New-York tribune., 1900-06-29
GOSSIP AT KANSAS CITY
BRYAN MAY APPEAR AT THE CoNvEN-
TION.
MIGHT AROUSE NEEDED ENTHUSIASM
AMONG THE DELEGATES-VICE-
PRESIDENTIAL TALK

Kansas City June 2S-Convention signs are
apparent but not plentiful. No one in Kansas
City talks about anything hut the coming con-
clave and IT Is evident that the gathering is to
be the event in the history Of the city. The Re
ception Committee is getting ready for the
crowds too and intends to take care of all who
may come. Notwithstanding the doubts that
have existed concerning the ability of the city
10 handle a great National gathering.
over the Convention Hall every effort is
being made to complete the building by Wednes
day morning and the men in charge renew their
promises that the Convention win not be de-
layed a minute by reason Of incomplete arrange
rents. Tonight there is much more to do, but
wherever a man work he is employed, so
that the prediction Of the committee will no
doubt be verified.
AS to political news relating to the Conven-
ton. there is more coming into Kansas City
than is being found manufactured here. The
few Democrats who have arrived read the in
terviews and reports of the leaders who are
about to start for the Convention. or are their
way here. and this forms the basis of most of
the gossip af1oat. OF course the dispatches from
Lincoln have the most interest for everybody is
anxious TO know what Mr.. Bryan is talking
about and what the men say who visit him.
There IS a feeling that Mr. Bryan may come
10 Kansas City during the Convention. and some
OF those now here think the great demonstra-
ton which would follow his appearance would
carry enthusiasm all over the country and start
the campaign off with a hurrah. This is
question which will be determined by Mr.. Bryan
and the leaders when they arrive
There is the faintest intimation that there
may be a contest over the platform. It is
known that Mr.. Bryan not only wants the Chi
cago platform reaffirmed but that he also de-
sires the 16 to 1 declaration reiterated as
str gIK in he Neb nj
There are other Democrats who believe in
strong reaffirmation of the Chicago platform in
few words, and then, passing TO imperial
ism, trusts and other new features. The latter
course is advised tending TO satisfy
Eastern demands.
The fact that the nomination for first place is
already beyond question naturally attracts more
attention to the second place. and there is some
speculation about the man who is to be the Vice
Presidential candidate with Mr.. Bryan.
ALL EYES ON NEw-YoRK
AS was the case in Philadelphia New-York
occupies the centre of the stage. Quite num-
Der of names have been suggested from that
State. and one candidate, Mr.. Sulzer. already
has headquarters opened and some enthusiastic
boomers the ground. If Mr.. Sulzer comes
here after his visit to Lincoln with hopes high
he viii get a great many delegates outside of
his own State. New-York has not indorsed him,
but he Is said TO have the friendship of Mr..
Croker; but there are those who will remember
that party support the part OF the New-York
organization viii indicate the desire of Mr..
Croker No one here pretends to explain the
talk about ex-senator Hill. and Western Demo-
Gratis say that his announced intention Of COM
ing to Kansas City for the purpose of trying to
secure modification Of the platform is sufficient
TO take him out OF the Vice Presidential race
Mr.. Hill, 1t was understood by men coming
direct from Lincoln, far from satisfactory
TO Mr. Bryan.
Other candidates are mentioned including ex-
Congressman B. F. Shively, Of Indiana and
there is some little talk about Charles A Towne
OF Minnesota. who was nominated by the Popu-
lists with Bryan. There is no doubt about the
earnestness OF Mr.. ToWne and his friends. He
has headquarters engaged and the Silver Re
publicans viii hold a convention simultaneously
with the Democratic gathering They and the
Popullsts intend TO impress upon the delegates
the ability of Mr.. Towne as vote getter, and
urge his nomination.
Not even the advance guard of the convention
has Vet arrived. A few men in charge of ar
rangements for headquarters are here and sone
men who are boomers Of embryo -Presiden-
tal candidates are about the hotels talking for
their men.
Visits Of various leaders to Lincoln indicate
desire TO conform with Bryan's wishes and
many have notified Colonel Bryan by telegram
that they intend TO see him their way the
convention.
David 3. Hill wired the Coates House to-day
that he will arrive Sunday. The majority
OF the New-York delegation will be at the Mid
land 1t was reported here that Hill would
make pilgrimage TO Lincoln and see Colonel
Bryan. but persons direct from Lincoln say he
is not expected there.
Convention Hall had a severe test during a
hard wind storm last evening and the result
some Of the steel for the structure not having
arrived.