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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
5
A chaotic Denver gathering features a divided Democratic National Convention with Bryan supporters, Clayton’s fiery attacks on Roosevelt, and party factions clashing over platform details while Longworths and other dignitaries observe.
In Fairview Nebraska July 9 W J Bryan and his family listened by telephone as a raucous protest interrupted I J Dunn s nomination speech. He heard Sgt at Arms Martin and bands in the tumult, feeling almost present through modern acoustics.
Judge George Gray of Delaware reiterates he will not accept a Democratic National Convention VP nomination under any circumstances. He confirms he has not received a letter from Henry Watterson but did get a telegram urging acquiescence. Gray says his position is firm and unchanged, while he takes no further action to halt or promote the movement.
Louisville July 9 Henry Watterson said he is emphatically in favor of Herman Ridder as a candidate for Vice President after learning Ridder’s friends are pushing him to the front.
Denver July 0 with Bryan’s nomination as president seen as assured the key question is who will be his running mate. Nebraska delegates favor Gray or Towne while some talk of a Bryan Towne ticket. Gray’s camp argues drafts are unlikely. antiBryan states fear sacrificing a strong man. Major figures Murphy Folk and Littleton are floated but many declines.
Brooklyn leader Pat McCarren lobs taunts and urges nominating Bryan twice to avoid 1912 trouble. Delegates depart for Colorado Springs and Brooklyn as Guffey Nugent and Idaho figures weigh in on Bryan’s prospects and Democratic unity amid factional strife.
Denver dispatch reports the New York State delegation elected Norman E. Mack national committeeman and adopted the unit rule. New York leans to Bryan on the first ballot, sealing the Nebraskan’s nomination on the initial roll call. W J Conners resists Mack’s placement while Ketchum pushes for a full delegation poll and Bryan support. Charles Murphy says NY will act on the vice presidency after the top spot is settled.
Fairview Nebraska July 10 12 45 I am very much pleased with the platform Mr Bryan tonight It is clear specific and strong and I am grateful to the committee for the work that they have done in stating the issues The platform will greatly strengthen us in the fight upon which we are entering Lincoln July 9 a quiet day at Fairview and Bryan enjoyed a long rest with secretary Robert F Rose and a menagerie of pets As he rested he dictated messages and spoke with farmers stopping to greet him He spoke of a restful moment amid campaign duties and kept his nerves steady while delegates work continued.
Long lines form outside the Auditorium as a record crowd gathers for the Democratic convention. The night features musical interludes by a cowboy quartet amid flags, cheers, and speeches led by Chairman Clayton. Demonstrators praise Bryan with banners as state delegations pledge support and roll calls continue into the late hours.
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