Evening star., 1912-06-26

a radical or progressive candidate. They
frankly admit that to name a conserva-
tive. or so-called reactionary, would re-
suit In strengthening the hand of Col.
Roosevelt in his organization of a third
party. This the leaders are anxious to
avoid.
The turn of political affairs in the past
few days Is regarded here as having been
decidedly favorable to Speaker Clark's
candidacy. The straightout Wilson dele
gates threw their support solidly to Mr..
BRYAN In his fight against Judge Parker.
This. the leaders figured, would make
the conservative element choose Clark in
preference to the New Jersey governor
as the progressive candidate.
There was report abroad last night
that the ninety votes of New York
controlling factor in the situation.
would go to Clark. This report was
based largely upon the action of New
York in voting against Bryan. The fact
that the Missouri delegation also gave
Parker a majority of it's votes-22 to II
quickly called out reports of coalition
OF interests between New York and Mis-
souri,.
Talk of Combination.
This naturally led to talk of Clark for
President and New York man for Vice
President The man mentioned most
prominently in this connection was SEN
ator O'Gorman. There was talk, also,
that the Underwood forces might come
into this combination, the plan being
that Mr.. Underwood should have the
Speakership Of the House in the event
OF Mr.. Clark's elevation to the presi-
dency. Most Of the Underwood states
are said to be against Mr.. Bryan on
almost any proposition whatever. Ger
tain 1t was that most of these states
located n tod air,Ct
Mr.. Bryan.
The Clark people declared that with
New York and the Underwood forces
united under the Speakers banner the
latter would have more than the neces-
sary number of votes to nominate.
Progressive Candidate Indicated.
1t seemed certain from the public
action Of the delegates and their pri-
vately expressed views that the demo-
cratic convention would nominate a pro-
gressive candidate and adopt a progress
i've platform. Some OF the leaders frank
ly said they resented Mr.. Bryan's as
sumption to dictate the temporary chair
manship. and pointed to yesterdays vote
in justification of their views
The democratic leaders appeared gen.
timely anxious to strike a winning COM
bination. They say they are willing to
recognize and defer to the progressive
element In the party and the progressive
spirit Of the time.
The result OF the balloting on the
temporary Craftsmanship" said Senator
elect Ollie NJ. James OF Kentucky
means but one thing-that Clark will be
nominated on the first ballot"
For Permanent Chairman.
Mr.. James was discussed as the prob
able permanent chairman Of the con-
vention This was In line with the pol
icy of the conservatives to placate the
progressives, now that they have de-
feated Mr.. Bryan. Aside from this Mr..
James received the second largest vote
In the national committee on the selec-
ton of temporary chairman and this
ordinarily would entitle him to favorable
consideration for permanent presiding Of
ficer. His choice would also be further
evidence of the Clark strength in the con-
vention.
Mayor Gaynor OF New York was talked
OF as a possible running mate for Champ
Clark in the event of the latter's nom-
ination. For the permanent chairman
ship Senator Culberson of Texas and
Senator Kern Of Indiana were discussed
in addition to Mr.. James, but opinion
generally seemed TO center on the latter.
1t was said .he conservatives were ready
to throw their support to any man the
progressives might decide upon.