The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-19
DEMOCRATS CONFER.
Leaders Meet in New York to Discuss
the Situation.

New York, July 19.-Leaders of the
Democratic party conferred Tor more
than two hours last night in the rooms
of former Senator d. B. Hill at the
Hoffman house and at the close made
public a statement to the effect that
the craftsmanship CT the national COM
mittee mad not been discussed Private
ly it was said the judgment OF all pres
ent was that the interest of the party
would be best conserved by leaving the
committee absolutely free to elect its
chairman. Judge Parker was said TO
favor this course. The conference re-
suited in an agreement to call a meet
ing of the national committee to be held
at the Hoffman House July 26 The
question of fixing the time and place for
the notification of the candidates Tor
president and vice president was left
to the candidates themselves
Present at the conference were the
leaders who brought about the NOM
ination of Judge Parker There was
also present Senator Victor ]. Bowling
of New York who looked after the Tam
many interests. Everyone declared that
throughout The conferees were for
mer Senator D. B. Hill of New York,
James Smith, Jr-. of New Jersey, Henry
G. Davis of West Virginia, candidate
Murphy. Jr., of New York; Senator Cor
man of Maryland, William F. Sheehan
of New York, Senator Cord Meyer, chair
man of the New York state committee;
Guffey of Pennsylvania. H. McCarren
of Brooklyn, James NJ Head of Ten
nessee, Norman E. Mack of BufTalo,
Perry Belmont and August Belmont of
New York. Thomas F. Ryan of Vir-
ginia. J. X p. Hall of Pennsylvania,
and John R. Mclean of Ohio The
statement issued concerning the con-
ference follows:
men met primarily for the purpose of
meeting Senator Davis of West Vir-
ginia, candidate for vice president. An
exchange of views followed and the
question as to when the national COM
mittee should be called for organiza-
ton was discussed and it was agreed
to recommend the committee be called
to meet in New York at the Hoffman
House at twelve o'clock noon on July
e.
1.-THE question of fixing date for the
notification of the candidates was talk
ed over and finally referred to the can
didates to fix date and time of nOtifi-
cation.
There was also a general discussion
as to the favorable prospects of the
party in the coming campaign"
There was no discussion concerning
the selection of a chairman of the ma
tional committee. Mr.. Davis engaged
in the discussion of all topics before
the conference but in no more personal
vein than others in attendance His
most significant statement was in rela-
ton to the uniting of all interests. The
gathering of so many strong men, rep
of factions which did not
always pull together, he said was indie
alive of strong campaign
The meeting gave number of those
present the first opportunity they have
had of congratulating Mr.. Davis since
his nomination at st. Louis and the re-
ception accorded him was hearty.
The discussion of the prospects in the
was general in character.
The opinion was expressed by several
that western Democrats would give
no fear of fractional opposition need be
Speaking of the report that it would
be necessary to give the nomination
for the governorship to New York city
in order to bring the McCarren and |
Murphy forces together August Bel |
mont said: There is absolutely moth |
ing in it. Victor Bowling was present |
at the conference representing Tam |
MANY and no mention was made of the !
situation in New York state SO far as |
any difference between alleged factions |
Of the party is concerned. There are |
no factions in the Democratic party in |
this state and we all expect to work /
together for success"
Senator Bailey of Texas who has |
been in the city several days did not |
attend the meeting although he met !
with several individual members of the |
conference during the day. He declared |
The chances of party success were bet |
er than ever before. 1t is expected /
many Democrats will go to Esopus this |
week to enlist the aid of Judge Parker /
20 the support of various aSpirants for |
he national craftsmanship. That any |
1ne will be successful in this is asserted |
% be very doubtful.