The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
KERN BRINGS PLEASING
 NEWS OF THE CAMPAIGN
Vice Presidential Nominee Claims Ohio, Indiana and New York for De- nnocracy and Says Wisconsin
 May Be Captured.

fairview Lincoln, Neb.. August H. Bringing prophecies of democratic vic tory to MT. Bryan on the eve of his mo- tii1cation, John W. Kern, vice presidential candidate of the democratic ticket with Norman F. Mack, chairman of the dem- ocratfc national committee, and several other democrats, were the vanguard of interesting arrivals today to attend the ceremonies here tomorrow.
 Within few minutes after their arrival Chairman Mack, MT. Kern. Josenhus Daniels head of the literary bureau of the national committees Gov. John F. os- borne of Wyoming and John E. Lamb of indiana, were in extended conference With MT. Bryan on questions vitally af- lectlng the conduct of the coming cam paign. The conference was continued to night, following a dinner rendered to c. Humphrey O'Sulllvan of Lowell. Mass the newly elected secretary of the noti- hcation committee, at the Lincoln hotel by the Lincoln Typographical union. Mir. Bryan was guest at the dinner These conferences which MT. Bryan had to do In a general way with the outline of inc coming campaign, together with a ten tative plan that has already been for muated for the financing of the coming struggle. A general speaking campaign for MT. Bryan in different parts of the country also came up for consideration, but no definite dates which would Include tour of the middle west were definitely 1 settled.
 Active Campaign. RenOrfS hU ha mittee were shown to MT Bryan. and 1t was generally agreed that in view of the situation disclosed in Indiana, Ohio. H. llnois and other middle west Tn states, an active speaking campaign. in which Mr. Kern would take an equally prominent part, should be waged in those state
 Regarding the campaign and the sev- eral conferences with MT. Bryan today and tonight, Chairman Mack said:
 While I am here principally to attend the notification ceremonies, I have dis cussed with MT. Bryan tonight and will also tomorrow the general plan of cam- paign. It has been my fixed purpose in this campaign to deal with actual facts, and these I have communicated to MT. Bryan, telling him that conditions as [ have found them and as they have been reported to me by national committeeman and well-known democrats all point to his election to the presidency.
 Ohio, Indiana and New York will go democratic, and l have told Mr Bryan that l consider Wisconsin debatable ground. Let me say to all democrats that the democratic campaign is making more than satisfactory progress"
 Kern Is Confident
 John W. Kern has every confidence in the election of the democratic ticket if every man does his duty Speaking of tho situation tonight, MT. Kern said.
 "l have told MT Bryan that conditions are more than favorable, and while it Is too early to make predictions, it would seem to me from reports received from the most conservative sources tTiat if ev- cry democrat would lend his aid in this campaign, I believe he will, the na- tional ticket will be elected This much l feel, that Indiana is safely in the dem- ocratic column and while l have been but few days in Iowa, where 1 made cou- pie of speeches. I have learned enough to make me believe that Iowa Is extreme ly doubtful state No definite plans have been made for my speech making tour, and it is unlikely that 1 will go on the stump until after my notification
 During the rest of the week MT. Bryan will busy himself with the consideration of the democratic campaign textbook,
 Conferences will be held with the com mittee on its preparation, which is conn posed of John E. Lamb of Indiana, chair man; Josephus Daniels of North Caro- lima, head of the literary bureau of the national committee, and R. L. Metcalf ed- ltor of The Commoner