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TICKLED TO DEATH! u Everrbodyof taste and discernment is tickled to death to know that, through the Pianola, fine and brilliant piano-playing is open to everyone without afy SMTOlo-lio jPfi1 a5 Hr Aeolian Half and warerooms and listen to the won vt nuazl 2LoaJh?,Aeol,an-l.W.'wiL1 Bhow you 80me superb Steinway and A. gradls in the world?' yU Steinway and the Chase are the highest M. 'B. WELLS, Northwest Agent for .the Aeolian Company 353-355 Washington Street, opp. Cordray's. Mcpherson RAY MONTAUK C. W. KNOWLES. Krr. STREETS. PORTLAND, OREGON EXCLUSIVE CARPET HOUSE. J. Q. Mack & Co. 88 Third St Opposite Chamber cf-fcaaerce I BAKER 320-338 E. Morrison St. Incorporated 1500. TLAND ORBCON a $3.00 PER DAY ktiVywtii. S3 STAttSTKEt tdrot Struts f ft over 200 perfodlczls a quarter on all subscriptions M dally, except Sunday and hondaw. BREAK FROM SILVER Sentiment Now Is for a Con servative Platform. BRYAN'S WISHES TO BE IGNORED The Horeaent Started r Influential Men of the Party Programme of the Convention. KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 2. W&h flags flying, hands playing, streets resplendent with tho blase of burning arJd of myriads of lights, emd wtth the ear assaulted by the deafening conglomeration of bombs and rockets and crackers arid marching ohiba and drum corps, with this confu sion of patriotism and politics, Kansas Crty Is "tonight ushering In the National hottday and the Democratic Notional Con vention. There were crowds hero yes terday, but obese were but tbe advance guard, and today they have come en masse, fairly engulfing the city and tak ing complete possession of its erects, ho tels and public places. With this late Influx have come the Tammany braves, the Chicago marching club, and many tahidirod organisations wfth their bands. And yet, for some reason, many of the most famous convention organizations, such aa tbe Duckworth CSub, of Cincin nati, are cot represented here, while tho Jofrerson Club, of St. Louis, and tbe Young Men's LoutevHfre Club send only a handfull of men. Instead of their usual quota of hundreds. The most notable figures of the party (have come -with the arriving delegations today. With the Kenfcucklans came the youthtful Governor and successor of Goe bel, Governor Beckham, accompanied by the deep-voicod and gemaJI Senator Joe Blackburn, arid by the polished ex-Governor MoOreary. Among the Tammany arrivals, George B. McCl-ellan, son of the great soldier aatt tbe Democratic nomi nee against Dracolnv was about the only notabro acquisitloni, as most of the Nw York leaders were early on the ground. One of tfhe arrivals ottraicting attention was a namesake and nephew of "WtElarn J. Bryan, who acts as his private secre tatry, and who came on from LCncoln to mfegte with tihe Nebraska contingent. (Many of Mr. Bryan's townsmen and most ctevote& adherents arrtred tonight, in cluding the Young Men Bryan Club, of lAncolrn, and tibo Traveling Men's Bryan Club, of Nebraska. This steady influx Is swalnlng the city's acrnmodatlon9 to the utmost and tonight the people are bebig packed in rooms and haUways wlthout much regard to comfort eo long as they can get a piece to lay their heads. The Convention's Programme. Tho actual business of the day consisted in the Anna selection by thtr National Oomns'ttee of Governor Thomas, of CoSo Tado, as temporary ohairman of tbe con vention and the disposal of all contests, Including, the seating of 'Senator Clark and hia Montana detoratloifc Tho choice of Governor ThonyagjijEfag enetShlng of a surprlee, as the jjxeeutive committee hod practlcaJly decSdsdjrMa3'or Bos, af Mnwa-ukee, but osia eloge vote GoiTeirnor Thosnaa woo awarded the (honor. The comniSetes also drew up the following orSr of buaraess for the -convention: Calling the convention to cctler by the ohairman of tbe National Committee, reading of he call for the convention by the secretary of the committee, prayer, speech of welcome by the Mayor of Kan sas OHy, response by Chairman. Jones, announcement of the temporary organiza tion, address by the temporary chakman of the convention, resolutions ordering the reading of the Declaration of Inde pendence, reading of tine Declaration of Iridepend-ence, adoption; of rules, adbptioo of resolutions authorizing the appoint ment of committees, appointment of com mittees, caHtng for reports of these com- mttitees and their submission for adop tion, presentation of the names of candi dates for President. baFlottog, presenta tion of the names of the candidates for nomination for "Vive-President. baWdting and call of the roll of states- for names of persons to serve respectively on com mittees to notify the nominees for Presi dent and Vrce-PresMent. Today's session of the Monetary League Today's soslon of the Monetary