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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1904
Page
2
St Louis July 3 Parker men express certainty of victory tonight perhaps on the first or second ballot. Bryan denounces Parker’s candidate while Cleveland boom grows steadily. The nominee seems very likely to be chosen, as the outlook remains unsettled and dynamic.
St Louis July 3 Mr Bryan issues a formal statement saying opposition to Parker makes his nomination unlikely. He argues Parker is tied to trusts and big interests, cannot unite the party, and would be weak against rivals. He notes the Illinois contest could decide the platform and stresses he seeks no specific candidate, only a trustworthy Democrat who will follow Democratic policy.
Massachusetts delegation to the Democratic national convention departed North Union station at 10 30 amid a quiet mood. George Fred Williams and six Hearst followers were absent. Delegates from Worcester Holyoke Springfield and others joined Mayor Collins and W T A Fitzgerald at Mechanicsville. At 5 pm they expected to reach St Louis to split for hotels. Colonel Gaston and Congressman McNary led rival camps while James Donovan and ex officials offered support.
Robert A. Van Wyck, former New York mayor, urged Croker to sway New York's Democratic delegation at St Louis to back Grover Cleveland after a Parker ballot. Croker denied involvement in the convention and said he had no political aims. Van Wyck planned a continental trip the next day.
St Louis July 3 Friends and advisers of Joseph W Folk the Missouri circuit attorney with a national reputation for convicting boodlers and the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in sight are said to plan a sensational push for him as President at the national convention William J Bryan would be his chief sponsor and Bourke Cochran of New York his first seconding speaker Folk’s backers claim there is an understanding with Bryan and Tammany but whether Nebraska should place his name on the first roll call or wait for the first ballot remains undecided
Harrisburg July 3 Tamany's real presidential boom faded after Murphy urged Cleveland while McClellan gained quiet support. Murphy and Towne travel with the delegation headed to St Louis and plan a McClellan stampede timed with Tammany influence. Delegates discuss western and Virginia backing and a Bryan nudge.
The New York Times dispatch from St. Louis says William L. Douglas of Brockton may be a vice presidential candidate. Skeffington notes Massachusetts plans Olney and fights the unit rule. Hearst delegates resist unit voting as a bloc, hoping to swing toward Olney or Cleveland. If Wall is chosen, Massachusetts might back Douglas for vice president on a winning ticket.
Delegates on the train to Rotterdam Junction mingle over potential nominees with Olney favored, Cleveland also prominent in talk. Hamlin, Lee, McSweeney and others decorate, discuss wardrobes and speeches while betting on next moves. The scene recalls a Grand Army gathering as delegates debate strategy, rivalries, and possible outcomes for the convention.
Pittsburg, Penn., July 3. Grover Cleveland’s name will probably be presented to the national Democratic convention for the fourth time. Former Senator James Smith and New Jersey leaders on the St. Louis limited train discussed plans to oppose Parker’s nomination and name the thrice Democratic candidate who has twice been president. The Jersey delegation will caucus en route to settle their strategy alongside over a hundred delegates and leading Democrats.
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