Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
Outlined and Practically Agreed
Upon at the Conference.
THE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
VIII Include Representatives of the Demo-
cratic, Silver Republican, and Populist
Parties Tho Committee Will Work for
Fusion on State aud Congressional
Ticket Wherever Possible = Chicnyo
VIII Probably he the National Head
quarters Bryan Will Not Tour.
(By Telegraph to vlrgInlan-Pilot.)

Wy 10
Lincoln, Neb., July 9.-Plans for the
national Democratic campaign of 1900
were outlined and practically agreed
upon to-day at a protra cted conference
between the leaders of the party. The
plan includes the appointment of
campaign committee as agreed upon
between representatives of the Demo
cratic, Silver Republican and Popuist
parties at Kansas City. This commit
tee will include members of all three
parties. and perhaps Democrats who
are not members OF the National Com
mittec, but who are prominent in the
councils of the party. This committee
VIII, ii is said, have charge in Il meas
ure OF the practical working of the
campaign, and Will work for fusion on
State and Congressional tickets when
ever possible. The Press and Execu-
tive Committees. ii is expected. will,
with one or two exceptions, be the
same as last year. The personnel OF
oil the committees was left in the
hands of Chairman Jones. The ques-
ton of national headquarters was also
left in his hands. 1t was stated that
Chicago would probably be selected
Mr.. Bryan said to-day that he had
made no plans as TO the part he
=,
not do so until he had conferred fur
ther with the party leaders. The sub
ject was discussed at the meeting, as
well as the amount of campaign work
to be done by Mr.. Stevenson, and al
though this feature will not be fully.
decided on until after formal notifica-
ton of their nomination has been
given by Bryan and Stevenson which
probably will not be for several weeks.
Committeeman Johnson. Of Kansas.
stated after the meeting that an I'M
derstanding exists that Mr.. Bryan will
not tour the country as he did during
the campaign Of 1896. but will make
trips from time 10 time TO the larger
centres of the population, remaining in
Lincoln Il great deal of the time
Many visitors are expected here dur
ing the campaign. and Lincoln will. in
n way. be a central point in the cam
pagn.
WITHDRAWAL OF TOWNE.
Mr. Townc may not annouce his de-
cision i'm regard To the Vice Presidency
for several days, although several Pop
ulst leaders in the city stated to-day
that he might announce his withdraw
al to the Populist executive committee
tomorrow. Democratic leaders. how
ever. state that the whole question abs
been postponed until after the Middle
OF the Road State populist convention
to be held AZ Grand Island, Neb.. July
20. The attitude taken by that wing
of the Populist party and the strength
developed by them WILL ii IS said, be
closely observed as IL criterion in other
Populist States. and should no seriols
detection from the regular Populists on
account of Mr.. Town'c defeat in the
Democratic convention be noticed. n
conference with tho Populst leaders
VIII then he held at which time, il is
expected Mr.. TOwne's withdrawal will
be announced. Senator Jones and Com
mitteemen stone. Campau and Johnson
left for Chicago tonight.
number Of changes are expected
In the ways and means committee
True +. Norris. of New Hampshire
WILL 1t is stated. take the place of
Alex Troup on the press. and Norman
r Mack the place Of Frank Campbell
on the executive committee.
STEVENSON REACHES LINCOLN.
Adlai T.. Stevenson, Democratic nomi-
nee for the Vice Presidency. arrived
in Lincoln to-day to attend The CON
ferencs of the Democratic leaders. Mr.
Bryan and Senator Jones warmly
greeted Mr.. Stevenson before he left
the train. Alighting from the train
Mr.. Stevenson shook hands with other
members of the Bryan party, including
Charles a. Towne. National Commit
teemen Campau of Michigan: John
son. of Kansas; Stone, of Missouri;
Daniels. OF North Carolina: Sergeant
ht-ArmS John Martin and Gov. Poyn-
ter. Arm in arm with Mr.. Bryan he
walked down the long station platform
between two lines of cheering specta-
tors to the carriages. The party was
driven Immediately to the Lincoln
Hotel. Here two or three thousand
people had gathered. AS soon as
Messrs Bryan and Stevenson alightcd
there were demands for speech Mr.
Stevenson replied:
1T can only say to you. fellow cit
liens" he said that 7 thank you for
this cordial welcome. I am too modest
81 man to make the first speech when
stand In the presence of the next Pres
ident At some future time I will do
myself the honor to address the Bryan
men. which means the Democrats,
Populists and Free Silver Republicans.
all the elements in opposition to the
Republican party. ] thank YOU for this
honor"
4 BIG RECEPTION.
Mr. Bryan and Mr.. Stevenson.
standing together. then shook hands
with several hundred people, who pass
ed In line rapidly before them. But as
they turned to go upstairs to where the
Democratic Conference Committee was
to meet. the crowd shouted for Bryan.
lie shook his head, but the crowd in
sisted.
II am glad so many have turned out
on short notice to greet Mr.. Steven
son." said he. IT want him to feel
that when he comes to Nebraska he
comes among friends, and wher. he
8oeS back to Illinois to helm ZIG GARRY