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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
5
The piece outlines Bryan's control of the Democratic platform in Denver, predicting a demagogic, La Follette influenced program. It argues voters will face a choice between Bryanism and progressive Republicanism under Taft and Roosevelt, while old line Democrats face likely defeat.
Denver July 6 Major Brown with Governor Folk ex governor Francis and Edward Gittare arrive with the Bryan draft of the platform. He has yielded on injunction notice and on penalties for contempt after a jury trial while maintaining support for broader anti injunction aims. Bryan aims to woo labor and conservative voters amid pressure from Samuel Gompers and business groups.
Denver July 6 AP reports evidences grow that the toughest platform issue will be injunctions in labor disputes. Bryan signals openness to a non rigid plank, suggesting emergency provisions with self dissolving duration. The process moves through committees under Governor Haskell with frequent Bryan input.
Tammany hundreds from New York City arrived at Union Station in Denver starting early morning and continuing past noon The delegation split into sections and sought hotel rooms with Secretary Thomas F Smith handling arrangements There were no parade plans or distinctive entrances and visitors were identified by red white and blue ribbons bearing Tammany The arrival included Senator Patrick McCarren's Brooklyn contingent and upstate delegates completing New York's convention presence.
Denver July 6 The breach between State Chairman William J. Conners of Buffalo and Charles F. Murphy the Tammany boss widened as Murphy resisted contact. Conners remained philosophical saying he once watched the St Louis convention from the galleries and that four years hence he might be back there.
Baltimore reports say Senator Isidor Rayner's name circulated in Denver as a possible vice president candidate. Rayner stated he would not permit nomination, citing his preference to remain focused on Senate duties and not accept a vice-presidential role.
Representative Nicholas Longworth and Mrs Longworth with Miss Corinne D Robinson arrive in Denver to stay at Walhurst with Mr and Mrs Thomas F Walsh and attend the Democratic convention.
In Rokeby Nebraska on July 6 Temporary Chairman Theodore Bell reached Denver in time for the convention by riding a hand car and boarding a special train after floods halted Lincoln rail service. Heavy rain caused three inches of rainfall, washed out tracks, cut power, and stranded streets. Bell's party, including AP representatives, crossed the swollen Antelope Creek and faced widespread disruption as repair crews worked to restore transportation and communications ahead of the Denver gathering.
In Frankfort Kentucky Special Judge J S Morris called for trial the commonwealth case against Caleb Powers for the Goebel murder. The pardon by Governor Willson was filed and the case stricken from the docket. Four trials cost the state nine thousand dollars. Remaining cases are against ex Governor Taylor and former Secretary Charles Finley, both refugees in Indiana.
New York Democrats consider Senator Newlands of Nevada as running mate for Bryan as they seek a vice presidential candidate and tighten party organization. Murphy and Sheehan discuss Newlands amid efforts to marshal support and counter Senator McCarren in the preconvention phase.
New York leaders struggle over anti injunction and bank deposit planks as sub committee on resolutions debates five proposed platform items. Parker and Littleton resist radical positions while Nixon presides. Bryan faction aims for a unified, palatable platform amid internal party tensions.
James Hayes succumbed at Stamford Hospital at 4 30 this afternoon after a morning accident on New Haven road where a wire delivered eleven thousand volts. He was badly burned head to foot but remained cheerful until shortly before death.
Telegraph dispatch reports Bryan on the first ballot and delegates weighing second place. Names raised include Towne, Kern, James, and Missouri ex governor Francis as possible contenders with Indiana and New York delegations watching closely. Debate centers on money, loyalty to Murphy, and Lincoln’s instructions as Delawares and Nebraskans back Towne amid a tense convention atmosphere.
Guam residents greeted the arrival of the battleship squadron Maine and Alabama as an advance party of the fleet on its voyage around the world. Citizens petitioned for guest status for the crews and crowds cheered as captains met the Governor. A baseball game and ball were planned to honor the visiting sailors staying a week.
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