Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-05

These men gained the impression that
Mr.. Murphy is not disposed to join in a
movement to defeat Mr.. Bryan If it shall
be demonstrated within the next forty
eight hours beyond a question of doubt
that the task is hopeless. Mr.. Murphy
does not intend to take up the cudgels in
defense of lost cause. He Is not ready
at this time to commit New York's weight
of seventy-eight votes to any candidate
whatsoever, and is awaiting for develop
mentS between now and the time of the
New York state caucus Monday to deter
mine his course.
Question Is Still Open.
With New York's position undeter-
mined, the question of carrying on the
fight against Mr.. Bryan is still open.
The conferences today were not di-
rected by the representatives of Judge
George Gray and Gov. Johnson, the only
candidates against Mr.. Bryan who are
now in the field, but were entirely apart
from any plan to further the interests
Of either of these men. The move was
solely one to develop the extent of the
opposition to Mr.. Bryan and disclose
whether there exists chance to pre-
vent his nomination. The disclosure of
more than one-third of the strength of
the convention against Mr.. Bryan In all
probability would bring other candi-:
Of disintegrating Bryan strength.
The Bryan men are taking little notice
of the work that is being done against
their candidate, and with the utmost
confidence continue to announce on all
sides that the Nebraskan cannot be
beaten Josiah Marvel, speaking for the
Gray boom, and Frederick B. Lynch,
the manager for Gov. johnson. are ad-
vising everybody to walt until the dele
gates arrive before deciding that Mr..
pry ~ n
Guffey Roast stirs Interest.
What effect the attack by Mr.. Bryan to-
day upon Col Guffey. the national COM
mitteeman from Pennsylvania. will have
upon the situation is being awaited with
great interest. Col Guffey has many
friends in the convention and is particu-
larly close to a large number of the dele
gates from New York state. In connec-
ton with the publication of this attack
which was made in Lincoln today by Mr.
from the keystone state. an interesting
incident occurred which may have some
significance upon deciding the question OF
whether the fight against Mr.. Bryan
should go on. Since the arrival of Mr..
Murphy and his followers yesterday 1t
has been charged that the Tammany man
has been dickering with the Bryan forces
In order to strengthen his hand against
State Senator Patrick II. McCarren, for
many years the Brooklyn democratic lead
err. II was said that In return for pledges
for his support to keep out the Brooklyn
delegation Mr.. Murphy was willing to
vote the New York delegation for Mr..
Bryan 1t is conceded If this is done the
sition.
Is It True, BossP
Mr.. Guffey called on Mr.. Murphy to
learn II the reports were true. If New
York joined the Bryan forces he was
ready to follow the lead of that state and
to release the delegations from other
states who had pledged themselves to aid
in the anti-Bryan movement. While Col.
Guffey was consulting with Mr.. Murphy
an afternoon newspaper was brought into
the room by Daniel F. Cohalan, grand
sachem Of Tammany Hall and Mr.. Muir
tanned an account Of Mr.. Bryan speech
at Lincoln, and Mr.. Cohalan began to
read the article aloud. Neither Mr.. MUIR
ply nor Mr.. Guffey had seen it. Before
Mr.. Cohalan had read half of the story
Mr. Murphy took 1t out Of his hand and,
beginning at the first. read it to himself
He was amazed at the character of the
attack upon Col. Guffey. He knew that
Col. Guffey had aided the Bryan ticket
In New York eight years ago. when the
party in New York state was badly in
need of financial assistance He COM
pleted the reading and handed the paper
to Col Guffey, who then read the article.
The colonel was apparently less surprised
at the tone OF the speech than had been
either Mr.. Murphy or Mr.. Cohalan.
Mercy! Is This HarmonyP
$50 that is the man who wants to he
elected President on a democratic har-
mony program said Mr.. Murphy with
some emphasis.
The situation was discussed at some
length by the three men. but no de-
cision was reached. Col. Guffey felt
encouraged. however. and will continue
to confer with delegations as RAPIDLY
as they arrive.
Immediately after the conference Col.
Guffey was asked to make a reply to
the Bryan speech. and he said:
Not now Tor 1 have not fully d.
gested It, I will not reply today nor
tonight l cannot say now what 1 shall
have to give out later. Perhaps nothing
and perhaps a great deal. No boys,'
he said. as he waved away a number
of newspaper men, Il guess you will
have to wait"
The conference between Mr.. Sheehan
and MIR. Murphy was Of even greater
Importance. Both are delegates at
large but as the state recognizes the
unit rule both men will have to vote
the same way regardless of their per-
sonal views. The same is true Of Judge
Alton B. Parker. who was candidate
for President on the democratic ticket
four years ago. 1t is recognized that
Mr.. Murphy Yields the greatest influ-
York delegation, and the ultimate de-
cisiOn as to the course of the delega-
ton. therefore, will depend on his judg-
ment.