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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14

,orng from haudfuls Of men in every covert
-,-sS. .,o r,qht column was swinging toward
81. ,own ~ Pasig the left advanced pouring
volleys into the brush
small body Of rebels made oe'eri''ineN
stand at Guadalupe but were unable 70 w''"-
stand The assault .s
n72Oa m. a river gunhoat started toWa'u
p.a, The rebels were first encountered ny
,,,. vessel IN the jungle near Guadalupe.
HEAVY FIRE FROM GUNBoAT
s,..r,,g slowly. the gunboat poured heavy
fire from her Gatllug guns into the orush' ro'
an hour the whirring Of the rapid-hre guns
.rs-neted with the booming OF the hea''''
pieces on board.
IN the mean while. Scotts Battery ashore
vas sbou'0g the trenches and driving the enemy
...r The artillery then advanced to the ruse
- bamboo and drove a fe" OF the enemy
,h.rrsbooters away with volleys from their car
,,,es The artillery then advanced ana "Ie'
with mtle opposition ,.
IN the mean time. the infantry mao
.r,,r5 in extended order the washington Ies
,oent resting on the bank of the river "a,
,syroert derIoving on reaching It's station Al"
furnishing rs own supports -a tho
T,a entire column then wheeled to"a'" NV
river driving the rebels toward their supp 30
and then advanced on Guadalupe
Tho artillery moved 70 a ridge commano'"s
Pasie and Parteros. ., e,r,,
p, ,,ss time the enemy was In full n's"'
along line over mile long and the nrl'e vas
discontinued temporarily. IN order 20 give 'he
,rons rest before making the attack 'i
Pase ,,
A. tbi.. stage Of the engagement 1t was ram
ing hard .s
,f-.r nrief ros, General Wheaton resumed
,bs attack IN Pasig Scots battery supporter
~ two coruanies of the 2Oth Regiment du-
vsncea M Guadalupe by the road aiong 'ie
rr4r bank the remainder Of the -''h 'es'
mon, and rho 220 Regiment following win the
reserve Of the oregon Volunteers
rvrMy's GIN DIsLODGED.
A,,eo o m the column came in contact
win ,be arornv and a gunboat steamed 10 the
firing lire and cleared the jungle on oo'h Siues,
while the battery took up position Oh d O'"''
81 the right The first shot from 'he N'"'''
can field pieces az twelve hundred EhioS '"'s''
dslodged q gun Of the enemy al fasls
After the town had been sheled inc W" n's'
ment liu.l UP on the bluff and the ga ''oA "P
& position IN the left Of the place win u'e
cavalry lr the centre. whereupon the enemy 'e-
treated 90 the tow
Tbs guuboat th-n moved into peno oii'
and ho, fire on the rebel position was man,
tained along the whole American line ui,'
, n. ,yher preparations were maze ror '"e
attack
At3 p m the gunboat started in pursuit Oh
rs enemys armed tug chasing her to 'he i"Ne'
Al $3.50 p H. a large body Of the enemy was
discovered working around the Americans rsh'
TANK and the 2Oth Regiment was moved 10
Commanding ridge The rebels were met oppo-
Ste Pateros. but the enemy bclted.
The whole American line bivouacked AZ
O'clock
About 100 rebels were reported 10 be march-
Ing northward a few miles to the southwest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
MARINES TO BE SENT TO CAv1TE.

Washington, March BIT is said TO be tho In
tention OF the Navy Department 70 send ono thou
sand marines to Cavte take care Of the interests
OF the Navy there. It is the purpose 10 seHu d
colonel in command Of these men, although UNI ~
the fun regiment is on the scene the lnd!lnes " y -
remain under the command Of MAJOR Away -.
RerrVman the senior officer Of the corps. now, IN
the Philippines. This seems 10 be large numueI
OF marines to station al one Navy faIn, Dut VIZ
expanation is that the Cayite station is the IA Sts
I'm ihe posses sion Of the United States, including
about seventy square miles of land with IhlI % Its'
miles of water front. On tho Government ,tIuS
are many squatters and small towns. an1 lar9e
number Of men will be required Thoroughly 10 po
La tarr n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
FIGHT AGAINST THE GRAB.
AGREEMENT on AN AMENDMENT TO
THE FORD BILL.
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE TURN OUT TO PRO-
TEST AGAINST THE FOUR-TRAcK STEAL
AT A BIG MASS -MEETING-JUsTIcE


