The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
3ToVvNE WOULD ACCEPT.
New York Man WANTS to BE vicc-pres-

+ New York Man wants to DC Nicc.pres'
LINCOLN. NEB. july 1.--charles a
y Towne, OF New York. was visitor al
Tairview this afternoon. An avowe6
candidate for the Democratic nomina.
ton for Vice President, and an old
time personal friend of Mr.. Bryan. he
stopped off here for the express pur-
pose of discussion of vice-presidentia
politics. Mr.. Bryan was expecting him
and for half an hour they remained
closeted.
At tn conclusion of the Interview
Mr.. Bryan stated that he had been glad
TO see AR. Towne. He had nothing
further to say MI. ToW ,a admitted
and the platform had been the main
topics of conversation.
,rhe Logical State.
New York IS the logical State to
said Mr. Towne.
The public do not seem to realize
the number of Democrats there are In
Northern New York. ! am not surprised
at the declination of Judge Gray to be
mentioned for e-President.s / have
expected it right along. Judge Gray
S Is a strong man, a popular man with
all classes; he has ability, a magnetic
personality and marked attainments.
2 However, l have been assured by friends
from all parts OF tho country OF sup
port for myself. Assurance of an
by leading New YORK Democrats be-
fore l would permit the use OF my
name"
aWhat VIII be done with the anti
Injunction plank at Denver" Mr..
Towno was asked
1t should be strong one--one that
does not hedge The laboring man will
be protected.' s5-lSs
VIII provision for the lnterlocntory
decree be made for use in extreme
cases? What is Mr.. Bryan's position
on .. fhis phase OF the question:
even mat ar,,ras cannot discuss: cannot
Would QUIZ borrow color from the fact that
a.. NrEan Keeps Silent.
ona n.t ~ noWhe smiled as he parted this
lodged interrogations as to w 4 he'll y
/ MT Bryan had singled him out FOR
support in his canvass for the vice
3PtsI ,t Ia nomination. Previous to
4 5Mr. ToWne's visit. however, Mr.. BRYAN
Fad practically set at rest. temporaTiiv
a; AZ least, reports that he favored MI.
MI Towne is quoted as stating that
I you some time ago assured Mr. fo1vne
mat he would be acceptable to YOU
s. ..t uue?" MI. Bryan was asked.
He meant that he was favorabIe To
I the 1ss Sald NJ yl Bryani with stress on
arm .thdEtared the galaxy of 81 fayor tie
4 sons whose names have been mention.
Il ca IN connection With the nomination
Tor a running mate.
In order to disarm criticism on the
score that he is attempting to dictate.
AIR Bryan Is silent on all matters
pertaining to probable action by the
convention His intimates here have
taken the cue. and if he has confided
ms WISHES TO any of them they are
guarding their secret Well Mayor
al u, 11N Yc-1- n -.
Hebraska's choice for member of the
resolution committee. is generally cred
lied with being the man in Lincoln who
knows Mr., Bryan regarding a platform.
so far as can be learned Mr.. Bryan
will not have telegraph wire in his
mouse during the convention He will
depend on the wires being strung into
cottage 900 yards away for the con-
8Nenlence of newspaper correspondents.
] Ohm M Garman, q delegate from the
Eleventh Pennsylvania District, paid
his respects to Mr.. Bryan to-day. Mr..
trail Committee in 1896
MI. IoWne left Lincoln tonight, and
row '''oi :
Congressman William sulzer. accom-.
prominent arrivals here Tonight. MI
& Sulzer admitted that some OF III,
4 TRENDS had suggested his name in con.
nectlon with second place on the ticket
4 lie also admitted that the nomination
was one no good Democrat could re-.
#1 fls At the same time Mr. sulzer
oeclared he wished to discourage an,
further use Of his name in this cnn''
u neetion; The New York Congressman
4 VIII call at Fairview Tomorrow. car
#rying with him several planks intend
u cd SIor the Democratic platform: Di.
rect election of Senators by The nao
PIE, good roads, promotion Of the n1er.
3 chant marine by a discriminative tax
Z measures which Mr. Sulzer has urged
the subjects the New York man, is In.
a terested In.