The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-04
ny u. r. COMBS.

STAFF CORRESPONDENT OF THE REPCB-
Lie.
Kansas City. No, July 3.-Mr. Bryan has
settled the platform declaration on the Sill
yer question If the present temper OF the
delegates continues. A number Of delega-
tons to-day went on record for specific
16-to-I plank. though many Of these same
delegations were in favor of general re-
affirmation.
A majority of the Nebraska delegation
Itself EXPRESSED privately the belief that Mr..
Bryan is making mistake.
But the delegations from the South and
West are loyal to Mr. Bryan and have sur
rendered their judgment to his wishes. In
diana, Wisconsin and Michigan are the only
vigorous opponents of the Bryan pro-
gramme outside OF some Eastern States.
New York is divided Tammany holds
that Bryan should make the platform.
while Hill and most of the country dele
gates are for standing out to the last.
Hirs speech to the Indiana delegation to-
day was the expression Of this view.
The question may yet go before the con-
vention.
While Mr. Bryan has settled the platform
he has drawn the line and aroused deep
feeling amorg these delegates who believe
that he has sacrificed not only all chance
Of his own election but jeopardized State
tickets ard Congressman
Barkxith, elected by the Michigan dele
CATION to the Committee on Resolutions.
endeavored TO be excused. He made a
speech declaring that he could not sur
render his opinion and did not care to be
placed In the position OF indorslng what
he believed to be suicidal mistake.
Hope in His Bold stand.
nat fAvx.
delegates opposed 10 Mr. Bryan's view who
vet hope that HIS rock-ribbed stand for prin-
ciple will arouse admiration for him and
inspire confidence In his rectitude of char
acter; that The vast number or voters VINO
lave learn, to despise McKinley's vacilla-
ton will come to the Bryan ticket on the
issues lately assuming prominence
His btterest enemies, though there are
few in this convention who are his enemies.
have gained from the platform struggle be-
tween Kansas City and Lincoln higher
respect for his nobility OF character. III
he has deliberately sacrificed the presiden-
cy for consistency's sake. he is entitled TO
praise. 1t NAV vet be the watchword Of
the campaign that he would rather be
right than be President.
o. II. =. Belmont Is one OF the hopeiu'
New Workers.. He said this morning that
perhaps. after ALL the silver plank "ouio
not make a great deal OK diherence IN the
plank would be still free silver declara-
ton. and IL the opponents Of Mckinley
wanted to come to the Democratic party
very badly they might come as Willingly
under one form of silver plank as another.
He admitted that the chance In New York
would be diminished by specinc 10 10 l
plank. but believes that thousands OF voters
would regard Imperialism and trusts as the
real issues and would argue that silver
legislation cannot be passed for years. and
could not In the meanwhile affect the coun-
try.
Plan of Opposition.
New York's action in defeating senator
Hill for the Resolutions Committee. though
1t Is chiefly a matter Of the Tammany ma
chine rebuk.ng Hill for past offenses In
State politics. is construed to mean that
New York Will not appear in any protracted
fight over the platform.
II Mr.. Hill wants TO make a speech or
conduct a battle Of debate on the floor. he
must do 1t as an Individual. with no State
organization behind him. But he will have
company from other States. How much he
will have depends upon the developments
Of tomorrow There Is soreness IN more
than one State 1t may be suppressed. and it