New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-27

Bailey and ex-senator Hill took their seats as
the members from far off Porto Rico and Alaska
respectively.
CIR. BELMONT LIKELY TO BE NAMED
Though the question OF the treasurer Of the
national committee is still in allegiance there
few members OF the committee who oio
not Think that August Belmont is TO be aP-
pointed TO that position. and they 70 expressed
themselves. Several. however. said that y NJ
Gufey. OF Pennsylvania. might be elected
though none OF them would predict that such
action would be taken. Perry Belmont VINO
was IN the lobby of the hotel. said that he
thought the position would be offered TO his
brother. August Belmont. and that ne wouid
accept IT, although he would not speak positiVeiy
about IT.
Senator Bailey was often IN the lobby ana
was the centre of a coterie of Southerhefs WI"
seemed to look 10 him for advice ana leaos ,1
ship. Trey Woodson, the boyisn iooktlg 0o, r5
nitteeman from Kentucky. was everywhere, , all9
il seemed that he knew everybody. and talked
with every one that he knew AFTER tne nlen
ing OF the committee. which elected nm ~ -
hib!ted a desire 10 shake eVeryoouy ny 'A0
hand, be they small or great pta
Senator Daniel of Virginia, and John d. rus
lev ex-Ninister to Denmark under CleN sIati ,
talked together for some time. while w. A ROLL
we'll and John H Boogher, Of Missouri renewed
many old friendships and mace ne" cq ann,
ances Congressman Hearst ana DeLant t
Nicoll were in the lobby for SNORT tilile m ti'
morning Senator McCarTen leaned agalllst d
post talking TO a friend for two hours or more.
Not a single man of prominence IN IarnIhan any
Hall appeared at the meetlngi Inns aS,h m@s and
visiting Democrats. and they ola not seem 70 &c
at all pleased with the situa tor CharIes e
Murphy criticised IN vigorous Terms ~
many Cor his position. a..
Mr. Hill and Mr.. Sheehan did not appear III
the lobby at all but were busy conferring Win
other leading spirits Of the party In an upper
room during the entire morning. ana again Gis
appeared Immediately after the luncheon Mr.;
Taggart was in and out or the notel sew sew - -
times in the morning and several times went 10
ex-senator HIS room August Belmont ana
Senator German were also early callers on sen
ator Hill.
EXPECTED TO CHOOSE SHEEHAN.
Under the resolution offered by Mr.. sheehan
already referred 70. Chairman Taggart will
select campaign managers It Is taken for
granted that he will name Sheehan chairman
of the executive committee. After the adjourn
ment of the committee there were many coz
situations among the leaders. and the names OF
several men were mentioned as likely to be on the
committee or committees whichever course 1t is
decided TO pursue. Among those mentioned We're
William F. Sheehan. of New-York; Arthur 7.
German, of Maryland. August Belmont OF New
York; David B. Hill. of New-York; James NJ.
Gufey. Of Pennsylvania; John T. McGraw. OF
West Virginia; William H. Martin. of Arkansas;
nois; Bradley B. Sulalley, of Vermont; George
a. CASTOR. of Massachusetts,: James Smith, jr,
of New-Jersey, Charles S. Thomas, OF Colorado
and Fred T. Dubois of Idaho
Chairman Taggart will go to Esopus to-day
with the committee.
He expects to spend tomorrow in this city
consulting with number of prominent Demo-
Gratis regarding the composition of the commit
tee he is authorized to appoint Tomorrow
evening or Friday he will start for Indiana. but
will return almost Immediately. announce the
establish headquarters and enter
on active campaign work
David B. Hill WAS seen after the committee
had adjourned. His rooms have been almost
constantly filled by prominent New-York Demo
Gratis. and there considerable discussion re-
garding the campaign in this State. Mr.. Hill
was satisfied and confident. He declared that
he would not be a member Of any committee.
however. Il am a committee Of my own" he
asserted. He said that. o. course, Mr. Shsehan
and Mr.. Belmont would be considered in con-
nection with committees TO conduct the cam
paign Mr.. Hill will not visit Esopus to-day.
but will 90 to Wolfert's Roost.
MANY CONGRATULATE Mr.. TAGGART.
Mr. Taggart was the recipient of many con-
CALCULATIONS yesterday after the adjournment Of
the committee. In reply to the questions of
newspaper men he said:
Il was not surprised by my election II was a
matter that has been growing. I appreciate the
honor. l also recognize the responsibility. and
with the aid of the united Democracy shall eX
pect 10 give a good account Of myself.