The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-04
DENVER ALL ABLAzE5
Parker Issues Statement nnd Shcclinn
Discusses Bryan.

Parker Issues Statement nnd Shcclinn
Discusses Bryan.
DENVER, COL. July 3.-Denver, the
new convention city of tho West, broke
forth In brilliant patriotic resplendence
to-day. a cool breeze. sweeping N
flags and draperies of red, white and
blue bunting dancing In veritable
riot Of flashing, colors. The sun, tina.
i had lurkcd behind storm clouds on
part Of yesterday through a tlimsy,
lace of white fiecks, was undimmed
to-day and added splendor to the city's
full-dress attire. Wires had been cen,
strung at short intervals across the
principal downtown streets several
days ago and last night the decorators
set to work with a rush to place the
flags and banners In position. The
transformation. coming In single
night, was most effective.
The decoration Of the business
streets has been carried out in accord
with design decided upon some time
ago The plan for-,each street is iden :
teal and no private decorations nave
been permitted to interfere with the
harmony of the general scheme. The
Denver committee early sent out no
1ices that no political organization
would be permitted to stretch nant
ner across the street, and this edict
has strictly been adhered to. state
headu,Iarters and the headquarters Of
candidates are marked only by ban
rers hung along the walls OF the no.
tells or buildings where they are es-
tablished.
Denver is eagerly awaiting the com
ing of the crowds, for the convention
is regarded as marking the opening
of a new epoch in the city's history.
Smoothing 1t out.
The probability of row in the con-
yention over the wording OF the reso-
-. Ia ,e,,1f, f,f
er Cleveland was somewhat diminished
to-day.
the resolutions which the Bryan men
construed as being a direct slap, at
their leader, arrived during the day,
and at once announced that he had no
Intention of offending Mr.. Bryan or
any Of his followers: that the resolu-
tion q printed was merely tentative
draft, and that while he was still de-
ton and considered himself the most
appropriate person to do so, its exact
wording will be determined after he
has consulted the members of the New
York delegation.
Charles E. Murphy, the Tammany
leader. who arrived few hours before
Judge Parker reached Denver. also
asserted that the Cleveland resolution
was proper matter for the New York
delegation to consider before 1t was
t conventions he SdlO
that Judge Parker had apparently
written his resolution without consul
tation with other members OF the New
York delegation, and asserted with
positiveness that no resolution should
Z be introduced into the convention as
3 been submitted to the entire delega-
ton and approved in the caucus.
The Bryan people early in the day.
although still angry and disturbed BY
lnEax Inc 4, DA,1n,
declared that they were heartily in
favor of n resolution eulogizng Mr.
Cleveland, and recognized that 1t would
most approprlately come from New
York state. They also said they are
entirely willing that 1t shall be intro
4 duced by Judge Parker himself, pro-
vided he will so modify it as to clint
a. e past political DIFF
4 Cleveland.
Az to Fight On Bryan.
Z. I ne members mem Of the New York dele
that they intend to make direct fight
upon Mr.. Bryan personally, but say
B that II they can satisfy themselves af-
circumstances that the chance of sue
cess, will be brighter. with another man
at the ,head Of the ticket. they will do
what they tsan. to secure the nomination
The vice presidential situation show
day, although the arrival OF Martin w.
to his boom: Charles A. Towne how
ever. still claims that he will receive
much OF. the, strength of the Empire
State State; MI Kern. Of Indiana. is ia
gates, but declares that he is not SEEK
ing the place. and will undergo de-
cided mental relief ii some other man
Parkcr's Statement.
Judge Parker would not discuss the
comments by Henry Watterson. lof
Louisville, upon his resolutions, and,
in fact declined to give his opinion Of
any OF the interviews with prominent
4 Democrats. based upon the tentative
draft. He said. however. that he is
Z not irreyocably committed to the trib-
ute prepared by him in New York, but
that he. believes the resolutions adopted
Il should suitably acknowledge the debt
owed TO MIR. Cleveland by the Demo-
cratic party. Judge Parker's statement
follows:
Resarding the preparation and in
PRODUCTION of resolutions expressing the
deep regret of all good citizens, wheth-
.ss err Democratic or Republican. at ihe
recent death of Mr. Cleveland, and max
4 ing formal recognition by the Demo
4 cratic party OF the great services he
n rendered the country, ! have only this
a 10 say.
1T seemed TO some menbcrs of tn Z
New York delegation proper that such
resolutions should be presented 10 the
= Convention, and peculiarly fitting tina,
( they should emanate from the State
u which he served SO well as Governor
a snd which gave him to the Union tc
q become one of the most honored of gu,
* many great Presidents. 1t also seemed
"a appropriate to some OF my assistants
and 4 do not hesitate to say frankly
rs for reasons that appear obvious, that
y should be the one 10 offer such resolu
tons, andEit was and is my intention
X TO do So
Whether they will take the form
Indicated by the tentative draft nub
Y lished In New York since left Their
cannot say, for the simple reaso,
that had not had time TO study,.i
carefully shall do SO as soon as
have the opportunity. and shall EN-
G body such portions as seem to me suit
N able in tha resolutions which / hop
III oshavesthe privilege OF offering, An
81 suggestion that my colleagues or my
IS Hslf We're actuated by any motive othe
Than a desire 10 pay proper tribute o
asNR fitting occasion Is wholly wittou
S93 fOilndat ION. "a aE I am confident eyer