New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-11
BRYAN'S ADVANCE GUARD
PROMINENT DEMOCRATS HERE FOR THE
NATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING

LITTLE INFORMATION IMPAIRED ABOUT WHAT
Is LIKELY TO BE DoNE-sENAToR, COR
MAN AMONG THE ARRIVALS
The corridors Of the Fifth Avenue Hotel pre-
sented an unusual spectacle last evening. Demo-
cratic politicians We're almost as thick there as
Republican politicians have been on many occa-
sions. and od-time frequenters OF the hotel
rubbed their eyes in astonshment. For years the
Fifth Avenue Hotel has been the recognized
stamping ground" for the Republican leaders.
lust as the Hoffman House has been the place at
which the Democratic moguls have been accus-
toned to gather in force on the eve Of an impor-
tant meeting in this city. Last evening the DEM
ocrate invaded the Republican hosiery in force
Arthur Sewall the Democratic candidate for
the Vice Presidency who arrived at the hotel in
the afternoon was magnet which drew many Of
the Democratic politicians to the place Hall
BOYS with cards and notes. were kept running to
his room all the evening. and many Democrats
and Svertes were permitted to have interviews
with him.
Another reason for the rush Of the Democratic
crowd to the hotel that there is to be meet
ing OF the Democratic National Committee there
to-day In Parlor D r. which has witnessed
many meetings Of Republican National and state
committees. the committee will meet to-day at
noon.
Several Of the members of the committee were
at the hotel last evening. and nearly all Of them
took rooms at the hotel II was known that Sen
ator J. K Jones. Of Arkansas the chairman OF
the National Committee had engaged rooms
there for last evening. and there were many IN
quiries for him Senator Arthur P. German. OF
Maryland. arrived at the hotel few minutes be-
fore ~ o'clock in company with his son ana
friend and they were shown 70 rooms when had
been engaged for them. Senator German sad
that he expected Senator Jones to arrive at the
hotel a little later from Washington
Senator Jones arrived at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel from Washington shortly before midnisn''
When approached by a Tribune reporte: Sena-
tor Jones excused himself from talking because
Of the lateness Of the hour and fatigue. He
paused only long enough TO remark that the out
look for his party was bright and encouraging
and that its prospects, in his opinion were grow
ing more brilliant every day.
SOME OF THE OTHERS ON HAND
Among the other Democrats who are either
members of the National Committee or members
Of the Notification Committee. who were at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel las evening. were Leonidas
Livingston Of Georgia; B. B. Smalley, Of Yer
H bowling the Internal Revenue Collector Of
Cincinnati. Ex-Governor George w. Peck OF Wis
consln. who will act for L. c. Wall National
Committeeman; T Tovles. ex-Congressman. OF
Missouri; Lawrence Gardiner the secretary Of
the National Committee. who comes from the Dis
trict Of Columbia: John G. Shanklin, of Indiana,
John W. TomnsOr Of Alabama; z. J. Otey. OF
North Carolina and Theodore F Katz, of the
same State.
Members Of the National Committee whowere
seen at the hotel said they did not know exactly
what business would be transacted al the meet
ing to-day. Some of them said they expected
that the committee might have experience
meeting Of the good old Shaker sort. They would
meet and look at another and wait for the
spirit to move them. Few of then. cared to say
much about the outlook for the election Of the
ticket which had been nominated on the Chicago
platform.
There was great deal Of curiosity manifested
by those around the hotel lobby to see Senator
German when he appeared and. to hear what he
would say. if he consented to talk. y number
Of office-holders and attaches Of the Capitol in
Washington. the study II whose life 1t is TO be
on the winning side were noticed in the corridor
eagerly waiting for the coming of Mr. German
and Senator Jones and chatting afaby with
they would have to appeal in order to retain
their places When Senator German alishted
from his carriage he looked thoroughly tired out
He wore no waistcoat and kept NOR ping his brow
with handkerchief He wore a white derby
hat with pearl gray band. and his usually cold
face seemed to glow Walking W ID the desk
he wrote his name on the register and at once
went to his room.
THE SENATOR RETICENT
When the Senator was asked if he could tell
ANYTHING about the meeting Of the National
Committee to-day he replied: We shall meet
and talk over such business may come up.
am sure do not know wha: is to he discussed
How about the candidacy Of Mr. Watson?
VIII the committee take any action upon that?
The meeting tomorrow" said Senator Cor
man gravely. is one If Democratic National
Committee and will dea! with matters concern
ing its OWN party | am sure l have no idea Of
what Mr. Watson is doing or what may be done
in his case
Mr. German was asked if there was any truth
in the report that he would supersede Senator
Jones as chairman Of the National Committee
He replied with smile: Il see that some people
have been urging that. Nov that is really an
honor ism, it,
/ Concerning the situation ir Maryland the
coming mass-meetng. the members Of the En-
ecutive Committee which Senator Jones is to
appoint and othec things about which Senator
German might naturally be supposed 10 be
we'll informed. he had nothing to say
4 tall lean heavily bearded sat in the
room Of Mr. Sewall and confidently told him
that Missouri going to give majority Of
4 GOO for the Democratic ticket. He was ex-
CONGRESSMAN T O Tovles. of Missouri. and is
locked upon : one of the formidable silver
leaders of the State He turned around in his
chair and said to Tribune reporter:
Missouri is all right We VIII give
ioritv thai VIII make you open your eyes in the