Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14

napols, where he spoke at o'clock this
afternoon, Senator John Walter Smith,
the party leader in the state, hadn't
shown up. But just before the P. L. left
the hotel to board a special electric car
for the state capital a message came from
John Walter saying that he would see
Mr.. Bryan some time this afternoon or
evening. and he is expected around soon
after the party returns to Baltimore.
When Mr. Bryan and the man who sue
ceeded the late Arthur Pue German as
ringmaster at this circus get together it
will make the rest Of the impromptu and
more or less important conferences Of the
morning seem like idle conversation about
the weather. Some people think therell
be some very significant and important
result from this conference, but I'd be
willing to bet that when the two men
meet and retire into the rear end of a
suite, locking nine doors behind them.
they'll just sit down like any other two
sensible people and say in unison. We'll,
what are we going to do about it?'
Bryan on Roosevelt Letter.
In addition to chatting with local po-
litical dignitaries. Mr.. Bryan put in a
busy morning in another way. OF course
he read with interest, and other mixed
and mingled emotions, the Roosevelt let
ter published this morning. and after he
had digested it dictated statement in
answer Every democrat with whom
have talked professed to be tickled to
death that the President had taken a
hand in the game. They say 1t shows
the republican leaders are scared to
death. They think, too. that while Mr..
Roosevelt talking for himself would be
mighty dangerous. Mr.. Roosevelt talking
for Mr.. Taft will not come within mile
H. ,;2I l,n
aims. Just read the Bryan statement.
printed in another column of The Star.
and see how sharply the p. l.. speaks of
the manner In which Mr.. Roosevelt has
gone on Taft's note, as he characterizes
it. this morning.
No Promise to Schley.
Mr.. Bryan also took occasion to deny
to the newspaper men in no uncertain
terms the story published this morning
that he had promised the secretaryshp
of the navy to Admiral Schley in the
event of democratic success in Novem-
Der Mr. Bryan didn't say this morning
that he wouldn't consider the admiral
for the job, but he did say. which is
decidedly more to the point. that he
hadn't said one word on the subject to
anybody and wasn't in the habit any
how, of counting his chickens before
they were Matched, or words to that
effect. The p. L. was somewhat cross
as a result of this publication. mo one
has asked me about the matter. and
have not talked with any one about It,"
he said. The story, therefore. was
absolutely imaginary. While l am an
admirer of Admiral Schley and feel that
he was unfairly dealt with. l have no
thought of picking out any cabinet Off
GERS before the election. Were l to
announce that any one could occupy a
cabinet position in case Of my election
l would at once be called upon to select
the rest of the cabinet, and each state
with a favorite son would feel that
should state my preference"
Tonight's Baltimore Meeting.
Mr.. Bryan is expected back from Annap-
oils about this afternoon.
incidentally. Gov. Crothers had been in
vited to preside at the Annapolis meet
ing, but previously had accepted an in
vitation to attend the outing of the In
dependent Citizens Union at River View,
and was forced to decline. But he will
preside at tonight's big meeting in the
Fifth Regiment Armory, and make q
brief speech and introduce the party
nominee One hundred prominent demo-
Gratis will escort the p. L. from the hotel
where near 10000 is expected to be on
hand 1t will be a case of first come
first served, and some thousands of demo-
Gratis who are coming into Baltimore
from the counties and who telegraphed
ahead for space reservations Will De
muchly disappointed.
Yesterday at Deer Park was a lons
and greatly appreciated loaf for all hands
In the afternoon Mr. Bryan drove to Oak