League also attracted some attention, mainly through Mr. Towne's speech, severely arraigning his old associates of the Re publican party and declaring that their record In Cuba and the Philippines jwas one of the most disgraceful pages of American history. Platform. Sentiment Chanson. But far more interesting than the formal business of the day has been the growing intensity of feeling over the platform and the Vlce-Presldentlal candidate. The most remarkable feature of the situation is the sudden shift of sentiment since yesterday, when the dominating influence of Mr. Bryan was everywhere manifest, whereas today many delegations took formal action against a specific 16-to-l declaration, which is supposed to be Mr. Bryan's sine qua non. The movement took form early in the day among some of the most Influential men of the party, not through any spirit of opposition to Mr. Bryan, but because they believed the overwhelming sense of the delegates was favorable to a simple reaffirmation of the Chicago platform, without a specific declaration for 16 to 1; that Is, a conservative Instead of a radi cal financial platform. As explained by one or these leaders, a man foremost in the counsels of the party: "We have nothing authoritative before us showing that Mr. Bryan Insists upon the 16-to-l declaration. To be sure, there are reports and rumors, and tho Nebraska delegates may or may not represent his Views. The platform committee would doubtless yield to the expressed wishes of Mr. Bryan, but when the time comes the question will be asked: Who says Mr. Bryan Insists upon this, and show us the Insistence.' In all probability It wIU not be forthcoming, and the platform committee will follow its own dictates as to the proper course to pursue. "There is no doubt that the personal convictions of the members of the plat form committee will be for a conserva tive platform, a simple reaffirmation of the Chicago platform, omitting specific reference to 16 to L I have no doubt Mr. Bryan would accept such a platform if It went before him as the will of the con vention. The fact is, we think It rather unjust to place Mr. Bryan In the attitude of a dictator making demands, and we are proceeding on the theory that these so called demands are not in reality being made by him." The Movement Spreads. The force of the movement began to make itself appear as the day advanced. Ohio led off and after a short fight over whelmingly Instructed its representative en the platform committee, Judge Chap man, to work for a simple reaffirmation of the Chicago platform without a specific 16-to-l declaration. This decision was made in the face of a protest by Tom Johnson that It was opposed to Bryan's well-known wishes. The Florida caucus .followed suit soon by instructing- Ita-plat- form member, Mr. Gibbons, to oppose a specific plank of 16 to 1. ahd to work, for a reaffirmation of the Chicago platform. At the "West Virginia caucus the same sentiment was manifested, on the ground that It would give a fighting chance In West Virginia. The Georgia and Rhode Island delegates expressed a like tenden cy. Tho Wisconsin delegation In caucus discussed similar action, but hesitated, and finally postponed Its determination. The Michigan delegation also came out for a simple reaffirmation, and, .aside from these formal proceedings against the 16-to-l specific declaration. It is un derstood that Pennsylvania, Indiana. Il linois, part of New York and other Influ ential delegations share the sentiment for a "conservative" as against a "radical" platform. BRYAN'S FOURTH OP JULY. He Will Remain nt Home and Hear the Ifevrs. LINCOLN, Neb., July S. This Tvas the quietest day Bcyan has enjoyed. eCnce bis return from Wisconsin. The pho tographers of the city took advantage of the kdl and. swarmed to the Bryan home during the day, securing negatives of the house and its owner and members of the family from every conceivable potat of vantage. Mcv Bryan scM his Fourth, of July programmo was simple. He will stay at home ar-d hear th news. The telegraph compaoles have arranged to provide Mr. Bryan with the deiaKs of the convention proceedings. Two telegraph Instirumenits are in bfes house, each connected with a wire that can be switched directly to tho convention haH, and operators will be pro vided t remain as long as Mr. Bryan cares to read the bulletins or privately to confer w&th his friends over the wire. Mr. and ZItb. Bryan and their daughter Grace drove to the depot today to witness tho departure of the Lincoln marching ohibs and their friends for Kansas City. Mr. Bryan boarded a car and attempted to make his way down through the trata. but he had no sooner entered the door of the first car than all the occu pants were on their feet shouting and clamoring for hSm. Further than per sonafl remarks and comments