The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-07-17
COLORADO FOR BRYAN
He Will Also Receive Nebraska's
Electoral Vote.
ENTHUSIASM FOR THE TICKET
Prospects Good For Democratic Vic
tory In Iowa and Wiseonsin-Merits
of Various Men Mentioned Fer Ma
: tional chairrnan-The Waning OF
Hearst-Republicans Torn by Dis
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tional chairrnan-The Waning Of
Hearst-Republicans Torn by Dis
sensions.
Ey WILLIS j. ABBOT.
When the Democratic national con-
veotion met in Denver two-thirds Of
its work was already done. There
was no reason to anticipate the nomi-
nation Of any man for the first place
except Mr.. Bryan. There was no pos
sibility of any platform save the one
which Bryan approved. Never was
there convention more thoroughly in
accord with the principles Of the mass
OF the Democratic voters than this
one. OF course there was certain
amount of contention in the committee
on resolutions and on the floor, but In
the end it was Bryan convention,
standing for his nominal n and for
the principles in which he believes.
Moreover, it was convention anil
mated by the purpose of making
winning fight next November.
So much ror the convention. The
people in Denver and in states neigh
boring to Colorado believe that the
Democratic ticket has fair chance
Of election: l personally think that it
is sure of election. But it may be
well to qualify ones prophecies.
Never have seen so much enthusiasm
in convention crowd as has been
manifested in this beautiful city at
the eastern edge Of the Rockies There
was no talk in either the hotel lobbies
or the convention hall hostile to Bry-
an. He controlled not merely the or
ganization OF the convention, but the
impressions OF the people gathered IN
the convention city. Some months ago
q Denver man, member OF the house
Of representatives, said to me that II
we could carry the state Of Colorado
he would concede the United States.
hope he will remember this PROPOSE
tion, because I am thoroughly con-
vinced after careful Investigation Of
what is doing in the state Of Colorado
that we will carry this state for Bry-
an without difficulty. The Democratic
party will carry also Nebraska and
will make hard and, believe, sue
cessful fight for Iowa and Wisconsin.
Selection of Chairman.
Much Of the power and strength Of
national committee depend upon its
chairman. Senator Jones Of Arkansas
was twice installed in this position.
Thomas Taggart Of Indiana succeeded
him. Today there is no insistence or
determination upon the next candidate
for this most important place. Proba-
bly, the selection will not be made un-
III two or three weeks after the con-
vention. There are several candidates
whose names are being discussed.
among politicians. This is the list:
Tom L. Johnson. mayor Of Cleveland,
o. Tom Johnson's chief fight is being
made for the reform Of municipal gov
ernment. He understands national af-
fairs and is a strong man in the Dem
ocratic side Of politics. But I am in
clined to believe that johnson has his
own fight to make in Cleveland, and,
having known him and worked with
him in politics for at least twelve
years, l am confident that unless g.
really Macedonian cry was sent out he
would not take the craftsmanship Of
the national committee. he is doing
his work and doing it. well in his own
state and his own city. And II we
Democrats can find some one else to
manage the national campaign we will
make no error in leaving Tom johnson
10 attend to his own knitting.
But who else Is there to be consider
ed? l am not urging the candidacy OF
any one man. I am taking advantage
OF this opportunity to suggest many
men. One Of the first Of whom would
speak is D. j. Campau Of Michigan.
In 1896 Mr.. Campau headed the con-
testing delegation from Michigan which
was seated in that memorable conven-
ton. Since that time he has been
member of the national committee and
at all times has been q most loyal
Democrat-I might almost say Bryan
Democrut-that could be imagined. 1t
is quite true that in 1904 Mr.. Cam
pau carried his state delegation for
Judge Parker. He then believed that
there was an opportunity for the cleo
ton Of Parker. He did not in the
slightest degree desert Mr.. Bryan, for
he held then that the Parker nomina-
ton would put the Democracy once
more in power and that out Of the elec-
ton which he fondly hoped Mr.. Bryan
might come into power later. or
course he was wrong. His error was
enc Of the head and not Of the heart.
and those who remember what he did
in the campaigns Of 1906 and 1900 hold
no antagonsms toward him for what
may have been done In 1904. Mr..
Campau is not speaker, but he Is a
worker. I have had some experience
with men at the head Of the national
committee. IF Mr. Canpau should be
given this place the committee would
be working one, and there would be
no frills about the work. 1t would be
careful systematic organization Of the
Democratic workers in all the doubtful
states.
Loyal Democrats.
And, again, consider man from
Wisconsin, Tim Ryan. Mr.. Ryan has
been a member Of the national com
,n;ttao for aiuht CporS Hn has been