The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-19
AS TO GORMAN AND BRYAN.

declining accept tho invitation become candidate for
the position of chairman OF the democratic congressional
campaign committee may he regarded being particularly
significant intentions Of that gentleman with respect
the democratic nomination for the presidency in 1904
The that such invitation had been rendered
Mr. German which far the Southwest was concerned
appeared exclusively The Post OF last Thursday IN
the OF decided surprise TO politicians generally
The Tor this surprise numerous In the hrs
place has been the heretofore elect member
Of the house the craftsmanship and the effort TO induce
become candidate for the honor was unusual
Further had thought OF Mr. German in oonneo
ton with the ohairmanship the three four
who the foot So on the whole the news
o: the invitation that extended him result of the
conferences held by Senators Dubois Carnack and Raw
Inns read with unusual interest in political circles. Dur
ing tho days elapsed before Mr., German stated posi-
lively that he would be candidate for the Craftsmanship
all OF speculation rife and while democratic opiu
ion 10 the ACCESSIBILITY Of giving the place to tho Mary
lander divided 1t must he admitted that there
sidcraby sentiment favor of him Than against him.
1t is generally believed that Nir declined
the invitation OF Messrs Dubois Carmack, Rawlius al
thought an acceptance of would tend to lower
the standard OF his dignity, and, perhaps impair his
chances for being made the choice the democrats for
president at the next National convention There is no
doubt that the Maryander will be candidate the nom
nation unless his plans materially changed and
that further very considerable element that portion of
the democratic party represented here Of him
some of those who think that German will be the logical
candidate the democracy the opinion that would
really have been materially Strengthening his by accept
the offer OF the Craftsmanship OF the congressional
mitec being assumed that the announcement of his can.
dldacy would have been tantamount his election the
place This opinion based the belief that the
house will be democratic, and that il Mr. German could
show that he in any way responsible his capacity
chairman OF this committee for the bringing about such
satisfactory state OF affairs his chances for before
the convention would I've greatly enhanced On the other
hand OF his friends pointed that with the situation
he ofr a., h.
committee beneath him and that his acceptance OF
would nure his prospects the higher honor to which he
aspres Especially would this be the case was pointed
out If, after announcing would be candidate for
the Craftsmanship, he should be defeated or It, after having
been elected he should fail be instrumental in conduct
ing the campaign in such give the democrats
majority in the next house 1t is quite likely that Mr.
German considered all of these phases of the matter
quite carefully for he did reply definitely the invi-
aton extended him for days The he gave then
for declining that he old" and that he had
graduated from the committee in other words that he
had served long enough during his previous terms in
congress and that he had ra the time and attention
that could rightfully be expected from one man.
s.
However all this may be- Mr. German finally declined
and the democrats forming the turned their at
euon to other material They very wisely took no action
at the meeting held Friday night but concluded to wait
Tor two weeks during which time the claims Of the various
candidates to be thoroughly considered II is triac
dcult Just at present to locate all these candidates but
M
necton with the Craftsmanship Griggs of Georea Han
OF Pennsylvania Cooper Of Texas. Senator Clark OF Mon
ana, and one or two others AZ one time it looked as If
Mr. Griees would the position without anv serious
opposition hut even his most intimate friends admit that he
not overburdened with energy and there no doub a
energy one OF the characteristics which should be upne
most IN the man who nils the place and fills acceptabv
During the two weeks that will elapse before the NEXT ros
ing OF the committee is held material NAV he
brought out In fact it is known that an effort will h.
made to bring out such material that is impossible AZ
hls time to predict with degree pOsitiyeness what
viii be done in the premises
AS was wired The Post the time the invitation ,y,s ~
tended to Mr. Gormau the who started the move
"e" III ms favor did so with view to beginning cam
paign in which Mr. Bryan and his free silver ideas should
DC enuIey ignored There is doubt that this fact ir
uueneed against the Maylauder many who would otberi
n@'e oeen IN favor OF his being selected ill the position
" chairman oil the congressional committee Mr. Bryan has
numerous warm friends in congress and thew do not ~
10 see nm ignored IN this any other manner The nr.s
enee OF the peerless Nehraskan in the city at the , L
pace was offered to Mr. German had effect Of course
'e"s"S interest IN the matter and numerous attemnt.
were maze TO induce the former TO cxpress bi,o,f -
premises This he sludiously avoided dome ~ :" ."e
course ct short conversation 1T the capto on Ei ~
~ NV !" P'ael'aly the same language that he had en-
r'r " Speakms OF the matter to various other corre
SPohuen's that he could say at this time vbether 49,
he would he candidate for the nomination in VA, 'S
'u oul niue on the question OF issues and poicc h,
" NC "'u say was ditect and TO the point Special ref
~ w. ''' matter OF Imperialism and 10 the ecc
o U"te" states senators by direct vote Of the neo
pie lie paid the democracy OF Texas YER, b;b -,
mem ana expressed his complete confidence in IFS future
. matter which impressed itself on everybodv yyba a.,
Mr. bryan during his stay here was his splendid nhY
lon'uon' Notwithstanding the hard work he has b.
uo"g reeenty-and all OF his life for that matt, 49,
checks are flushed with health, his eyes are BRIGHT d 's
ana MS race wears that same look Of determination b @
always characterized It. lie conducted himself in his i
eu9''au' manner walking TO the 7spol from the Avenn.
Motel at which he living and bowling and sr,iIi
AMY to the dozens OF people who smoke TO him ,, -
way There was nothing in evidence during his visi, ~
70 indicate that he is dead ono 10 use slansv I'M, ~
en6c " ~ any o'her
No'Miths,andng the silence Of both Mr. German and NJ
M OF the subject OF their respective intentions with ~