New-York tribune., 1908-07-04
NEW YORK At DENVER.
What Delegates Say-City Gayly
Decorated.

Denver July 3.-Denver broke forth in splendor
to-day and a cool breeze sweeping in from tne
mountains set hundreds of flags and draper1es OF
red white and blue bunting dancing. The sun
shone brightly. Wires had been strung at short
intervals across the principal downtown streets
several days ago. and last night the decorators
set to work with rush to place the flags and pan
ners in position. The transformation coming IN
single night was most effective. and delegates
and residents alike were taken by surprise. NO
private decorations have been permitted to inter-
fere with the harmony of the general scheme The
Denver committee early sent out notices that no
poIiticaI organization would be permitted to stretch
banner across the street, and this edict has been
strictly adhered to- State headquarters and the
HEADQUARTERS of candidate are marked only by
banners hung along the walls of the buildings
where they are established. The draping OF three
colored banners from the many cross wires along
the streets gives an archke effect and the visitor
arriving at the Union Station and passing out
through the great permanent arch of welcome is
greeted by vista of color which extends up I'th
street as far the eye can reach. Fifteenth and
18th streets are the other main arteries which
have come in for the more lavish decorative
scheme The public buildings Of the city and
state also have been incorporated In the plan OF
making Denver gay for convention visitors The
Capitol is the most effectively decorated Denver
is eagerly awaiting the coming of the crowds.
The vanguard of the New York State delegation
arrived late to-day and materially quickened the
interest OF ante-convention gossip. Charles +.
Murphy leader of Tamnany Hall and head OF the
delegation, came singing song Of peace and har-
mony. declaring that New York State Is anxious 70
bring al Democrats together and VIII take only
such acNon as will bring about that result.
Judge Parker arrived somewhat later than Mr.
Murphy, but travelled from Chicago over dlT-
ferent road He accompanied by William F.
sheehan With MT. Murphy came Lewis Nixon.
former leader of Tammany Hall; Martin W. Lit
tleton, who has boom for the Vice-Presidency;
d. F. CohaIan and P. F. Donahue, members Of the
Inner circle" of the Tamnany organization
Earlier in the day Representative Sulzer and Bird
S. Coler arrived.
New York headquarters eventually will be es-
tablished in the Brown Palace Hotel, but just now
the delegates are scattered the Brown, the Shir
ley and the Savoy. their reservations not being
available until Sunday. Mr.. Murphy is at the Shir-
ley, where many important conferences Will be
held The caucus Of the New York delegation on
Monday afternoon will be of the most interest
ing of the convention period
I'VE are not saying much just now" said Mr..
Nixon. I'VE had a beautiful trip over the country
and are anxious to see Denver. We are looking
forward to an enjoyable stay. New York comes
for harmony and before we do anything we are
roine 10 have thorough consultation with the
delegates on the ground. We want 10 try to weld
the party together, and believe we have splendid
opportunity. We will decide our course at the
caucus on Monday New York is not looking Tor
trouble in any way
Mr. Coler gave out interview, in which he de-
clared that Bryan would be nominated and would
carry New York State and the country AS to the
vice-Presidency he believed the wishes of Mr.
rrvan should be considered. 1T is the only cour-
teous and proper thing TO do he declared.
Congressman Sulzer is sanguine of Democratic
success 1T is written on the slate that we are
going to win." he declared. This is our year and
they can't beat AS TO the Presidency, why
who else IS there vote for but Mr.. Bryan? For
Vice-President I think New York quickly
agree upon mana suitable available. amiable
and able man. who will meet all requirements OF
the high Office"
There Is nothing | can say at this time, said
Martin W. Lttleton. Our state delegation will
get together on Monday and will say what is TO be
said and 1t will be official. This applies equally
the position with regard to the Presidency and