New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-28
HARD WORK FOR HEARST.
Conservative Democrats alarmed at
Progress of HIS Boom.
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with derision merriment. When. however. the |
representatives of the various States and Terri |
tories Immediately their arrival in Washing |
ton began to round up Democratic sentiment 1t |
was discovered, to the dismay of the unprepared |
that a formidable Hearst movement, which prom |
ised to upset all the calculations OF the conserva-
tive wing Of the party was already in full swing
rms FACTION was confronted by political situa-
ton which threatened a continuation Of the power
and influence OF Organism, and the utmost con-
sternation prevailed until plan was adopted
which it believed would practically dispose
of the movement.
Although the majority Of the committee strongly
favored and was practically committed to Chicago.
extended conferences and frantic efforts finally
sidetracked the convention to ST. Louis in the
hope that in that city the peculiar campaigning
methods OF Mr.. Hearst could be held within rea-
sonabe bounds After the deal was made, in
which the supporters of New-York figured con-
spicuOusly, and the vote delivered, members
of the committee, visiting Democrats, Senators
and Representatives realized that a grave political
blunder had been made. The Bryan-Hearst wing
was Jubiant because OF the tremendous impetus
the action Of the committee had given to the
boom Of its favorite. while the conservatives were
correspondingly depressed the Importance
the Hearst movement had assumed through their
attempt to suppress 1t. Democratic leaders are
not only dismayed by this phase Of the situation
but they seriously concerned over the con-
stantly widening fractional breach which owes It's
| birth and growth to the candidacy OF the New
| York editor.
II Is lne consensus or opinion among
politicians here that Bryan and Hearst will join
hands at the convention for mutual protection and
advantage, ana that this combination, controlling
| fully one-third OF the delegates at least
prevent the nomination of any unacceptable candi-
date or force a compromise on one Of its choice
| Bryan still has a formidable following, intensely
loyal to his interests and ready obey his COM
| mands Hearst has built up machine Of sur
| prisng strength in which he takes great pride
and puts unlimited money. thereby severely shock
| ing the tender sensiblties Of those Democrats
| who oppose him.
Missouri has declared for Senator Cockren but it
| is generally understood that his candidacy has
| strength beyond that accorded by a complimentary
vote to a "tavorite son." The conservative eemslt
in Missouri in numerous other States. fears the
| Bryan-Hearst sentiment. and It has firmly re-
solved to keep Senator CocCrell IN the field until
the proper time arrives to swing his vote where It
| will do the most good against Organism. Friends
or Senator Cockrell object seriously TO the OF
his name for the furtherance OF political designs
for the reason that they fear that he will become
so committed TO the movement for his nomination
for President that his chances for succeeding him
self In the Senate will be materially damaged. They
contend that he cannot be candidate for the two
offices and do justice to his ambitions for either.
Then. too. they know that several Missouri poll
ticians are anxious step his Senatorial shoes
II they can only sIdetrack him. While his IS a
name conjure by IN his State. II is known that.
underlying It all. there is remarkably strong
Hearst sentiment which will unquestionably come
the surface should the plans Of the conservatives
go awry.
MOVEMENT IN THE SOUTH.
Agents OF Mr.. Hearst have invaded the South.
and actively engaged I'm the formation OF
clubs and the creation OF sentiment in favor OF
his nomination wherever the slightest opportunity
offers. South Carolina IS active field OF opera
tions and the movement in Georgia IS under the d.
recton OF Representative Griggs. chairman Of the
| Democratic Congress Committee. And the results
thus far according to the best information obtain
q raffg- ~1soH lat
that Hearst will have the delegates from Arizona,
New-Mexico. Oklahoma and Indian Territory They
will have twenty-four votes IN the convention and
will form the nucleus Of the Hearst strength. In
addition TO this tho Hearst managers are certain
} Of Hawaii. and reasonably sure Of tho District OF
Columbia.
In Michigan. where Willis Abbott astute prac'
teal politician has charge OF the Hearst interests
they say that the Neg-Yorker IS exceptionally
strong and stands excellent chance Of corralling
the delegation Of that state. Charles A. Walsh.
the secretary OF the Democratic National Commit
> tee. has been actively engaged in extending tho
Hearst propaganda In Iowa, through the forma-
ton Of clubs and the organizing Of school districts
Walsh hopes the control OF majority OF the Iowa
delegation will be in tho hands OF the BryanHearst
I combination. ready swing TO the latter at the
s proper time. National Committeeman johnson. OF
Kansas. Is looking after the Hearst boom in his
State. He : ono OF tho shrewdest Democratic poll
ticans in the country, and. with the susceptible
material upon which he is working, It Is confidently
tend his efforts. William j. Bryan will take care
Of Nebraska, and no doubt Is expressed as to his
| ability to swing its delegation he may desire
The Pacific Coast States are regarded as friendly
5 to Hearst and It is predicted by the friends Of
V that candidate that California and Oregon Will de
o clare in his favor The strong sentiment in Wash
i ington warrants the belief that its delegates viii
) | announce their allegiance to Hearst when theil
[ votes required; 1t will be remembered that Mr.
- Hearst and publishes newspapers in Sar
l. | Francisco and Los Angeles Cal, and their intu
V ence has been, and will be. according TO Democrats
tor in determining the complexion of the COas
v delegation. Mr. Hearst also contempIates the es
Il will course be used to further his interests
n Moreover his representatives announce that hs IN
r, Washington. Boston, Cleveland, Cincinnati. De
4 tToit, Milwaukee and Kansas city.
Il For many months Nj. Hearst's friends have beef
II busy forming clubs in his name throughout tn
" country particularly in labor centres where tn
relenting foe of trusts and the champion of labor
p many instances strong, and distributes
throughout the States and Territories where IT /
1. thought he can secure delegates. In addition I
lions the school districts OF various States whic
- Hearst sentiment that will materially influence tn
~ selection Of delegates TO the national convention
~ This plan is particularly noticeable in illinois, an
IL is coirespondingv obnoxious to the conservativ
" leaders OF that State.
% HEADED BY sHREWD MANAGERS.
Il The Hearst movement is in the hands of shrew
W political managers. who are peculiarly adept in tn
d methods which govern what is commonly know
- | as practical politics. They unrestricted
~ expenditures in their Efforts to capabl,
Is :, In the face Of such widespread and well ole
"a | Democracy is sOrey harassed, knowing that tn
or nomination Of Mr. Hearst would mean the eertai
er success. fearing that the selection of cand
a. date inimical to Organism would ALLEVIATE the sur
Or tee hung aIoft the banner of :harmony are nov
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