The Detroit times., 1908-07-07
BROWN bR|NGS THE
BRYAN PLATFORM
TO DENVER
CONTINUED from First Pngeo

line Of vocal noise-making. It has the
regular Comanche war whoop and the
mention of Bryan's name is always
enough 10 start it going
No Lack OF Enthusiasm.
There is no lack OF noise or en-
thusiasm at this gathering Of Demo
Gratis. They are firmly convinced that
they have at least an even chance to
win this time, and hence the enthus-
iasm.
AS TO the general situation, the
morning OF the first day OF the con
ventions finds the domination of tie
Bryan element in the convention more
complete than ever. Delegates com
ing In who were counted on as prac-
tically anti-Bryan, upon their arrival
are found TO be ready to jump into
the band wagon. unless they can be
shown there is a chance 10 defeat
the Nebraskan. There is Georgia. for
example. Her delegates were count
ed as certainly anti-Bryan. Upon
their arrival here IL was learned that
1t was more than probable that the
entire vote Of the state Will be cast
for Bryan and Il is not unlikely that
Georgia delegate will be one OF the
numerous seconders OF the man who
seems certain TO be nominated, Thurs
day. | asked one OF the leaders Of
the Georgia delegation for an expla-
nation as to the change OF sentiment.
I'VE don't like to be too lonesome,
he said, with q smile.
New York Still on Fence.
The New York delegation is still
on the fence. No final action has
been taken binding the delegation 10
vote for any man for president or
vice-presidcnt.
There is no need for hurry" said
State Chairman Corners We VIII
act at the proper time In the way we
deem best for the party
mo action has been taken. nor ia
any likely for some time yet" replied
Lewis Dixon. to question as TO what
New York proposed TO do.
mo person can give definite an
swer TO the question as to how We
will vote" he added
Chas. F. Murphy, "Tim" Sullivan
and other New York leaders made
practically the same reply to tie
question.
Nevertheless, when talking not for
publication, some of the New YORK
leaders do not hesitate TO say Now
York's vote will go 20 Bryan.
All May Be For Bryan.
Some OF the enthusiastic Bryan
men are now claiming that outside OF
Minnesota, Delaware, part OF Pennsyl-
vania and few scattering votes else
where. the whole convention Will vote
for Bryan and they may be right.
Georgia brought on new vice-pres-
idential boom. BY unanimous vote
they decided to place the name Of
Hon. Clark Howell, OF Georgia, be-
fore the convention and already they
have begun 20 get busy doing mission
ary work for the Georgia editor. they
say, with gratifying success
The arrival OF Mr. Troupe, OF Con
necticut, has given the MacNeil boom
boost and II now seems To be In a
leading position. The MacNeil boom
ers claim 10 have every New England
vote pledged for their man and have
other votes promised from ali Sec
tons OF the country. The Bryan lead
/ erS Insist tnAt the Htli bD idi dS VIZ
pres dent is concerned is absolutely
open and so FAR as can be- seen II -
80 up TO this time Whether the lead
ers will get together, seieC, man
and put him through after the plat
form and presidential nomination Is
out of the way remains Co be seen.
In is the best opinion that this Is
what will be done.
LABOR Leaders Hopeful.
The platform Is attracting very lit
/ tie attention. The labor leaders are
hopeful that their views will be met
so far as vital questions are concerned
and the suffragettes are feelins good
over the prospects OF an Endorsement
OF woman suffrage.
One feature OF the platform situa
ton is the .earnestness with which th,
New York subcommittee Is laborins
on a declaration OF principles which
will represent the New YorA idea 81