The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-13
BIDDER COMES
 BACK TO BRYAN German Editor Who Asked Nebraskan to Withdraw Now Changes His
 Mind.
SPELLBIMDERS AFTER JOBS
Governor Johnson to Be Worked Hard In Support of Bryan's Candidacy National Committee Meets
 Tomorrow.

Falrview, Lincoln, Neb, July 12,-- You may rely on the sincere and earnest support of the staats zeit- ung,"
 This telegram was sent by the New York editor from some Kansas town, the name of which could not be de- ciphered, was received by w. J. Bry- an at Fairview to-day and although Mir. Bryan made no comment, his pleasure was evidenced by the buoy ant tone In which he read the state ment.
 MT. Ridder, before the Denver con- vention, called here with the an- nounced intention of asking MT, Bryan to withdraw from the field on the grounds that Mir. Bryan could not win In November. Lincoln democrats declare that Mir. Ridder did not press this point, however, on visiting Fair view, He left Lincoln in happy frame of mind, with MT. Bryans 70. K" on his free wood pulp plank.
 Dr. P. l.. Hall, Nebraska's new mem Der of the national committee, discuss ed with MT Bryan today arrangements for Mir. Bryans meeting with the com mittee here on Tuesday. The qualifica- tions of number of men for the posi- tion of chairman of the committee was talked over informally. but their names could not be learned either from MT Bryan or pr. Hall. There Is a disposi- | ton 10 leave the final selection to MT Bryan. Dr. Hall admitted that he had in mind Q man whom sle thought would best fill the office, and that Mir. Bryan had another. However, it Is predicted that the end of the meeting here will see the chairmanship settled and many details of the coming campaign mapped out.
 | Mir. Bryan has received numerous , tenders of the services of speakers nearly all of them. if their letters arc given full credit, being spellblnders o resistless appeal Musicians also hay, been early on the ground, as well a. the men who make banners and but tons and get out printing pictures Such of these matters as deserve at tentlon will be turned over to the na tional committee on Tuesday.
 Among MT, Bryan's supporters whos' activities will be given the widest range possible, Is Governor Johnson, O Minnesota. This word was given to some fifty of the Johnson cohorts, who went 10 Denver to fight for the gov ernor and called at Fairview today In token of surrender of the Johnson forces, Lester Elwood gave up to Bry- an a flag with Jollnson's name on 1t.
 "The fight Is over and we're with you now" was the assurance given by Congressman Hammond, who placed Governor Johnson in nomination al Denver.
 This delegation and one which wa, returning to Cleveland O., were thu only formal visitors at Fairview to- day
 Brother" Charles Bryan returne' home to-day, fatigued from his work a the convention city. IIc retired i'm mediately. contenting himself for th time being with a telephone conversa ton with Fairvew.
 Mir. Bryan smiled at the story of hi offering to share the White House witt his running mate. MT. Kern, He ad mltted the facts in the case, but sai, the incident had always been regarde, as jest, brought about by MT. Kern | Inslstence that he was too poor to up hold the social responsibilities of tn office,
 Later Mir Hall said he thought safe to say the new chairman woult be one of the following; D. J. Cam pau, Michigan; J, E. Lamb, Indiana Ollie James, Kentucky; J. II. Atwood Kansas.