AT A BIG MAss-MEET1NG-JUsTIc
SCOTS INJUNCTION LIMITED.
There were several interesting developments
yesterday IN the fight of the people against
the four-track trolley abomnatiOn In Amster-
dam-ave which the railroad companies have
intended To set in operation there State Sen
ator Ford carried to Albany an amendment to
his original bill. which had been prepared after
consultations between representatives OF the
anti-grabbers. the railroad companies and Rich
ard Croker The amendment apparently Is In
tended TO take the tracks controlled by the
Third Avenue Railroad Company off the ave-
nue. entirely and pave the way for joint use
Of the Metropolitan tracks by the two COM
panles It was not introduced in the Senate
last night. but will be considered by the Rail-
roads Committee OF the Senate this morning
There was a tremendously large and en-
thusiastic meeting OF people opposed 10 tne
grab last night II filed Durland's Riding
Academy to overfowing. Speeches by prom
Inent citizens voiced the intense interest whicn
is felt in the fight TO prevent the operation OF
four tracks for electric-cars In Amsterdam ave-.
and resolutions were passed urging the city
authorities to begin injunction proceedings and
appealing 70 the Legislature to pass the bill
which Senator Ford originally introduced.
Justice Scott yesterday gave decision that
the Third Avenue Railroad Company could be
stopped In It's work in Amsterdam-ave. by In
functions based on two pending suits, only
on two small sections Of Amsterdam-Gve. he
also required a bond in each suit, TO protect
the interests Of the railroad company In case
the company shall win the suits
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14

lowing extract from the "Republica fillpha '"o
Insurgents newspaper:
.'Splendid demonstration Of the Cavlte women
Without distinction Of class or age, unanlmou7y
renuested with enthusiasm TO be permitted 70 tohe
The place of men If the men perish In mo slrusSe
against the Americans for the defence Oh lhe @
Tondence Of the Philippines They say tnat mr. -
spectve Of the weakness Of their sex the iUEe 81
tbe{r country will make them strong ana Will ali
mate them 10 keen combat against the Americans.
telegram published In me 5iRvpyc@ p.Rvay orferl8e
$50 900 reward for the assassination Of Agunauo
Stories OF the battle contained in Orlehtai new
naners give no details not covered by earlier ao-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
SPANISH GrNBOATs SOLD.

Manila March 13.-The Spanish sunboats III
csno, Samar, Raragua, Pampanga. Albay' Caia-
mianes. Ordanota. Bases Gordoque' Panao
Aanileno Mindoro and Maraveles. at Fam
ooangs- island OF Mindanao. have been sold here
70 Francisco Reyes FOR POI .112 Mexican dollars
They Will probably be resold 10 the highest
oQdeL or they may he transformed into mer-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT.
AssEMBLYs VAIN ATTEMPT TO DEPOsE
GOMEZ FROM POWER.
REMAINS THE LEADER OF THE CUBAN
PEOPLE-HIS IDEAS SUSTAINED BY THE
REVOLUTIONARY PARTY.
fBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

fBY CABLE TO THE rRrBUNE.l
Havana. March 13.-The teapot Of Cuban pol
itics has been fairly boiling over again to-day.
The Gomez and ant-Gomez factions OF the rev.
olutionary party are vying with each other to
fan the flames OF discord knded on Saturday
by the Military Assembys attempt to depose
the veteran insurgent chief from the leader
ship OF the army 1t is clear that the controlling
element in the Assembly could not have meas
ured accurately the prestige and popularity or
that somewhat nondescrpt body before piung-
ing into the foolhardy contest with General
Gomez which Saturdays resolution OF deposl-
ton has precipitated, for, with all the faults OF
temper and Judgment which may be charged
against him. Gomez remains the sole military
hero Of the recent rebellion the one figure
which appeals without reserve 10 the great mass
of Cubans whose tact rather than active sup
port made the maintenance Of the insurrection
possible
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
cry OF PASIG CAPTURED.
,.rovs DIVISION OPENS THE CAM
PAIGN.
r.vrs PART IN THE FIGHT
,,-prcANs wOUNDED-REBELs
LOSSES HEAVY IN COMPARISON


,ossrs HEAVY IN COMPARISON.
Manila March la-General Wheaton attacked
M"'',.~ .t,r,a the city OF Pasig this afternoon
ana -. ..,.,,,v made a stand for an hour but at
Ine -. or that time were forced to retreat.
tne -. Of the Filipinos was thirty killed ana
Ips p,.sn taken prisoners OF the United States
.s elk were wounded.
u, saylirht to-day General Lloyd wheaton
..N,.,or brigade. consisting Of the Zoth In
o.' o'.,rv the 2od Infantry, eight companies ol
Uashlncson volunteers. esevn companies
'.' 40 oregon volunteers. three troops or tne
81 -. cavalry and mounted battery OF the o'n
'-.,nery was drawn UP on ridge oehlho H''"
80 Nfacati. a mile south OF the town.
-hs advance was sounded at 6:3o a M 'ne
- leading the column. at smart tro'
acres. the open to the right eysn,"%S n al cna6a r,a5a
npe y,, noc,r,ont the ad
o,o,ed a heavy fire on the rebels. The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
RuMORs OF BRITISH SEIZURE.