with those nearest to him, Mcv Bryan had nothing to say. Every car was decorated with huge banners bearing the name of the organfizartion which occupied it. The last coach was occupied) by the Woman's Bryan dub. On the back of this car was hung a huge picture of the candi date thrmeeCf. After noon, Mr. Bryan met tbe Jack sonian Club, of Omaha, which stopped hero between "Crams on the -way to Kan sas City. Seated astride his horse he spoke briefly. The only significant state ment was that Democrats, east, west, north and south, were now united, on the Chicago platform. Mr. Bryan this evening gave out the following as a political sentiment for the Fourth of Jury: "The campaign of 1S96 brought out the greatest discussion of an economic sub ject this country had seen for a genera tion. The campaign of 1900 wiM involve not only economic questions, but political questions (reaching down tb the funda mental principles of government. In 1896 we were discussing the wrongs of man. This 5ear wo shaul not only aifnm the wrongs but tbe rights of men." THE BRYAN SECRET. Sold to Be In the Keeping of the Nebraska Delegation f . LINCOLN, Neb., July 8. The tide of Democratic humanity turned outward from Lincoln today, roost of Mr. Bryan's visitors leaving on early morning trains for Kansas City. Congressman James Kerr, of Pennsyl vania, the last man with a special mis sion to. arrive from Kansas City follow ing closely on the heels of David B- Hill, was as uncommunicative as his prede cessor as to rfls visit and Its object. The impression gains ground that the Nebras ka delegates are the authorized keepers of the Bryan secret, and that his wishes concerning the platform and second place on the ticket. If he has any choice of run ning mates, will be divulged when the proper time arrives. The wearing of Towne badges by the Nebraskans at Kansas City has no sig nificance outside of Nebraska. The coup ling of the names of Bryan and Towne does not commit Mr. Bryan to the sup port of the Minnesota man, but merely represents the views or the delegates themselves, and Is In reality a token of their desire to maintain the equilibrium of the fusion agreement between the Democrats and Populists of 'the state. They will support Mr. Towne, partly be cause they like him as fit material, but largely from a Nebraska standpoint, be cause it Is good politics. Should Mr. Towne, now classed as a Populist, be nominated, the Democratic majority in Nebraska can ask a return of the favor of the Populist majority either at the Fusion state convention, tho 11th of this month, or at some future time. DOCKING THE OREGON. Battle-Ship May Be Sent to Japan for Repair. WASHINGTON, July 3. Secretary Long this morning received the following cable gram from Lieutenant A. L. Key, Naval Attache at the United States Legation at Toklo, Japan, in regard to the grounding of the Oregon: "Toklo, July 2. 1900. Secretary Navy, Washington, D. C Russian dock at Port "Arthur Is too small for the Oregon to en ter. Japanese Navy Department tenders the use of either Kure or Kokoshuma docks. Offers any assistance desired. TTnfl ordered Akltlsushlma from Che Foo to the Oregon. Have cabled Wilde offer of docks. KEY." Tho naval officials are disappointed at the statement that the Oregon cannot be docked at Port Arthur, as that place Is only about 60 miles from where she struck. Nagasaki is COO miles distant, but can be reached by the Oregon without venturing far outside of the smooth wat ers of the Pe Chi LI bay. The Japanese vessel AkltlsuBhlma, which Lieutenant Key reported as going to tho help of the Oregon. Is the famous crulnnr -rohifVi J covered herself with renown at the battle or the Yam. Although arrangements have been made to put the battle-ship Iowa, now In dock at Puget Sound, in actlvo service, there la no likelihood of her being ordered to Asiatic waters to replace the Oregon. As a matter of fact, it fs recognized that both the Iowa and the Oregon are of too deep draught to be of much practical service in operations In the inland wat ers of China, and unless, some unforeseen emergency arises, the Iowa will be held In American waters. Department offi cials express deep gratification today at the news of the rescue of the battle-ship Oregon, which has become the favorite vessel of our Navy In Washington. The Oregon Floated. SHANGHAI, July 2. The United States battle-ship Oregon, which ran ashore off the Island of How Ke, in the Mlatau group, 25 miles- northeast of Che Foo, on June 2S, has been floated. Prostrations nt Dnbnqne. DUBUQUE, la., July 3. The Govern ment thermometer today registered 32, the highest ""of the season. Tea prostra tions were-reported. BAD DAY FOR BOOMS Prospects of Sulzer, Towne" and Others Suffer. IT SEEHS TO BE ANYBODY'S RACE Elliott Donforta and Adlal Steven son Have Come to