New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-04

in recognizing the working politicians Of the
rarity, and while no public officer can with self
respect allow any clique combination TO die
tate TO him. the workers of the party en-
titled TO ana most assuredy shall receive rec
ignition in my administration"
This again made a sensation among local
Democratic workers, and it is to be said, as
showing Governor Stones breadth and mag
nanimity that he afterward appointed some u
these very fellows who. Tammany-like. had
sought to hold him up in the earlier stages Of
the contest, TO good places as a reward for
really efficient services that they had rendered
as loyal Democrats in spite Of the nominees
refusal to be budozed by them at first
LOYAL TO HIS FRIENDS.
Another trait OF Governor Stone is his abso-
Lutte loyalty to his friends When he then 4
semi-obscure country Congressman came out
cor Governor his candidacy was not well re-
ceived in st. Louis. which, in tax producing
extent, IS one-thrd Of the State of Missouri.
In fact there We're only two men of any promi-
nencc in the party in st. Louis who were for
hm-Thomas \. Russell and Thad. Harris.
Governor Stone afterward appointed Mr.. Rus
sell Circuit Judge and Mr.. Harris Election Com
missioner in 81. Louis. "A substantial recognition
of his gratitude in each case.
before the Democratic state Convention at
Springfield two years ago. when he locked horns
with Richard T. Bland and carried the conven-
tion against the silver champion is not in line
with Mr.. Bryan on what has been called i'm
peridiiSm Governor Stone is squarely for IL,
traditional with Democratic policy. and when
a few days ago at Chicago Mr.. Bryan oiicious-
ly undertook to define what should be Demo-
cratic policy in this respected course II was
as laid down by Mr.. Bryan. the precise oppo-
site of what the Republican Is-Mr. Stone was
ana Of - ~ ..rG hn Glf
let the matter pass, because, in the first place.
the National Committee has no authority TO
define party policy and in the second place II |
was not quite logical. setting aside the matter |
of personal modesty as not applicable in the !
Of Mr. Bryan. that man who is not |
a member Of the committee, yet whose emlnence |
entitled him to at least the respect Of silence. !
should step in and define to the committee the !
character of It's utteranceS.
A friend of The Tribune preached to Gov
ernor Stone this matter Of Imperialism and OF
his not being in accord with Mr.. Bryan thereon |
the other day. The Governor answered with .
elaboration;
Il do not gauge my views. sir, by the opin-
Ions of any other man. This is a big question,
and while there is no reason whatever why the
truth should not be published regarding my
views. If 1t is thought Of enough consequence,
| would much rather write out what have to
say Indeed sir. | am just now preparing three
different speeches which have been invited to
deliver to my old friends out in the State with
in few weeks in which shall clearly and I'M
upon every other issue which | think should
form a part of future Democratic policy. The
first occasion will be old-fashioned Demo-
cratic barbecue and harvest festival by Mr..
Bands friends out in Galloway County. Until
then should prefer not to talk for publication"
Governor Stone asked 10 say something
about the part he took a mediator or 60
between for the Bryan interest and the Popu-
lists at their National Convention in st. Louis
In 1896
There is very little indeed to be said sir" the
Governor answered. From time to time rep
-esentatives OF the Popusts to me at the
hotel and | advised them repeatedly to either
ndorse the Chicago ticket whole not at
Ill. but of course you know a large element OF
he Popust convention favored a straight tick
t. and that the majority finally compromised
IN divided ticket half Democratic half Pop
Hist. There but little effort made by the
Democrats TO control the Populist convention
md what effort there was, as far as I ever
lnew, was merely in the form of advice for a |
straight Endorsement or none at all. That was
ur policy. but no management could have
'rought about a different result. think, con-
idering the diverse and aggressive elements Of
he Populist convention"
Governor Stones manner when approached
" stranger is gracious and candid. AS a |
alker his style Is exceedingly interesting He
peaks with the distinctive Virginia Kentucky
ccent, and there is serene quality Of his
that is restful and reassuring-a .
uality often heard the judicial bench. or
Measured continuity and increasing impressive
ess. which rounds up Ideas one after another
{ sincerity and sufficiency rather than the
evered Bryanesque oratory. which confuses
nd puts logic the