The Washington herald., 1908-04-06
WILL OPPOSE BRYAN
Gray and Johnson Workers
Begin Campaign.
BOTH OPEN PRESS BUREAUS
work of Launching Two Candidates
Into sea OF Democratic Prcsidcn-
tiaI Race Now Accomplishments
ments Given Out Indicate that
Either May Garry Convention.

1t became apparent here yesterday that
the movement in the Democratic party
70 nominate candidate for President
other than William Jennings Bryan Is
not to be a mere fash in the pan. but is
taking form and substance.
A literary bureau to give publicity to
the effort to OBTAIN the nomination Of
Judge Gray, Of Delaware. viii be opened
in Washington to-day. The Minnesota
Democratic committee has established
headquarters in Chicago. and is out in a
broadslde, giving publicity in Washington
for Gov John A. johnson.
Advocates Of she nomination of former
Gov. William L. Douglas. of Massachu-
setts. are becoming exceedingly active
and it is apparent that the effort in his
behalf is well organized in its publicity
branch.
Under the direction Of +. B. Lynch
it's treasurer, the Minnesota Democratic
committee has begun an earnest and ac-
tive campaign to bring about Gov john
sons nomination. From the Chicago head
quarters, of which Mr.. Lynch is IN
charge, a circular letter Is being sent this
week to thousands Of prominent Demo
Gratis, and with it a printed pamphlet
containing Gov. Johnsons record and
reasons why he should be the choice Of
his party.
Advance copies of the letter and
pamphlet We're received here yesterday
by special delivery. 1t is apparent that
the Minnesota Democrats are fun Of fight.
and believe they have at least a fair
chance Of carrying their cause to VIC
tory.
Gray Bureau's Statement.
The Gray bureau in Washington will be
in charge of Richard j. Beamish, of Phil
adelphia, a newspaper man and lawyer
who is a personal friend of Judge Gray
In a statement last night. Mr. Beamish
said
The establishment Of the bureau is an ouigrowth
Of steadily rising sentiment for Gray The an
thracite miners of Pennsylvania gave expression to
It more than month ago. when the Democratic
county committee Of Lackawanns County. in that
State, unanimously declared for the nomination Of
the DelaWaTean
The other anthracite counties fell into line and
q result. the region which was benefited Immense
ly by Judge GGay's adjudication as chairman of the
anthracite strike commission viii give practical dem
OnstratiOn OF its gratitude in Denver
The Democratic State committee Of Delaware gave
its unanimous Endorsement TO the most prominent
son Of that State and the selection Of Gray dele
gates to the Denver convention is little more than
a matter Of form.
In the South. where Judge Gray's leadership Of
the Democratic parts in the United States Senate
IN the successful fight against the force bill has
not been forgotten, the GRAY movement has also
gained in size and momentum daily. southerners
look upon him Of themselves.
As 80 Labor Interests.
The leaders Of organized labor have expressed their
confidence in Judge Gray's friendship and in his
understanding of their aims and work. These ex-
pressions have gone broadcast over the nation and
will influence the votes of many delegates in the
national convention.
The work to be done in the Washington bureau
will be supplemented by that Of similar bureau in
Judge GTsy's home town. Wilmington. league Of
Gray clubs Is also in process Of formation The
efforts Of this organization win be exerted largely
in New Jersey. PennsylyaniS, New England States,
and the South
1t was explained that the movement
was without the aid or encouragement
Of Judge Gray. who had not said a word
or done anything that could be construed
as seeking a nomination.
The circular letter Of Treasurer Lynch,