The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-04
THE STATE DELEGATIONS.
The CaucHuses Show n Majority for
Simple RenHirmntiOn.

KANSAS CITY, July 3.-The action Of
the Michigan delegation in voting solidiy
for reaffirmation of the Chicago platform
without specification of 16 to 1 is regarded
as significant. Daniel J. Cempau, of De-
troit. who was reelected national commit
teeman. is not only at the head Of the
Michigan delegation, but absolutely con-
trolls it. T. ]. Barkworth of Jackson. who
was elected member of the Committee on
Resolutions, is Campau's right-hand man.
If he and the entire delegation are in
favor of omitting specific reference to 16
to j in the platform it is because Campau
so wills it. The significance of the fact
that Campau does so will it comes from
the fact that Judge Campau's weil-known
close relations to Bryan.
On the Vice Presidential question the
Michigan delegation is split and all at sea-
There are good many Hill men, and there
are a good many Towne men. Sulzer has
two votes and SO has Shiveley. The dele
CATION at its caucus this afternoon took no
action on the Vice Presidency. They de-
cided to walt until tomorrow and see how
things were drifting.
The Ohio delegation had a caucus at
clock which was warm from the start and
which at one time threatened to develop
into something more than war. The storm
ragged over two questions. One was a fight
between the factions OF John r. Mclean
and Tom L. Johnson, and the other was
concerning 16 to 1. The Mclean and John
son skirmish was won by Mclean. On the
second ballot he was elected member OF
the National Committee over Johnson. On
the first ballot NJ. o. Daugherty was in the
H,,t ,v-ttb -hnp
shown that Mclean had one-half the dele
gates. Before the second ballot was over
Johnson also withdrew.
On the Vice Presidential question 1t was
decided to give a complimentary vote to
Judge Patrick. After that the delegation
will act as circumstances seem to advise.
The fight over 16 to 1 occurred when
the name of H. l.. Chapman was presented
for membership on the Committee on
Resolutions. One OF the radical silver
delegates proceeded to ask Mr.. Chapman
questions. Mr.. Chapman admitted that he
was not so radical on silver as some
others.
II am for Bryan" he said, land l be-
lieve in the restoration of silver and putt
ting it on proper parity with gold But
do not think we ought at this juncture
declare for a ratio Of 16 to 1.
Gen. A ]. Warner said the great danger
came from Imperialism and that he did
not think that this was the proper occa-
sion to make the monetary issue the lead
ing plank in the platform. This calmed
the storm. Mr.. Chapman was elected to
membership on the Committee on Resolu-
tions and a resolution was passed for the
reaffirmation of the Chicago platform with
out specification of the 16 to l plank.
The Iowa delegation is still radically di-
vided on the question of a specific decia-
ration of l6 to l. with strong element
opposed to any compromise. Others are
equally strong in opposition to going any
further than the mere reaffirmation of the
Chicago platform. Several conferences
were held, but the delegation did not get
any closer to an agreement.
The conservatives put j. NJ. Parsons, of
Rock Rapids. in nomination for member
ship of the Committee on Resolutions, and
the ultra silverites put up John Murphy,
editor of the Dubuque Telegram Par
sons was elected by vote OF IA to IL.
For the Vice Presidency number Of the
Iowa delegates are in favor of Hill and
one said If Hill would permit the use OF
his name he would sweep the Convention.
The Missouri delegation had q lively
struggle over the national committeeman
in consequence of a determined effort to
turn down Ex-Governor Stone The con-
test was close, Stone winning by two votes.
The Pennsylvania delegation have a warm
fight on over 16 to 1, which as yet has not
been satisfactorily settled. 1t was trs
fixed idea of some delegates to pass resu-
luton for simple reaffirmation of the Chi
cago platform, but when it came to the
test 1t was found the radical 16 TO 1 fac
tion was so strong there was no certainty
Of such resolution passing. so the matter
was referred for further consideration Del
egate Guffey of Pittsburg was reelected
committeeman and in addition to
that had presented to him a silver loving
cup.
The Wisconsin delegation is out for
plain reaffirmation of the Chicago plat
form without any reference to 16 to l.
All that they have decided as to the Vice
Presidency is that they would prefer a
New York man. II the nominee Is to
come from the West they do not want
Towne.
Sixteen out OF the eighteen Mime
sofa delegates are for reaffirmation of the
Chicago platform without being any more
specific on the subject OF Ii to 1. The en-
tire delegation is solid for Towne.
The California delegation are for reaf-
frmation of the Chicago platform. On
the Vice Presidency they are ready to'take
anybody the Convention wants.
Judge Williams, delegate at large from
Illinois. said his delegation was for re-
Affirmation of the Chicago platform only.
and for Vice President would be glad to
see New York put forward some good man.
This was the most generally expressed |
opinion.
A NEW YORK CONTEST.