Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-01
LINING UP AT DENVER
Johnson's Representatives Are Now on HaDd and Ready
 For Business.

Denver, July 1.-The principal
 tent in connection with the forth coming democratic national conven- tion to-day was the arrival of Fred erick B. Lynch of Minnesota as the representative in chief of the presi- dential boom of Governor John A. Johnson of that state.
 A reservation of quarters at the Albany hotel was made several weeks ago by MT Lynch and an ex- ecutiye suite of rooms has been pre- pared for him and his stan.
 The announcement of MT Lynch's coming had the effect of causing re- newal of the discussion of the possi- k,ities of the nomination of the gov
 <. for the presidency rather
 1T the presidency. It was con-
 all hands, privately even by
 porters of Governor Johnson
 nomination for the first po-
 was problematical but his
 were staunch- in their deter
 lion to have his name presented
 he convention for the presidency
 en in the face of the possibility of lis defeat and most of them were [uite as positive in the declaration ythat he would not accept the second place even if 1t should be rendered to him.
 The discussion on the Minnesota governors chances for the vice-pres- idency while quite general among the uniformed was not indulged in seriously by those who were in ac- cord with the inner Bryan circles. They did not accept his name with favor and it may be announced even thus far in advance of the meeting of the convention that the Minne- sota man will not be MT Bryan's running mate in the event of the Nebraskan's nomination. Mir Bryan's intimate friends and most steadfast supporters are quite determined on the situation. While they do not openly criticise MT Johnson's~ can- didacy they are very evidently dis pleased with the fact that he entered the race and 1t is even intimated that MT Bryan himself would not favorably consider the Johnson can didacy for the vice-presidency.
 On the other hand it is known that Judge Gray of Delaware will be in every way acceptable to Mir Bryan as the candidate for second place and the position is generally conceded to him if he will accept 1t. His conservatism is not a bar but rather a help to his candidacy. Mir Bryan's closest friends conceive the wisdom of selecting candidate who will be in closer accord with eastern thought than is MT Bryan himself and they point out that while Judge Gray meets this de- mand that in many respects he would not be antagonistic to MT Bryan's especial supporters.
 1t is believed that his connection with the anthracite coal strike ar bitration of a few years ago would add immensely to the popularity of the ticket among the laboring classes and 1t is contended that during bis career as United States judge on the federal bench he has never in any way antagonized labor interest. It is conceded that Judge Gray is not a candidate for second place, but the contention is consistently made that if the nomination should be rendered him he would not re- fuse 1t.
 If the nomination does not go to Judge Gray. New York will probably claim it and in that contingency the New Workers who are on the ground assert that the position will be awarded to that state If the delega- ton can agree upon a candidate.
 The developments of the day have already practically eliminated Lieu tenant Governor Chanler from the contest. Mir Bryan's friends are not favorabIy inclined to him because they are doubtful as to whether his position on the tariff would place him in accord with Mir Bryan.
 With MT Chanler thus practically disposed of there has been renewal of the name of Francis Burton Harri- son of New York and the name of John B. Stanchfield of Elmira, N. Y, was also prominently mentioned to- day in connection with the office. Mir stanchfeld is one of Mir Bryan's old friends In the east and while ranked as a conservative he gave the Ne hraskan his loyal support in his cam paigus of 1896 and 1900.
 There has also been mentioned the name of Norman E. Mack of Buffalo present national committeeman from New York. but Mir Mack who is on the ground; pooh-pcohed the sugges- ton.
 Among those of the south men, toned in connection with the vice. presidential nomination Is Governor Robert B. Glenn of North Oaroiina, and Glenn is already represented fin Denver by friehds who are working among the delegates as they arrive. | The headquarters of Judge George Gray of Delaware were thrown opeu to-day. Josiah Marvel. who is in charge of the Delaware mans cam pzlgn, reiterated to-day that Judge Gray was not candidate for any | thing but the presidency.