New-York tribune., 1906-04-03
BRYAN An ANY PORT"
DEMOCRATS FLEE HEARST
Conservatives Choose BetSceen T1oo
"EfHs" for Presidential Nomination,

William J. Bryan viii have the support in the
re,t Democratic National Convention of the
very men from this city who fought him twice
and who finally nominated ex-Judge Parker at
81 Louis two years ago. In the Democratic
club there is talk Of arranging a reception in
his honor on his return from his tour around the
world lie I4ancey Nicoll. "a week ago, at the
Democratic club. euloglzed Mr.. Bryan an
honorable Democrat His declaration at the
time aroused a lot Of comment. but il was fav-
orable comment
Nj Nico is vice-chaiyTnan Of the Democratic
National Committee and viii remain in that
position until the assembling of the next ma
tional convention. In his speech he voiced the
deep seated hostility of the so-called Cleveland
wing Of the Democratic party against William
r Hearst who is regard ID with a rapidly grow
ins dread by the conservat tive Democrats of this
town
The kindly feeling toward Bryan on the part
Of :he Gold Democrats. amounting to a willing
less TO support him for the head OF the next
national ticket is pointed out as a surprising
object lesson Of the spread OF radicalism in the
Democracy A prominent member ~ the Dem
cratic club in commenting the situation
last night said 10 a Tribune reporter:
Unless Hearst should run away with the or
eauizaton before 1905. you'll see the conserVa-
i've Democrats Of this city supporting Bryan
l"r me nominal ton TWO years from now. Bryan
has become less radical and could he counte1 I
on 70 give a good administration if he should
fe elected. while on the other hand the conser-
NatNe DemocraJs- and for that matter, Republic
idIS- are Wiling 10 go 4 good deal further along
iaclcai lines than they were in 1896 or 1900
While Hearst is a man Of capital, he is too
much OF a socialist to suit the conservative
I'e-hpi Fats, ana Tor that reason, more than for
any other they viii oppose him. Bryan, on the
otnef hand. while n good deal of a radical, has
been bToadened by study and travel and obser-
could l. m in rla
Democratic organization who opposed him be-
fore 10 run things sensibly if he should be
elected President
Immediately following the close Of the last
campaign the friends OF Grover Cleveland,
August Belmont Senator German David B.
HiA ex-senator Smith. of New Jersey, and Sen
ator Martin. Of Virginia. talked over the matter
OF keeping control Of the organization until the
tide turned in favor Of The Democracy at which
ume. il was believed an ola fashioned Cleveland
Democrat could be elected The conservatives
are 5ust waking Up TO the fact tha; Hearst
stands good chance Of capturing their organ
izaticu.
Mr Nicoll's speech 1t The Democratic Club a
week ago indicates undying hostility to Hearst
and d willingness 10 back Bryan This change
~ heart is not due 70 any overveening love for
Bryan, but rather 10 a feeling that If any Dem
oerat is going 10 be elected he will have to be
d iaclcal. anC Bryan is less objectionable than
Hearst
Mr. Bryan is now IN India studying social and
political conditions. and writing letters for pub
hcation He VIII be home in a few weeks As
The Democratic Club is in a liberal" frame Of
mind and consumingly anxious 10 do something
that VIII check the spread OF Hearstism, il has
been suggested thar II would he a good idea 20
give Mr.. Bryan fine reception when he comes
home either at the club or in some place with
more seating CAPACITY. and father him and his
speech
M Nicoll, speaking with the authority of the
Teorganized'' Democratic National Committee.
declares that Mr Bryan is an honorable man
This is the olive branch Mr Bryan is nor ex-
Iected To repUdiate anything he said against
;he gold bugs i'm his party. Even if he said Il
told yog So il would be taken by the chastened
lOlsoryatiYes without Wrathful reprisal
After the reception Nj. Bryan would go West
with the acclaim OF the gold bugs. and probably
vith the Endorsement Of the radicals, and his
friends then viii be able To say that he is The
only man u nose nomination will heal the bieaen
~ the Democratic organization.