Show Tho American Party WASHINGTON August 14The first national convention of the Am erican Party began sessions here this afternoon after-noon Chairman Siiarp called the convention con-vention to erder There were about 200 delegates in the hall reprasenting twentytwo States and Territories Hon P D Wiginton of California was elected temporary chairman Wiginton predicted the day was not far distant when it can truthfully be said that America is for Americans He believes Americans have the courage and ability to manage their own affairs notwithstanding notwith-standing the fact that America is becoming be-coming the cesspool of the world A motion was here made limiting votes to one for each Congressional district and two at large from each State represented repre-sented the District of Columbia to have two votes Pending action on this proposition a motion was made and adopted directing the chairman to appoint a committee on credentials Recess |