New-York tribune., 1900-07-03

things about the platform which he did not
wish to have published. 1t known that Mr.
Hill thought that the coinage plank of 1895
should be discarded. and it was thought that the
main purpose Of his visit to Lincoln to per-
suade Mr.. Bryan to abandon this plank. Soon
after Mr. Hills arrival here from Lincoln
friend of his said: Mr. Bryan, I understand,
sEys that he personally believes that the 16 to
plank should be readopted, but is willing to
submit to the will of the Convention on the
matter"
HILL NOT A CANDIDATE.
A report that Mr.. Hill had failed in his mis-
sion to Lincoln far as it related to a modif-
cation of the Democratic platform was con-
cerned quickly spread. Then came a rumor
that the true object Of Mr.. Hll's mission to Lin
coin to gain Mr.. Bryans support for Elliot
Danforth a candidate for the nomination for
iCe-President. If New-Yorl1 should fail to OBJ
tain a platform to its liking Mr. Hill it was said.
desired at least to have some friend of his nom
mated for Vice President.
In relation to himself Mr.. Hill said: II am not
a candidate for the nomination for vice-P Presi-
dent, and must not be considered in this connec-
ton" The fact should be mentioned that Mr.
Hill seems to be more favored for the nom
ination for Vce-President by the delegates from
all the Union than any other Democrat
here, but there two persons opposed to Mr..
|
the other is Mr.. Hill himself. Mr.. Bryan has
pointed out the absurdity of nominating can
dfdate for Vice-President holding different
views from the candidate for the Presidency.
Mr.. Hill is Of the same opinion
Mr. Danforth in Mr.. HiIPs rooms at the
Coates House this afternoon, and was intro
duced by Mr.. Hill to the delegates of many
States. This may have been Mr. Hills method of
pushing forward Mr.. Danforth as a candidate
for the nomination for Vice President Richard
Croker is friendly terms with Mr. Danforth
but 1T is not yet known whether he would sup
port him for the Vice-Presidency. The New
York delegation WIFI hold a meeting tomorrow
night and may then select some candidate for
the nomination for Vice-President
| ITO Mr.. Hill was shown the Democratic plat
! form by Bryan, at Lincoln. last night" said a
! Democrat of prominece, to-day, who arrived
here from that place this afternoon. "and was
! thrown down hard by Mr.. Bryan upon his propo-
| sition to modify the silver plank of 1895 into
mere reaffrmation Of the Chicago platform. Mr..
! Bryan still thinks the silver issue the para
| mount one. He may say something about trusts
! and Imperialism in his speeches in the course
! Ofothe coming campaign. but his heart is in the
silver question and that will still be the leading
one to him. Mr. Hills bimetallic platform met
with favor from Mr.. Bryan, nor indeed any
thing he proposed regarding the coinage ques-
| ton"
TEXT OF PROPOSED SILVER PLANK
The same gentleman stated that Mr.. Bryan
permitted him to read the proposed platform.
| The silver plank he said, reads about as fol-
lows: I'VE hereby reafirm the PLATFORM adopted
| by the Democratic National Convention of 1896,
held at Chicago in whole and in part, and in
letter and In spirit unreservedly declare in favor
| Of the free and unlimited coinage Of both gold
and silver at the present legal ratio of 16 to
l. without waiting for the aid consent of
any other nation"
Continuing his statement about the platform
the gentleman said: THE first part and more
than half of the platform is devoted to
| Imperialism. militarism and trusts. The trust
plank says there should be both State and Ma
| tional regulation of the trusts In the middle
Of the platform there is a short plank reaffirm-
ing the Chicago platforms declaring in favor of
the free and unlimited coinage Of silver at
| ratio Of is to I. There then follow planks de-
cIarng in favor of the election of United States
Senator's; against the gold currency bill passed
by Congress; in favor of amendment to the
Constitution authorizing the taxation of incomes.
| and In favor Of a referendum for important
| legislation
Mayor Mcclure, of Syracuse, visited Mr..
| Bryan yesterday and induced Mr.. Bryan 10
| favor the inclusion Of .he plank relating to
| direct legislation by referendum important
| measures. Mr.. MCGUIRE reported on his arrival
| here that Mr.. Bryan is resolved that the plat
| form should contain a repetition of the de-
mand for the free coinage of silver at a ratio
| Of 16 to 1.
One Of David B. Htlrs visitors to-day was
| Judge ]. c. Sinclair. of West Virginia, who is
arguing everywhere that his State cannot be
carried for the Democratic party platform
| containing the 16 to / declaration.
IF New-York unites a satisfactory man."
| said ex-Congressman Dockery, candidate for
| Governor OF Missouri. there is little doubt that
he has little advantage over other candidates
for geographical reasons" IF unites." was Mr.
Dockerys significant phrase. The Western and
| Southern Democrats somewhat mystihed as
to the rivalry between MIR. Hill and Mr.. Croker
| They disposed TO minimize this rivalry but
| If Mr. Croker and Mr. Hill both agree on Mr.