The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-19
A BOOM FOR MCCLELLAN
The Representative Put Forward
for Bryan's Running Mate.
His Candidacy Considered mt Con-
ference of Democratic Members of
House and Senate - Authorized
Statement Made by Mr.. StaI1inEs-
New Yorl's Claim for Recognition.

A conference of a number Of Demo-
cratic members OF the Senate and the
House was held last night to consider
the name of Representative George b.
Mcclellan of New York in connection
with the nomination of his party for
Vice President. Representative Stallings
of Alabama, who was selected at the con-
ference to make a statement in support
of Mr.. McClellan's candidacy, said:
Democrats of all shades Of opinion
realize that in SO far as the nomination
OF the Presidency is concerned the Kan
sas City Convention will be mere ratifi-
cation meeting of the choice Of the people
throughout the country. The work Of the
Democratic National Convention will be
confined to drafting the platform and to
nominating runringmate for Colonel
Bryan. 1t is probable that while the
that adopted at Chicago In 1896. the lead
ing issues Of the moment will be given
prominent place, namely. Imperialism,
trusts. militarism. The platform will un-
questionably be of such nature as all
Democrats will be able to heartily en-
dorse and enthusiastically support.
THE candidate for President being pre-
determined and the platform being COL
ceded to contain the fundamental prin-
ciples of Democracy. the chief work of
the convention will be the selection Of
Colonel Bryan's running-mate. The
national leaders OF the Democratic party
have given great deal Of thought as
to the selection for the second place upon
the national ticket. An analysis of all
the conditions in all the possibly doubtful
States shows that the candidate must be
nominated who is strongest in New York
II we are to hope for success.
New York has been the pivotal State in
every Presidential election since the days
of Martin Van Buren. AS goes New York
so goes the country. 1t Is useless of think
ing of electing Democrat President with
out the thirty-six electoral votes of the
State CT New York. Cleveland was elected
in 1884 because of New York. In 1888
Harrison carried New York and Cleveland
was defeated. In 1892 New York swung
back TO the Democratic column and Cieve-
land was again elected In 1896 Mckinley
carried New York and Colonel Bryan was
defeated New York is essentially con-
servative. The Democratic party Of that
State has always been loyal to the national
ticket
- tff the headwork and enthusiasm on the
part of the New York Democrats would
have saved Colonel Bryan in 1896 he would
have won. New York is asking nothing
this year. She comedies and welcomes with
enthusiasm the nomination of William Jen-
ninss Bryan. She will Loyalty support the
platform and the nominees of the Demo-
cratic party but political wisdom and the
best interests of that party require that
all should be done that is possible to help
the Democracy of New York to cast her
electoral votes for the Democratic ticket.
If it is possible to find in the State Of New
York a Democrat worthy to be the running
mate of Colonel Bryan, strong enough
to unite warning factions, conservative
enough to enlist the support of the
business interests of the Empire State
and loyal Democrats in whom the peo-
lle Of the country have confidence then
wisdom and patriotism require that the
Democratic party name him for Vice Presi-
dent
1.-The conservative Democratic leaders
of the Senate and the House have been
carefully canvassing the political situa-
tion. and have agreed that the most avail
able man for second place upon the ticket
is Representative George B. Mcclellan. OF
New York. the son OF Little Mac the
famous Federal general who was Demo-
cratic candidate for President in 1864. Mr..
Mcclellan is now ser.ing his third term
in the House Of Representatives. and Is
member of the Committee on Ways and
Means. the ranking committee OF the
House. The leading position that he has
attained in the House has been the result
OF hard and conscientious work and per-
sonal ability, and not because he Is the
son OF his father. While he has always
been loyal to his party and always voted
for 1t. he has acquired the reputation Of
being conservative member.
"Mr. Mcclellan is opposed to militarism.
He has In large measure devoted him.
self to the problem Of reorganizing the
Army and to care for the old soldiers. This
fact and his name should bring strong
support OF the soldier vote to any ticket
on which he runs. 1t Is known that he is
a close personal friend Of Mr. Croker and
that at the same time he has constantly
maintained most friendly relations with
the other leaders throughout the State. in
cluding former Senators Hill and Murphy.
who are the dominant leaders in the up
State Democracy. Since he has been
member of the Committee on Ways and
Means the professional and business in
terests of the State of New York have
looked to him as a member upon whom
they depended for counsel and infOrma-
tion. He has always, by work and speech.
protected the interests OF the State he
represents. Mr.. MeClellan's friends In the
Senate and House, representing almost
every State In the Union, have taken his
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