Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

plank Of the Chicago platform, believ.
ing that issues which overshadow the
money question have arisen since 1895
and should be given the place of i'm.
let 1t be known finally what his
ton all fully believe, and that his
desires will be carried out nobody
doubts.
With respect to the planks on "im-
peralism' and expansion note in
minor key has been sounded from the
western part of the country, espe-
cially from the Pacific coast. Both
Bryan and the leaders of the party
have been urged not to make the anti
expansion plank too strong, lest the
declaration iniure the party's chances
in the western states. where it is UNI
derstood expansion is strongly fa-
vored. 1t is believed, however, that
no comfort will be given those who
have urged such action
The suggestion that Bryan's nomi-
nation for president be made on the
Fourth of July at the first session Of
the convention has met the approval
of very many leaders and delegates
already here. Arrangements are be-
Ing made to carry the plan into cx-
ccution.
The Vice Presidency.
Everything relating to the vice
presidential nomination is in the mir
today. All seem to be waiting for
something to turn up. Shively, of In
diana, insists that he is not q cam
didate. II appears likely now that
the convention will accept him at his
word. Hill is the foremost figure in
the problem. That he would accept
the nomination if the party should
demand him there is no doubt, but his
friends pcrsistently maintain that he
is not i'm the race.
Towne. of Minnesota, would be
powerful candidate if he had not been
nominated already by the populists.
The opposition to him is on the
ground that this convention should
nominate strnight-out democrat
rather than a silver republican or Il
populist. His friends are working for
him like beavers and making some
Roadway. Among those mentioned for
the nomination are former Senator
German. Western and southern men
are inclined to the belief that he
would be stronger man with their
people than Hill, but there is "A vigor-
Gus disposition to call upon German
to take the Craftsmanship of the ma
tional executive committc and man
age the approaching campaign.
Congressman Sulzcr, of New York,
is one of the few svowed candidates
he is staunchlv backed by strong
friends, who are making things hum
about his headquarters. He has some
delegates pledged to him. He claims
that in the roundup he will receive
the support of his own state, and
that of most of the eastern and south
crn delegates.
Will Bow to Bryan's Wishes.
Without dctracting from personal
merits or present forcefulness of any
man mentioned for the vice presi-
dency it is perfectly clear the conven-
ton will ultimately bow to the wishes
of Bryan, as all realize that to make
victory possible absolute harmony
must exist between the candidates.
The vice presidential situation there
fore may resolve itself into one sim
liar to that in the Philadelphia con-
vention, the candidate being assured
the nomination before the ballot was
taken.
a majority of the members of the
Nebraska delegation arrived early to-
day. The balance of the delegations
is expected by afternoon. They came
prepared to make strong fight, If
necessary, for insertion in the plat
form of plank declaring i'm most
specific terms for 16 to 1. w. III.
Thompson, of Grand Island, delegate
at-largc and close friend of BRYAN,
said:
Concerning the vice presidency the
Nebraska delegation is somewhat at
sea- He denied positively that it had
received any intimation from Bryan
of his personal choice of candidate.
The Kentucky delegation arrived to-
day and took up its quarters at the
Coates house. National COMMITTEES
man Woodson said:
81 do not know exactly how Ken
tncSy stands on the silver proposition
We all, OF course, are in favor of 16 to
/, but whether all arc i'm favor Of re-
affirmation or II specific statement, /
could not say until tho delegation has
met. We are what might be termed n
ShiNcly delegation on the vice presi-
dcncy. NJ least half of the delegation
consider him the most available man."
Ohio is for bimetallism, against the
insertion in the platform of plank
declaring for the coinage of silver at
the ratio OF is to /.
On the vice presidency Ohio people
arc i'm favor of the nomination of
Judge PARKER, of New York.
Maine is in favor of reaflirmation
of the Chicago platform as whole.
Said j.. NJ. Staples of that state this
morning: eve want 16 TO 1 and
think that's the best way The state
has no choice for vice president, he
said, but in all probabilities will fol-
low the lead of New York.
HILL RETURNS TO KANSAS CITY
Nothing But Gucsscs tn Regard to