The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-02

made for placing Hills name on the ticket.
This takes 10 account OF Hills frequent
~ reiterated declarations since starting
West that he does not want the nomina-
ton. Neither does it take account OF
Croker's pronounced opposition TO Hill. In
fact, on this point the wishes aid opinions
OF the New Workers are being utterly ig-
nored except In the sense that every lit
tie while some excitable and obscure
orator bobs up In the crowded hotel cor
ridors and raises storm of applause by
asserting that anybody New York wants
should 60 on tie ticket.
The consensus of opinion at present it
that Il Mr. Bryan prescribes conditions
which mako the nomination OF New York
er in.Possible-th.t Is, preseribes course
for Hill which will drive him out of the
p.rty-the nomination will fall either TO
Shiveley. Of Indiana. or Towne. OF Mime
sofa TIE Towne idea does not appear TO
have sei.sd violently on the opinions Of
the big men in the National Committee.
though they talk euardedly about him, be
cause he Is the fusionlst nominee, and Il
supposed to have control OF whatever or
g,nization the Free Silver Republicans.
who meet simultaneously in National Con-
ventiou with the Democrats, in another
part Of the city. may have.
Shiyeley. however. seems to be occupying
much space in their thoughts. 1t is urged
that he is the most popular Democrat in a
doubtful State, and that if it can be shown
his nomination would assure Indiana to
Bryan in November. the common sense OF
the proposition demands him.
Some Lesser Lights.
Other less prominent candidates for the
Vice Presidential prize are receiving at
tention. No oEc takes as serious the can
didacy Of James Hamilton Lewis, of Wash
tngtcl State. Tn. silver knight with inc
golden whiskcrs has worked up small
sized boom from tie Northwest. 1t viii
, help win in his Senatorial campaign IN
the State OF Washington, but will hardly
make him President OF the United States
Senate. Dr. Charles d. Rogers. national
committeeman from Alaska, smiled all
over his peachblown cheeks while he
talked about Lewis and his chances.
"out our wa. We want a man who will
help Bryan to win, no matter II he comes
from Washington or Maine"
Three or four new candidates were
trott.d out by friends today. Tom L.
johnson. of Ohio. the single tax states
nan. has aspirations. E. W. Carmaek.
The handsome Representative from Tennes-
see. lawyer editor. and scholar, is IA
vored BY some. There have been sugges-
tions OF Judge walter Clark. OF North
CAROLINA, but. as was pointed out by
supporter OF Tovne. Towne stands for the
same We've a. Clark. and is stronger in
other viys.
The Maryland delegation may present
Gov John Walter Smith. Of that State.
He lesas go!dvard, but is staunch
Denocra. and redeemed Maryland, Ny
Maryland" from Republican rule.
CaADau in for Fun
Daniel ]. Campau. the rich and rotund
committeeman from Michigan, is in poll
tics fer fun and gets lots Of it. Il am fire.
Quently asked tho question who. in my
Judgment, would be the proper person for
the Democrats to nominate for Vice PTe3i-
dent, Il view of the nomination by the
Republicans Of Governor Roosevelt" said
MIR. Campau. Evidently" and the Michi-
gan leader smiled grimly. such a nomina-
zion must be Offset by a picturesque char
ecter, IL il is to be squarely met. There
fore would suggest William T. Cody. 9TH
erwise Known rs Buffalo Bill He is a
better r:an both physically and mentally.
He has commanded more Rough Riders
and is better wig shot. is a better
bareback rider. Roosevelt has courage
without discretion. Buffalo BIZ has all
she soldier qualities"
Mr. Campau thought joint debate be-
tween Teddy and buffalo Bill" would be
worth going miles 10 hear.
Representative James d. Richardson Of
Tennessee, the tall, thin, wiry leader of
the Democratic minority in Congress. is
OF Towne.
1T is not good politics. he declared.
'Better put Hill or some other acceptable
New Yorker on the ticket. It will mean
more votes. 1t is still anybody's race.
Tho sentiment is not crystallized. II New
York unites upon an acceptable Democrat
who stands sQuarely for the Chicago plat
form. he will have the nomination On a
silver platter. But New York is still si-
lent"
Candidates From New York.
Sulz.r has enthusiastic workers. but not
e State delegation at his back Danforth,
Parker. Murphy. all have friends. 1t is
ergued that 1t would not be good politics
to choose 4 New Yorker who is identified
with any OF the factions in that State. An
outside man would be stronger in New
York than any New Yorker who was in the
slightest degree 4 factionist.
In this respect. the other doubtful State.
Iadiana. IL In better position to have a
favorite son struck by Vice Presidential
lightning than New York. The Hoosiers
have oaly one favorite son. The Empire
State has q half dozen and is not certain
which Is the greatest favorite.
Now York. Indiana. Tovne, the platform.
and . possible dark horse are the factors
IN the situation. radical platform might
permit tho nomination of less radical can
@eate than IL the platform were more con-
servative. The feeling that New York
Is entitled TO consideration grows Sulzer
Is profting by this feeling. The Democrats
are looking for a man TO win. There is a
belief that New York and Indiana will
constitute tho battle ground. as in the old
days. II is pointed out that the thirty-six
electoral votes OF the Empire State are 20
be had II brave aggressive. common