The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-06

lions who have called upon him that
they are not following the lines of his
argument used in the senate on that
occasion, because they are subordinat-
ing every other issue to the silver
question solely.
The silver men say this has got be-
yond anything else in the Democratic
party, and the leaders who are here.
even II they were disposed to stand by
Senator Hill as temporary chairman,
would find it impossible to control the
delegation from their states, who are
determined that none but a 16 to / man
shall preside. That the selection Of a
silver mar. for temporary chairman is
assured there seems to be no question
OF doubt. But in the selection of such
man is where the silver men are at
sea.
THEY WANT A MAN
who will control the convention and
will make himself felt, but there is
some difficulty in making a selection.
Senator White, Of California, who is a
member of the delegation from that
state, is one Of the best presiding Of
f1cers that could be found but he will
not allow himself to be put up for the
purpose Of defeating and, as he ex-
presses 1t, humiliating Hill He will
not allow his name to be used as a
candidate for temporary chairman If
the national committee should name
Hill for the place.
Mr.. White presided over the tempo
rary convention in 1883 and was most
acceptable; he is strong in voice and
constitution, and in every way kept
the convention moving and free from
confusion. But as it seems practically
settled that Hill Is to be selected by
the national committee, White cannot
be considered as possibility for tenn
porary chairman. 1t is quite possible,
however, that he may be selected for
permanent chairman. There are quite
number of silver men who are earn
estly In favor Of Congressman Richard
son, OF Tennessee, for temporary chair
man. Richardson has frequently pre-
sided 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 a good parliamentar-
ian and would make a good officer pro-
vided 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, If Richardson should
be selected for temporary chairman
another Tennessee man could not be
made permanent chairman The silver
men are considerably disturbed over
this situation 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 is
contested makes his selection as tenn
porary chairman one Of doubtful ex-
pediency. Yet it is quite possible that
the convention may decide that 1t will
make no difference whether man was
delegate or not in the selection of a
temporary presiding officer because
members of the national committee
held that the committee has the right
to go outside Of the convention for a
temporary officer.
The silver men say that between now
and the time when the convention is
called to order the differences will be
adjusted and some man agreed upon
for temporary chairman.