The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-29
NOT AGREEABLE TO BRYAN
He Does Not Desire Him as Run
ming Mate.
so UNDERSTOOD BY MEN FRoM | NCoLN
SuIzer VIII Probably Get Good Many DsIe
gates Outside of His Own State. Mr..
Towne's Friends Are at Work.
0thec Candidates.
Other Candidates.
(By the Associated Press.)

Kansas City, Mo-, June 2S.-Convention
signs are apparent, but not very plenti-
full. No one in Kansas City talks about
anything but the coming Democratic Ma
tional convention and it is evident that
the gathering 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, notwith
standing the doubts that have existed
concerning the ability of the city to han
die a great national gathering.
Among the convention signs are pic
lures of W. j. Bryan, and the peerless
young leader Of 1885, looks at one from
many windows of shops and hotels. Then
there are the decorations which are be-
ing put up on the streets and about rooms
selected as headquarters for different
State delegations. In the hotels the
carpets are being covered with canvas
and drayload after drayload of cots and
bedding is being carried into the hotels.
Over at the convention hall every ef-
fort is being made to complete the build
ing by Wednesday morning, and the men
ia, charge renew their promise that the
convention will not be delayed a minute
by reason of incomplete arrangements.
Tonight there is much more to do, but
wherever a man can work he is employed,
so that the prediction of the committee
will no doubt be verified.
There is a feeling that Mr.. Bryan may
come to Kansas City during the conven-
tion and some of those now here think
the great demonstration which would fol-
low his appearance would carry enthu-
siasm all over the country and start the
campaign off with a hurrah that would
be beneficial. This is matter which will
be determined by Mr.. Bryan and the
leaders when they arrive.
There is the fantest intimation that
there may be contest over the platform.
1t is known that Mr.. Bryan not only
wants the Chicago platform reaffirmed,
but that he also desires the 16 to l dec
laration reiterated as strongly as it was
in the Nebraska platform. There are
other Democrats who Think strong re-
affirmation of the Chicago platform in
few words and then Imperialism" trusts
and other new features will be sufficient.
The latter course is advised as one tend
ing to satisfy Eastern desires.
The fact that the nomination for first
place is already beyond question nat
urally attracts more attention to the sec
ond place and there is some speculation
about the man who is to be the Vice
Presidential candidate with Mr.. Bryan. AS
was the case in Philadelphia, New York
occupies the center of the stage. Quite
number of names have been suggested
from that State and one candidate, Mr..
Sulzer already has headquarters opened
and some enthusiastic boomers on the
ground. If Mr.. Sulzer comes here after
his visit to Lincoln with hopes high he
will get a great many delegates outside
of his own State. New York has not en-
dorsed Hill but he is said to have the
friendship of Mr.. Croker.
No one here prctends to explain the
talk about ex-senator Hill, and Western
Democrats say that his announced inten-
tion of coming to Kansas City for the pur-
pose of trying to secure a modification of
the platform is sufficient to take Hill
out of the, Vice Presidential race. Mr.
HILL it was understood by men coming
direct from Lincoln, was far from salts
factory to Mr.. Bryan.
Other candidates are mentioned, in
Guiding ex Congressman B. +. Shvely, of
Indiana, and there is some little talk
about Charles A. Towne, of Minnesota
who was nominated by the Populsts with
Bryan. There is no doubt about the
earnestness of Mr.. Towne and his friends.
He has headquarters engaged and the
silver Republicans will hold convention
simultaneously with the Democratic gath
ering. They and the Populists intend to
impress upon the delegates the ability of
Mr. Towne as a vote -getter and urge his
nomination
Not even the advance guard of the con-
vention has yet arrived. A few men In
charge of arrangements for headquarters
are here and some men who arc boom
ers of embryo vice presidential candidates
are about the hotels, talking for their
men.
Visits of various leaders to Lincoln in
dicate a desire to conform with Mr.. ETv
ans wishes. and many have notified Col
onel Bryan by telegraph that they intend
to see him on their way to the conTen-
tion
David B. Hill wired the Coates House
today that he will arrive Sunday. The
majority of the New York delegation
will be at the Midland. 1t was reported
here that Hill would make a pilgrimage
to Lincoln and see Colonel Bryan but
persons direct from Lincoln say he is not
expected there.
| Convention hall had severe test dur
! ing a hard windstorm last evening and