London. March 14.-The Shanghai correspond
ent Of THE Daily MALI says:
THE Chinese here report that Great Britain
has seized the Miaotao Islands. opposite Port
Arthur. in the Strait OF Pe-Ch-h, and north %
Teng- -Chau-Fu. in the northwest portion of -"
Shan-Tung Peninsula"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
MISSING STUDENT RETURNS.

MYSTERY ALI, CAUSED BY MINISTER WHO
FORGOT TO MAIL A LETTER
Princeton y. j.. March l3-Richard Webster. ~
who has been reported missing, arrived In Prince
ton tonight. He stated that he went 10 his home
AT Bronxvilie y. Y. about two weeks ago, and
after visiting his parents for days started for
Princeton on March 6. lie stopped at Islip. Long
Island TO call on the Rev. Mr. Fish and there be-
came sick He then wrote to his parents regard
later 10 Mr. Fish who forgot 10 mail II. carrying
T. in his pocket until last Saturday When webster
learned this he wrote letter or expanat@on ION 20 nis
narents Overwork II said to have been tho cause
~ btgi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
NO ULTTNATLM TO CHINA.
MINISTER TO CHINA WILL BE RE-
CALLED, TT rs SAID.
ITALY's INTERESTS REPORTED TO HAVE
BEEN CONFIDED TO THE BRIT
ISL MINISTE

Rome, March 13-The "rribuna" asserts that
Italy has not delivered utimatum TO China.
On the contrary. the italian Government has
disavowed the action of Signor Martino regard
ing the San-Moon Bay affair. and has recalled
him. conhding Ttaly's interests 70 the British
Minister at Peking. Sir Claude Macdonald, until
the successor Of Sgnor Martlno arrives there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
r,nv UUTTF- RIDLEY DEAD.

Landau March l3-Lady Whte-R Ridley. wife ~
Cir Matthew White-Ridley. Secretary OF state Tor
the Home Department. and daughter OF tho hrst
Lord Tweedmouth, Is dead
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
iosr IN QUEENsLAND's BrRRIcANE.
NOxE THAN -FOUR HUNDRED PERSONS
DROWNED AND EIGHTY THREE v1.s-
WRECKED

,srishane Queensland. March IA search
steamer which has just returned here from COOK
town on the Endeavor River THIS colony '"
,,-s ,hAt three schooners and eighty luggers were
p. "a ,hot four hundred coored persons and
sven whites wers drowned In the recent huitl-
cane that swept the northeast coas' oi "uoo"S
f.,rI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
AGUINALDO ASKS TOO MUCH.

Madrid, March 13.-The question Of the span
ish prisoners in the Philippine Islands 1t Is an
nounced here. must remain in allowance as inc
ransom demanded by Aguinado is so ehor-
nous that the Government cannot come 10 d
decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
FaTgER DESHOv on "AMERICANTsN"

Rome March i8.-Tho "Osservatore Romano.
to-day publishes a letter from Father Deshon'
superor Of the Paulist Fathers. to the Pope dated
Now-York on February 2S. conhrming the dis
natch concerning Father peshons adhesion TO the
Papal letter 10 Cardinal Gibbons on "Ameri-
Canisn.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
pJcOU4RTS CIVIL TRIAL.

Paris March l3-Colonel Picquart In accordance
uith the decision Of the Criminal Section OF the
Court Of Cessation. has been handed over for trial
to the civil authorities. and has been transtefeS
,ron the Cherche- Midi military prison 10 the SiVl
prson OF La Sant6. The decision was rendered. u"
March J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
pBOvryENT SENATOR'S DEAD.

Madrid March l3.-Marquis NillameJof' VINO ~
,at,n, nart n. 1897 offered 10 Senior Sagasta
~" o, "a start q national subscription for the IN
,r,ose Of the fleet Is dead: General Chlnsh@iiia, @
former raptain-GeneIaI OF ~ ~ ,hn senate. ~"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14

FILIPINO WOMEN PATRIOTIC.
,,.c,,pcr>Ts, NEWSPAPER SAYS THEY OFFER TO
TAKE THE PLACES OF MEN WHO PERISH.
Tacoma Wash. March 1S.-Oriental newspapers
brought by the steamship Victoria contain the fol-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14

The United States hospital-ship Relief. which is
commanded by Captain Harding has on board
medical supplies sufficient to last an army OF
twenty-five thousand men for year The eHpedi-
ton Is in charge Of Major A f Bradley, brigade
surgeon United States Volunteers. Eight women
nurses accompany Major Bradley
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
THE RELIEF AT GIBRALTAR.

