The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-09-29

thought ne should stay in New
York"
The possibility of Shepard being
nominated was mentioned to Murphy,
and he refused to commit himself.
He admitted that he had not heard
in advance of the Gaynor letters,
either the one to Dix or the one to
Creelman. He had first heard Of the
letter over the telephone at the club,
he acknowledged.
Murphy's statement that the up
state delegates must do the nominal
ing is taken to mean that Shepard
may be nominated by Warren county.
Kings county will swing into line for
him without hesitation Tammany
will probably follow. From Kings
county leader 1t was learned tonight
that Shepard has the best chance,
now that Gaynor is eliminated.
Before word OF the latest Gaynor
epistle reached Rochester apathy pre-
vailed. II looked as II there was
nothing in sight but the nomination
of Gaynor by reclamation. The only
meaning that even the most militant
antLGaynor man could get out of'the
letter to Dix was that Gaynor would
accept the nomination IL offered him
though he obviously refused to can
yass for delegates. al
Paris. Sept. 29.-william Randolph
Hearst In an interview given to the
United Press today declares his con-
yiction that Mayo. Gaynor will be
nominated for governor by the demo-
cratic convention. Mr.. Hearst de-
clared that he knew positively that
Charles Murphy. leader Of Tammany
Hall. had arranged for the nomina-
ton OF Gaynor and that 1t would be
so proven. He also declared that, de-
spite all deniais by the mayor, Mr.
Gaynor would accept the nomination
While he severely raped Mayor
Gaynor and his administration he sasf
he would support him. even though
he could not trust him.
i The shadow OF Roosevelt hung over
the democratic state convention which
convened at noon today despite the
confident assertion of leaders that
this Is a democratic year" There
was no one who did not concede the
assumption that the assuming of tn,
responsibility for the election of tn,
republican ticket by Colonel Roose.
welt meant a hard fight for the demo.
Gratis.
II was because OF that admitted
fact that for the first time since the
convention that nominated Groyel
Cleveland for governor In the SOS tn,
democrats gathered this year without
the semblance OF slate.
As Theodore Roosevelt dominated
the republican convention so does
Charles Murphy. leader of Tamman,
Hall. dominates the democratic con.
yention. although Mr.. Murphy was
emphatic In his statements. made be.
fore the. gasel fell, that he had nc
candidate.
/ u Is thought likely. however, thai
the slate will be framed tonight.
Direct primaries will be favored II
the platform along the lines OF tn,
original bill advocated by Governor
Hughes. Republican extravaganc,
will. be attacked and the high cost oil
living will be laid at the door OF tn,
Payne-Aldrich tariff bill.
A strong demand for the enforce
ment OF laws covering corrupt prac
tees at elections win be incorporat
cd In the platform. according TO /
statement made by William G. os.
borne. an up state candidate for tn,
gubcrnatorial nomination. who said
We are not 50 much for changing
the laws as for enforcing them"
/ Al noon. the time set for callinl
the convention TO order there wer,
not a dozen delegates IN the hall an,
at 1870 o'clock Alton b. Parker VIII,
win be temporary chairman. had no
left his room At his HOTEL
TammAny leaders were comforting
regarding a candidates. but the gal.
leries were kept busy applauding b,
the vigorous efforts Of the hand play.
ing popular airs.
There seemed 70 be an utter alb.
sence OF enthusiasm aud even the few
old leaders Of the party we're permit.
ted 10 euter aud take their seats viii
almost an entire absence OF applause
Miss Willie johnson left this morn