The San Francisco call., 1896-07-04

party, ne, LOT one, uld not propose 10 sup :
port it.
This outspoken statement from so prom :
inent Democrat was seized at once by
others less known in the party's counsels
as declaration of bolt, and some one
asked Senator Hill what he had to say on
the subject. The Senator took the edge
off the remark of his distinguished col
league by simply saying it has always
been his plan in political campaigns not
to borrow trouble and never TO cross q
bridge until he reached it. This rather
non-committal answer was taken as an
intimation that the Senator was not pre-
pared to say that he would bolt.
From other sections came the positive
declaration that the integrity of the party
and the honor Of its representatives de-
manded that the minority of the conven-
ton give the people an opportunity to ex-
press their sentiments at the polls by vot-
ing Democratic ticket that was in conso-
nance with the traditions of the party
which had always stood for the best m oney
that the Government could provide.
There is no denying the fact that the
outcropping of desire to see a bolt was
manifest, but to what extent it may de-
velop is tonight a matter for conjecture
only.
The leaders will not admit that possi-
BILE bolt exists, even in embryo, but they
do state that the gold men are intensely in
earnest and have by no means given up
the fight One of the most prominent
men at this conference, after it was over,
stated that the anti-silver men had not un-
derestimated the strength of the silver ele-
ment, but hoped they would still listen to
reason and the arguments that the gold
standard men would advance.
But those wordy proceedings finally
came to an end and the conferees before
adjournment did some matters that may
develop important results, although they
are of a routine character. 1t was arranged
that what is known as the ''clubroom" of
the Palmer House should be maintained
as permanent headquarters for the gold
people to meet delegates and others who
might desire to call. It was also agreed
that those who attended the conference
should assemble every night at the Audi
torium at s P. NJ. for secret sessions to de-
termine future procedure.
An exception to this rule will be made
to- morrow on account of the gold mass
meeting to be held in the Auditorium
Theater, and to-morrow's conference will
be held at II A. NJ
As soon as all the gold delegates arrive
a caucus will be again heId-a sort of
grand rally-at which the plans of Mr..
Whitney and his supporters will be
matured.
To-night's conference did not get down
to any figures; it was more in the form of
a preliminary talk. All those present to-
night say this, but will not make any pre-
dictions.
The most prominent Democratic leaders
present were:
New York-Senator Hill. Ex-Governor
Flower, ex-Lieutenant Governor w. f.
Sheehan, Hon. John r. Fellows, ex-Mayor
Hugh Grant, William @. Whitney, Will
G. Baldman. Chairman Hinckley of the
State committee and James ]. Martin.
Indiana - Ex-Congressman Bynum,
Jacob Manzies, John T. Dye, Green Smith.
Delaware--Senator Gray.
Oregon-Acting National Committee
man Holman.
Neutrality-suspicious. General Don
M. Dickinson.
Pennsylvania-Chai Harrity of the
National Committee, Charles E. Ingersoll.
Missouri-Ex-Govern Francis, General
J. G. Prather.
Wisconsin-E. c. Wall, General Edward
F. Bragg.
Massachusetts-Willia E. Russell, ex-
Governor John E. Russell.
Vermont-National Committeeman Small
ley.
West Virginia-Governor McCorkle.
Kentucky-Congressman Asa A. Car
ruth.
Illinois-Comptroller OF the Currency
Eckels, National Committeeman Cable,
Postmaster Hesing, ex-Mayor Hopkins,
Henry c. Robbins, leader of the Illinois
Sound Money League.
Washington = National Committeeman
Hugh G. Wallace.
Alabama, Iowa and Ohio were also repre-
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