Gibraltar March 13-The United States hospital
shin Relief. from New-York on March TOT Ma
nila has arrived here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
THE POSSIBLE SOLUTION.

That the Assembly will be able long to main
tain itself In opposition to this display OF feel
ing Is doubtful. Many observers think indeed
that its surrender followed by the restoration OF
Gomez TO his former authority, is the only log
teal outcome Of the situation. Gomez has MADE
MANY new admirers by the dignity with wnich
he has accepted the issue raised and II he re-
turns to the military leadership 1t viii he with
mora influence and control than ever before.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
MANY PROTESTS MADE.

A. IN the attitude Of the Cubans Themselves
toward the Assembly. the demonstrations Of yes
terday and to-day speak convincingy The
Havana newspapers are filled with protests from
all parts Of the island against the selfish policy
OF the anti-Gomez leaders in this city. Last
night vehement demonstration in protest
aeainst the removal Of Gomez was kept within
hounds only by tho energy Of the new municipal
nolice and to-day the popular feeling expressed
,tse,P again in a street parade by many Cuban
clubs and societies. ending in set Of speeches
at General Gomez's headquarters in the suburbs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
THE ROOT OF THE TROUBLE.

II takes eloquent and convincing proof 70 com
pel n recognition Of there being any other type
Of politicians on the island. That the American
Government does not recognize the Assembly
is what is at the bottom Of II all. Porter maze
the S3OOOOOO agreement with Gomez the
money will be distributed by Gomez, and the IN
struction 10 General Brooke regarding the for-
nation OF native troops conveys the tact accept
ance Of the plans OF Gomez submitted 70 WASH
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-10-23
ENDORSED BRYAN
Action of the New York Democratic
State Committee.

New York. Oct. 22.-Republican
leaders are gratified over the result of
the recent meeting of the democratic
state committee in the Hoffman house
when a resolution was adopted with
only two dissenting votes recognizing
William Jennings Bryan as the nat
uraI and approved leader of the dem
ocracy, and pledging to him the
loyalty and love- of the democracy
of this state. 1t did not take many
hours for the news of this action to
travel up the state. Expressions of
comment and criticism of that action
came back even quicker. And when
some of these dispatches were perused
by republican leaders in the Fifth
Avenue hotel, one of them wanted to
wager any amount that the democrats
had sacrificed any chance they might
have had of electing a democratic as
sembly this fall, and that there would
be a good republican working major
ity in the next legislature. Some of
the upstate democrats, too, who. in the
excitement attending the meeting of
their state committee. We're induced to
register themselves for Bryan, and
his political tenets has also heard
from home"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-10-23

A connection with this country would
benefit them commercially and insure
permanence to the value of their
holdings. Then there is. undoubtedly
a strong feeling of friendship on ac-
count of the people themselves. If a
vote could be taken in the island to-
day, in the old Spanish way of only
allowing tax payers to vote, there
would be, 1 am sure, perfect agree
ment with the aims of the United
States. The people of the province of
Matanzas are a sober, Woodworking
and conservative class. and there is
the greatest friendliness for Americans
there. Out of a total of 100000 tons
of sugar shipped out of Cuba during
the last year more than 100000 tons
passed through the port OF Matanzas
from this one province. I do not
know if he has done so, but General
Wilson, the governor of Matanzas,
will surely embody that fact in his
report Steamship companies running
between American and Spanish ports
are nearly all making arrangements
to increase and better their Service be-
cause the business demands it.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-10-23
NACO WAR RENEWED
Two FILLED. Two Wounded,
One Jailed, One Missing.
Tragic Ending of the BIsbee Base
ball Excursion 10 NaCO-Drunken
Row PreCLpiiafeS d Battle En-
daRgerinQ f1anY Lives.

