New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-08
Democratic Nominee Gives No
Sign Of Preference for
Campaign Leader.
SENATOR KERN A VISITOR
Bryan's Former Running Mate
Suggests McCombs and
Mitchell for National
Chairman.
By Telegraph to The Tribune J

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ernor Wilson for more than an hour to-
night on the Craftsmanship Of the national
committee and other details that are up
rermost in the minds Of Democrats. Sen
ator Kern said he brought no message
from Mr.. Bryan. but that he had Just run
over from Washington to consult with the
Governor. Asked who his choice for
chairman was, Senator Kern replied
Personally I have no choice. The kind
OF chairman we want is man of the type
Of Mr.. McCombs or a Palmer Mitchell.
In other words, We went a Progressive
one who viii have the full confidence Of
Governor Wilson. McCombs would suit
first rate"
Watch Indiana" he continued We
ere going to give the ticket a big major
ity there"
The Indiana Senator arrived here short
" after o'clock and remained with the
Governor until 1890 o'clock
When the Democratic National Commit
tee meets at Chicago on July IS 10 organize
To- the coming campaign there is a strong
probability that Governor Wilson win not
take part, but instead VIII send his orders
through Robert Hudspeth, the national
committeeman from New Jersey. When the
committee was here on Thursday the Gov
ernor announced that he would go 10 the
Chicago meeting. In talking about the
Chicago trip this evening Governor Wilson
said he wasn't sure that he would go.
7 was led 10 suppose" he said tonight.
that It was the usual thing for a candi-
date 70 DO. but have since found out
different Before saying anything def
mite, however. shall have to consult with
the men TO whom made the promise last
week. II I decide to remain here Mr.
Hudspeth, the national committeeman from
New Jersey State, Will represent me at
Chicago. He is one OF my closest friends"
Asked whether he had any appointment
70 meet Clark and Underwood to consult
with them regarding a programme for the
remaining weeks OF Congress, the Governor
said he had not but he added. II hope
shall have an opportunity to meet and
talk with them"
William G.. McA6oo was one Of the Gov
ernoTs callers this afternoon, and hardly
had he left the grounds than a rumor
foated about that, In spite OF the tunnel
builders statement that he was candi-
date for no ONCE, he might be induced to
accept the Craftsmanship Of the national
committee. Governor Wilson has on many
occasions expressed his admiration for MI
McAdoo, and, II is said, would be some
what pleased II he could find for him some
place that would keep him IN close touch
with his campaign.
Chalrmanshlp in Air.
AS matter Of fact, the Governor is In
somewhat Of a Quandary over the chair
manship. His close friends say that he
NJ
Combs but all Of the prominent leaders
who have called on the Governor so far,
while expressing the highest admiration
for MIR. McCombs, have nevertheless
pointed out 70 the Governor that the chair
man must be man Of broad political ex-
perience and executive ability.
Among the names presented to the Gov
ernor for consideration are those OF Fred
T. Lynch, Of Minnesota; George E. Davies
Of Wisconsin, and Martin Z Wade. Of Iowa.
II Is understood that the Governor feels
grateful 10 Mr. Lynch for his excellent
work IN Minnesota in his behalf. but is said
70 fear that Mr.. Lynch's selection might re-
suit IN much criticism, on the ground that
he is entirely too friendly with the Hill in
terests.
Mr.. Davies is one Of the Governors warm
personal friends, but he is said 10 have
bee IN his bonnet 10 become the Democratic
candidate for Governor Of Wisconsin this
year; so this, Of course, puts him out OF the
running. There Is a possibility, OF course,
that Dir. Davies may forego the nomination
for Governor IL the Craftsmanship OF the ma
tional committee were offered him 1t Is
generally understood that If Governor VIII
son picks Mr.. Davies to run his campaign
The selection will prove popular with the
national committeeman.
Mr.. McAdoo took up half en- hour OF
the Governors time this afternoon. going
over some Of the planks IN the platform
with him. That was the only information
Mr.. McAdoo would give out He was fol-
lowed by Mr.. McCombs, who was with
the Governor for an hour and a half. He
sverred that the craftsmanship was not dis
cussed.
We spent the time" he said. "in going
over the general political situation in the
different states and discussing plans for the
campaign"
When asked ~ ne thought the Governors
campaign would be a long and strenuous
one he replied II don't think so. AZ pres
ent the Governor has no intention or so
doing"
Edward Lazansky. Secretary Of state OF
New York chatted with the Governor for
a while this afternoon, and then said that
Wilson would have q plurality OF 1000 In
Kings County this fall; s
range for visit here Of John II. McCooey'
Representative John Fitzgerald and num-
Der Of Brooklyn Democrats, who were anx-
tous 10 see their new boss.
Wilson'S nomination has discounted
Roosevelt" said Mr. Lazsnsky.
IN talking Of the convention ne sara
there we're nineteen Wilson men in the New
York delegation when the first caucus was
held IF Bryan had not made his attack
on New York we would have been for Will
son long before we were. was for WILSON
but went over to Clark when Bryan maoe
bis attack on u.s."
Governor Wilson will hold a conference
with Norman Z. Mack. the present chalr-
man OF the national committee at Auanuc
City on Tuesday night. II Is possible ths'
other prominent Democrats will meet the
Governor also. lie will leave mere ior
Trenton az Z 40 o'clock on Tuesday morn
ING. and will spend the entire day az the
State House. II is expected that pig
crowd will await him. In the evening ne
will 90 to Atlantic City and stay there
that night
There will be a commission government
election in the city on that day. Al noon
on Wednesday the Governor VIII lay the
cornerstone Of the new Young Mems CHRIS
ton Association building there. ana al
O'Clock Will make a speech OF welcome 70
the convention OF the National BUILDING ana
Loan Associations. This will be merely