New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-24

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acter. and the alienist said that any one
in that condition must be crazy. Since
that time I've made it a rule never t.
answer any hypothetical questions"
BRYAN was asked then whether the
answers received 10 his appeal for a
fight on Parker from the different candi'
dates had resulted in any change what
ever in his feelings toward the two lead
ing Progressive candidates, Wilson and
Clark. He has always heretofore de-
clared that he thought those two men
led the Progressive Democrats and
would never ally himself directly with
either in preference to the other.
My sentiments toward Governor Will
son and Speaker Clark have not been
changed by their answers to my tele-
gram" he replied 81 still maintain that
7 will favor the nomination of either Of
them or Of any Progressive candidate
Turning then 10 the fight over the tenn
porary Craftsmanship. he vas asked
whether any Of the men other than Par
ker voted for in the subcommittee meet
ing on Thursday would be acceptable TO
him That included Kern, O'Gorman,
Henry and james
Any of the others voted for would
have been satisfactory 10 me- he re-
piled, cor any Progressive"
Then YOU list Senator OGorman. OF
New York. as 2 Progressive. do YOU he
was asked
Yes. Senator O'Gorman and all the
others voted for as we'll as many
others" he answered.
Objection to Parker Net Personal.
Mr.. Bryan interrupted his questioners
at this point 10 say that his objection to
Parker was not in any way personal
objection.
4 have no personal objection 70 Judge
Parker" he said. and I would like 70
have that clearly understood. but he
stands before the country as perhaps
more typical than almost any one else IN
the party Of the reactionary element. It
cost us q million and quarter votes 10
learn that a few years ago, and We do
not want It 10 cost us another million
and a quarter votes 70 have the lesson
repeated"
Are YOU a receptive candidate for the
nomination to the Presidency. Colonel
if II were offered 10 YOU" he was asked
then
Have YOU the Presidency to offer -
Bryan shot back az his questioner.
Tell me what a girl would think of YOU
If YOU asked her whether she would &C.
cept YOU. If YOU proposed"
Possibly his hottest shot against
Parker vas reserved for the concluding
moments of the long interview. He was
asked what he thought was behind the
designation ~ Parker as temporary
chairman.
when eight mon stand for Two men
end two men stand for one, II is not
much Of puzzle, =" returned BRYAN, with
smile.
Hints That Ryan Is Behind Parker,
Would you say that the one man be.
hind all was Thomas Fortune RYAN" he
was asked
I wouldn't deprive YOU Of the privilege
Of guessing" he replied.
II was suggested then that the argu
ment had been advanced by the reac-
tionaries that Parker had campaigned
for him, Bryan.
IF the reactionary element was In
control Of this convention. as tho Pro
gressives are" he replied with all conf
dence would the reactionaries choose
me for Temporary chairman
Parker Campaigned for me, you say"
he added Well campaigned for him,
but the selection 81 Parker would be
disgrace TO the party because II would
be going before the country with re
dictionary keynote speech from Pro
gressive convention"
II was noticeable that whatever Bryan
may think of his chances Of beating
Parker in the national committee to-
morrow morning. he does not entertain
the slightest doubt that he can defeat
him on the floor Of the convention, In
any event.
TO a question 90 to whether he thought
there might be any split in the conven-
ton here Bryan returned the answer
that he could not foresee what might
happen, and would not try to guess. and
when asked II he thought there would
be a fight on the floor Of the convention
over this temporary craftsmanship mat
ter. he replied that there was plenty Of
precedent for fight over such point
Tho fight over this very question In
1896 saved the party" he added by way
II comment. That was the fight I'm which
David 3. Hill was rejected by the con-
vention as temporary chairman, after he
had been designated by the national
committee.
AS &c whether he would apply for and
use proxy to appear in person in the
national committee meeting tomorrow
morning Bryan refused to commit him
self He intimated that, Of course, he
could have a proxy. II he wished. but he
would not say whether ne would take
that step or not.
No amount Of questioning could force
him 10 any position which would make
Il impossible for him TO accept the nom
nation for The Presidency, II II comes
to him.
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