Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-21

prosressives are..to control the con-
vention.
BRYAN Scores chairmanship.
Norman E. Mack called Colonel Bry-
an by telephone early in the day and
explained that in his judEment1t would
he proper for the party to honor It's
two living past candidates for the
presidency by making one OF them
;, temporary chairman and the other
permanent chairman Of the conven-
,ion. He asked whether Colonel BryAn
would accept the permanent chairman
ship and the answer came clear and
strong. 1t was:
NO"
Mr.. Mack did not argue with Colonel
Bryan and the latter did not give any
expression Of his views His friends
feel positive. however. that no consid !
GRAFTON will be given the arguments
now. being advanced by the conserva-
tives on the necessity for party har-
mony. Mr.. Bryan will enter the fray
to determine whether the, progsessives
are In the. majority in the conversion
and can control its proceedings, inciud-
ing the selection Of officers.
Clark Forces in Diismma.
The Clark managers are endeavcring
to escape this measure Of strength
They are, apprehensive that when
Colonel Bryan issues his challenge pro-
uessive delegates instructed for Clark
can not be controlled and, will desert to
the banner, Of the Nebraskan. The stu
alton from every point Of view is ex-
tremely embarrassing to the Clark
forces. II : they do not initiate the
movement in oprotest against Parker
they will be charged with being re-
dictionaries and are likely to see then
lines weakened by desertipns. whereas
if they do oppose TammapSsand the
interests supposed to be behind Tam
many they can not hope to get the
votes Of the New York delegates.
Mr. Mack. in nominating Parker. en-
phasized the services the ex-judge had
given the party in recent presidential
campaigns for the purpose OF showing
that he had contributed his utmost to
promote the success Of the candidates.
He said that Mr.. Parker occupied a
| most advanced position in accord with
democracy on the tariff question, the
income tax and the trusts. !.
Rumorsd Alignment Against Bryan.
Persistent reports today that the
leaders of the movement to secure the
presidential nomination for Speaker
Clark had determined to align them
sleeves with the so-called conservatives,
| to bring about the final selection Of
Judge Alton b. Parker for temporary
chairman, were credited by several ma
| tional committeeman today tho nothing
official in the way Of confirmation vas
obtainable. Committeeman Martin ].
Wade. Of Iowa. who voted Tor the Sc
lection of Senator Elect Ollie James, OF
kentucky. for temporary chairman.
said he knew nothing Of any alignment
that would bring the Clark and Parker
people together In q tight against M.
BRYAN and the Wilson delegates on the
temporary chairmanship.
| Bryan Appeals 70 Party lsadsrs.
CHICAGO. June 3l.-Branding Judge
Alton B. Parker - . "reactionary.'
william Jennings Bryan today tele-
grained 70 a number OF prominent
| delerates thruout the country. appeal-
ing to them to join him to prevent the
election Of Judge Parker as Temporary
chairman Of the Baltimore convention
Tho telegram was addressed to Speak
or clark. governor Wilson, Governor
Rurke. of south Dakota, Governor Fosi
Of Massachusetts, and Mayor Gaynof
| Of New York. MI. Bryan said heswoule
start for Baltimore tomorrow.
| Text Of Orysn message.
Colonel Bryan appealed as follows
.In the interest Of harmony SUE
gested to the Subcommittee OF I'M
democratic nationaI- committee the ad
visibility Of recommending az tempo
rary chairman some progressive &C
ceptab1e to tho leading progressive
candidates for the presidential nomtna
ton took 1t for granted that no com
Innitteeman interested In democratic
success would desire to onend IN
members Of . convention overWhelm
Iinsiv progressive TO name Q feaeton
\ ary 10 sound the keynote OF the cam
Inaisn. EIGHT members Of the suoscem
mittee. however, hav1. over the pfoses
Of the remaining eight. agreed not onl'
lunon 4 YeaetiouaTy but upon the On
democrat who among those net can
sidates for the presidential nomtnaSsol
J liz. In the eyes Of the public. mos con
J spicuously identified with the feac
tionary element OF the party.
Il shall be pleased. 70 Join with 70
IN Opposing hiss selection by the fll
committee or the national convenf1os
Kindly answer here:
Mr.. Bryan declined 60 dsscues mas sc
, ton further than t0ysay that fHe Tteie
gram spoke plainiy Tor hseas' a-
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