The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-03

however. from that in that the issue
presented is considered vital one, and
upon which both sides believe the future
welfare oil the country depends.
The managers, therefore propose TO
lay the foundation here for the reOrgani-
cation of the party in the future. They
have decided on the adoption as their
emblem for the ballots the head of JEFF
fcrson, and they expect to frame Il plat
form which, besides repudiating the Chi
cago platform and nominees, will clear
ly cnuncate and reiterate democratic
doctrines rs set forth in former plat
forms. The prevailing sentiment fav-
ors Il particularly strong plank in favor
of a tariff for revenue only. To the can
didatc it is possible that quite a contest
will be developed. Quite II number of
states have Observation-Disclosures for
Bragg, Nebraska and Michigan for
Villas: Missouri for Broadhead, and
others for favoritc sons-but the gossip
here so far is largely confined to Sena-
tor Villas and Henry Watterson.
EX-Mayor John Z. Hopkins of Chi
cago is strongly for Wattcrson, and it
is believed that the Kentucky delega-
ton will he here in force for the "star
eyed goddess"
Senator Villas somehow is regarded as
the administrations candidate, and it is
said that Gen. Bragg, for whom the
Wisconsin delegation is instructed,
would he willing to step out of the way.
What warrants the assertion that Villas
is the administration candidate does
not appear here. He has announced his
intention of retiring from the senate
ut the end of his present term, and could,
it is said. afford to make the Sacrih 20
from personal standpoint. 1t is con
coded ON all hands that if Mr.. Cleveland
would accept the nomination it would
he rendered him unanimously.
Mr.. Bynum said today that he would
unquestionably be the strongest man
that his popularity, even among the sill
yer democrats, was very great but that
Mr., Cleveland had given no word.
Secretary Morton will be the only
member of the official family here and
the arrival of him and Comptroller Eek
les is therefore looked forward to anX
| iouSly. 1t is not regarded as improbable
that some sort of utterance will come
| from the president before the convention
meets or while it is in session.
Should Villas or almost any one except
| Wattcrson be nominated for president
| it is thought that Simon Bolivar Bucknel
of Kentucky will be nominated for vice
president on the theory that his nomina
| ton would greatly strengthen the golt
democrats in Kentucky. He is very
popular and it is thought the nomination
will count for much in the Blue Grass
state. where the gold democrats are very
active.
How many states will the ticket nom
| mated here carry was Il question pu
to Mr.. Bynum today by the Associated
| Press reporter.
-Four" replied Mr.. Bynum. FLORIDA
Alabama, Texas and Kentucky.'
How about LouiSiana:''
Louisiana he replied, will so fol
Mckinley"
Mr.. Bynum expects the delegates ant
their friends to tax the capacity of Tom
linson hall. which will seat about 400t
people. 1t is the intention of the man
agement to accommodate all the visitors
if possible. With this purpose in view
the tickets are being carefully guarded
and none will be distributed for loca