New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-11
ARTHUR SEWALL HERE.
IN TOWN FOR TO-MOaROw's NOTIFICATION
NEE ING.
not CLAIMING EVERYTHING IN sIGHT-HIs VIEW
OF THE SITUATION ~ MAINE.

harbinger OF the Bryan notification meeting
tomorrow night in Madison Square Garden was
the arrival in town yesterday Of the Democratic
candidate for Nice-President Arthur Sewall en-
tered the Fifth Avenue Hotel alone about o'clock
in the afternoon and engaged 2 at once.
where he sought secluson for hour. There
no one waiting to him. and information
abou; his arrival did not reach the Democratic
headquarters in the Hotel Rartholdi across the
street until a reporter referred to the incident.
The candidate for Nice-Presdent. afte" being
in his room for time. announced his willing
ness to talk for publication. He IS a tall, soldly
built man. deliberate in speech and manner He
was particularly cautious while talking in making
claims concerning Democratic election figures.
According to his judgment, the Democrats who
are claiming everything in sight are far from the
truth
Speaking Of the outlook In his own State he
said:
Maine Is naturally Republican,; and. while
expect TO make a surprising gain. It Is not TO be
safely counted in the Democratic column. We
cleo; a Governor I'm September but how much
OF straw that may be to show which way the
wind will blow in November is hard to say. The
work in the National campaign there will not be
in full blast till October"
Mr.. Sewall did not regard recent election fig
ures satisfactory ground on which to base IRE
dctions about the coming election In November
AN entirely new issue is before the people" he
from what they have been in the past One thing
Is significant TO any one travelling through Maine
at this time. and that is the tremendous senu-
ment for tree silver. The farmers are in favor OF
1t throughout the State"
Regarding the arrangements Cor the notification
meeting. Mr.. Sewall said that action would be
taken until after the consultation with Chairman
Jones to-day. Mr. Sewall VIII reply TO the notihca-
ton Of his nomination Vice-Presidcni in speech
of acceptance. lie did not care to discuss the
general theme of his address, saying that he
preferred TO consult inst with NJ Bryan who is
expected to-day. All The arrangements TO be mad.
for tho campaign. he said. to bc decided upon
a iO-day's meeting OF tut National Committee
and ne could anticipate the probable course 10
be taken including "A possible specchmahing tour
bv BRYAN or himself through New England
lie dismissed all allusion 10 Watson and his cali
for ScWalis withdrawal from the Bryan Demo-
cratic ticket by saying .
"Snch things only compcate the situation and
stir M needless trouble do not care TO discuss
: he subject in any way
IN reply to a question regarding his intention to
stay on the ticket despite threats Of Watson, Mr
Sovall declared emphatcaly that he was IN the
r,le fo STAY" and that he would certainly not
sidcr any Withdrawal IN the future
A. IN hts personal choice Of location for the
bcadouariers OF the Democratic National Commit
tee he said that he had none, prcferrins To- leave
fba, 10 the decision Of the Executive Committee.
"Iinmv" oliver. the newly appointed sergeant
alarms at the Bartholdi headquarters. called ~
Mr. ScvalTs room 10 herald the coming OF Mr. II
John Mr Scwali said that ne Womln be g, "a ,lSno
Nr SewaU was left alone until Mr. 81. John ar
rived The two were closeted for some time.
Mr. Sc-yal VIII remain at ~" tnth Avenue until
~ f'nr tbe Madison Square Garden free show to
morrow night, when ne may 'e'ioe 10 20 on 10
washington II the National headquarters are To-
ga ,cd I'm Ncw-YOrk. he IS likely 20 remain mere Tor
=. ,reok to look after such details In the manage
rnent OF the campaign as may be required
emf H'S and conscqncntiy viii not attend the mass
meeting tomorrow night