The sun., 1896-08-26
sI>JUv AT THE nELu AGAIN.
HE F1rst Act Close Up th- Prsas Bsresa
at Popocratie Hendquarters.

HE First Act Close Up the Prsss Bureau
at Popocratie HendQuarters.
'Sintun." the martyred bank President had
not expected TO get back to Popocratic head
quarters in she Bartholdi Hotel until to-day.
but when he read the ne xspapors yesterday
morning he hastened to the hotel TO ask some
pointed questions. In the first place he wanted
10 know who had been responsible for the boom
ing of ex-senator John C. Boyd for the Demo-
cratic nomination for Governor. which had
been issued from the headquarters the night
before. In the same breath he ordered Jack
son. the colored messenger, to tear down the
row of hooks on which were wont to be hung
the matter tina. Press Agent Bayard used to
prepare for the use of the newspaper representa-
tives, declaring that tho press bureau at nis
headquarters had been abolished for good.
Press Agent Bayard. who Is a very pleasant.
mild-mannnered n.an, explained to the angry
boss OF the Popocratic mission fund that h0
CBayardl was absent from heada uarters ON
Monday. and knew absolutely nothing con-
cerning the Boyd boomlet. He said that soma
wicked person must have called during his abb
sence and placed the Objectionable matter On
Later in the day Mr.. ST. John told this story
to the reoiters. and declared that the matter
were complaining 80 bitterly was unauthorized.
He prepar ed the following statement regarding
!'Sir. George &c b. b. Bayard retires from his
Office of press agent AT State headquarters Of the
National Silver party and Democratic TIeSs-
ureT's qua ters 80 the R@rthoidi. Mr.. BAyard
will continue to afford his advice and friendly
Offices. and is ready TO be called uo"u when
needed. Mr.. ST. John says that he could not
well have got along without Mr. Bayard dur
ing the rush in preparation for the Madison
Square Garden meeting MIR. Bavard has
practically acted as host for the management
and his famil. .arity with the newspaper men
and prominent n en- in political life has been
of great service and is highly valued by Mr.. st.
John. Mr.. st. John explains that he does Dot
expect TO need a press agent for the work at
his quarters: that it is largely distrio". ling
bureau Tor literature and the engagement OF
speakers, and that relations between him and
Mr.. Bayard are eminentty cordial. and lie feels
himself very much debtor to Mr.. Bayard for
efficient services rendered In time OF peculiar
need. Furthermore. Ar. Bayard is within
Mr.. St John will hereafter act "a his own
meet the newspaper representatives twice day
at certain hours. Asked about the stgnincance
of tn. entertanmeut by Senator Hill OF Candi-
date Bryan, Mr.. ST, John said: II know nothing
alout that matter"
There is something concerning which the
Treasurer OF "a political National Committea
should know all about. and that is the subtecn
of contributions to the campaign fund. Mr..
st. John was asked about this. The question
OF contributions is not public matter" said
he II shall be ready after the campaign 10
closed TO publish list OF those who contributas
together with the amount OF their contrtbus
tions-a sort Of roll OF honor. you know. Thoao
are my Instructions"