New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-12
JONES CHIRPS SWEETLY.
sERENELY SATISFIED ABOUT TEXAS
AND ARKANSAS.
But AVOIDS PREDICTIONS ABOUT INDIANA
SAYS HE AND BRYAN WON'T NEEDLE
WITH THE HILL-CRoKER
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Senator James K. Jones' OF Arkansas, chair
man OF the Democratic National Committee. ar
rived In this city last night The Senator went
directly to the Hoffman House. where he Joined
James D. Richardson. Of Tennessee: Ex-Governor
stone Of Missouri; Daniel ]. Campau, OF Mich
igan, and J. NJ. Gufey. Of Pennsylvania, mem
oers OF the subcommittee Of the National Com
mittee' which has charge OF the campaign in
the East After the Senator had dinner IN the
evening he went upstairs in the Hoffman House
and chatted with the members Of the National
Committee and other callers He did not seem
to be in a cheerful or optimistic humor. He was
reticent when asked what the National Commit
tee was doing. He declined to express opinions
as TO whether the Democrats would carry GER
tain States and all through his talk he was
guarded and wary even TO the point of leaving
the impression that he had little no hope Of
success this year. When asked about the stu
alton in the Middle West he said humorousIy:
The only thing know is that the thousand
miles between here and Chicago, which I have
Just covered, is about the hottest territory I
ever struck"
did you hear of Roosevelt out there?'
asked
NO" said the Senator, but apparently he
made It hotter than I thought he would" Then
he laughed.
The Senator said that he would remain here
for several days, and there would be various
meetings of the committee. Il am not familiar
with the situation in the East yet" he said but
I want to ind out what is going on"
VIII you open headquarters here?" was
asked.
You will have to wait until Governor Stone
determines that" was the reply.
CHEERFUL ON BOTH SIDES.
What do you hear from Indiana. Michigan.
Illinois and the Middle west?"
Lots OF things" replied the Senator airily.
We are satisfied, and I understand the Republi-
cans are satisfied. That ought 10 make every
one cheerful"
What States do you expect TO carry IN the
East?"
Il am not going to make any predictions,
young man. Let my old friend Grosvenor do
the prophesying. I am not in that business"
DO you think Mr.. Bryan will be elected"
Il certainly do said the Senator. but there
a lack Of sincerity in his voice. 4 think
he is much stronger now than he was in 1896.
Then a great many sensible men were afraid
Of Mr.. Bryan. He was a man and untried.
Now he IS known to the whole Nation. He is
known TO be safe, conservative, able and patrt-
otto. No one doubts his honesty, ability. sin
cerity and patriotism. and there is not that
fear. I do not think that there is the slightest
1896 that believed he would be elected, but 7
believe more now than I did in 1896 in his
chances of success
Won't you give an estimate Of what States
you think he will carry?" was asked.
Well" said the Senator, with a twinkle IN
his eye. Z think he will carry Texas and Ar
kansas" --u-e=
How about Indiana?"= was asked
4 think he will carry Indiana, but, mind you,
Tfz% 7 ,fy,Iri
Mr.. Bryan is much stronger than he was in
1896, and I think he will win but 1 am not go
ing 10 make table Of States
DOESN'T KNOW ABOUT CLEVELAND,
DO you think ex-Presldent Cleveland viii
come out for Bryan?"
Il don't know. I have heard nothing from
him. I have no reason for thinking that he will
or will not"
win M. 0iney take any part in the cam
paign?
4 don't know. 7 have not heard anything
from him"
What do you think Of the returns from
Maine?"
81 see Manley is satisfied So am I. I don't
think we viii carry Maine or Vermont this fall |
I Will make that prediction.
What do you hear from the Pacific SLOPE"
The reports from there are most encouraging. |
do not think that the sentiment in favor OF
expansion IS nearly as strong To-Day as II was
four months ago. On the Pacific Coast, sup
rose thare are many people VINO nave DensnIeu
by the trade built up between the Philippines |
ard the United States who would like TO see the |
present conditions prevail. Among the great |
ma iorfty however, in the villages and over the
country generally, believe there Is teeung |
that is akin TO the sentiment which forced the |
enactment of the Chinese Exclusion act. They |
regard cheap labor through the FNipinos as a |
menace just they do IN the Chinese situa- |
ton and I think this protest will be heard"
What DO you think Of President Mckinleys |
letter."
1T was Just about what might be expected |
don't think that II has helped him any or hurt |
him Il was along the lines OF his actions.
There IS a report here Senator Jones was |
told ito the effect that Mr. Bryan and the menI- |
hers of the National Committee are trying 10 !
bring about harmony in the party IN this State
WON'T INTERFERE HERE
That is untrue said the Senator. 7 would |
like 70 see harmony in the party here, but 1 |
don't think could bring 1t about by meddling. |
Mr.. Bryan and the members Of the committee
never interfere in local affairs
The Senator manifested a keen interest in
what was going On in the State, but declared
that he would say nothing about the situation
His whole talk was Of tenor that indicated
that he was not very sure Of party success, and
that he wasn't going to make any rainbow pre-
5ic+ions such as he did in 1896. He WIS eX-
tremely careful to evade direct questions ana
predictions. He looked tired AMI disturbed, IN
The other hand Ex-Governor Stone ana J. y
Richardson were as serene IS could he Inc
Senator declared that from here he would re-
turn to Chicago. and take up the work there
UNUSUALLY HEAVY MAIL.