The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-02

DELEGATES NOW IN DENVER
Judge Gray Is Known to be Accept.
able as Bryan's Running Mate But
II Is Doubtful That he VIII Take
the Place II Offered.

DENVER, Col, July 1.-The prin-
cipal event in connection with the
forthcoming Democratic Convention
was the arrival OF Frederick B, Lynch
OF Minnesota as the representative In
chief Of the presidential boom OF Coy.
Johnson Of that state, A reservation
Of quarters ut the Albany hotel was
made several weeks ago by Mr..
Lynch and an extensive suite OF
rooms had been prepared for him and
T his staff,
The announcement OF Mr., Lynch's
coming had the effect OF causing q re.
newal Of the discussion OF the pos
sibilitics OF the nomination OF the
presidency rather than for the presi-
dency Il was conceded even by the
supporters Of Gov Johnson that his
nomination for the first place was
problematical bur his friends were
staneh in their determination to have
his name presented to the convention
for the presidency even in the TACT OF
the possibility Of his defeat and most
OF them were quite as positive in the
declaration that he would not accept
the second place even II il were tend
cd him, The discussion OF tthe Min
nesoia governors chances for the
vice presidency while quite general
among the uniniormed was not in
dulged in seriously by those who
were in accord with the inner Bryan |
circles. They did not accept his
name with favor and It may be an.
nouneed even thus far in advance OF
the meeting Of the convention that
the Minnesotan will not be Mr.. Bryan |
running mate in the event OF the Ne
braskan's nomination, Mr., Bryan
most intimate friends are quite de.
termined on that point. On the other
hand il is known that Judge Gray OF
Delaware would be IN every way &C.
eeptablc to Mr. Bryan as the candid
ate for the second place and the posi-
ton is generally conceded to him II
he will aecep, IT, II Is conceded that
Judge Gray is not candidate for
second place but the contention is
persistently made than II the nomina.
tion should be rendered him he would
not refuse ii, 1t is known that he
found his work on the bench not
thoroughly congenial and those IA
miliar with his disposition say that he
would prefer the vice presidency to
his work on the bench, II the nom
ination does go to Judge Gray Of New
York will probably claim il and in
that contingency the New Workers
who are on the ground assert that
the position will be awarded to that
state II the New York delegation can
unite upon candidate. In other
words the situation with reference to
the vicc-presidency now parallels the
vice. presidential in the convention
previous to the nomination Of Mr..
Sherman. The developments OF the
day have practically eliminated Mr.
Chanler from the contest Mr.. Bryan's
!. friends are not favorably inclined to
ghm because they are doubtful that
his position on the tariff would place
him in accord with Mr.. Bryan.
With Mr. Chanler thus practically
disposed of, there has been renewed
discussion Of the name OF Francis
Burton Harrison Of New York and
the name Of ] B, Stanchield OF FL
mira, N, Y, was also prominently
mentioned today in connection with
the Office.
There has also been mentioned the
name Of Norman +. Mack OF Buf-
falo, present national committeeman
from New York, but Mr., Mack, who
is on the ground, pooh poohs the
suggestion,
Among those OF the South mem
toned in connection with the vice
presidential nomination is Gov Rob.
y Glenn of North Carolina and Mr..
Glenn is already represented in Den
yer by H. M. Holleman and other
friends who are working among the
delegates as they arrive. The head
quarters of Judge George Gray of
Delaware, were thrown open today.
Josiah Marvel Of Wilmington, Del,
and R. ], Beamish Of Philadelphia,
who are in charge OF Mr.. Gray's cam :
paign, expected to open the headquar- !,
ters and launch the Gray boom last
night but they were delayed in reach
ing the city and when they arrived at
their rooms at the Savoy Hotel it
was decided to postpone the opening :
until today. Even then the Gray
people were the first to open regular =
headquarters Mr.. Marvel declared u
last night. and, reiterated toady that
Judge Gray is not a candidate for
but the presidency. He was Il
asked if the Judge would accept the I
nomination even il the platform I,
a radical ant-injunction :,
plank
Mr. Marvel replied: From all
gather the Denver platform will not