hoover’s nomination was made unanimous, and tlie Convention adjourned until to-mor-row, there being no excitement or demonstration after AH Hoover was nominated, as, apparently, there was no further use for stimulated enthusiasms, as AH Hoover’s nomination was an accomplished fact. His vote on the first ballot was 867. The A r ice-Presi’dential candidate for the party has not yet been selected.

-It now, is reported that Representative Tilson communicated with AH Hoover by telephone to-day, and received the latter’s consent to Afr Tilson’s activities to obtain tho VicePresidential nomination. Afr Tilson thus springs into prominence as a likely figure for AH Hoover’s running mate.

COOLIDGE’S GOOD AVTSHES. NEAV YORK, June 15

Air Cool id go," when informed of AH Hoover’s nomination, sent the following mcssnue: “You have been nominate:! for the most important position in the world. A’our great ability and wise experience will enable you to serve our party and our country with marked distinction. 1 wish you all tho successes your heart could desire. A fay God continue to bestow upon you the power to do your duty.” Mrs Coolidge sent a message to AHs Hoover: “President ami I send to you and yours our love and host wishes.” As tho convention settled to business Curtis’ nomination for ATice-Pre-sident became more assured, for while he is acceptable to agrarian areas lie is also a staunch Coolidge supporter, having voted against the AfoNaryHougen Bill.

Borah placed him in the nomination and the Convention went mad with enthusiasm. Other names were immediately withdrawn. Hoover’s efforts to heal tho wounds caused in the breasts of farmers were successful. Curtis was nominated by 1025 votes in the first ballot and the Convention was over.

lIOOV ER ’S ACCEPTANCE. Received this <lae at 9.60 a.m.) NEAV YORK, June 15.

A message from Convention Hall states a fairly colourless message of acceptance from Hoover was read to the delegates. It began: “I am in debt to my country beyond power to repay.” The message then stated: “ I stand upon tiie platform adopted by tlie Convention and promise to discuss it more fully later.” He pledged himself to support national defence, economy in government and protection of the American farmer and businessman, and to uphold international peace, and the enforcement of domestic law. He concluded with n promise to uphold the traditions of the Coolidge administration.

Curtis overnight became the outstanding vice -Presidential nominee, although Fess and former Governor Cox of Massachusetts also were prominently mentioned. Finally Senator Curtis of Kansas was nominated Vice-Presi-dent. DEMOCR ATS CANDIDATE. (Received this dav at 10.15 a.mA WASHINGTON, June 15. According to Inc compilation of the United Press delegate tabulations, Smith will go into the DemocraticConvention with 643 delegates either instructed, pledged or listed definitely for him, though it is estimated Smith s strength will be increased by twentysix when Kentucky’s votes are pledged to him. Smith leaders claim the total delegates' strength is actually higher than the above figures, which are based, on United Press reports of primary results, where such results are clear, but the Democratic nomination requires 734 votes. '