New-York tribune., 1900-07-14


opinion that as the electoral OF these States
are safe for the Bryan ticket any case, il would
gies to the doubtfui states, which he must carry
in order to win 1t Is expected that Adal p, otes-
south where he is still remembered and admired
as the political headsman Of the Hrst CIeVeiahu
VIRGINIA CONGRESS DISTRICTS Between
the quarrels Of the Republican factions and the
frauds committed by Democratic election ofncers
under the vicious election law the prospect OF
eIecting Republicans in any Of the virginia Coh-
gress districts is garded almost hopeless Oy
members Of the Republican Committee. despite the
fact that three Of the districts are normally Re Se
publican In of them the inalcatloi..s, are
will be repeated this year but there is no ike!i-
hood that the Republican Canpasn -. =.
the Virgina RepnbIicans to their own devices in one
can1nai9n aIth0ugH n is expected that their lead
ers viii be as fruitful in rainbow promises and as
aid as they have always been in the past.
BRYAN MENU was thoughtful and ap-
prOpriate in AdIai Stevenson on arriving at
Lincoln to consult with MS political associates TO
greet them not as fellow Democrats" but as
fellow Bryan men" He there found himself N
confidential relations with James r. Weaver twice
candidate for the Presidency on the widest OF
fiat money platforms-once in year when Steven
son himself was a Greenback Democratic candt-
date for Congress; with Cyclone Davis. the Texas
Free Silver Republican fanatic; with Web Davis.
new and no noSy Sod dee5J5T P56s T9 sDaloT fng h
the only PettEreW; with SEafroth. the Colorado
Denocrat!c side and usually votes with the Demo
Gratis, but would resent being called Democrat:
Governor and Silver Republican Lieutenant-Gov-
eTnor and where IN or 0g5 oI 0Tcg
the situation at a glance.
BRYAN's UNDER sTUDY.-Towne is more tract
able than Tom" Watson four years ago. He
is expected 20 accompany and assist Bryan in his
speechmaking campaign. The Colonel will talk
about '1mperialism'' and militarism and trusts usts,
about free silver coinage and the rra6io. To 9e dRe
devote most OF his efforts 70 the 'paramc mt
issue The combination IS expected 20 be an at
tractive and winning one
GOLD DEMOCRATS FOR MKINi-EY.-Ex-Con-
gresham FOrman. OF Illinois, who was the Gold
Democratic candidate for Governor in 1895. thinks
the Gold Democrats generally will vote for McKin-
ley this year. Il do not see" ne said. that the
situation is materially changed for the Gold Demo-
Gratis since 1895. The Democratic Convention has
declared again for the free coinage Of silver at
16 and left no opportunity for those who could
the party. Some who politicians and do not
like the idea of drifting about unattached 10 any
party and stand their chances but think the bulk
Of the Cold Democrats win vote for Nc Einley
Bryan has no chance OF carrying Illinois. The Re
pubicans will carry the State by a hundred thou
sand Mr. FOrnan is a close personal friend of
W. R. Morrison. the author OF the HORIZONTAL
iarin bill He says that Morrison Is going 70 vote
stump for the ticket.
LEAGUE OF DEMOCRATIC CLUBs-Indiana
Bryanites hoping for great results from the an
nual meeting of the National League Of Democrats
Clubs, which is TO be held indianapolis the first
week in September. just when the campaign is TO
open Bryan and Stevenson are both 20 be pres
Jones and George Fred Williams. David 3. Hin
has been invited attend but has not vet signaed
his acceptance of the invitation.
PAPERS BOLTING BRYAN.-Few OF the Demo-
cratic papers Of the country alenated from Bryan
in 1895 have followed the example Of The Louis
Vile Courier-Journar' in coming To his support
this year. The St Paul Globe" the leading Dem
ocratic daily of the Northwest. says:
mere mere, Is less If possible 70 Justify compromise
The party WeHt n bndl fFe f6 S was fate tour y
goes now open eyed and because of its domination
which under threat Of withdrawal forced the free
10y convention, points 10 pathway already trav-
diied over in The joqrney to PemGcratc defeat and
which sse5s P5T6upb corrTI oi q
10 WIN the support OF those whom il feared 10 !
openly challenge
The Charlotte IN O. Observer The New
Haven Register" The Hartford Times The De- |
,I,I ,Toit FREE Press The Richmond Times" The
I IeIegram are among the out and out Democratic
A GLOOMY PROsPECT-.The Boston Herald,
which likes to support the Democratic party when !
It can. is very blue the situation. II thinks |
Hill will succeed Bryan as the National leader and
says:
naturally take two defeats to get rid Of fi that
Of these dvdna @ WRo O SET fnS out Sas aa9 as9
with the laudable purpose Of making Democratic |
heir fathers or viii be Of an age and decre9{tu59 /
hat will make them even feebler factors in public
TOO MUCH CROKER.-Democratic papers do |
lot relish the prominence Of Mr. Croker in the re-
'ent Convention. The Florida Times Union and |
citizen says.
Suppose Croker really believed Hill on the com
nittee would be dangerous to the party as well l
Is Is 20 h1mselt his subsequent conduct was un-
wise as 70 demonstrate CrOker's absolute unfit
ness Tor leadership elsewhere than in a powwow
5I,ct u Jlstrict heeers' He should have left Van
appearance OF Tesponsbility for the Ice scandal. !
place within his reach as if to force the party to
uphold and sustain his plea Of Innocence
WAS 1T QUIGGED?-wls the Democratic plat !
form quigged! 1t is said that the literary effort
put forth by the Platform Committee bears only
distant relationship fOrty-seC0nd cousinship say
% the eloquent and inspired product of the pen of
Mt hrN.th or1uSht 70 the convention in the inside
pocket OF the Hon. r. l.. MetCaIfe, OF Nebraska \ /
Ioel stone Of Missouri who has had recent pratjc
magazine writing let his literary itch get the bet
'piration. "
\ ratification meeting was held last night hv tba |
Freedom Republican Club at ats clubhouse. az No |
Zoo LeXiugton-ave Before the meeting was c3lled /
to order the clubhouse was crowded and there |
was large number Of persons in the street irving
to into tire place. In view of the gathering in
the street seeking admission to the clubhouse. an /
overflow meeting was held in front Of the building
Among the speakers at the regular and overflow !
meetings were eX-COngressman Low \ IL. Steele
Alderman Goodwin and eN-AldeTman Parker John !