The Washington herald., 1908-06-08
GLENN LEADS BRYAN FIGHT.
North Carolina Governor, for Ne
braslSan, Opposes Senator'S.

braskan, Opposes Senator'S.
Special 10 Tie Washington Herald
Raleigh. y. g. June 1.-The hot pOliti-
cal fight In North Carolina for and against
instructing the delegates 10 the national
convention in Denver for w. J. Bryan as
the nominee Of the Democratic party for
the Presidency. has taken on added in
terest this week by reason Of the declara-
tion made by Gov Glenn in favor Of
sending an instructed delegation.
The Johnson advocates and other anti
Bryanites have been pluming themselves
with having both the United States Sena-
tors from this State. Simmons and over
man, on their side. Both OF them have.
during the past month. made public their
position on this matter. and have ap-
peared in the public prints advising that
the North Carolina delegation 10 the
Denver convention should go "untram-
meled" and free to act as they should
deem best In making the nomination Of
the party for a candidate for the Presi-
dency.
Because OF the position taken by the
two Senators. there is alleged to have
arisen a GOODNESS between them and
Bryan. who is said TO have cut them
publicly during the recent conference Of
governors at the White House-a story
that has not been denied by either OF
the Senator's and which has been vouched
for by North Carolinians temporarily In
Washington. several Of whom are alleged
20 have witnessed the incident
Simmons Long Chairman.
Senator simmons had been the state
chairman Of the Democratic party for ten
years up to a few months ago. when he
was relieved at his urgent and repeated
request. Owing 20 his long and intimate
acquaintance with the local leaders in
the various towns and counties Of the
State, Senator Simmons is believed 10
have unusual influence and opportunities
in assisting his side Of political questions.
Those opposed to instructions are. there
fore, feeling pretty sure that they will
be able TO defeat any resolution that nav
be offered in the State convention pledg-
ing the support Of the State to Bryan.
Gov. Glenn. having been so engrossed
In the campaign for State prohibition
for the last three months, in which he led
the fight against the traffic IN and man
uiacture Of liquor. and during which
campaign he made a hundred speeches.
has not gone on record until now on this
question Of instructions. Now that he
has voluntarily come out f9r Instructions.
coupled with the warmest words OF COM
mendation for the Nebraskan and pre-
! dieting his nomination on the first ballot
nd
surely be elected this time, the Bryan
contingent is greatly encouraged. because
all know that Gov. Glenn possesses a dis
tinct and widespread influence among
the Democratic voters. especially in the
rural districts. and the majority OF the
county conventions 10 elect delegates to
the State convention are yet 10 be held
State Convention June "a.
The State convention will be held In
Charlotte on June a.
In the meantime, the tide seems 20 be
turning. While a month ago IL looked
pretty certain that an unpledged delega-
tion would go 10 Denver. Il now begins TO
look the other way. 1t Is even money
that the Bryanites will win. Still, Il will
be no snap. On the other hand. there
is certain to be fight in the State con-
vention over the question. and Il is still
possible that the advocates Of an un-
pledged delegation will win out
At least. the anti-lnstruction delegates
are not expected to lie down to their
opponents when they meet in the state
convention, as they did in South Caro-
lima II will be remembered that IN
South Carolina both the United States
Senators opposed instructions. and the
big-gun politicians were generally against
Bryan, the conditions being similar 70
those now existing in North Carolina.
few weeks prior 10 the date for the
convention 10 assemble the i-Bryanites
were claiming an uninstructed delega-
ton sure. Yet when the convention met
they surrendered without a fight-with-
out even a little skirmish-and the in
structed delegation was carried unani-
mously
1t was the Nort1 Carolina delegation TO
the national convention OF 1896 that was
chiefly instrumental in turning the tide
10 Bryan
As 70 Gov. Johnson, there seems to be
little enthusiasm over him in this State,
Those who are advocating his nomina-
ton are doing so because he seems 70 be
the anti-Bryan candidate most likely 10
poll some strength. 1t Is scarcely prob
able that Il Is because they care any
thing about the personality Of the MIN
Aesota man. The vote Of the Scandi-