The Washington herald., 1908-07-04

lincoln. Nebn, July 3,-Thomas D.
O'Brien. mutual friend Of Cow John "A.
Johnson and William J. Bryen, came 10
Lincoln to-day from Minnesota. following
a summons from the Democratic chief.
They had a consultation, but the sub
feet matter Of their conversation was not
disclosed 70 any one of the waiting ears.
Mr.. Bryan said that Mr.. O'Brien was
national committeeman for Minnesota
when he was the nominee before. and
asked II there was anything strange that
he should desire to see him. Mr.. O'Brien
echoed the sentiment, and that was all.
Mr.. O'Brien came as a warm supporter
Of Gov. Johnson, and when he departed
for Denver was Of the same mind. The
Interpretation put upon his summons and
his coming Is that Mr.. Bryan desired 70
convey personal assurances that no was
not seeking any disagreement with the
johnson men, but that he desired ell
Democrats 10 have a fair show at Den
ve- and TO depart therefrom united IN
support Of the ticket and the platform.
No Stenm-rOIler Tactics.
Mr.. Bryan said later that the reason
why he had asked Mr.. O'Brien to come
here was that he desired TO consult with
him over platform matters. Mr.. Bryan
does no. want anybody 20 go home from
Denver feeling as II a steam roller had
passed over him.
Col. Wetmore, who has been a close
personal friend OF Mr.. Bryan ever since
| the Nebraskan was nominated for Presi-
dent the first time. was one Of the first
visitors at Fairview to-day. The Missou-
rian has been credited with influencing
/ Mr. Bryan 20 come out for government
/ ownership Of railroads in his speech a.
Madison Square Garden on his return
from the world tour in 1906. but Mr.
Bryan said that Col Wetmore did not
mention the matter during his call.
/ Senator Thomas p, Gore Of Oklahoma;
! Congressman Ollie James. Of Kentucky:
former Senator r F. Pettigrew. Of South
Dakota; c. r. Porter. OF Iowa: John
johnson. Of Kansas. and henry Warrum
Of Indiana, were among to-day's callers
at Fairview to consult Bryan regarding
| the platform 70 be adopted and the can
didate for Vice President.
Gore FavOrs Labor Plank.
Senator Gore expressed himself in favor
OF strong anti-inJunctiOn plank. on the
Vice Presidency he thought the party
should play its big trumps" in New
York State. by nominating some man
from there. but If the factions in New
York could not agree on any one he would
favor going elsewhere for the candidate.
He declared that the Democratic party
could hardly expect 10 win without New
York's electoral vote.
Congressman Sulzer declared before GO
, ing 10 Denver that Bryan had given him
assurance that when the platform is
adopted al Denver II viii contain a plank
declaring strongly against intunctions n
labor disputes and demanding that a rep
resentative OF labor be in the Cabinet. II
J Will. he said. also contain a sweeping
= merchant marine G. ie and a good roads
! plank.
James CauStic About Parker.
e IF Parker is so anxious 10 write some
! bodys obituary. he had better write his
] own" was the comment Of Congressman
Ollie James. referring 70 the Cleveland
< resolutions, prepared by the candidate OF
= four years ago. to be presented at Denver
e He would not embarrass anybody 10y
S doing that. and il would be a pastime.
the Congressman went on The resOlu-
tons as drawn are intended 10 create