The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-08
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power OF the gavel, to the credentials
committee in spite of vociferous de-
mands OF Colonel Guffey and his as
sociates for vote on the subject then
and there.
The denial of a roll call by the chair
man was the subject of much discus
sion among the delegates after the adj
journment of the committee ana it was
made plain that when the matter comes
before the convention on the report of
the credentials committee the outcome
will be anything but a foregone con-
clusion.
Meanwhile the committee on resolu-
tons and later the subcommittee to
which the platform was finally re-
ferred was having a protracted meet
ing. The full committee remained in
session until after 1 a. m. and heard
arguments in favor of many proposed
planks: then it adjourned until 5 p.
m today, leaving the subcommittee to
feature of the subcommittee meeting
was the reading by Governor Haskell
of Oklahoma, chairman of the full COM
mittee for more than an hour, of sug-
gestions direct from Mr.. Bryan as to
planks on various subjects which he
desired the committee to embody in
the platform, or at least to consider
for it. These suggestions cover prac-
tically every subject which the plat
form is expected to touch on, from
court in1unctions and the tariff to well
coming of Oklahoma. as a sister state.
Committee Sat All Night.
1t was broad daylight when the SUBJ
committee at last took a recess until
a. m. 1t is hoped that it's work will
be finished in time to report the full
platform to the whole committee at )
p. m. Possible final adjournment OF
the convention on Thursday. OF
which there had been a faint prospect,
has been apparently rendered rather
remote by the postponement of the
report of the platform committee to
say nothing of the probability of ex-
tended discussion on the convention
floor on the report of the credentials
committee. There is no telling what
the day will bring forth in this regard
or what the effect of the outcome,
whatever it may be upon the main bus
mess of the convention-the nominal
tons for president and vice president.
While 1t is still the general belief
that Mr.. Bryan will head the ticket and
that only an extraordinary and sensa-
tional change of sentiment in the con-
vention can prevent his nomination on
the first ballot, all predictions on the
subject of the vice presidency must be
mere conjecture. Apart from every
thing else the nature of the platform to
be adopted must have most import
ant bearing on the character of man to
be selected and the remote possibility
that the anti-Bryan forces may by
some turn of affairs snatch victory
ton of the Nebraskan gives just
enough uncertainty to the situation to
discourage definite arrangements and
combinations.
Candidates for Vice President.
There is a large number of candi-
dates in sight, Gray of Delaware,
Mitchell of Illinois,, Kern of Indiana.
Towne and Harrison of New York,
Howell Of Georgia. and host of others
running down all the way from favor
lite sons for whom the complimentary
vote of the state delegation is expected
to be cast to the f'also mentioned"
some of whom have hardly more back
ing than that organized under their
own hats.
The New York state delegation
which until now has emulated the
Enthusiastically sphinx-like silence
of its chieftain, Leader Murphy of
Tammany Hall. will hold caucus at
4 p. m. today-the third since its ar
rival here-and it is hoped that 1t will
then make some decision as to its at
titude toward the presidential nominal
ton. At that time it is possible that
the delegation may act also on the
matter of a member of the national
committee to succeed Norman E. Mack
of Buffalo. Indications multiply that
Mr.. Mack will be reelected.
On the formal program for today the
main feature is the address of Henry
D. Clayton of Alabama, who is expect
ed to be chosen as permanent chair
man of the convention. While yester-
days session was adjourned as a mark
of respect to the memory of the late
eX-president, Grover Cleveland, the
adjournment did not in fact deter any
business of the convention.
Such measure of delay as pertains to
the convention is now due to the post
ponement of action upon the platform
Whether this or the conflict over the
seating of delegates in the contested
cases shall in fact defer final adjourn
ment remains to be seen.
Gavel for Clayton.
During today's session of the con-
vention a gavel will be presented to
Permanent Chairman Clayton, which
came from the old home of Andrew
Jackson in Tennessee. 1t was sent to
Benton Mcmillan of Tennessee, with
the following letter:
Nashville, Tenn. July 1, 1908.
This gavel was made from hickory
obtained by me from the hermitage
home of Andrew Jackson and is for use
at the Democratic national convention
of 1908. (Signed.
BENTON MCMILLAN"
The gavel was sent by Mr.. Bryan to
Denver for the use of Mr.. Clayton
when he became permanent chairman
of the convention.
Last night was a wild night, the
western exuberance giving flavor and
vim to the growing enthusiasm of the
convention crowds. The people of the
Colorado metropolis are leaving moth
ing undone in the way of entertain
ment of their visitors, and a perfect
hit 4,
yer never saw a lovelier, helped mat
tiers along. The crowds were on the
streets singing, laughing and full of
good natured fun, until far into the
morning. and half dozen bands. some
of them travelling about in illuminated
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