The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-06-07
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.


Clay OF Georgia is the first member OF the
Senate TO voice what is in the minds of
most Democrats In Washington al present.
4 see.' said Senator Clay. last night,
that The Times is. calling attention in a
forcible way to the probability of the
nomination of David Bennett Hill on the
ticket with Mr. Bryan. Hills mastery of
the situation 10 New York and his es-
pousal of Bryan have again placed him in
a commanding position. In spite of his
strong fight against us at Chicago four
years ago he has never lost his wonderful
popularity with the Democratic masses,
and while 1 am not prepared to advocate
the selection OF anybody at this time as
Mr.. Bryans running mate | feel certain
that II movement should be started az
Kansas City for Hill it would prove very
popular. OF course l am not authorized TO
speak for Mr. HILL but 1 believe he would
accept the nomination fer Vice President
II the Convention should tender il to him.
However, IL Mr.. Hill should aot be put
forward fer Vice President. l dare say
there will be a universal demand for his
direct connection in an important capaci-
ty with the management of Mr. Bryan's
to manage the campaign in the East. OF
course with especial reference TO New
York. Or probably he would be available
for the head of the National Con mittee in
the event that Senator Jones does not
again want that position and that Mr.
Bryan would consent to Senator Jones de-
Ginning reelection to the Craftsmanship. At
any rate. it is assured that the party or
ganization is TO have the valuable aid OF
the astute Hill in the campaign this year.
and believe that means a great deal The
country no longer regards Hill as 4 cheap
politician. He is looked upon as one OF the
biggest men in the nation. and the Demo-
cratic masses everywhere recognize in him
a loyal and intelligent partisan and a
shrewd and resourcefu leader
DOckery's Great T-iumph.-Tbe Hon
Alexander NJ. Dockery was yesterday nom
mated by reclamation for Governor Of Mis-
souri, by the Democratic State Convention
at Kansas City. His triumph is one Of the
most notable political achievements OF the
year. The Democratic nomination Is
equivalent 20 election in Missouri Never
before in the history OF the Missouri De-
mocracy has a candidate for Governor been
nominated without opposition. His long
Dockery one of the best known Democrats
in the country. For many years he was
the second Democrat On the Appropriations
Committee OF the House. and famiIiarized
himself with national legislation in a man
ner as thorough any member Of the
House. He and the Hon. Joseph D. Savers
who is now Governor OF Texas were re-
garded as the malnstays OF The Democratic
side OF the House during their long service
and In al! important matters their advice
and counsel eagerly were sought By the
party leaders Il is predicted by Missouri
ans in Washington that Mr.. Dccksry will he
elected By the largest popular majority
ever cast for Governor in Missouri as
the remarkable victory he achieved al
Kansas City yesterday attests his hold up
on the people. He is a shrewd, far-see-
ing and ambitious politician. ami il is
thought the Governorship viii be so utiI-,
lied BY him as to make IL a stepping
stone 10 higher hOnOrs- For three or four
years il has been generally conceded that
the Hon. William Joel Stone would sue
coed Senator Vest in 1903, but the rise of
Dockery may seriously interfere with this
arrangement II IS limited that if Mr..
Bryan is elected Mr.. Dockery may be in
duced to resign the Governorship and ac-
N-PN d POi AOilo II the OdOlnet. either mat
OF the Interior OF the Treasury, end in
that case he would, of course be removed
from Stones pathway. There is a close
bond OF friendship between Messrs. Bryan
and Dockery. and IL is thought that the
Missourian's well-known conversation. and
experience would recommend him for the
Treasury portfolio II the selection of a
Western man for that place should De con
sldered advisable Presumably former
M 81 L. 4
enthusiastically urge Dockery's promotion
to the Cabinet in the event OF Democratic
success in November. in order TO clear he
way for Stones elevation to the Senate.
indiann's selection.-The nomination
of the Hon. John ". Kern for Governor
by the Indiana Democracy caused no sur
prise in Washington The event has been
looked forward TO by HOosfer Darnce -str