The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-05

members of the democratic national com- mittee called on Woodrow wilson at Sea- girt today.
 They came from Baltimore on a special train and on the way they talked of the selection of a seasoned manager for chair man to run the governors campaign When they, left Seagirt two hours later after friendly chats with the nominee most of them declared that any one whom the governor might name would be elected to the place.
 Speculation Rife
 As to who this will be, whether Wil- liam F. McCombs, Fred R. Lynch, Rob- ert s. Hudspeth, or any one of half a dozen others mentioned for the place will have the preference, Governor Will son had not decided tonight. The gov in Chicago, stopping off en route prob ably at Indianapolis to take Governor Marshall, his running mate. with him. There was much diversity of opinion on the way up from Baltimore among the delegates as to who should be elected chairman.
 MT. Lynch, who managed the cam paign of late of Governor Johnson of Minnesota and Judge Wade of Iowa was mentioned.
 Not long after the arrival of the dele gates MT. McCombs, who was reported to be i'll in Baltimore, appeared on the governors lawn. He had come on a later train. The governor spied him and left the group with which he was talk ing to sbake hands with his campaign manager and thanked him. They strolled across the lawn with hands clasped and held a low voiced conversation.
 Before the governor could return to hls other friends he announced that Ollie James would visit him tomorrow or Saturday to arrange the date and de- tail for his formal notice of nomina- ton.
 Calling Mir. Mack aside Governor VII son held a long talk with him. pune tuated by MT. Macks vigorous gestures and his own mods of assent. A little later Mir Mack after conferring with other committeeman said to Roger Sullivan. of Illinois.
 we have just about decided to meet for organization in New York on July l5"
 Make 1t Chicago" suggested Mr. sul- livan.
 Come out to French Lick for the meeting insisted Thomas Taggart, 'and let 1t be at my expense
 Chicago" repeated MT. Sullivan.
 Better see, hadn't we, what he has to say about it. MT. Taggart suggested. indicating Governor Wilson with a ges- ture.
 They acted on this advice but no one save themselves heard the governor s smiling reply. A ne~ canvass of the committee was made and MT. Mack an nounced from the governors porch that Chicago had been selected. There was a great deal of surmises as to Governor Wilson's choice for chair man.. MT. Hudspeth who managed the eastern end of the campaign In 1904 and 19oS and a close friend of Governor Will son. was mentioned frequently.
 Leaders Prefer McCombs
 Personally I am in favor of Me- Combs, Mir. Hudspeth said. He has managed the governors campaign bril- llantly so far and see no reason why he should not continue to do so It is Q mistake to swap horses in midstream." A Mitchell Palmer. close friend Of the governor who has been spoken of as chairman, also said MT. McCombs is his preference, MT. McCombs himself had little to say.
 If the governor feels that I can do any good in this respect" he declared, i'I will put aside personal inclnations. however great the sacrihce.''
 Norman F. Mack. the retiring chair
 xlxat og ,rt<. would he entertain thought of re-elec- ton.
 Governor Wilson's choice will pre- vail,'' he added.
 Woodrow Wilson is now the real lead CT of the democratic party he contin- ued. There is not shadow of doubt that he will remain the leader during the next four years, whether he is elected or not. He has been the leader ever since w. J. Bryan surrendered to him the lead. ership in Baltimore
 Mack Greets Governor
 The delegation reached Seagirt at 2:43 O clock and was taken by automobiles to Governor wilson's cottage. MT. Mack was among the first to reach the gov- ernor's porch.
 How do you do, governor? I am de- lighted. to see you" shouted MT. Mack grasping the nominees hand.
 And I you. sir" replied the governor. They remained talking as Senator Till- man, Willard Salisbury and John L Martin approached. Senator Tillmap. as he took Mrs Wilson's hand, said: S
 T am sure you will be the next lady of the White House. I only desire to live long enough to see your husband in- augurated."
 Of all the assurances of support which were voiced through the committeeman, and all the confident predictions of eelc- ton made. none pleased the governor more than one from Edwin c. Wood, of Michigan.
 q have in my pocket" he told the gov ernor, ' telegram signed by six of the most prominent republicans of Detroit. saving they will vote for you"
 Governor Wilson was highly gratified at the stand taken by Governor Osborn of Michigan with regard to Colonel Roosevelt and himself.
 Wilson Is Pleased
 This is very interesting. indeed.' Governor Wilson said. after reading Governor Osborn's statement today. "I just don't know what to say about 1t except that 1t Is most significant.
 Osborn is a man of force; he knows his own mind. What he says pleases me greatly. particularly what he says about me-
 Governor Wilson said that he had not
 
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