the Front as Candidates. KANSAS CITY, July 3. On the evening before the National Democratic Conven tion, the Vlce-Presldentlal nomination is still unsettled. It Is a usual expression In a contest like this, when there are many candidates and no one has a ma jority, to say that it is "anybody's plum." But it more appropriately express the situation to say that It is nobody's plum. The chief development of the day was the paralysis, to a certain extent, of sev eral booms. The morning opened with great confidence on the part of the friends of Mr. Towne. The foregone conclusion that 16 to 1 was to be specifically men tioned In the platform and the disap pointment of those who advocated a dif ferent course, made It look for a time as If Bryan. 16 to 1 and Towne were to bo the three distinct features of the Kan sas City convention. The manner in which the Towne boom seemed to grow aroused those delegates who want a straight-out Democrat for second place. and who object to being accused of swal- j lowing the Populist ticket ana piauorm. It was this feeling that turned atten tion to Eliot Danforth, of New York, and for a time it seemed that the East and South combined might name the New Yorker. And while the action of the New York delegation In defeating Dan forth and putting up John W. Keller seemed to make Danforth's selection im probable, the tide that set toward Dan forth during the day served to show that the mass of delegates was not for Towne. Another thing that New York has Indi cated pretty surely Is that the state does not want a Vlce-Presldentlal candidate, at least the majority under the control of Croker, for Keller Is not considered in a serious light at all. In this same connection It may be said that the Sulzer candidacy also suffered somewhat, as Sulzer supported the nomi nation of Keller, a peculiar position for an avowed candidate. Of course, this act is an evidence of the discipline of Tam many Hall, but It also confirms the Im pression among outside delegates that Sulzer's candidacy Is not serious. Adlal's Boom. Late In the evening, after the action of the New York delegation became known, the announcement was made that Illinois was to place Adlal E. Stevenson In nomination, and quite a little boom was started for him by some of the delegates. Among those who talked earnestly for Stevenson was Henry D. Clayton, of Alabama, who made the prin cipal speech opposing Towne In the three party conference. He said Stevenson had once been elected; that he was popular In Illinois, was a man for whom the ' Gold Democrats had once voted and would probably vote for again. Ben Cable, of irinols, was one of the first to suggest Mr. Stevenson, and he found that the suggestion met with a great deal of favor among the members of the Illinois delegation, and also with others. He consulted Clark Howell, of Georgia, and was told that if Stevenson was presented and would accept, Georgia would give him a solid delegation. As the suggestion was passed around It met with such general approval that many delegates believed that Stevenson would not only accept the nomination, but that there was a possibility of his being se lected. It was also said that Massachusetts would vote for George Fred Williams bn the early ballot, and that there was a prospect of a general "favorite son" movement until the convention would set tle on some one acceptable to a major ity. The conference of representatives of the Democrats, Populists and Silver Repub licans, held In the middle of the day. while not advancing the prospects of any candidate, was not encouraging to the friends of Towne, who felt, after it was over, that they had a hard proposition to face. A Tangled Situation. The day's developments. Instead of making the situation clearer, simply re sulted In tangling it up more than before, leaving the selection of tha Vice-President, not to the leaders and managers, but to the convention. When Mr. Croker was asked to give his views on the situation, he said: "I don't know anything about it. We're for the ticket and platform, whatever they are"; and one of his lieutenants, P. F Trainer, added: "We are letting Bryan's friends run it." Elliott Danforth was not disposed to talk, merely remarking: "I know that I am mentioned, but I am not putting forth any effort. I am Inclined to be lieve that the real contest is between Mr. Sulzer and Mr. Towne." A circular on the street this morning signed by a committee representing tho Chicago platform Democrats, of New York, urges the convention to refuse to seat Richard Croker, John F. Carroll, Mayor Van Wyck, Judge Van Wyck, Cor poration Counsel John Whalen, and President of the Board of Aldermen Gug genhelmer, on the ground that "thoy are shareholders In the American Ice Trust, and no one knows In how many other trusts, and David B. Hill