National Liberal Convention (Ottawa, 00/08/1948): LS and CS of James G Gardiner coming on podium, pouring himself a glass of water. Shot of James G Gardiner giving a speech re relationship with Prime minister William Lyon Mackenzie King and Ernest Lapointe. He goes on to say at the end of his speech that the greatest influence for peace in the world is the British Commonwealth. Gordon Fogo whispers to him that he talked enough and James G Gardiner ends his speech (sound). Shots of VIP's on platform, of Louis Saint-Laurent standing up to acknowledge cheers of crowd. Shots of Saint-Laurent beginning nomination speech (sound).