The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-07
DEMOCRATIC
CONVENTION

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gle against the inevitable in regard to
the presidential nomination, they as-
sert that Bryan will not be allowed to
dominate the convention to the extent
Of naming his running mate. 1t is de-
clared that there are enough dissenters
to force the Bryan men to a compro-
mise in regard to some features of the
platform. Leaders in New York, New
Jersey Georgia and Illinois are declar-
ing that they are in a position to en-
force their demands for suitable vice
presidential nominee and platform.
Aside from Johnson, who may be-
come a formidable candidate for sec
ond place when his presidential boom
has finally lattened out, Judge Gray
is also being prominently mentioned
for the place 1t is said that Gray
would be acceptable both to Bryand
and to the more conservative wing Of
the party
The eastern delegates are olso fa-
vorable to former Governor David R.
Francis, Of Missouri, but will fight any
attempt to name Governor Folk, of
that state. for second place. The CON
.seryatives are also bitterly opposed to
John Mitchell, the former labor leader,
Chairman Tom Taggart of Indiana,
is busily engaged in booming a fell
low Hoosier, John w. Kern, as the
most desirable candidate. Former. Gov
ernor w L. Douglas, OF $3.50 fame,
has many supporters nom Massachu-
sets. Lieutenant Governor Lewis
Stuyyesant Chanler, Of New York, is
apparently out Of the race, as Bryan
has gone on record in an unqualified
manner as opposing his candidacy. A
score or more Of other favorite sons
are being pushed into the limelight by
their supporters and the race is yet
apparently an open one, with a prob
ability Of some 100 to / shot finishing
first
The attitude to be taken by the party
on the union labor question continues
to occupv much attention It is appar-
emily settled that an attempt will be
made to enlist the American Fedora
ton Of Labor on the democratic side in
the campaign by adopting a strong an
ti-injunction plank. Representatives of
the manufacturers OF the country are
on hand. however, and have not yet
ceased in their attempts to block the
labor leaders.
The convention delegates and yisi-
tors began to gather early today and
long before the convention was called
to order the hall was well filled
Thousands of other spectators, unpro-
vided with tickets which would admit
to the sacred precincts but anxions
TO see the distinguished visitors and
take part in the general iollifcation,
gathered about the auditorium and
swarmed through the crowded and gal
ly decorated streets. The blare of
bands and the tramp of marching
clubs resounded throughout the city.
A national political convention is a
new experience for the mile high
city and the people are determined to
make the most of IT,
Both the Interior and exterior Of the
new convention hall were decorated in
an even more lavish and profuse man.
ner than was the Chicago Coliseum at
the recent republican convention. The
seating arrangements for the $4,000
people who gathered within the hall
for the opening of t heeonyenuon were
as perfect as they could be made and
elicited many favorable comments. The
telegraph companies have had much
difficulty in providing adequate wire
facilities but It's promised that the
reports viii be handled promptly.
No concessions Of any kind are al.
lowed in the hall and the nearest sa.
loon. a block away. Is doing a land
office business. Very few Of It pa.
irons are delegates however, and the