Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-02
Believes fractional Differences
In His Party Will Be Salts
factorily Settled
sTIeER FOR PRESIDING OFFICER
Committeeman Mercer Says Both Fac
tons Will Accept Him and That
Harmony Will Prevail at the Con-
vention-Says Wade Will Be Re-
nominated and REFLECTED.
Special to mes-Republlcan,

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, July 2.-Congressman NJ.
J. Wade, of the Second distric, Iowas
lone member of the national house, is
not worrying. Judge Wade is not TAX
ing stock in the stories of the news
asterous collision between the wings of
the democratic party" He does not
even need to acknowledge that there
are any warning woings and he views
with alarm'-nothing.
The congressman from the Second
was seen prior to his departure for
Marshalltown, where he debates today
with Congremman Adam Bede, of Min
nesota-wholn he also meets In Nc
Gregor, on July 4. 1t was to I'LL the
McGregor engagement that Judge
Wade was compelled to decline the
invitation of President Francis to de-
liver an independence day address on
the exposition grounds
Commenting upon the situation in
the Second district, Congressman Wade
said: II anticipate no difficulty among
the democrats of the Second district,
no matter who is named for the presl-
dency."
1.-The men who supported the Hearst
resolutions in Des Moines are just as
anxious for harmony in the ranks OF
the party in this district this fall, as
are those who opposed the instructions
II believe personally that the demo-
Gratis in this district this year Will con-
dust one of the most vigorous cam
paigns seen for twelve years, both as 10
the national and the congressional
tickets. l do not look for bolter In
the district.
speaking Of the congressional con-
vention Judge Wade said: II is prop
able that the congressional convention
will not be held until after the middle
nf August. Experience has shown that
a comparatively short campaign, alive
with vim and enthusiasm, is what
wins"
Asked as to the state convention and
the temporary craftsmanship, Congress-
man Wade simply replied Il feel tnat
the matter will be adjusted without
conflict"
8. w. Mrcer the Second distri =
member of the democratic state central
COMMITTED was not as retcent co"-
corning the state convention. or Us
Temporary chairman. He is to leave to-
night for St Louis, where ne VIII hoip
a conference with number OF the
leading state and national democratic
leaders OF Ohio, and Indiana. among
whom he has many friends--Won dur
ing his long years in Indiana. Ihey
viii discuss the coming national cam
naipn. On the eve of his departure
Mr. Mercer was asked a number OF
pertinent questions, and he responded
freely. Among other things ne sald.
Hon. II. j. Stiger, of Toledo, has
been suggested as temporary chairman
by many. and I may say that the iirst
suggestion was made by MEMBER OF
the committee, who Is known as one
of Mr.. Hearst's strongest supporters.
The conserva tives of this committee
will be entirely satisfied to see ME-.
Stieer serve He is a good man, ana 3
held in high esteem thruout the state.
II see no reason for any scrap III
the state central committee or in the
convention. despite the prediction OF
the republican newspapers of the
state The alleged fight in the state
central cimmittee, as n matter of fact.
EXISTS largely in the imaginations OF
the snace writer's. Compared with the
c,nnmins-anti- Cummins forces in the
state is is but grain or sahu OH ''ie
beach of a political Atlantic.
There is no question in my mlnh,
that the conservative platform VIII De
adopted in ST. Louis next week. ana
that a strong. conservative man VIII De
nominated thereon. That action VIII
add 1000 votes to the democratic
strength in the Second district. be-
lieve that large majority OF Bryan 5
warm supporters here and turnout tn.'
state. may be depended on to support
and vote the ticket.
..The talk about the Hearst ana
BRYAN supporters in Iowa boiling the
ST. Louis convention is, in my opinion,
sheer nonsense.
"The national convention, l think,
will nominate Parker or Cleveland.
Mr.. Cleveland does not want the honor,
hit | believe he would take 1t, II 1t
were thrust upon HIM.
Committeeman Mercer was enthus-
iastic concerning Congressman Wade,
of whom he said:
Judge Wade will undoubtedly be
without opposition. to sue
coed himself. He is stronger than ever.
Two wears ago he depended on loc1l
support. Today, not only his own dis
trict. but the state, is rallying around
him. Moreover he is today. in his
unique position, national tigure-and
he will attract attention in the national
campaign.
II have no hesitancy in predicting
that he will be elected by a much larger
majority than before.