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vor Of free coinage at the ratio Of 10 to
A. II this convention does not put that
declaration in the platform it Will have
20 nominate another candidate for
President"
This statement was made today to
the Associated Press by Judge a. 5.
Tibbetts Of Lincoln, delegate at large
from Mr.. Bryans own state, and chair
man Of the State delegation to this
convention. 1t serves to emphasize the
determined stand taken by the Nebras-
ka statesman. His declaration is that
he stands for principle and those VINO
would have him change or modify his
views are swinging simply in the WIND
Of expediency.
cato Sells, chairman Of the Iowa dele
cation. who had three-hours' confer
ence with Mr.. Bryan just before he
came to Kansas City, not only reaitirms
the statement made by Judge Tibbetts,
but ampllnes it.
After talking with Mr.. Bryan for
some time" said Mr.. Sells, with re-
spect to his position and to the atu-
tude his friends ought to assume in
this convention / asked him this blunt
questions:
Suppose the convention should re-
fuse 10 adopt a platform containing
distinct declaration in favor OF free
coinage az l6 to ~
Then, said Mr.. Bryan, emphatical-
~. 1 will not run as the candidate.
WILL BOW TO BRYANs DESIRES.
That the convention will bow to Mr.
Bryan's desires, nobody who comes IN
contact with the delegates can DOUBT
for an instant. Some discordant ele-
ments are here, but they are not men
acing. A few men assert with a POSI-
tlveness quite serious, that they pro-
pose to carry the fight against speci-
fc declaration on the silver question 10
the floor Of the convention. such a con-
test in the convention would be, doubt
less. dramatic, perhaps a sensational,
performance; but II would not only not
serve any useful purpose, but might put
away the chance Of a victory next fall
which now is the beacon light OF every
loyal Democrat.
ALL FOR HARMONY.
To offset the big ratification meeting
in Philadelphia the Democratic lead
ers are urging every possible recalei-
trant to get into line for harmony, To
the end that harmony may be distin-
gushing feature Of the convention
conference Of many Of the leaders Of
the various elements allied in opposition
TO the Republican party is being even
now held. The conferees are In session
at the Kansas City club, the headquar-
ters Of the national committee. Among
those present are National Chairman j.
u. Jones' Richard Croker, John w.
Kern. Democratic candidate for COVER
nor Of Indiana, and other leaders among
the Democrats, Senator Teller, former
Senator Dubois, former Congressman
Hartman and Judge Brown, Of the Sill
yer Republicans, and Senators Allen,
PettlgTew end Heitfeld, Of the Popu-
lists. II is distinctly harmony confer
ence, All are willing to make conces-
Hions In order that peace may prevail in
the convention.
In connection with Richard Crokers
presence at the conference, Il is under
stood that he and former Governor
Hin have a thorough understanding,
and are in perfect accord as 10 their
action in the convention. They will do
anything IN their power Il is main
tained, to advance the interests of the
party and the ticket nominated by the
convention. II is suggested very
strongly that neither Mr.. Croker nor
MI Hill desires the nomination OF
Towne for Vice President.
VAN wYCKs CLAIMS.
While the New York delegation has
not presented formally any candidate
II Is known that It favors the nominal
ton Of Elliott Danforth and that Mr..
Croker is quietly pressing the claims OF
Judge Augustus Van Wyck. Stranger
things have happened In many a con-
Nention than the nomination either of !
uanforth or Van Wyck would be- Not !
outstanding the fact that Towne |
seems now to have the most distinct |
can for the nomination II cannot be dis |
Eulsed that many delegates want a |
tlrNghtout Democrat on the ticket with |
Lryan, Likewise they are looking 10 |
new YORK TO furnish that candidate be- |
case they believe with strong man |
rom the Empire State on the ticket |
The party win have an even chance 20 |
carry the State and perhaps one or two |
oher eastern States. So prevalent Is /
Ials belief and so strong is The hold II /
mas taken on the delegates during the |
past Few hours that Mr.. bryan, who /
u thought 10 favor Towne's nomination
ii'S make concession on the vice
PRESIDENTIAL candidate, eveh II he will
not on the platform
NOMINATION OF BRYAN.
The convention will be called 10 order
tomorrow at noon and unless present
p'ahs ara upset ". J. Bryan VIII be-
dominated for the presidency at the
.ist session. He is to be presented to
Ie American people as the Fourth Of
ivy candidate, The scene gives prom.
,ie OF being one Of the most dramatic
enat ever was seen in a political con-
And then according TO program Mr.
: bryan Is TO be brought to Kansas civ
wy special notification and escort
ol-hlnlttee, and he will deliver his speech
e,epung the nomination in tie very
''",I IN Which 1is nomination was made
W. the nope Of witnessing thls goat
NV 'Vcal scene thousands upoo tbon-
,'uh OF people are coming to Knnsas
ny from the nearby States. The De-
Hu upon the national committee Tor
l,c ss IN me convention han Is said t.
80 Viinost UNPRECEDENTED. Tens Of thoo
~ OF applicu tons for tickets have
NJ leeelNed from Kansas. NebreslSa
s,.sOuIl and other Mls-isslphi
OF sver, V1ite naturally, forty-nine out
r,eiy htty OF the aDppcantn AFRO
Iss 'Ieu 70 disappointment. Each state
s1S 9eeh ass.fred its quota OF seals
ps .,- i Sl Is ail IL viii get. THIS city III
h. 49,. W OF Whi,h have done SO much M,
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