The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-07-09

Convention Hall, Denver, July a.
Long debates In the resolutions COM
mittee caused such delay that II was
announced at II o'clock that II might
be three hours before the report was--
ready. The railroad plank is Great
ing trouble. Judge Parker, Senator
Daniel, OF Virginia; Senator New
lands, of Nevada, and Thomas. OF
Colorado, are opposed to declara-
ton for the physical valuation Of
roads. This caused the matter to be
again referred to the subcommittee.
The committee rejected the decla-
ration against polygamy. Senator
Dubois, of Idaho, declares he Will
take It before the convention and de-
mand a roll call.
While Gompers accepted the anti
injunction plank. II. II. Fuller and
IL. Z. Wells, representing the train-
mems organizations, want more def
mite notice. They wired Bryan to so
order, but got no response. The fun
committee adopted the plank unani-
mously. An enormous crowd was on
hand early, but the delegates were
late. so it was 1880 when they were
called TO order. Rabbi Samuel Kersch ,
offered prayer. Chairman Bell had
great difficulty in bringing the con-
vention to order. He then recognized
Senator McCreary. OF Kentucky. who
presented the report of the commit
tee on permanent organization,
Nominate Bryan Tonight.
Congressman Ollie James au-
nounced that the purpose of the lead
ers is to complete the organization
and adopt the platform this after
noon and adjournment until tonight,
when Bryan's nomination win be
made. The vice-presidential nomina-
ton will be tomorrow. .
Since Oklahoma was given four
more votes, the number necessary for
nomination is 67f out OF total vote
of 1905. Bryan's friends gave out
figures showing where he has 1873
pledged votes which we're NOT cast
for the majority report on credentials
committee They are. California,
g.; Colorado. 0; Illinois, 81; Iowa. ~
Missouri. 5; South Carolina. 4; Ten
nessee. 10; Virginia. 22; West yir-
gina. 23. and District of Columbia.
6. This gives Bryan 73s altogether.
Many New York delegates Joined
Bryan's cause and II Is believed the
entire vote will be cast for him under
the unit rule. Bryan's friends ridi-
cule the claim that the vote on the
credentials report. 6t5 to SS7, shows
the Nebraskan's strength. This Is
less than the required two-th.rds for
nomination. Friends still claim they
have over 700 votes.
The ousting of Guffey's delegates
is regarded as eliminating him from
national politics. ~
Missouri delegates are booming
Francis hard for vice-president, hut
the question is still attracting little
attention.
Nice-fresidency. ~
While the vice-presidency Is sfili
minor matter until the platform
and presidency are settled, friends
are booming favorites. IT is be-
.ieved New York will present eithcr
Towno or Congressman Francis Bur
ton Harrison. The boom OF Ollie
James. of Kentucky, is growing.
James Gering will second Bryan's
nomination. Friends believe his
speech will give him the nomination.
The states with candidates are an
booming them. The opinion prevails
that Bryan VIII dictate the candidate
when the times comes.
The Connecticut delegateR eau.
cused aud named Judge Walsh. q
Norwalk. TO nominSte Archibald he
Neil. for vice-president. The Micht|
gan caucus decided to support foru1