The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-06

but he will not allow himself to be put
up for the purpose OF defeating, and, as
he expresses II. humiliating Hill. He
VIII not allow his name to be used as
candidate for temporary chairman II
the national committee should name
Hill for the place.
Mr.. White presided as temporary
chairman In the convention OF 1858 and
was most acceptable; he Is strong In
voice and constitutions; and In every
way kept the convention moving and
free from confusion. But as II seems
practically settled that Hin Is to be Sc
lected by the national committee. White
cannot be considered as a possibility for
temporary chairman. II Is quite pos
stble, however, that he may be selected
for permanent chairman. There are
quite number OF silver men who are
earnestly In favor OF Congressman Rick
ardson, of Tennessee. for temporary
chairman Richardson has frequently
presided in the house OF representatives
and was selected by Speaker Crisp for
chairman OF the committee OF the whole
during the long debate on the Wilson
tariff bill. He is Eond parllamentarian
and would make good officer provided
his voice could reach all parts Of the
convention hall. But those who are
pushing his candidacy are met by
others who are making every effort to
have Senator Harris. OF Tennessee,
made temporary or permanent chair
man. OF course, II Richardson Is Sc
lected for temporary chairman another
Tennessee man could not h4 made pre-
manent chairman. The silver men are
considerably disturbed over this stu
atiun of affairs and scarcely know
which way to turn TO get out Of the
dilemma. EX-ConGreSsman Bryan, of
Nebraska, has been generally spoken OF.
but the fact that his delegation Ia con-
tested, makes his selection az temporary
chairman one al doubtful eNpcdlency.
Yet II Is quite possible that the convsn-
ton may desire that 1t will make no dit
ference whether II man waS delegate
or not In the selection OF a temporary
presiding officer. because members OF
the. national Committee hold that the
committee has the right 10 go outside OF
the convention for a temporary officer.
The silver men say that between now
and the time when the convention Ia
called to order the differences will be
adjusted and some man agreed upon
for temporary chairman.
secret Silver Conference.
A secret meeting OF the leading silver
men was held ut the Sherman House
To-day The conference was devoted
exclusively to canvass OF the situation
with reference to the selection OF n
temporary presiding officer, and the
majority OF those present announced
themselves as favorable to the sclcc-
ton OF Senator White. 1t was under
stood, however. that the action should
be In no sense binding as TO Senator
White, but that the selection should be
finally made by the full silver COM
mittse tomorrow afternoon. after be-
ing passed upon at a previous meeting
OF the steering committee.
The advlsnhIlity OF accepting Senator
Hill for the position was discussed at
some length. III Mr.. Hin is Demo-
crat. as he unQusstiOnably Is" said one
OF the men present. he will recognize
the right Of the majority to rule. He
knows the Train Is coming. and he must
to b. knocked on"
The members OF the Democratic ma
tional committee who are silver men
held a second ucrtiE% tonight TO agree
on a candidate for temporary chair
man Of the convention and decided TO
recommend Senator John W. Daniel, OF
Virginia Senator white. Of CalifOr-
min, who had been previously selected
by them. but who. when delegates
Cllici upon MN l" C'rItt h"yu' S''C
matter. said that on account Of other
engagements II would he out Of the
question for him 10 serve. Senator
Daniels game may be presented 10 the
full committee for temporary chairman
by tho silver members. II the gold
committeeman. who are majority. in
sist upon presenting the name OF Scna-
tcr nm or some other gold man TO the
convention. the silver contingent will
nominate Daniel II is possible that
Daniels namG will be brought before
the convention as 4 minority report
from the nntlnnnl COmmittne.