Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-07-02
CLAIMS OF c0NTESTING DELEGATIONS ARE CONSIDERED AND
ARRIVALS ARE ADDED BY HUNDREDS.
|NTREST As TO VCE-PREs|DENT
SECOND NAME ON TICKET AND FINANCIAL PLANK ARE THE
MAIN ISSUES-HLL'S VISIT TO BRYAN GIVES RISE TO
MUCH SPECULATION NEBRASKA DELEGATE TALKS.

cago platform, believing that issues
which overshadow the money question
have arisen since 1896 and should be
given place of paramount Importance.
Ihat M. Bryan himself will let it be
known finally what his wishes are with
respect to the question all fully believe
an dthat his desires will be carried out
nobody doubts.
With respect to the planks on ''impe-
rialism" and expansion, a note in minor
Key has been sounded from the western
part OF the country, especially from the
Pacific coast. Both Mr. Bryan and the
leaders OF ne party in Kansas City have
been urged not to make the anti-expan-
sion plank too strong, lest the declara-
tion injure the partys chances in the
western states. where, 1t is understood,
expansion IS strongly favored. 1t is be-
lieved. however. that no comfort was
given those who urged sue haction by
either Mr.. Bryan or by democratic lead
ers' generally. They regard the question
as one Involving a great principle and
declare that those who would modify
Or curtail the declaration Of the party
tuated BY motives OF expediency.
MAY NOMINATE THE FOURTH.
The suggestion that Mr.. Bryan's nom
inatlon for the presidency be made on
the Fourth Of July at the first session of
the convention has met the approval of
very many Of the leaders and delegates
already here. Arrangements are being,
made TO carry the plan into execution,
AS 1t now appears, the one obstacle that
may arise to prevent the nomination
from Icing made on the anniversary OF
tn enatiOn's natal day will be the inabiI-
| lty Of the elements of the party to agree
upon the platform to be adopted Even
that may not prevent IT. The statement
y made today, apparently upon good au-
thority, that Mr.. Bryan will come to
Kansas City before the close Of the con-
vention. His presence here, it is urged.
will not only be inspiring, but immense
| ~ beneficial to the interests of the par
". should he be nominated on Wednes-
day, it is said, he will come to Kansas
City, his coming being corollary of the
proposition to nominate him soon after
the convention meets.
Everything relating to- the vice presi-
Dental nomination is in the air TODAY
All seem to be awaiting for something to
tuf nup. Mr. Shiveley of Indiana in
sists that he Is not candidate. and it
appears likely now that the convention
Will accept him at his word. Senator
Hill Is the foremost figure in the prob
lem That he would accept the nomina-
tion il the party should demand him,
there is no doubt. but his friends con-
sistently maintain that he is not in the
| race. Towne of Minnesota would be
powerful candidate if he had not been
nominated already by the popuhsts. OPP
position to him has developed on the
ground that this convention should NOM
| mate a straight out democrat, rather
than silver republican or a populist.
His friends are working for him like
beavers and are making some headway
It was intimated today that Mr.. Townes 8
name might be seconded by one of the
Nebraska delegates, thus Indicating the
position of Mr. Bryan. The story could
not, however be traced to any authors
In aa
for the nomination Is former Senator
German of Maryland. Western and
southern men are inclined to tine belief
that he would be a stronger man with
tehir people than Hill, but there is Wig
Orous disposition to call upon Mr.. Cor
man to take the Craftsmanship of the
national executive committee and man
age the approaching campaign.
SULZER MAKES THINGS HUM.
Mr.. Sulzer of New York, one of the
few avowed candidates. staunchly back
ed by strong friends, is making things
hum about his headquarters In the Sa-
voy. He has some delegations pledged to
him and claims that in the round up he
will receive the support of his own state
and that of most Of the eastern and
southern delegates Without detracting
from the personal merits or the politi-
cal forcefulness of any of the men men,
toned for the vice presidency, It is per-
fectly clear taht the convention will ul-
timately bow to the wishes of Mr.. Bryan,
as all realize that to make victory pos
sible absolute harmony must exist be-
tween the candidates. The vice presi-
Dental situation, therefore, may resolve
itself into one similar to that in the
Philadelphia convention, the candidate
being assured of a nomination before a
ballot is taken. Should this prove true
It would present coincidence unique
in American political history.
NEBRASKA DELEGATES COME.
The ma ajority of the Nebraska delega-
ton arrived today on the early trains and
the balance of the delegation Is expect
ed by afternoon.
They came prepared to make strong
fight. If necessary, for the insertion In the
platform OF plank declaring in the
most specific terms for is 6to /. w. H,
Thompson of Grand Island. a delegate at
large and a close friend OF Mr.. Bryan,
said I'VE have held no meeting of the
delegation as yet. and cannot say what
their Individual opinions may be, but
0ather think, he added. with smile.
that there Is not much doubt of what
they think. Speaking for myself. do
not see what good mere reaffirmat tion Of