Is the principal attorney for other trusts and the de stroyer of the Ulster County Chicago platform petition In 1S97." Senator Tillman, of South Carolina, was among today's early arrivals. He imme diately announced himself for Towne for Vice-President, but said he did not con sider it necessary to make a specific dec laration of ratio when declaring for sil ver. "With Bryan at the head of the ticket," he said, "we need no platform. His po sition Is such that no man can question It." "I don't want it; I won't take It; I would not have It," said Mayor Harrison, of Chicago, today, when asked If he was a candidate for the Vice-Presidency. "I am not looking for anything," he con tinued. "But some of the Illinois delegation are for you for Vice-President." "Well," said the Mayor, "they'd better get off, and get off quick, and get with the winner. Illinois wants a man from the East and a man from New York. I am for Elliott Danforth. and for him strong, and I believe the support of the .Illinois delegation will be given him. I think he Is the strongest man the con vention can nominate." The Popnlist Committee. KANSAS CITY, Mo.. Ju5y 3. The Populist National Committee met today, about 75 members being present and every state represented. It was decided to continue to advocate the nomination of Towne. and a committee, consisting or Vice-chairman Edmlnaton. Senators Pettlgrew, Heltfeld, Harris and Allen, T. M. Patterson of Colorado; J. B. Weaver, of Iowa; J. W. Breldenthal. of Kansas; H. S. Taylor, of Illinois; J. R. Sovereign, of Arkansas; E. Gray Brown, of Massa chusetts; C. H. Ashton, of Minne sota; J. W. McGavoch. of Vir ginia; Hugo Price, of Ohio, and E. S. Greece, of Washington, was appointed for the purpose of conferring with the Demo crats on the subject of the Vice-President. One member of the committee said Towne would be kept In the field If ho was not nominated by the Democrats, but another member declared that Towne would not embarrass the candidacy of Bryan by a double-tailed ticket. A BRYAN LETTER. His Views on Democratic Principles Generally. NEW YORK, July 3 W. J. Bryan, In response to a private telegram urging him to drop the sliver Issue, wrote a let- j ter to the managing editor of the World. ' which was received May 2. The World requested Mr. Bryan's permission to print the following extracts, because they gave Eastern Democrats who do not j know him a clearer conception of his t character than any of his published let- ' ters or speeches. Mr. Brjan gave his permission, and the World will print the following: I "Whenever you see In the papers that I have abandoned sliver or sidetracked i It, or tried in any way to evade it, you can set It down as false. While men differ as to the re'atlve Importance of the p money question, the trust question and ' imperialism, I regard all of them as Im- j portant, and have not yet attempted to decide which Is most Important. It seems to me that the World ought to be able to see the folly of my taking sides In the ' dispute. Why should I discourage those who oppose the gold standard and trusts merely to gratify those whe think the question of imperialism the all-Important question? Why should I discourage the anti-imperlallsts by saying that the trust question Is all Important? Why should I discourage the opponents of trusts and Imperialism by saying that the money question is tho only question to De con sidered. Others may emphasize one ques tion or the other, but I shall emphasize them all. If we are to win In November, we must have the co-operation of all who oppose Republican politics, and that co operation can only be secured by mak lng a fight along the line. "The peapo who oppose tho gold standard also oppose the trusts and lm- j periallism ard tnere are nine who oppose aU three to one who favors the gold standard and yet opposes the trusts or , Imperialism!. Why alienate nine in order to please one? j "The men who demand the abandon ment of the silver question dJd what they could to make the party a gold standard party, and when they were out-voted they I ief t the party and did what they could to defeat the ticket. Now. they want to drive away the Populists and Sliver Re publicans who came to us when the Gold Democrats deserted. "Whatever influence I anay have will b exerted to holding what we have and getting enough from the outside to de feat the Rtvubllcans, but I do not want it to be a barren victory. I want the party to accomplish the reforms to which ft is pledged I want the Ph&ilpplnes to have a chance to celebrate the Fourth of July and I want every private monop oly destroyed, but I also want silver re stored at the ratio of 16 to 1 and I want the National bonks deprived of the power to Issue paper money. "I also want the Constitution so amend ed as to permit an income tax and