Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-03
Lack Of Harmony.

PARKERSBURG, w. Va, August g.
The democratic state convention here today
did not meet under such harmonious con-
ditions as had been anticipated, especially
for minor places on the ticket The dele
gates were still disposed to subordina 10
everything to the desire of aiding Henry q.
Davis. the nominee for Vice President. in
carrying the state for the national ticket,
but there were differences of opinion as to
what was best for Davis and as to how
things should be done even after it was
decided what was wanted.
When importuned yesterday Mr.. Davis
was reluctant about expressing preferences
for candidates. His closest friends, how
ever. We're insisting that Judge Holt Of
Huntington would head the ticket. Mean
notably those of w. R. Thompson of Hunt
ngton, were very active, and strong
sentiment was created that the best thing
for Davis Is harmony" and that harmony
would be assured by concessions from the
Davis men. AT the same time it was de-
sired to have the governor from a differ
ent part of the state than that in which
Davis resides
One Of the first conferences at Davis
rooms was when a delegation headed by
former Gov. MacCorkle, called with w r
Thompson. After this conference it was
announced that Judge Holt would not stand
for the governorship and that IN the in
terest of harmony he would present the
lame of his fellow townsman. Thompson
There was then much commotion among
the candidates for other places on the
state ticket as the forces had been so lined
up that there was Thompson slate as we'll
as Holt slate. and the Thompson cand1-
dates insisted on recognition with their
leader.
the conservatives continued today on the
White supremacy plank" The radicals
were all wearing white badges. bearing the
words. White Mans Party and Insisted
n a Cr,I1 kA
er Senator Davis was engaged much Of tho
time also with the platform makers He
said he would not attend the afternoon
session OF the convention. but he might be
present at the night session.
Hollis Candidacy.
PARkERSBURG. w. Va. August g.
Judge Holt. in addressing the Cabell deIega-
ton. said Mr.. Davis yesterday asked him
to be candidate for governor and TODAY
asked him not to be a candidate. He said
all were here in the interest of Parker and
Davis and he. as all should do. would fol-
low the wishes of Mr. Davis. Even after
TINS declaration. the northern delegates
headed by John T. McGraw insisted on
supporting Judge Holt until he announced
that he would not accept.
Then those opposed to what is known as
the MacCorkle.Chilton faction in the
southern part Or the state concentrated on
Judge w. G. Bennett Of Weston against
Thompson.
Standing Room in Demand.
The wigwam's seating capacity of 2,7OO
was taken with standing room in demand
when the convention was called to order by
Col. Thomas 3. Davis, a brother of the
vice presidential candidate and Chairman of
the state committee. who announced the
following temporary organizations:
Chairman. Colonel John T. McGraw of
Grafton; secretary. w. E. Byrne of Cha rles-
ton; sergeant-at-arms. A. P. Gordon OF
Wheeling: assistant sergeant-at-arms, Fred
Carr of Charleston
Mr. McGfaw's Address.
Upon being called to order the convention
was addressed by National Committeeman
John T. McGraw. who had been designated
as temporary chairman. Mr.. McGraw said.
IF there existed no other reason for the
success of the democratic party in the
present campaign than that presented BY