Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-02

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Lincoln conveyed no intimation as to
Mr. Bryans object in summonslng tne
distinguished New Yorker MT. Hill
himself disclaimed any knowledge OF
the purpose in Mr.. Bryan's mind when
he sent the telegram, and added that
even If he knew the object OF the Visit
it would be improper for him 70 DIS
cuss it.
Gen. McEwan, who is one of Governor
Hills closest political friends, having
for many years been one of his right
hand men in the Empire State, did not
accompany the Governor to Lincoln.
81 have no knowledge" said he, "of
the reason which impelled Mr.. Bryan
to call the Governor to Lincoln. 10 me
the telegram from Mr.. Bryan was not
a surprise, as he desires, doubtless, TO
be in close touch with people from all
parts of the country.
DO you think Mr.. Bryan desires to
discuss the platform with Governor
HIP"
Possibly" replied Gen, McEwan,
smiling. at would be quite natural
that they should have some
Condolences to Exchange
On the subject"
1T is reported that Governor Hill
has draft of some of the planks of the
platform that will be satisfactory to the
New York and Eastern Democrats gen.
orally" was suggested.
ooh, that is newspaper gossip" re-
piled Gen. McEwan, evasively. The
Governor, quite naturally, has his ideas
of what ought to be the declarations OF
the Kansas City convention; but he is
here as a representative of the New
York Democracy and will support both
the ticket and the platform agreed upon
after such mature deliberation as the
convention will give both"
rs Governor Hill candidate for the
Vice Presidency" Gen. McEwan was
askd bluntly.
He is not" he replied, with empha-
sis. You understand, of course, that I
do not speak for Senator Hill further
than that"
Then he would accept the nomina-
ton for Vice President if it were ten
dered him."
THAT is question which only Gov
ernor Hill himself can answer" said
Gen. McEwan, cautiously.
He alone knows what he would do
in any given set of circumstances. He
Is not candidate, however"
The summons received by Governor
Hill from Mr. Bryan created the
First Distinct Sensation
of the ante-convention proceedings.
While few people saw Mr.. Hill before
he left for Nebraska the fact that he
Il % Of
soon was noised about the hotel corri-
doris and was the principal topic of dis
cussion. Opinions varied widely as to
the object of the conference, but as
nobody had any really definite infor-
mation, the gossip was speculative,
purely. mi some quarters it was sug-
gested that Governor Hills visit was
not in response to a summons from
Mr. Bryan, but was prompted by a de-
sire on the part of the New Yorker to
have talk with the Democratic lead
er as to the financial declaration to
be made in the platform. 1t is known
that Governor Hill does not desire
distinct declaration in favor of 16 to /,
and it will be his effort to induce not
only Mr.. Bryan, but also the eonven-
tion to accept a inhibited financial plank,
which while not specifically declaring
for the free coinage of silver at the
ratio of Is TO /, will be such reaf-
firmation of the Chicago platform on
that subject as will prove satisfactory
to all elements of the party.
Late in the day it was suggested that
Governor Hill might not return to
Kansas City before tomorrow evening
Ills conference with Mr. Bryan, it was
said, was to be of such Importance that
1t could not be disposed of in time to
enable the Governor to leave Lincoln
lEo-night in time to reach this city to-
morrow morning.