tho election of Senators by the people. In addition to these I want to see the sys tem known aB government by Injunction established and arbitration between labor and capital established. "Those who favor free sliver favor all these reforms. Those who favor the gold standard favor a few of these re forms, but are against most of them. I am not wllllnir to trade a large number of people who are right for a small sum who are part right. I am not anxious enough for the nomination to purchase It by sacrificing what I bellevo to be right. If my principles are as unpopular as Gold Democrats think, why not nominate a Gold Democrat "When you look Into the matter you will find that my strength (If I have any) Is not all personal, but Is due to the prin ciples I advocate. The only part that Is personal Is the belief among our people that I am honest and will fulfill every pledge I make. If I give them reason to doubt my willingness to go down to de feat rather than abandon my convictions, they would turn against me in a moment. But they shall have no reason to lose faith. "I have written at length, and frankly, because. If the world supports me, I want It to do so with a full knowledge of what to expect. I would much rather have the world support my platform than support me. If It cannot do both. I do not care to hold office unless It enables me to do something to aid these people in their fight against wealth, and to make peace with the money trust would render all efforts fruitless. W. J. BRYAN." STRIKERS NOT PLEASED. Hitch In the Negotiations for End ing tne St. Louis Strike. ST. LOUIS, July 3 There was great rejoicing throughout the city today, when it was announced that the St. Louis Transit Company and the strikers' griev ance committee had come to an agree ment, and that the strike that! had been on for Just eight weeks had been de clared off. There seems to be a hitch in the mat ter, however. As the day advanced It de veloped that many of the strikers are not pleased with the agreement signed by their committee. They assert that the committee had no final authority to call oft the strike. They did .nave authority, the men declare, to come to an agree ment as to ending the strike along lines proposed by President Gompers, of the Federation of Labor, when he was In St. Louis recently. The committee's author ity extended that far and no farther, they say. The 20 striking street-car men who were arrested at the time of the trouble In front of the posse barracks, in Washing ton avenue, June 10, when Deputy Sher iffs shot and killed several, have been In dicted by the grand Jury. Each Is held on three counts, all of which practically cover the same charge. Inciting a rio and rioting. With these Indictments were probably a dozen others growing out of the big street-car strike. Po'iceman John J. Bridwell, of the first district, being charged in one indictment with oppres sion in office. Po'iceman Bridwell is the officer who arrested the wife of a member of the posse who had been stoned and assault ed for riding on a street-car. Instead of protecting the woman, ho took her Into custody, charging her witb inciting a riot. No less than a dozen others arc In dicted for placing obstructions on the street-car tracks. French Reinforcement!. PARIS, July 4. Two new batteries of artillery have been formed at Toulon for Taku and a regiment of marine artillery will be formed at Cherbourg, Brest and Rochefort, HE WILL BE THER Bryan Will Attend tbe Kansas City Convention. PUN IS TO NOMINATE HIM TODAY The Following Day He Will Males His Appearance and Accept the Nomination. KANSAS CITY. Mo., July 8. Unles plans perfected tonight are upset, Mr. Bryan will attend the Democratic Na tional convention after his nomination. If he is put in the field early enough to render It practicable for him to do so. A formal invitation has been extended to him and he has said that he would accept. This fact was brought out In the after noon meeting of the National committee, as was alsgthe Intention of the National committee to have the nomination for the Presidency made tomorrow. If possi ble. The desire on the part of the mem bers to accomplish this end was develop ed at the close of the session, and It was brought to the surface by an Invitation to the committee from the citizens of Kansas City to take a tallyho ride tomor row evening. This Invitation wa3 ex tended by ex-Governor Stone of Missouri. When It was presented Mr. Clayton took the floor In opposition to acceptance, say- -lng that there was a well-defined and very general wish that Mr. Bryan should bo placed in nomination on the Fourth of July, making a fitting Democratic cele bration of the National anniversary. Senator Kenney spoke In the same strain, and Senator Jones descended from the platform to add his voice In support