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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
17
Denver reports detail Utah and Idaho delegations facing seating limits at the Democratic National Convention. Utah backs Bryan for president with Gray as second choice while New York and other states weigh Towne and Gray for vice president. Anti Mormon tensions surface as Hawley Nugent Idaho faction conflicts loom, and mass meetings ponder opposing Bryan.
Webster City Iowa July 2 Governor Johnson of Minnesota in Webster City confirms Denver dispatches stating he will not accept the Vice Presidency under any circumstances He says I positively am not a candidate nor would I accept the nomination for this office He notes plans to gain Bryan’s support by avoiding alignment with Gray on the Presidential nomination
Denver reports Mr. Bryan asked for a conference with T. D. O'Brien of Minnesota, a strong Johnson backer, as O'Brien leaves St. Paul for Denver. Johnson men speculate the meeting concerns the vice presidential selection, though they doubt Johnson will consent to be considered for the ticket.
Fourteen Bryan delegates and numerous sightseers arrived in Lincoln Neb for a Denver convention visit. Bryan greeted them at the Lincoln Hotel and hosted a luncheon before touring Fairview. Delegates said Bryan would not publicly back any candidate or plank before the convention unless compelled, while anti injunction positions sparked debate among attendees and supporters.
Omaha dispatch reports the Denver Democratic platform will include a strict anti injunction plank with no compromise. The Omaha World-Herald, aligned with Bryan, argues the Nebraska plank will be adopted in Denver and Bryan’s stance will be endorsed.
The Delaware delegation to the Democratic National Convention departed for Denver led by L. Irving Handy to nominate Judge Gray. Delegates Peter J. Ford William Sauls bury L. L. Layton and alternate M. Soper hold Penne will proxy for absent C. S. Penne will. State Chairman Thomas F. Bayard and ex-Judge David T. Marvel accompany the party. Bayard said the group has a fighting chance and aims to keep Bryan off the first two ballots before backing Gray.
Ex Governor James K. Vardaman urges William Jennings Bryan to keep the national platform silent on the role of African Americans in the coming campaign. He argues Southern Democrats cannot appeal to Northern black voters while denying them voting rights at home. He says Republicans seek to drop the negro from Southern politics if not deterred by Democratic support.
Ohio friends of M. E. Ingalls push his candidacy for the vice presidency. He is described as the thirty-ninth man mentioned for the office, with a fortieth possible anytime. The text also notes plans to pick up the Sunday Tribune before traveling for the Fourth of July.
Ex Secretary Taft met with Speaker Cannon Secretary Cortelyou and Postmaster General Meyer in Washington and announced that Cincinnati will host his nomination notification on July 28. He plans to issue the keynote at the acceptance speech and contrast with the Democratic platform. Taft will work on his speech at Hot Springs next week and meets Kellogg Hitchcock before leaving Washington.
Frank B. Kellogg travels to Washington and Hot Springs to back Frank Hitchcock for the Republican National Committee chairmanship. He declines to discuss specifics, cites a sub committee meeting at Hot Springs, and notes no definite selection until Taft meetings conclude. Kellogg aims to stay in touch with leaders and may head to Minnesota after the oil hearing adjourns. Arthur J. Vorys also visited but did not meet Kellogg.
Professor D W Gary, associate with Booker T Washington, accused of promoting Republican politics at Alcorn A & M College, was removed by Governor Noel and trustees after advocating social equality at a Brookhaven Republican congress district convention and seeking a Mississippi delegation seat in Chicago. The incident followed threats and a hostile reception in Brookhaven.
Des Moines dispatch reports Justice William J. Gaynor may join Bryan as his running mate if New York delegates endorse the plan. Tammany boss Charles F. Murphy and Senator Patrick McCarren travel with Murphy toward the Denver convention, while Coler and Sulzer are noted observers of the shifting booms and political trades.
Col James M Guffey a Pennsylvania Democratic leader arrives in Denver and argues the party should nominate new faces and a platform reflecting true Democracy to win. He says the country wants stability and prosperity and notes Bryan may be nominated but under pressure and fight from uninstructed delegates.
John B. Stanchfield, Elmira delegate and counsel for Metropolitan Street Railway, declares he is not a candidate for vice president and remains busy in law practice. The Brooklyn Eagle quoted Justice Gaynor denying any promise to Murphy’s nomination, calling such talk remote. Senator McCarren met Gaynor before Denver trip.
Cleveland July 2 Mayor Tom L Johnson left for Lincoln Nebraska to confer with Mr Bryan before Ohio delegates reach Denver He plans discussions on the anti injunction plank public ownership and the initiative and referendum in the Democratic platform He also aims to secure the chairmanship of the national committee
Montana's state Democratic convention instructed its six delegates to vote for W. J. Bryan at the national convention as long as his name is on the ballot. Ex Senator William A. Clark heads the delegation with T. J. Walsh, Walter S. Hartman, W. B. George, ex Governor R. B. Smith, and R. S. Ford. The platform criticizes forestry service for forest reserves and endorses W. G. Conrad of Great Falls for vice president at this time. The delegates may accept a western state candidate if deemed wise.
President Gompers and Secretary Morrison of the AFL depart Washington for the Democratic National Convention. Gompers reiterates unwavering stance on an anti-injunction plank, stating no change in demand and characterizing it as a fight for right.
Roswell D was ousted as secretary of the Park Board at an Arsenal meeting cited for inattention to duty. William J Fransioli, son of a former Manhattan Elevated Railroad manager, was appointed to succeed him at a salary of 1.9 annually. The action followed political tension surrounding the Mayor McClellan and state committee maneuvers involving John H O'Brien and district leaders.
At Arlington Hall the Socialist Labor party convention denounced Eugene V. Debs as a prospective ally and rejected a move to endorse him. Delegates from twelve states, plus two Hungarian delegates, debated unity with the Socialist party, electing Comrade Passano as first day chair. A Unity League report was debated before a roll call unanimously rejecting Debs endorsement.
John Neiderstein Queens County Clerk travels abroad to join Joseph Bermel as he seeks the Borough Presidency. Mrs Neiderstein and Mr and Mrs V Gunther will accompany them at Carlsbad and plan to return in September. Democratic Queens faction faces a split over loyalty to Cassidy or Mara. Cassidy opens Jamaica headquarters as Sept primaries approach.
Des Moines reports Governor A B Cummings states he will not resign and has not seriously considered stepping down. The July statement affirms commitment to office amid ongoing political pressure.
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