The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-10
They VIII Probably Be Established
in City Of Chicago,
BRYAN WON'T TOUR COUNTRY.
He VIII Make Trips Only to the Cen
tres OF fI'opulation-Ali Three faf-
tics Are to Be Represented on
The Campaign Committee
TOwme May Announce
Withdrawal To-Day.

LINCOLN. NEE. July 9.-Pians for the
Democratic national campaign Of 1909 were
outlined and practically agreed upon to-
day at a proracted conference between
the leaders Of the party. The plan includes
the appointment of a campaign committee,
as agreed upon between representatives of
the Democratic Silver Republican and
Topnlst parties at Kansas City This
committee VIII include members of all
three parties. and perhaps also Democrats
not members Of the National Committee,
but who are prominent in the councils OF
Tho party.
charge in q measure, Of the practical
working OF the campaign, and will work
for fus.on on State and Congressional tick
els. whenever possible. The press and eN-
ccutive committees il is said, viii, with
one %. two exceptions, be the same as last
year. The personnel Of all the committees
was left in the hands OF Chairman Jones.
Th. question of national headquarters
was also left IN his hands it was stated
-llat Chicago would probably be selected.
BRYAN'S PART.
Mr. BRYAN said to-day that he had made
no plans as to the part he would take IN
ths campaign and would not do 50 until
leaders.
The subject was discussed at the meet
ing as weF as the amount OF campaign
work 10 be done by Nh. Stevenson
although this feature VIII not be 1Qliy oe-
cided on until after formal notification OF
their nomination has been given by Bryan
and Stevenson, which viii propaply De lol
before several weeks.
Committeeman johnson, of kansas, stated
after the meeting that an understanding
exists that Mr.. Bryan viii not tour me
,,a1,T,+r-,- as he did during the campaign OF
1896, but will make trips from time to tilfle
TO the larger centers of population, re-
naming IL Lincoln great dea! OF the
time Many visitors are expected here
,7urinc the campaign. and Lincoln Will. IN
a Way be a central point IN the campaign.
l5r ToyyDe may not announce his de-
cis.on in regard 10 the yice-prestdeneE iof
several days although several PopulSt
leaders in the city stated to-day that he
might announce his withdrawal 10 the
Populist Executive Committee tomorrow
Democratic leaders. however. state that
the whole question has been postponed
until after the Middle-of-the-Road Popn-
list Convention. 10 be heid at Gfd4o
Isinnd, Neb, July Goth. The acton OF mat
wing Of the Popul-st party ana the
strength developed by them will be closely
observed as a criterion in other Popuist
States. and should no serious detection
from The Populists on account OF Mr
Towne's defeat in the Democratic Conven-
tion be noticed, a conference of the PopH-
list leaders VIII he held, At which time,
it is said Mr. Towne's withdrawal will be
announced
chairman Jones und Committeeman
Stone. Campau and Johnson left for Ch'-
CHANGES EXPECTED.
A number of changes are expected in the
Ways and Means Committee. I. /. Nor
ris of New Hampshire, will ii is stated,
take the plrce Of Alexander Troop OF the
Press and Normal +. Mack The place OF
Frank Campbell OF The Executive Com
nittee.
Adsai Z. Stevenson, Democratic nominee
Tor the yice-pres.deuey, arrived in Lincoln
today TO attend the conference Of the
Democratic leaders. AIr. Bryan and Sena-
tor Jones warmly greeted AIR. Stevenson
before he left the train. AightinS from
the car, Mr.. Stevenson shook hands win
other members of the Bryan party. IN
Guiding Charles \. Towne National Com
mltteenlen Campau Of Michigan. Johnson
or Kansas. Stone of Missouri. Daniels OF
North Carolina, eggeant-at-Arms John
Martin ana Governor Poynter. The party
WAS driven Immediately TO the Lincoln
Hotel Here two or three thousand people
had gathered As soon as Nessrs- Bryan
and Stevenson ,lfghted there We're de-
Inands for a speech.
MADE i SPEECH.
Mr.. Stevenson rcUlied:
4 can only say 10 you. fellow-c:t:zens,
that / thank you Tor This cordial welcome.
am TOO modest man 10 make the first
speech when / stand in the presence OF
the National Committee. Some time
VIII have the pleasure OF addressing the
bryan men, which means the Democrats.
poFulists and Silver Repubiicans-au the
elements in opposition 10 the Republican
party. / thank you for this honor
Mr.. Bryan and Mr. Stevenson, standing
tozether, then shook hands with several
hundred people w1o passed in line rapidly
before them, hut as they turned 10 80 up
stairs 10 where the Democratic conference
committee WAS TO meet, the crowd shouted
fo" BRYAN. He shook his head, but the
crowd Insisted.
y am elad SO many have turned out
on short motive To greet Mr. Stevenson.
said ne Il want him to feel that when
he comes to Nebraska he comes among
friends and when he goes back 10 Illinois
70 help Us carry Illinois, ] want him TO tell
tae1n there is no doubt of Nebraska.
MR. TONNE SPEAKS.
Taaa shouts went up for M. Townc.
SAID Mr.. Tcwne:
Il am perfectly aware that this welcome
IS Ter the principles / represent, and that
you All believe IN ii and / do justice TO
Your aish sense of patriotism. There never
WAS q. preio1 in the history of our country
wfen Such a crisis was impending. ] pro-
peSe from now GA 10 give All the power
possess 20 the advocacy of the principles
our grand leaders represent
Former Governor Stone, George Fred
Williams. OF Massa chusetts; Cyclone
Davis. OF Texas, and Senator Jones, also
addressed the crowd
Shortly affertysri M of fla
conference committee went into secret ses-
Eicn.
Senator Jones announced that the per-
some, c1 the Press, Executive, Ways and