Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-29


forts in Towne's Behalf.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 2S.-Con-
vention signs are apparent, but not
very plentiful.
No one in Kansas City talks about
anything but the coming Democratic
national convention and it is evident
that the gathering is to be the event in
the history of the city. They are get
ting ready for the crowds, too, and in
tend to take care of all who may come,
Notwithstanding the doubts that have
existed concerning the ability of the
city to handle a great national gather
ing.
Among the convention signs are pic
lures of VIM. ]. Bryan and the Peer
less young leader of 1896" looks at
one from many windows of the shops
and hotels. Then there are the decora-
tons which are being put up on the
streets and about rooms selected for
headquarters of different State dele
cations.
In the hotels the carpets are being
covered with canvass and dray load af-
ter dray load of cots and bedding are
being carried into the hotels. The cot
is a sure sign of a convention.
Over at the convention hall every
effort is being made to complete the
building by Wednesday morning, and
the men in charge renew their prom
Uses that the convention will not be
delayed a minute by reason of incom-
plete arrangements. Tonight there
is much more to do, but wherever a
man can work he is employed, so that
the prediction Of the committee will
no doubt be verified.
As to Political News
relating to the convention there's more
coming into Kansas City than is being
found or manufactured here.
The few Democrats who have ar
rived read the interviews and reports
of the leaders who are about to start
for the convention or are on their way
here, and this forms the basis of most
of the gossip afloat. Of course the
dispatches from Lincoln have the most
interest, for everybody is anxious to
know what Mr.. Bryan is talking about
and what the men say who visit him.
There is a feeling that Mr.. Bryan
may come to Kansas City during the
convention and some of those now here
think the great demonstration which
would follow his appearance would car
ry enthusiasm all over the country and
start off the campaign with a hurrah
that would be beneficial. That is a
matter which will be determined by
Mr.. Bryan and the leaders when they
arrive.
There is the faintest intimation that
there may be a contest over the plat
form. 1t is known that Mr.. Bryan not
only wants the Chicago platform reaf-
frmed, but that he also desires the
16 to l declaration reiterated as strong
ly as it was in the Nebraska platform.
There are other Democrats who think
a strong reaffirmation of the Chicago
platform in a few words, and then pass
on to Imperialism" trusts and other
new features, will be sufficient. The
latter our is advised as one tending
to satisfy eastern Democrats.
The fact that the nomination for
first place is already beyond question,
naturally attracts more attention to
the second place, and there is some
speculation about the man who is to
be the vice presidential candidate with
Mr.. Bryan. AS was the case at PLila-
delphia. New York occupies
The Center of The stage.
Quite a number of names have been
suggested from that State. and one
candidate, Mr.. Sulzer. already has head
quarters opened and some enthusiastic
boomers on the ground. If Mr.. SulZer
comes here after his visit to Lincoln
with hope high he will get a great many
delegates outside of his own State. New
York has not endorsed him. but he is
said TO have the friendship of Mr..
Croker. but there are those who will
remember that hearty support on the
part of the New York organization viii!
indicate the desire of Mr.. Croker.
No here pretends TO explain the
talk about ex-senator Hill and western
Democrats say that his announced in
tention of coming to Kansas Citg for
the purpose OF trying 70 secure a mod
.ification of the platform is sufficient TO
take him out of the vice presidential
race. Mr.. Hill. it was understood by
men coming direct from Lincoln. was
far from satisfactory to Mr.. Bryan.
Other candidates are mentioned. includ-
ing ex--Congressman b F. Shively. OF In
diana. and there is some little tail abou
Charles A Towne. of Minnesota. who was
nominated by the Populists with Bryan.
There Is little doubt about the earn
ness Of Mr.. Tovne and his friends e
has headquarters engaged The Sly