The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-03


e.ble results which he was willing to dis
close made it plain that his conference
! with Mr.. Bryan at Lincoln had come to
Taught, and it served also to emphasize
the general feeling that Mr.. Bryan would
not tolerate any temporizing' on the plat
+, Iorul. The senator came back on the same
z car with the Nebraska delegation, ming
/ ling with them and exchanging views, but
there was no evidence of the slightest
sympathy among them toward him as the
companion of Bryan on the ticket, for
the reason" as Judge Tibbitts explained,
that Mr. Hill would not accept a nom
nation under the circumstance"
But the development of Mr.. Bryans in
p, fucnce over the convention and his I'M
WaveTing insistence on sixteen to one has
created a curious counter movement This
is among the practical politicians of the
party, the leaders who run campaigns to
secure votes. They want no surrender of
silver neither are they seeking immola-
ton at this one altar. They seek compro-
mise, concession, and such a harmonizng
that all sections can be brought together.
AS a result of this strong and growing
sentiment, definite and urgent representa-
tons have been made to Mr. Bryan in
the interest of harmony and moderation
of the platform. The bearer Of these over
lures is James Kerr, secretary of the con-
gressional committee, who was with Mr..
Bryan IN Lincoln today, after comforting
with the leaders here. It is certain that
he reflects the strong sentiment of his
own state, Pennsylvania, and other East
ern localities, and it is understood that
his mission has the sympathetic approval,
ii not the positive authority of the most
influential party leaders now assembled
here, including practically the entire
membership of the executive committee
save George Fred Williams, of Massa-
chusetts.
From what has developed today, how
ever, the mission is likely to prove no
more productive of harmonizing results
than the pilgrimage of Hill. Indeed, this
feeling is so universal that the Eastern
delegations reached a practical determina-
ton today to accept the inevitable, and to
ccnfine their efforts to the platform COM
mittee, thus keeping the subject from be-
coming a source of discord on the floor
of the convention.
SECOND PLACE GOSSIP.
Independent of the Bryan influence the
several vice president movements have
had varying fortunes during the day.
Mr.. Shivey, of Indiana, retired finally
and irTeVocably, so announcing his de-
termination at the meeting of the In
diana delegation, where he was taken at
his word.
The Hill movement, on the other hand,
showed decided progress, notwithstand-
ing the chill Of the Lincoln conference.
Arriving delegations showed marked IA
VOr, even enthusiasm for him. The
senator's parlors were besieged by hun
dreds of delegates and callers from
Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and many
other states Among the steady stream
of callers came eX-GoV. Altgeld, a strong
personal admirer of Hill, and o. II P.
Belmont and Elliot Danfortn, both of the
latter being vice presidential possibilities.
The Danforth movement took on some
impetus when it became known that
Hill regarded him as best suited to go
with Bryan on straight out silver plat
form.
Mr.. Towne profted materially during
the day through the active work of the
Nebraska delegation, who came in wear
ing Bryan and Towne" badges. When
James {. Dahlman, the next national
committeeman from Nebraska, and a
close friend of Mr.. Bryan, was asked if
this meant that Bryan was for Towne,
he said:
Il have talked with Mr.. Bryan re-
Gently and I think his attitude could be
summed up in about this way. lie Is
not faVoring any one candidate He
wants us not to make our wishes too
patent, as it will look as though this
reflected his views, whereas he wants to
keep entirely out of the vice presidential
contest But we feel that we should
express ourselves for Towne, who is a
favorite with most of the delegates, and
our work will be for him."
When Mr. Dahlman was further asked
II Mr. Bryan opposed any particular
man because of his financial views, he
said:
There is no opposition by Mr.. Bryan.
Mr.. Bryan wants a man who can stand
with him, however, firmly and fully, on
the 16 to I platform, for that is what
the platform will be. Without discussing
individuals I think it can be put down
that no man out of sympathy with such
n platform will be nominated for vice
president. The platform is more to MIR.
Bryan than the vice presidential candi-
date"
Mr.. Dahlman also gave definite assur-
ances of a dramatic climax to the NOM
ination OF Mr.. Bryan by his appearance
on the floor of the convention for
speech that will electrify the convention
and serve as a campaign keynote.
I'VE are going to insist on his coming
down and appearing before the conven-
ton" said Mr.. Dahlman. THE Nebraska
men viii see that a resolution is intro
duced and passed inviting him here, and
YOU may resi- assured he will come, al
tnOuSh ne IS peISOIidl4J ulSAAANAIAiSV ~
do sos -.
MR.. CROKER'S VIEWS.
Il wish to correct the impression that
Tammany is fighting against the inser-
ton Of a silver plank" said Richard
Croker, to an Associated Press reporter
tonight This is not so, and it is a
point on which l and the whole New York
delegation have been more misrepresent-
ed and misunderstood than on any other.
I believe and have frankly stated that a
more conservative stand on this subject
would be to the interest of the party as
well as to the country. But, mark you,
that If it is the belief of a majority of
the party that the insertion of a 16 to l
plank would bring more votes in the
West, in the doubtful states, in the coun-
try at large in fact, outside of New York,
than it would lose to the party in New
York, then Tammany would yield cheer
fully"
DO you mean a simple reaf1rmation of
the Chicago platform, or an explicit 16 to
! plank?" he was asked.
Il mean fiat declaration In favor of
free coinage at the ratio of 16 to L. Mr..
Croker replied. Every Democrat will
support Bryan whether he believes II
free silver or not. L believe he will carry
Indiana as well as New York In the
coming campaign other issues will enter
into question. Among them are imperial
ism and trusts"