Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-12
BRYAN THEIR CHOICE
Party Leaders Give Nebraskan
 Solid Vote For Nomination.
CAN REMAIN IN LIMELIGHT.
Democratic National Committeeman Assert That He Would Bring Better Results to Party as a Candidate For the Presidency Than as Spectator.

Washington, Dec. F. - William J. Bryan got a unanimous vote for the Democratic presidential nomination from the Democratic national commit tee members, who reached Washing ton. They are coming to attend the meeting of the national committee to- day, which names the time and place of holding the national convention next year.
 The names of Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota and Governor Joseph l.. Folk of Missouri were prom inently mentioned as prospective can didates, the former being in especial favor with the committeeman from the west. The general opinion seemed to be that Mir. Bryan had the lead, how ever, and that for three or four months he can hold his present place in the limelight. Beyond that point the rid dle was unsolvable.
 Taggart Is For Bryan.
 Chairman Thomas Taggart of Indi- ana, Secretary Urey Woodson of Ken lucky, Committeeman Roger c. Sulli- van of Illinois, Norman E. Mack of New York. Mayor Tom l.. Johnson of Cleveland. O.: C. G. Heifner of Wash ington and others declared that Mir. Bryan was either their personal choice or the choice of their states. In the conference about the presidential can didate the opinion was heard that MT. Bryan would bring more satisfactory results 10 the party as it's candidate than as a spectator.
 When Governor Johnson was men, toned the Democratic leaders would have visions of the great Swedish vote of the northwest in sight. Many pre- dictions were heard that Governor Johnson would certainly poll the en- tire Democratic vote if nominated. There was every indication that the date of the convention would be set at one or two weeks after the Repub- lican convention. One week later was | suggested, but it was found that the date would be June 23. A majority of the committee members here express ed themselves as favorable to holding the convention during the week of July 1. and it was believed that this opinion. would prevail. .s
 Four Cities Want Convention.
 Representatives of four cities prom ised the committee to extend invita- tions for the convention. The contest seems to lie between Chicago and Louisville. most Of the committeeman believing Denver is located too fal west to be available despite its offer of a convention hall and $10O,000 in cash Louisville. through Senator Woodsor and Representative Shirley, will offeI SGO.00O in cash and convention hal seating 15.000 on the floor and 4,0O0 ir the galleries Chicago, through R. c Sullivan. will offer the Coliseum. seat ing 14.O00 people. and $25.000 in casl to pay the expenses of the convention
 Mayor Johnson of Cleveland arrived l in Washington without the much her aided check of $100.000, said to have been raised to take the convention t' that city. He said the largest conven ton hall in Cleveland would hold onl. 6.OOa people. Much pressure wa brought to bear on him to get finan cial offer from Cleveland. and he hope to have one to present 10 the commit tee today. None of the prospectiv convention cities besides Chicago coul' promise adequate hotel facilities.