Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
TENDENCY SEEMS TO
Be TOWARD KERN
Many Names Mentioned for
Bryan's Running Mate.
INDIANIAN IS NOT EAGER
Enthusiasm Displayed for Him by
His Associates.
FOLKS FRIENDS ARE ACTIVE
Ex-senator Smith Of New jersey
Expresses Views Of Leaders In
Saying Leave It to Bryan

Saying Leave It to Bryan.
DENVER, Col. July 10.-The terrific
strain Of the all-night session caused the
majority Of the delegates to sleep late
today, and the state headquarters were as
a general thing practically deserted dur
ing the middle hours of the morning. Sew
eral lightly attended conferences regard
ing the vice presidency were in session
in the various hotels. but nothing decisive
was developed. The most important OF
these gatherings was in the room OF
Charles Bryan. the brother of the nomi-
nee. Mr.. Bryan declared that although
the vice presidency was under considera-
tion no agreement had been reached, and
said that SO far as he knew there was
particular concentration in favor OF
amy particular candidate He added that
he was absolutely without advices of any
Kind from Lincoln regarding the second
place on the ticket, and was not even
able to venture prediction regarding the
outcome of the vice presidential situation.
Other Bryan leaders intimated that al
though they also were without word from
Lincoln. that it was likely that IL on the
first ballot any one man showed a strong
lead they would, provided he was one Of
several men who would he satisfactory to
Mr.. Bryan, throw all their strength to
him.
In the late hours of the morning cau-
cuses were held by number of states
for the purpose of discussing the stua-
tion- There seemed to be a general dis
position to await word from Mr.. Bryan as
to his preference. but at the same time it
was believed that he would not declare
himself.
The conference in the rooms of Charles
Bryan broke UP without definite action
of any kind being taken.
The name of Gray of Delaware was
frequently. smentioned. but there seemed
to be fear that he would not accept
the place.
Kerns Friends Active.
The friends of John w. Kern Of Indiana
were especially active and there seemed
to be q strong trend of sentiment setting
in for him The Kentucky delegation de-
clared itself for Kern first. second for
Gayuor and third for John Mitchell. Gov
Folk Of Missouri said that he could not
say what his state would do but added
that he had no intention Of permitting
his own name to be presented to the
convention. Several of the Missouri dele
CATION declared themselves as favoring
Kern.
Mr. Kern was in decided favor among
many delegates, on the ground that he
was not only in complete sympathy with
Mr.. Bryan, but also because he halls
from d doubtful state.
The Indiana delegation held a meeting
early in the day to discuss the situation,
and there was great enthusiasm shown
for Kern. An address was made to the
delegation by MIR. Kern, in which he de-
clared that he was not an eager candt-
date for the vice presidency. and that if
there was to be balloting for the nomina-
Iion he would not allow his name to be
presented He said, however. that II be-
fore the roll call was begun he was as
sured by any considerable number of
states that they considered him the most
available man he would accept the uomi-
nation. but he insisted, as lie has done
since his name was first mentioned in
connection with the vice presidency, that
he was not anxious for the nomination.
After the meeting of the Indiana dele
gates. Mr.. Jackson. the chairman Of the
delegation. held a conference with Cherries
Bryan. who Is in constant telenhonic COM
ulunication with the presidential nominee.
and this was cited az q straw that the
wind was blowing favorably from Lin
coin for the Indiana man.
For the first time during the conven-
fion Gov. Folks friends were astir early
in his behalf and one of them, John
Brisben Walker. now of this state. but
formerly Of New York. wired Mr. Bryan
as follows:
Apparently the democracy is about to
perpetrate vice presidential blunder az
"gregiOus as the republican nomination of
Sherman. Nominate a Cleveland democrat
and your assassination puts the power as
completely away as il in the hands Of
sherman. Nominate Il weakling. and the
nomination spells defeat. The entire
country has confidence in Folk. He is
thoroughly tried and has proven himself
,t,,1t tinr TN
sure complete victory
Mr.. Folks candidacy Is weakened by his
failure to secure the support of the entire
Missouri delegation.
Would Leave It to Bryan.
What's the use?' asked ex-senator
James Smith of New Jersey when asked
whether he had heard any suggestions
iegardiuG the vice presidency. What S
lie use he repeated. go to Bryan: the
delegates know nothing about it. They
not only know nothing about it, but II is
not necessary they should know any
thing about IT. Mr. Bryan will name
Ms running mate, and he should name
ann. | think about the vice presidency
lust as 7 did about the platform, and
LAT is that Mr.. Bryan should be con-
suited and his wishes respected
Nh Smiths expression represented the
general sentiment among democratic lead
That Mr. Bryan would not undertake to
dictate the nomination for the second
place Accordingly. there was 81 show
or OF candidates early in the morning
and one might easily have imagined that
- new convention was about TO take
place Among those mentioned and urged
w"r" Charles y. Towue. Martin w. Lit
Teton and Lewis Nixon of New York
Coy. Francis of Missouri Douglas OF
Massachusetts and Clark Howell OF
Georgia
Delaware will BE- for Howell" said Mr.
Marvel manager OF Judge Gray's can
didacy. because III the first place he
and the Georgia delegation gave thei,
loyal support to Judge Gray for the
presidency, and in the next place. we con-
si3cr him strong and available man.
New York Passive.
There were those who expressed the
opininn that New York would not under
take To interfere in the matter of the
nomination. but would he glad to desis.
nate any one who would be satisfactory
20 MI Bryan. Indications in the early
mornip-l were that Townc would not bt
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