The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-22
LOOKING TOWARD GoRMAN.
A CONFERENCE OF LEADING DEMO-
Gratis IN PROsPECT.

May Assemble at WoIIert'sr Roost.
the Home of ex-senator HiII-Sam-
ueI j. TiIden Made the Precedent
for such COnferences-How He
Suggested the Nomination of
CIeveIand-TiIden Doubted IL
Cleveland Could he Controlled.
washington. June 21.-(speclaD There
is a steadily growing sentiment among
conservative Democrats in this vicinity
to the effect that former Senator Arthur
Pue German of Maryland, promises to be
a formidable candidate for the Presiden-
tial nomination at the next national Dem
ocratic convention. In New York, Phila-
delphia, Baltimore and Washington, many
Of the most astute representatives of the
two leading parties are talking up Cor
man as a Presidential possibility in pref
erence to Bryan. or any other Democrat
in sight. 1 do not believe the German
movement has yet taken any tangible
form in the way of organization, but 1
understand that conference of the lead
ing Democrats of the country will short
" be held in New York, for the purpose
OF talking over the situation and outlin-
ing some definite plan of action for the
party in the future.
A Conference to BE Held.
Just who will be invited to attend this
conference 1 am not at liberty 10 state
at this time, but my impression is that
the gathering will not be large, but will
consist of recognized leaders of the
Democracy from various parts of the
country. 1t is probable that the con-
ference may be held at 'Wolfert's Roost,"
hi Of
Senator David Bennett Hnl located on
the west bank of the Hudson river, mid
way between Albany and Troy, ''Wol-
ferts Roost' is delightfully."- situated for
either a political or a social gathering,
and Mr.. Hill is generous host, and the
accommodations are sufficient for a good
sized house party.
Ing apartments there are billiard and pool
rooms, a modern Turkish bath outfit, am
pie reception rooms and smoking corners,
surrounded by many acres of perfectly
kept lawn and garden, with a picturesque
lake, for boating and fishing. within the
inclosure. one of the principal attractions
in the house Is the principal guests cham
her The guest of honor is always invited
to occupy that room. 1t Is furnished with
a good old Democratic bedstead, which
was used in the Governors mansion at AL
hany, by Cows. Tilden, Cleveland and Hill.
When Mr.. Hii reiinquished the seate man
sion to Gov. Morton, the latter at the per
s0nal request of Mr.. Hill sold the now his
t0Tic bedstead to the present occupant of
'WOlfert's Roost" 1t Is of antique design,
heavily carved mahogany, with four high
posts, and canopy over it. 1t was my
privilege 10 rest ia that bed over night,
during a visit TO 'Wolferts Roost."
Being Quietly Worked Up.
The coming conference of Democratic
leaders is being worked up very quietly,
and without any intention of promoting
the interests of any individual. The prin-
c-pal object being, as l understand it, TO
promote harmony in the party and con-
slider the question of perfecting the or
eanizatlon of the next campaign 1t is well
known that there are several conflicting
elements an the party and a diversity of
sentiment as to the issues upon which the
next contest is to be waged. 1t is
believed that conference of
the practical men of the parry
teqniting all the factions in the party and
outline a plan which would lead to a sue
cessIul issue at the polls.
Tilden Made the Precedent.
The precedent for the proposed confer
enSe was 1,.7 established by the revered Sam
uei D. I1lden, prior to the original nominal
Ion OF Grover Cleveland for the presi-
Eency. IL is not generally known, but il
Is 49inertaeiess s,i, N fact, that prior to the
conference was held al "Greystone," the
nome of Mr. Tllden. Ten or more of the
prominent men in the Democratic party,
We're invited to visit "Greystone'' The af-
lalrs OF the party were considered with
great freedom, aud the issues to be made
Ni'S app OdtnllS campaign ana the
names OF various candidates were serious
y discussed. One of the participants in
snat conference in talking about il after
ward, said that Mr.. Tilden was the first
person 10 suggest the name of Grover
Cleve.and.
A number of names were mentioned but
mere were objections from various sources
urged against every name proposed For
tlme the indications were that the con-
eeience would adjourn hopelessly divided
a 10 canddate. While the merits and
HetnefllS OF the men proposed were being
ogDated, Mr.. Tilden listened attentively to
Ssi o. N mat was said, but did not take par,
~ the discussion. Finally the conference
Sened to be al a standstill i'm his feeble
stism-bPitched stereb sais voice. the sage of Grey
,6entlemen, you have raked over the
NJ v4ithTe country for an eligible candidate,
NNihout being able to agree upon any one.
~ tt(o%, before We. separate. 1 have a name
Ccyuse cyI at Albany man by the name Of
ilr0ner cleveland. He is not generally
baS haoWn Wn to the rank and file of the party,
tb,s uas s ne attained a national reputation
hgS lar He has many good qualities and
49, No. OF ali he is lucky. / believe il we
nni2'niinate him We can elect him. He has
T"I,y OF nerve and he is set in his ways.
not SN, confident we can elect him, but / am
H. prepared to say what we can do with
'''n dIter We elect him"
Took TiIden's Judgment.
Then, in a general way, Mr.. Tilden pro-
veTded vor ( to tell his guests more about Gro
,,Slfes concluded to take Mr. Cleveland at
Sc galue placed upon him by Mr.. Tilden
orepS We're at once taken to circulate ap-
T1l9pliiate literature introducing Grover
NJ 51eldhd more extensively to the party
sbor@t b@eIs rs, throushout the country, and in a
b#gLrl While the Cleveland boom was on the
tti road TO success. Mr.. Tildens predic-
i9n5 came true as regards Grover Cleve- |
,an1. He was elected but the party man
| do soon found out that they could rot
~ lhhg with him, when his mind was
~ ~ an opposite direction. Ii is possible |
po, approaching conference at "Wolfert's
6CgvaS may repeat the success of the |
D6,"gstone' conference by selecting a
~ ratio candidate who can win the