of the proposition. All agreed that such a nomination would add spirit to the occasion and give the ticket a send-off such as It would not otherwise receive. The members of tho committee generally supported the propo sition, and as a consequence the Invita tion of the Kansas City people was de clined. The discussion developed some points of the programme of the committee. They will have a day and a night session. It Is their purposo to have the usual com mittees appointed as promptly as possi ble after the convening of the convention, and to have them get together immediate ly and act as soon as they can, and If possible report and have the convention act upon the reports before adjourning in tne arternoon. Falling Jto secure ac tion in the afternoon, they hope to get tho committee reports disposed of early In the evening, and still accomplish Mr. Bry an's nomination before the adjournment of the night session. The managers appreciate that there may be many obstacles in the way of carrying out this programme, but they are quite determined to find a way to do it, and they express confidence that the members of the convention will all lend a helping hand to this end. The discussion also developed the fact that Mr. Bryan Is to be present In tho t convention Thursday, and indicate to tho convention his acceptance of the honor conferred. An Intimation of the commit tee's purpose to secure action tomorrow has been conveyed to the prospective candidate and an-InvitatIon extended to him to visit the convention on Thursday, and It Is stated upon excellent authority that he has Indicated that he will accepts The members of the committee expresaf themselves generally as of the opinion!? V that the programme can be carried out, , Jr and those who know of the Invitation to " Mr. Bryan do not hesitate to say thatthe wlll certainly accept. Bryan Will Not Say So. LINCOLN, Neb., July 3. If William Jennings Bryan Intends to go to Kansas City to make a speech to the delegates to the National convention, either before or after It concludes, he will not say so. Mr. Bryan was asked what would be his answer If, Just before adjournment, the convention should ask him to visit Kan sas City and address the crowds. He said that he did not wish to discuss the sub ject; that It would be manifestly Im proper for him to anticipate. Tonight, when notified that the National commit tee had Invited him to Kansas City and that he would accept, Mr. Bryan replied promptly and emphatically: "I don't know a thing about It." He said It was Inexplicable how such a report had start ed. "I certainly have received no Invi tation from the National committee, and I know I have not accepted one," he said. CANVASS OF PLATFORM COMMITTEB Majority Are Against Specific Dec larntlon. KANSAS CITY, July 3. Late tonight, after quite a careful canvass of the men selected for the committee on resolutions. It was asserted that there was a majority against making a specific declaration for 16 to 1. It was also said that the major ity. If such It was, would not press tho matter, owing to the opposition of Sena tor Jones. Tho attitude of Mr. Bryan Is thought to be sufficient for Senator Jones, who" Is a member of the committee on resolutions and will be In a position to exert a great deal of Influence. Senator Jones,, when he first arrived argued for a reaffirmation of the Chicago platform, and against a specific declaration, yet It is not probable that the convention will take any other course than to declare explicitly for 16 to 1. It wa3 explained in one delegation which polled for Blm ple reaffirmation that when It was known that this course was favored by the gold men and the word was passed around that the proposition was against Bryan, tho delegates would weaken when the poll was taken and support 16 to 1. THE DAY AT CANTON. Senator Hnnna Had a Conference) With the President. CANTON, O., July 3. Controller of the Currency Charles G. Dawes arrived this afternoon and was escorted to the Mc KInley home by Judge Day .in J Post master George B. Frease. Captain Fol ger, of the United States battle-ship Kearsarge, who Is to read the letter of Secretary of the Navy Long, presentlns the trophy cannon to the city, arrived in the city today. "I came to see the President for tho first time since his renomlnatlon," said Senator Hanna. as he was was leaving the house after a three hours' conference. "I wanted to talk matters"fcpver with him, especially to arrange for the coming of the notification committee July 12. Tho committee wilrcome to Canton on a special train, reaching here about 11 o'clock." He would not discuss the platform. The town Is overrun with Fourth of July visi tors, who hope to see the President, who will review two parades tomorrow and witness the dedication of the soldiers' memorial and cannon.