Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-12


serted that the union labor leaders who
have been mentioned in connection with
the coming conference. and he named
Samuel Gompers In particular. are mem
bers OF the democratic party and should
not be recognized blythe Chicago conven-
tion. -a-:,
"Let him take their doctrine to Denver"
he said in his statement. They will not
support the Chicago ticket no matter>who
may be npminatedpg 81
Conference OF Labor Lenders.
One Of the side issues OF the convention
which may attract considerable attention
is the omin conference Of union labor
leaders, scheduled to begin as soon as
Samuel oompers. president Of the Amer
lean Federation OF Labor, arrives. The
conference will devote. considerable time
TO a consideration of methods by which
the republican convention may be induced
20 insert an "anti-iajunction' plank in its
platform. Seth Low Of New York, presi-
dent OF the Civic Federation and a dele
eatesAt-laree from New York, may take
part IN the conference, this superstition
being strengthened by the fact that Ralph
Falsely Of New York, Secretary Of the
Civic Federation, is already here ana
frankly Gvows that he came to attend the
labor conference.
with the national contests receding in
interest. the politicians are beginning to
take notice OF the sectional struggles for
places on the national committee. Last
nikht the illinois and Ohio affairs held the
center OF the stage, the former giving evil
dence Of developing into a sharp contest,
while the latter was largely dominated by
gossip. II IL asserted that A. L. Vorys Ia
"a succeed Myron T. Herrick as the men,
Der from Ohio, but neither Of these gentle.
men would discuss the report.
Contest in Illinois.
The Illinois contest is between Frank O..
Lowden, congressman and present mem
Der, and Frederick w. Upham, who has
been the chief worker In arranging for the
convention and in raising funds for Chi.
Cages part in entertaining the delegates.
Uphan1 mas been endorsed by many COM
niercial interests and also has supporters
among the party leaders in this city. Low.
denis chief strength seems to lie MON
the down state deiegeseh to the conven-
ti6n. although .hieJ ytFiepas claim that he
hae more support tom Chicago than he
has been given creditk for.
The number OF party men who Intend to
be at the convention In the role of specta-
tors 10 unusually small thus far. Senators
and members Of the house OF Representa-
tives who are not accredited to the con-
venuon as delegates are expected In con.
Siderable numbers before the end OF the
week, a. wolf asy state snairmen end other
party chiefs of varying degrees OF prom
inence. TO date however. the number OF
arrivals az this class have been so few as
to excite D
CHIlom FaVors Harmony.
One Of the late arrivals is Senator Cul-
lon. who will probably head the delegation
from thls state. . Immediately after his
arrival he came out with a strong plea
for harmony. He declared himself IN favor
OF . plank IN the platform endorsing the
present federal administration in the
strongest possible terms, said that he hoped
to see a resolution supporting the Judiciary
OF the county adopted by the convention
and asserted that tariff revision will be an
issue Of the campaign.
Preparations are well under way for the
reception OF the real boomers Of the va
rious candidates for places on the ticket.
The Knox managers have announced tina
hundreds of strong voiced ''shouters" will
be here to create echoes for the cause OF
the Pennsylvania senator, and the Fair