The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-07-02

| The summons received by Governor
Hill from Mr.. Bryan created the first
distinct sensation of the ante conven-
ton proceedings While few people
saw Mr.. Hill before he left for Nebras-
ka, the fact that he had gone at the
request of Mr.. Bryan soon was noised
| about the hotel corridors and was the
| principal topic of discussion. Opinions
varied widely as to the object of the
| conference, but as nobody had any
really definite information, the gossip
was speculative purely. In some quar-
| ters it was suggested that Governor
Hills visit was not in response to a
| summons from Mr.. Bryan. but was
| prompted by desire on the part of the
! New Yorker to have a talk with the
! Democratic leader as to the financial
declaration to be inserted in the plat
form.
Hill Against Silver Plank.
1, is known that Governor Hill does
not desire a distinct declaration in ia
vOr of Is to l, and it will be his eff
fort to induce not only Mr.. Bryan but
| also the convention to accept a modi-
fed financial plank. which, While not
specifically declaring for the free coin
age of silver at the ratio of Is to l, will
De such reaftirmatiOn of the Chicago
platform on that subject as will prove
satisfactory 10 all elements of the par
ty.
Later in the day it was suggested
that Governor Hill might not return to
Kansas City before tomorrow His
conference with Mr.. Bryan. it was
said, was TO be of such Importance
that il could not be disposed of in time
10 enable the governor 10 leave Lincoln
tonight in time TO reach this city to-
morrow morning.
Did Not Meet Hill.
The New York leaders who are known
as the Croker faction did not meet ex-
Senator Hill after their arrival in the
city. Mr.. Croker, ex-senator Murphy
and Judge Van Wyck had conferences
with Senator Jones and other Demo-
cratic leaders during the day, but little
developed regarding either the platform
or the vice presidential candidates.
VIII New York support Hill for
vice presidents" Mr.. Murphy was
asked
Yes, if the convention wants him,
ana ne would be Q strong candidate.
100 he has strength through the state
and would poll good vote. The or.
ganization would give him hearty and
loyal support if he should be named.
New YORK is not presenting any candi-
cate, but viii support anyone the con-
vention wants"
Croker and Hill.
During the day there was some talk
about the differences between Croker
and Hill. Some of the pronounced anti
Hill men in the New York contingent
are said to be urging Croker to turn
t1lll down for everything. not even To
give him one of the minor COMMITTEES
places. Van Wyck and Hill are both
anxious TO represent New York on the
resolutions committee. Van Wyck has
ALREADY drafted a platform which he
mas peen showing to different delegates
IN case OF clash between these mon II
Is sad that Croker could control tbe
delegation for Van Wyck. bur the he
ileI is that in the interest of harnony
ne will give Hill what he wants go
that the ex-senator Will serve on the
resolutions. 0i the
II he does" asserted one New
Yorker you will see Hill Chairman
OF the committee. But that will de-
peno upon the result of the conference
at Lincoln" ei eiioe
AS to the candidacy of Mr.. Sulzer tba
New Workers take the same nositio,
tney DO regarding every other Na1,,
1ork man who is mentioned for vice
president. -oi wee
. II the convention wants him said
senator Murphy. New York win c1n
port him" VIII sup
Inc senator went on to sneak in tba
most kindly terms of Mr.. Sulzer seve
ing that he would be a good candidata