The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-06-29
KANSAS CITY CONVENTION
4 FEELING THAT BRYAN MAY BE
 IN THE CITY.
onstrntfon Which Would Carry En- thusiasm All Over the Country-Ncw York Occupies the Center of the Stage as Regards inc Vice Presidency.

Headquarters Associated Press,
 Coates House, Kansas City, June 2S.- Convention signs are apparent, but not very plentiful yet the talk indicates
 that the coming democratic convention is to be the event in the history of the
 city. They are getting ready for the crowds, too, and intend to take care of all who may come.
 Among the convention signs are pic-
 lures of William J. Bryan, and the
 peerless young leader of 1896" looks at
 one from many windows of the shops
 and hotels.
 In the hotels the carpets are being
 covered with canvas and drayload af-
 ter drayload of cots and bedding are
 being carried into the hotels.
 Over at the convention hall every eff fort is being made to complete the building by Wednesday morning, and the men in charge renew their prom ises that the convention will not be de- layed minute by reason of incomplete arrangements.
 As to political news relating to the convention, there is more coming into Kansas City than is being found or manufa actured here. The few demo- crats who have arrived read the inter- views 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.
 There is feeling that MT. Bryan may come to Kansas City during the con a,,1 nf r1n think the great demonstration which would follow his appearance would car ny enthusiasm all over the country and start the campaign off with hurrah that would be beneficial.
 There is the faintest intimation that there may be a contest over the plat form. It is known that MT. Bryan not only wants the Chicago platform reaf- firmed, but that he also desires the 16 to 1 declaration reiterated as strongly as it was in the Nebraska platform.
 There are other democrats who think that a strong raaffirmation of the Chi cago platform in a few words and then pass on to imperialism, trusts and other new features will be sufficient. The latter course is advised as one tending to SallSlN luG 6dSlGlIi ltcillOCI dtS
 The fact that the nomination for first place is already beyond question nat uralv attracts more attention to the second place. As was the case of Phil adephia, New York occupies the center of the stage. Quite number of names have been suggested from that state and one candidate. MT. Sulzer, al- ready has headquarters opened and some entcus astic boomers on the ground. No one pretends to explain the tai kabout ex-Senator Hill, and west ern democrats say tha. his announced intention of coming to Kansas City for the purpose of trying to secure a modi- fication of the platform is sufficient to take him out of the vice presidential race. MT. Hill, is was understood by men coming direct from Lincoln. was for from satisfactory to MT. Bryan
 Other candidates are mentioned, in- eluding exCongressman B. F. Shively )f Indiana, and there Is some little talk about Charles A. Towne of Minnesota, who was nominated by the populists with MT Bryan. There is no doubt about the earnestness of MT Towne and lis friends. He has headquarters en- ragged and the silver republicans will 1od a convention simultaneously with | he democratic gathering. Not even the l advance guard of the convention has get arrived. Visits from various leaders o Lincoln indicates desire to conform l with Mir. BrEan's wishes, and many ! lave notified Colonel Bryan by tee- graph that they intend to see him on | heir way to the convention.