! Bisbee. Ariz.. Oct 22.-(speciaI>a
Interest in the result of the
base ball game between the Ben
son and Bisbee mines. which
| took place today at Naco, has
been entirely lost over the terrible
ending of the days sport. An excur-
sion train was run from Bisbee to
Naco to accommodate those who de-
sired to witness the game. This after
noon just as the excursionists from Bis
bee. some 500 in number, We're about
to leave Naco on the train a fight
started between the Mexican guards
and American cowboys. and as re.
suit one Mexican guard has been
killed, one seriously wounded. an
American named Ryan killed, ana
miner from Bisbee shot through the
leg. The fight started over a drunken
row on the Mexican side between the
Americans and the Mexicans. The
guards started to arrest an American
who started across the line and when
about on the line the guards opened
fire and a lively battle occurred that
lasted some few minutes. over fifty
shots being exchanged. The cowboys
rushed to the aid of their friends fight
ing on the line. Dan Burgess, an in
nocent party started to cross from the
store to the train and was shot in the
right leg, the parties going to aid him
were driven back, while bullets whist
led over the cars on which were hun
dreds of women and children. An
American named Ryan, a freighter,
who was on the Mexican side when the
fight occurred, is said to have been
killed, his body riddled with bullets,
and an American named Montgomery
who was with Ryan, is still missing.
Joe Rhodes, an American cowboy, was
arrested and placed in jail on the Mex
lean side. The excitement runs high
here and there is talk of sending an
armed posse down tonight. The out
look is exceedingly serious.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-10-23
MISSOURI DEMOCRATS
They Are for the Old Flag and The
Government.

Washington, Oct. 22.-"The demo-
Gratis of Missouri are for the old flag
and the government in this Philip
pines fighting" said Mr.. Nicholas NJ.
Bell of Missouri to a reporter today.
Mr.. Bell will be remembered as former
superintendent of foreign mails in the
postofffce department.
However he continued, ''after we
have whipped the insurgents, I think
we ought to pause a moment and con-
slider this question of expansion. Our
people want all the expansion we can
get in this country, but L think the
most of US in Missouri are a little bit
dubious of getting tangled with races
like those in the Philippines, and get
ting so far away from home"
Mr.. Bell said he thought that Mr..
Dockery of congressional fame, who is
a candidate for the democratic guber-
Material nomination, is likely to get it.
He is making an active canvass and
his prospects of success are considered
Lright-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-10-23
OUTLAWRY IN KANSAS
Robbers LOOf Store and Murder
Resisting Citizens.

Atchison, Kan, Oct. 22-Charles
Kuchs and several other men We're in
Kuchs' store at Doniphan, seven
miles north of here. today, when two
robbers came in and pointed their re-
volvers at them. Everybody's hands
went up and one Of the robbers started
for the money drawer whereupon
Kuchs and John Brown, son of the
postmaster of DoniDhan, made a
movement to resist. Both the robbers
fired and Brown was killed and Kuchs
wounded in the arm. Kuchs then es-
capped and the robbers looted the
money drawer and fed.
A party made up of Atchison and
Doniphan men. all heavily armed.
started out this morning in search of
the robbers. Late this afternoon six
miles north of Atchison. they came
upon the robbers unawares, the latter
firing upon them from ambush Rob
ert Dickerson. an Atchison police
officer, was shot and killed at the first
volley and before a successful rally
could be made James Hays was also
shot in the arm. The robbers again
escaped, but a determined effort will
be made in the morning to capture
them
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-10-23
IN THE SUPREME COURT.
Hearing in the Louisiana-Texas Case
Postponed to Monday.

Washington, Oct. 22.-The United
States supreme court has practically
reached a decision to allow any inter-
ested parties to file briefs in the ex-
press company cases involving the
question as to whether the sender or
carrier shall pay the revenue TAX on
packages, but not to permit such par
ties to participate in the oral argu-
ment before the court. 1t is believed
that this decision will prevent the
postponment of the argument beyond
the 30th instant, for which date the
test case is set.
An agreement was reached yesterday
between the counsel on both sides for
the Dostponement of the hearing in
the controversy between the states of
Louisiana and Texas over the yellow
fever quarantine until tomorrow. The
postponement was reached for the
purpose of allowing full bench to be
present.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-10-23
BRYAN LEADERS CONVINCED.
Satisfied of the Good Faith of Boss
Croker.

Washington, Oct. 22.-''Boss'' Croker
has succeeded in establishing cordial
relations with the Bryan people. In ad-
dition to the interview he gave out on
his return from Europe praising Bryan,
and his recent fight against Hill for
resolutions indorsing Bryan, he has
given formal assurances of his loyalty
to the Nebraska candidate and prom
ised a Bryan delegation from New
York to the next democratic national
convention. By the formal, positive and
apparently frank declaration of his no
sition he has secured the confidence of
the Bryan leaders, who have been
rather shy of him up to this time. 1t is
said that Chairman Jones is fully sat-
isfied of Croker's good faith and that
no opposition to Bryan, is anticipated
from New York in the convention.