New-York tribune., 1906-08-30
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and that from Rhode Island
Delaware's sons. headed by ex-senator Ken
ney and Willard Salisbury, put up at the VIC
toria. There were fifty IN the delegation Flor
ida, In spite of the long distance sent one hum
dred and hfty Among them, all register
ing at the Victoria. were Governor ~ Is.
Broward General J. Clifford r. Foster, Justice
Charles 3. Parkhill. OF the Florida Supreme
Court and ex- Governor w. S. jennings
One of the largest delegations TO travel FOR
thousand miles or more that from Georgia
There were $50 in the delegation. Among them
were Governor ]. NJ. Terrell, John Temple
Graves Clark Howell H. II. Cabanss and
Frank Weldon. Mos, of them were assigned
rooJns at the Victoria.
One lone delegate registered yesterday from
Idaho He wax General J. l.. Weaver. OF Boise
He said he expected others to-day.
SEVERAL HUNDRED FROM ILLINOIS.
The Illinois delegation including the Cook
County Democracy, came IN several hundred
strong yesterday Roger Sullivan national COM
mitteeman, arrived earlier, in time to greet his
associates on the committee. Others who ar
rived Mayor Dunno OF Chicago, James
Hamilton Lewis and Charles Boeschenstein.
The Grand Hotel last night looked like
Western hostery. With two hundred kansans
staying there. John II. Atwood national COM
sas City were the leading delegates. Just as
this delegation reached its hotel the Kentucky
delegation Of equal strength. went TO the HON.
man House. Military titles were seen plenti~
fully sprinkng the pages OF the hotel register
Among those who arrived to help welcome MI
Bryan were Governor j. c. w. Beckham OF Ken
lucky. Urey Woodson, General Cassman. Con-
gressman Trimble and Judge Thomas r. Cor
don.
Louisiana's delegation of one hundred, headed
by Governor N c. Blanchard and Congressman
Robert Broussard. stayed at the Breslin.
The Maryland delegation took about all day
to get to New York, coming on every
train Over five hundred were on hand before
nightfall and nearly as many more will arrive
this morning
what are they all going TO do?' General
Baughman the national committeeman was
asked
oh they are able to take care of themselves
They will be satisfied If they can only see Mr.
Bryan"
Two hundred men from Michigan. under the
leadership of Daniel G. Campau and Mayor
William w Todd OF Jackson. went 20 the Hoff-
man House Minnesota sent one hundred to the
Victoria, with Mayor Robert a. Smith of 81.
Paul in charge.
Mssouris delegations came in three separate
sections. 10 say nothing of the arrival Of Cover
nor Joseph w. Folk and of his supporters
in still another section. Governor Folk went
to the Gotham. He would not discuss politics.
Among the other delegations the Jefferson
Club of ST Louis which ranks with Tammany
Hall. Senator William J. Stone headed this dele
cation. Another was the ST. Louis Democratic
Club and the third the Missouri Democracy.
delegates from cities outside of ST. Louis.
Ex-senator Jones, OF Nevada. and Governor
John Sparks went TO the Holland House SEN
ator Jones welcomed by several politicians
during the day. He also silent politics
The Ohio delegation is split in twain Those
who follow the defeated leadership Of Mayor
Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland went with him TO
the Gregorian. The greater number. however.
went with Congressman John ]. Lentz TO the
Cadillac.
FIVE COME FROM OREGON.
From far away Oregon FIVE delegates have ar
rived Governor G. E. Chamberlain, Alex. Sweek
and w F. Butcher are among them. peculiar
condition was shown by the absence of F. V.
Holman. the national committeeman Mr. Hoi-
man refused TO attend the reception TO Mr
Bryan He is an avowed Gold Democrat and
such would not welcome the apostle OF silver.
Tennessee's delegation consisting OF a hun
dred and fifty, went 10 various hotels Ex-Gov-
ernor Benton Mcmillan has been here for some
days. He was asked about the Hearst sentiment
in the South. He laughed heartily. Instead OF
replying he declared himself emphatically for
Mr. Bryan for President
Tennessee is solidly for Bryan. He has all
the strength in the South that he had when he
ran for President before. and has gained else
where. There is no doubt of HE nomination, he
said
Others who arrived from Tennessee were r.
E. Mountcastle, national committeeman: Gen
eral Tyson, Senator-eect Robert L. Taylor and
Mayor John I. Cox OF Nashville.
The Virginia delegation OF two hundred reg
istered at the Waldorf. but few went 10 the
Victoria. J. Taylor Ellyson. Lieutenant Gov
ernor represented Governor Swanson. Senator
John w Daniel was among the arrivals as was
Ex-Governor J. Hoge Tyler Colonel JosAnb
Button, of Walkers Ford. famous Virg.nian
was also in the delegation
The delegation from West Virginia, consist
! ing Of 300, and from Wisconsin. consisting of
175. also arrived.
TRIP TO CONNECTICUT.
Mr. Bryaass trip to Connecticut to-morr,-,
after his strenuous night in this city bids -Iir
TO be equally as tiresome for him. Several
speeches are scheduled ara he has arranged to
be back the Hotel Victoria in time for n sb ~
rest before going to Keith & Proc;cr's Union
Square Theatre TO witness his daughter Ru,,s
/ playlet, nov being given there The con,edietta
as it is called. will be presented just as soon as
Mr.. Bryan arrives al the theatre and it is 1ot
expected that he viii remain longer than e,ec
sary TO sit through the twenty minutes of the
play.
Mr.. Bryan's services according to the schedule
now arranged are in demand at two places IN
Saturday night He will be the guest OF about
two hundred newspaper men at HeaIev's at
! dinner he will also make quick run to Jersey