The Washington herald., 1908-07-08

Denver, July THE New York delega-
ton is TO assemble tomorrow afternoon
az 4 o'clock. and Charles f. Murphy said
iOte this evening that the delegation at
that time might take formal action as 20
d candidate for President and Vice
President in this convention.
Mr.. Murphy added that he is stin look
ing over the ground. still trying 10 ascer-
tain the real situation here, although he
personally believes that any effort 10 de-
feat Bryan's nomination would be futile.
Ex-senator James S. Smith. jr.. and his
New Jersey friends have stood out stout
ly against Bryan, insisting that Judge
Gray should be named as the Presidential
choice OF the convention, and New Jer-
sey's action has given some encourage
ment to a number Of New Workers who
have been on the fence. and besides. has
somewhat stiffened the backbone OF
Georgia. and has brought glow OF some
thing Ike courage 10 individual and unin-
structed delegates from a number OF
other States.
Antis Claim Much.
The anti-Bryan strength. II Is declared,
is represented in this convention by the
following vote: Alabama. ]: Florida, 7;
Georgia 26: Louisiana, IS; West Virginia.
a; North Carolina. "a; Connecticut, p;
Tla1ovrar- e 1T
% New Hampshire 4 New Jersey. a;
New York. IS; Pennsylvania. As; Rhode
Island. 4; Vermont. s; Minnesota. p: Ohio.
y; Wisconsin, 8; Alaska. 6: Porto Rico. G.
Total, 2lg
But these anti-Bryanites say some Of
their number nave no right 10 include
New York in the list The table IS also
said to be inaccurate as 20 West Vir-
ginia, North Carolina, Massachusetts. and
Vermont The foregoing list however. Is
printed because 1t Is handed out by the
anti -Bryanites. and not because many OF
them believe IN its accuracy. Georgia is
looking 70 Uew York 10 start the ball
rolling against Bryan. and New York is
looking OF Georgia TO DO the stunt Geor-
gia is first on the roll call. anh has not an
inklng of what New York intends 10 do,
and is therefore rather nervous.
Only "A Miracle Can Beat Bryan.
II has been said from time to time in
thes dispatches that only a miracle can
defeat Bryan's nomination on the first
ballot, and that is the situation tonight.
Concerning a candidate for Vice Pres
ident. there is still ruck OF aspirants.
But Bryan's friends have brought 10 the
front again Representative Ollie James.
Of Kentucky, and they insist tonight that
James is Bryans choice This is said.
the fact that the Nebras-
ka delegation formally announced the
State would take no action in the Vice
Presidential nomination.
Ollie James has been one Of the closest
friends Of Bryan for fifteen years. He is
a Kentuckian. a giant in stature, a most
glance TO the Nebraskan. and ready to
back up his ideas by the force Of his
great physical bulk. He is an orator Of
the Bryan type fatigue is unknown 10
him, and Bryan believes, II is declared
that ollie James would make a husky
and hustling campaigner. So the talk
tonight Is all about Ollie James.
New York Says No.
The New Workers appear to persist in
their attitude Of not wishing TO present
for Vice President Indiana
still speaks up for John w. Kern for
Vice President.
The Judge Gray people are dickering
with Georgia still They are sending
missionaries to all States with
uninstructed delegates. and Gov John
sons adherents are adopting the same
tactics. Little headway. however. is be-
ing made. The situation may be summed
up tersely when It Is said that even the
stoutest anti-Bryanites believe that they
cannot beat Bryan. and that the Vice
Presidential situation has become a farce
There has been a tragedy here. Angus
tus Thomas. who looked upon William
Jennings Brya mas an idol. is not feel
ing so kindly disposed toward his peer
less leader tonight. Thomas comes al
the way from New York City 10 make a
speech seconding Bryan's nomination. He
had a years notice that he was expected
to deliver 1t. for Bryan had told him so
orally and had written letters to the