The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-08

cry was one Of the busiest men abou;
the Metropolitan Hotel today He Is agalns-
the so-cailed straight blanket proposition.
and does not hesitate 70 say So The Gov
ernor + not Interested in the candidacy OF
any particular Judge.
one OF the mos; remarkable. and NJ the
same time most pleasant. features about
this convention Is the fact that for the first
time in recent State Democratic politics 81.
louis and Kansas City sent delegations
without q single contest
81. Louis Solid for Valiant.
Kansas city is Saiid for Gates and st.
Louis stands unanimously for Valiant
Ex-Governor Stone il greatly missed His
absence IS only accounted for by the fact
that he Is friendly toward all Of the
twelve candidates.
Secretary Of st-.s sam Cook distributed
pamphlets containing the names Of all the
40 delegates 70 the convention. Among the
visiting deieEaies yesterday the little books
proved 90 De Of great value 20 politicians.
Later in the day Judge Sherwood distrib-
uted books Of similar nature
Hnwes opens headquarters.
Harry Hawes opened headquarters in the
Metropolitan yesterday and assisted the
delegates from 81. Louis II keeping to-
Ee;her- He was accompanied By his private
secretary. Bruce starke- In speaking OF
the convention Mr. Hawes said he had
never before witnessed such a harmonious
gathering where so many conflicting inter-
ests were concerned.
The delegates are a fine body OF men,
said Mr. Hawes. and we are going 10 have
the best convention ever held In Missouri
Political clubs with their fife and drum
force are conspicuous by their absence,
neither the Jefferson Club Of ST. Louis.
Jackson Club Of Kansas City nor the
Monroe Club OF ST. Joseph Is present This
is explained by the fact that II il a dig
nified judicial gathering and also because
the clubs will be In full blaTe at the St
Joseph convention.
Excise Commissioner Seihert, who Is man
aging Judge Fox's campaign. Is one Of the
most confident men at the convention. He
declares that 81 the present Indications con-
tinue unfisturbed. his candidate will be one
OF the nominees OF the Democratic party
for State Supreme Judge. Everything
Seems 10 he in our favor" said Mr. Seibert,
Look where yCu may and talk TO whom
you please. you can see and hear nothing
but evidence OF Judge Fox's popularity II
the present temper OF the convention lasts
until after Tomorrow Judge Fox will sure
ly be nominated
Mr.. seibc-; did rot care to discuss the
chances Of the other candidates.
Il don't care 10 be placed on record as
predicting ny own success said Judge
Valiant. but ycu mIght glance about and
state your own opinion. I'll stand hy what
ycu say. Il doesn't look as though I'm
Ec;HE to be defeated. does g.? I Certainly
don't feel Ike a beaten man. II anybody
has chance. it's me In fact. expect
10 be nominated on the first halio; by an
overwhelming majority. Il You must quote
ne. Just say z-'d ! was coufileHt"
Adiel Sherwood. who has charge Of his
fathers caUpsisn. refused tu discuss :he
latter's prospects for nomination. hut. new
ertaeless young Mr.. Sherwood was wear
ing an expression OF confidence when he re-
tired tonight. which spoke for him
Il don't care TO make any forecast re-
garding my fathers chances" SAID he Y
think Il IS sufficient for me 10 state that
his support is stronger and his friends more
loyal row than ever
Delegates Go Sightseeing.
Many OF the Delegates grew tired of talk
ing politics in the corridor Of the Met
ropoIitan and yesterday afternoon took a
trip TO DolinE Park Some went in car
risges. others in electric cars. The natural
cave and the lake proved to be great at
fractions. Several took in the show. Pas
sion slave" and enjoyed Il immensely The