New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-09
KERN GAINING GROUND.
His Vice-Presidency Boom Gro1cing
-Foh Says No to Parkerites.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BuxE.l

ST. Louis July SIN the breathing spell be-
tween convention sessions this afternoon there
was considerable speculation as to the Vice
Presidency. The concentration of interest and
effort on other questions had hitherto prevented
any definite development of sentiment regarding
Parker's running mate. Indana's cordial sup
port Of John w. Kern helped to give his candi-
dacy strength. and he increased this to-day by
visiting several OF the delegations.
Hill and his associate managers Of the Parker
forces gave it out several days ago that they
wanted David r. Francis the ticket, but
many persons suggested that this was simply a
clever game to get AIissouri's vote away from
Cocl1rell to Parker This afternoon District At
torney Folk summoned and asked by
Parker leaders if he would accept the nom
ination. His answer emphatically in the
negative. He reiterated that if he were placed
in nomination he would rise in the convention
and ask the delegates not to vote for him.
The Docl1ery boom meets with some encour-
agement among the Missourians. The Governor.
however. is doing nothing TO promote 1t, so he
declares, but he undoubtedly looks upon the
movement with appreciation. His term Gov
ernor expires before the Inauguration Of the
next President. The veteran members Of the
House Appropriations Committee, who have
seen the wheels of the government in actual
motion take kindly TO any mention OF them
selves Tor PRESIDENTIAL or Nice-Presldential
honors. This evening ex-Representative John
Allen, Of Mississippi, and Governor Docl1ery.
both oldtimers on appropriations. Joined hands
in the Southern lobby
Il want to say" remarked Mr.. Allen, that
the Republicans could not have nominated any
man who would have made such an efficient
President as Uncle joe Cannon. Like you and
me, Dockery, he has toiled on the Appropria-
tons Committee and knows just how the gov
years TO learn the ropes. Cannon would make
an admirable President"
That's very true" philosophical Governor
Dockery.
And, Furthermore" continued Mr. Allen,
what holds true Of the Presidency holds true of
the Vice-Presidency. / know of no man men
toned for the nomination who comes so near to
meeting all the requirements as you do, Dock
cry"
Thank you, John" reioined the Governor Of
Missouri.
Considerable friendly mention is still made of
Harmon OF Ohio but the eX-AttOrney Generals
candidacy has one or two drawbacks. from the
STANDPOINT OF the convention. one is the in
difference Of his own. delegation. and the other is
the fact that he has not always been regular
The brace of Southern candidates already in the
Held is significant Of the growing sentiment of
the South that that section should have some
candidate on the national ticket. -Four years
ago the outspOken declarations for a Southerner
as Nice-President would not have been thought
OF. 1t is not believed that Governor Beckham
Will persist in remaining a candidate after
agreement on any other candidate. Senator
Carmack, while appreciative of Tennessee's
compliment, stated to-day that he did not think
FOR q moment of becoming a candidate.