The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-05


 when the party in New York State was badly in need of financial assistance. He completed the reading and handed the paper to Colonel Guffey who then read the article. The Colonel was ap- parently less surprised at the tone of the speech than had been either MT. Murphy or Mir. cohoIan.
 "So that is the man who wants to be elected president on Democratic harmony program" said MT. Murphy with some emphasis.
 The situation was discussed at some length by the three men but no de- cision was reached. Colonel Guffey felt encouraged however and will con- tinue to confer with delegations as rapidly as they arrive. Immediately after the conference Colonel Guffey was asked to make a reply to the Bryan speech and he said Not now, for I havs not fully dIgested 1t. I win not reply today nor. tonight. I cannot say now what I shall give out later. Perhaps nothing and perhaps a great deal. No, boys he said as he waved away a number of newspaper men. T guess you will have to walt"
 The conference between MT. sheehan and MT. Murphy was of even great im- portance-. Both are delegates at large. but as the state recognizes the unit rule both men will have to vote the same way regardless of their personal views. ~
 Bdr. Murphy's Influence.
 The same Is true of Judge Alton $. Parker, who was the candidate for President on the Democratic ticket four years ago. It is recognized that Mir. Murphy yields greater influence than any of the rAen on the New York allegation and the ultimate decision as to the course of the delegation there fore will depend on his Judgment.
 The whole situation was gone over between Messrs. Murphy and Sheehan- Although these men have not always been politically harmonious. they took up the question today from the ground of common understanding that New York and the East generally would prefer the notaination of a man other than Mir. Bryan. They agreed also that the Nebraskan could not he de- feated without New York's vote in the opposition column. They were unable to decide whether the nomina- ton of Mfr Bryan could DC accom- pIished If the New York delegation should stand out against him. The only result that could be ascertained was the admission that the position of New York will not be determined until the conference on Monday. This was regarded as a hopeful sign by che men who are endeavoring to bring about an expression of sentiment against Mir. Bryan being nominated for a third tune At the end of tIle day Mir. Mur- phy said:
 'sThere has been no change in my attitude since arrived here on yes- terday. New York's position win not be outlined in advance of the confer ence to be held Monday"
 Statements were sought from Mcssrs Guffey and Sheehan. but both declined to discuss the conferences.
 
 Rrymn on First Ballot.
 Denver. July 4.---swilliarn J. Bryan on the first ballot" This announce ment was made today by Charles W. Bryan, a brother of the leading presi- dentiai candidate on the Democratic ticket simultaneous with the formal opening of the Bryan Headquarters in the, Brown Palace Hotel today.
 Mir. Bryan arrived In the city from Lincoln this morning and immediately assumed charge of his brothers inter- ests. He soon made it known that his original estimate of S07 votes on the first ballot for his brother would stand.
 These figures are based on telegrams and letters from instructed delegations and those who are favorable to my
 
 counting on any of them breaking
 Another prominent Nebraskan to af- rive was Gilhsrt H. Hitchcock of omaha.
 we do not bring thetplatform with us.s said Mfr. Hitchcock, 'Sbut we are satisfied that the declaration of princi. braskan's,s
 Louisiana Delegation Departs.
 New Orleans July 4.--Uninstructed as to how they shall cast their votes, the Louisiana delegation to the Nation al Democratic Convention left New or leans today in a special car for Fort Worth. Tex, where a special train for Denver will be made up of Louisiana ana Texas delegates. Mayor Behrman of New Orleans shook hands with a number of friends before he climbed aboard the car.
 'will you come back wearing a Bryan button7" he was asked. If he is, nominated. will" replied the Mayor quickly.
 ''You won't wear a Bryan button when you reach Denyer7"
 No" replied the Mayor.
 City Commissioner Alex Pujol, who has been a pronounced Bryan man, paused on the platform as somebody cried:
 Make it Bryan, Commissioner.
 He's my man." replied Mir. Pujol.
 Mitchell, too" yelled a trainman in blue overalIs as they started out
 ''TIe looks good to, me- replied the Commissioner as he disappeared inside the car.
 It is generally understood that the Louisiana delegation is about evenly di- vided, some favorins William J. Bryan, while oth CTS are enthusiastic support CTS of Governor Johnson for the nomi- nation.
 Governor Glenn Withdravs.
 Denver, July 4.---Governor Glenn of North Carolina, who arrived early to- day. signalized his coming by putting A duietus on the e-presidential boom which has been started in his behalf
 T do not believe it would be in the interest of the ticket to have a South ern man on It." he said. land shall not permit my name to be presented Our delegation Is steadfast for Mir. Bryan, and believing he will be nominated and elected. shall not place any stumb- ling block in the way of his success"
 The withdrawal Of Governor Glenn leaves the South unrepresented in tha presidential race.
 Gaynor a Candidate.
 Denver. Colo, July 4.--A new name for the Presidency on the Demo cratic ticket appeared on the horizon this afternoon. when it was announced by Representative William Sulzer that Judge William J. Gaynor of New York would be supported by the dele- Ration from that State in the event that Judge George Gray oS Delaware