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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
5
Delegates gather in Philadelphia with talks centering on Cornelius Bliss as a possible vice presidential pick. Key figures including Manley, Scott, and Foraker weigh contenders while state blocs contest seats and chairmanships are set for the convention.
Reports from Washington and New York say President McKinley wavers on his pick as Secretary Long faces a strong East contingent. Former Secretary Bliss gains ground with New York support while Massachusetts and New England back Long. Senator Davis favors an Eastern candidate and questions Minnesota backing for General Washburn.
The labor of convention managers nears completion as parade plans, marshal instructions, and guest reception details are finalized. A 25 000 paraders turnout is hoped for if weather cooperates, with testing of convention hall set for this afternoon featuring a Municipal Band concert and speeches by notable officials.
Secretary Charles Dick moves to the New Court House in Sixth Street with his staff to review delegate contests. Ten states report disputes, Alabama Delaware Georgia Louisiana Mississippi New York Pennsylvania Tennessee and Virginia. Over 300 delegates and would be delegates are involved. The outcome rests with the national committee.
Allied Republican Clubs and Young Men's Club plan open house and coordinated entertainment for visiting delegates next week. Excursions for up to 16,000 people are arranged to Willow Grove and Washington spots. river trips aboard ice boats Columbia and Shinnecock will be offered by Albany Unconditional Club. W R I and Blaine Club coordination, with Senator Foraker as spokesman, set the social program around the Twenty seventh district gatherings.
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