New-York tribune., 1908-07-02
At BRY4N'S HOME.
WOrk1ng for Second Place ON Ticket
Leader Is Reticent.

Lincoln. Neb.. July 1-Charles A. ToWne, of New
York, was a visitor at Fairview this afternoon and
left here for Denver tonight Mr.. Towne, who is
avowed candidate for the Democratic nomina-
ton for ce-President, well an oldttme per-
sonal friend of Mr. Bryan, stopped off here for the
express purpose OF discussing Vice-Presidential
politics. Mr.. Bryan expecting him, and for
half hour they remained closeted.
At the close of the interview Mr.. Bryan said
that he had been glad to see Mr.. Towne He had
nothing further to say. Mr.. Towne admitted to
newspaper that his candidacy as well as the
platform had formed the main topic of conversa-
ton.
New York is the logical state to furnish the
Vice Presidential nominee, said Mr. ToWne. Inc
public do not seem to realize the number of
Democrats there are in Northern New YORK am
not surprised at the declnation of Judge Gray TO
be mentioned for Vice-President. have expected
1t right along. Judge Gray Is a strong man.
popular man with all classes, he has ability
magnetic personality and marked attain1nents.
However, 1 have been assured by friends from all
parts of the country of support for myself AS
surances of an unmistakabe character were given
me nv leading New York Democrats before would
permit the of my name
What will be done with the ant-in1unctioh
plank at Denver?" Mr.. Towne was asked
ut should be strong one-one that does hos
hedge The laboring will be protected
Previous to Mr. Towne's visit, Mr.. Bryan mad
practically set at rest reports that he Favored MI
Towne.
Mr. Towne is quoted stating that you some
time ago assured him that he would be acceptable
to YOU Is that true?" Mr.. Bryan was asked
He meant that he favorable 10 tnefr saiu
Mr Bryan with stress on the last Word anu Will
q wave of the arm indicated the galaxy OF faVorlte
sons whose names have been mentioned in con-
nection with the nomination for running mate.
Mr. Rryan is silent on all matters pertaining to
probable action by the convention in order to dis
arm criticism on the score he is attempting to
dictate.
His intmates here have taken the cue, and II ne
has conided his wishes to any or them tney are
guarding their secrets we'll Mayor Brown. who Is
a delepate-at-large and Nebraskas choice for mem
her of the resolutions committee is generally
credited with being the man in Lincoln who knows
Mr. Brvans wishes regarding platform. he and
Mr. BRYAN see each other almost daily and talk
freely by telephone Mr.. Brown Is In thorough
sympathy with Mr.. Bryan on all political SUBJECTS
and will closely reflect the latter's views at Den
So far as can be learned Mr.. Bryan will not have
telegraph wire in his house during the convention
Ha will depend on the wires being strung into a
cottage three hundred yards away for the con-
venience of newspaper correspondents.
John M Garman, delegate from the 4th
PenDsylvana district paid his respects 10 Nj.
Bryan to-day. Mr.. Garman was chairman OF the
state central committee in 1896 News that Judge
Gray would not accept the Nce-Presdential nofnl-
nation did not displease the Pennsylvania.
'I don't believe Gray is the strongest man We
could get" said German.