The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-07-06
Conference Between Democratic, Sill
yer Republican and PopuIist
Committees on the Question.
LITTLE SHOW FOR DANFoRTH
SENATOR HILL ASKED TO COME OUT
FOR THE NEW YORKER.
Latter Mny Not Be Mentioned When
the Convention Mcets-Signed
Statement by Towne.

KANSAS CITY, July 5.-The most i'm
portant development in the vice presiden-
tial situation tonight was the announce
ment that when the roll of States is called
tomorrow for the nomination of candidates
for Vice President, Alabama will yield to
Florida, and r. d. Mcdonald, of that State,
will place Elliott Danforth, of New York.
in nomination. This programme became
known during the session of the convention
tonight. and was discussed by quite
number of leading men in different delega-
tions. Another development was the un-
questioned popularity of David B. Hill for
the place, as manifested in the convention,
and the desire expressed in many quarters
for his selection.
The selection, however, is complicated by
the fact that New York stands in the way
of the selection of either Hill or Danforth.
Hill does not want the nomination and will
take measures to prevent his selection.
Danforth does want It, and would be nomi-
mated if New York would present him. But
the convention will not force a candidate
upon New York against the will of the
delegation from that State. This probably
will prevent the movement for Danforth
from amounting to very much. 1t is pretty
generally felt that this movement was in
augurated for the purpose of compliment
ing Hill and rebuking Croker for the man
ner in which Hill and his candidate. DAN
forth, were treated under the direction of
Mr.. Croker. But the large State delega-
tions will not lend themselves to any such
proposition, for they are seeking a New
York candidate whom New York will pre-
sent with seriousness and who will
strengthen the ticket.
The past two days have been SO occupied
with the platform that little or no progress
has been made by the candidates for Vice
President So much interest developed in
the contest over the silver plank that dele
gates did not have time to consider the
matter. Meanwhile there has been de-
veiopment of the Stevenson boom. 1t is
expected, however, to be of a passing
character. belief being general that he
would make safe candidate, and that he
is the only man that can beat Towne.
DEMOCRAT PREFERRED.
The demand for a Democrat on the ticket
is still strong, and Towne's candidacy is
hampered by reason of his professed poll
tics. Still the friends of Towne are working
tion regarding the other candidates may
yet give him the nomination. That the
Democratic convention is taking the mat
ter into consideration is shown by the
adoption to-day of a resolution for COM
mittee of conference. 1t was we'll under
stood that the conference with the Popu-
lists meant but one thing, that they would
insist upon Towne and would agree to no
other candidate. Men like George Fred
Williams and Senator Tillman, who were
among the victors in securing the 16-to-1
plank in the platform, are doing all they
can to bring about the nomination of Towne
by the convention.
Senator Hill was asked tonight whether
he had heard of the plan to attempt the
nomination of Mr.. Danforth. He said ''If
such thing is contemplated as Il vindica-
tion of me, it is without any suggestion of
mine. Mr.. Danforth, to my mind, would
make good running mate for Mr.. Bryan,
and 1 think he would be acceptable to Mr.
Bryan, but forcing him on the convention
would be the last thing would think Of"
There is proposition on foot to bring
Mr.. Danforth's name before the conven-
tion." was suggested.
Eyes, so / have heard. have not made
up my mind about it. but shall before Morn
ing. OF course / cannot control the other
delegations, but shall see them and talk 1t
over"
Have you heard of any candidate who
you think would be formidable?" was
asked.
1T seems TO me that Mr.. Stevenson is a
popular candidate and would be good
man." was the answer.
CONFERENCES WITH HILL.
Senator Hill had many conferences in his
rooms during the evening. A delegation
from Illinois called on him at IL o'clock and
asked him to support Mr.. Stevenson for the
Vice Presidency. 1t is understood that he
promised the delegation that what strength
he had with the delegates outside of New
York he would lend 10 that purpose.
Later Mr.. Danforth called. and State Com
mittee Chairman Campbell. Eugene Wood.
Frederick Schraub and John Carlisle urged
that he withdraw. Mr.. Danforth's petition
was a rather curious one. He claimed that
he could get the votes of Virginia. Florida
| and Alabama, and that there was a pos
sibility OF securing the vote Of New York.