TliE SUNDAY OREGOXIAN, PORTLAND. JUNE 28, 1908.
BRYAN DICTATES
BOTH CHAIRMEN
Mot a Breath of Opposition Is
Heard to His Choice for
Chairmen.
PLATFORM NOT YET BUILT
Bryan Will Confer With Labor
Leaders on Injunction Plank.
Seats, but Xo Votes, for Fili
pinos Kusli for Tickets.
DENVER,' Colo., June 27. Theodore A.
Bell, of California, was today chosen as
temporary chairman of the Democratic
NMional convention by the committee on
c.nvention arrangements. No selection
v is made for the p3rmanent chairman
snip, this matter going over until the
meeting of the full National committee
can be held. The names most prominent
ly mentioned In this connection at pres
ent are Representative Henry D. Clayton,
of Alabama, and Judson P. Harmon, of
Ohio. Governor Joseph W. Folk, of Mis
souri, and Senator Joseph W. Bailey, of
Texas, are also strongly favored.
Other appointments made by the com
mittee on convention arrangements, which
unquestionably will be made permanent,
were as follows:
Other Convention Officers.
General secretary, Urey Woodson, of
Kentucky.
Assistant, general secretary, Edwin
Sefton. of ' Washington. D. C.
Sergeant-at-arms, John I. Martin, of
Missouri.
Chief assistant sergeant-at-arms, J. C.
Venn, of Indiana.
Chief doorkeeper, Eugene XV. Sullivan,
of Illinois.
Parliamentarian, N. D. Crutchfleld, of
Kentucky.
Chaplain for opening day, Right Rev.
James J. Keane, Archbishop of Wyoming.
Ollicial utenographrr, M. W. Blumberg,
of Washington, D. C.
Those present at the committee meet
ing today were Chairman Thomas Tag
gart. Secretary Urey Woodson, Roger C.
Sullivan, of Illinois: R. M. Johnson, of
Texas; James Dahlman, of Nebraska;
Norman E. Mack, of New York, and Gov
ernor John E. Osborne, of Wyoming.
Two members,. John T. McGraw. of West
Virginia, and Clark Howell, of Georgia,
were absent, the proxy of the former be
ing held by Mr. Sullivan, of Illinois, while
Urey Woodson represented Mr. Howell.
Xo Fight Made on Bell.
It was rumored early in the day that
Roger C. Sullivun, of Illinois, who is
chairman of the committee on convention
arrangements, might head a flghr? agatnst
the election of Mr. Bell as chairman. It
was said that, while Mr. Bell was known
to be favored by W. J. Bryan, he was
not ardently desired by Mr. Sullivan and
some of Ills friends, and the report was
that six votes out of a total of nine would
oe cast against Mr. Bell when his name
was mentioned. No fight developed, how
ever, and the temporary chairman was
ielecTd .unanimously within a few min
. utes after the committee, met and with
out another candidate being suggested.
R. M. Johnston, of Texas, offered the
motion selecting Mr. Bell as temporary
shairman and it was promptly adopted.
Chooses Old Standbys.
Tha - committee then selected Urey
Woodson secretary of the National com
mittee: to be the secretary of the conven
tion, and named Edwin Sefton, of Wash-
Ington, who Is assistant general secretary
of the National committee, to be assist
ant secretary of the convention. John I.
Martin, who has for years been sergeant-at-arms
of the Democratic conventions,
was selected for that position and James
Fenn was chosen as his chief assistant.
Eugene Sullivan, of Illinois, a brother ol
Roger C. Sullivan, was made chief door
keeper. The name of Right Rev. James J.
Keane, Catholic archbishop of Wyoming,
was suggested for the prayer on the
opening day of the convention, and he
was unanimously chosen. It was de
cided to' leave the selection of chaplains
for the subsequent sessions with Mr. Tag
gart and the appointment of additional
secretaries and sergeants-at-arms with
Mr. Woodson and Mr. Martin. The num
ber of reading and tally clerks was put
at a maximum of 15.
Xo Votes for Philippines.
The committee then took up the ques
tion of the seating of the delegates
and alternates already chosen from
the Philippine . Islands, and after a
brief discussion it was decided that
the precedent established hy the an
nual convention of 1804 of seating the
Philippine delegates with the alter
nates and without votes should be fol
lowed. The National convention of
1!I04 decided that the delegates from
the Philippines could not be received
because the islands were not properly
a part of the United States and that
no delegates to a National convention
could legally be sent from there.
Put Convention on Exhibition.
A lengthy discussion over the appor
tionment of tickets occupied the com
mittee until It adjourned. No settle
ment was reached and the entire mat
ter went over until Tuesday at 4 P.
M., when another meeting will be held.
The demand for tickets of admission is
unprecedented. A National convention
In the West is much more of a novelty
than when held in Chicago or any
other large city of the central states,
and practically the entire political
population of Colorado and the states
Immediately adjoining seems to pos
sess the Idea that tickets for them
selves and parties of their friends for
all sessions of the convention are to
be had for the asking.
Because of the tremendous pressure
which is being brought upon members
of the National committee for admis
sion, it is possible that the sessions
of the convention may be temporarily
halted while processions composed of
peoplewlfo have been unable to secure
ticket? are allowed to pass through
the hall for the purpose of witnessing
the aspect of a great National conven
tion. If this plan is adopted, an aisle
will be roped off for the procession,
the crowds passing through the main
body of delegates, while, the band will
play march music in rapid time.
Bryan's Wishes Observed.
The selection of the temporary chair,
man was in direct accord with the
wishes of Mr. Bryan, as announced
several days ago. He said that he
strongly favored ex-Representative
Bell and Representative Henry Clay
ton, of Alabama, for the temporary and
permanent chairmanships and, while
ha was jiot particular as to which man
secured' cither position, he believed
they. ehould-petween them preside over
tho-entire deliberations, of the convene
tion. Mayor James Dahlman, of
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Copyright 1908, by J. R. Schmidt. Cincinnati, Ohio.
TAFT AND SHERMAN "WEDGING THEIR WAY THROVGH THE CINCINNATI DEPOT CROWD, JO'E 20,
WHEN TAFT WEXT TO HIS HOME CITV TO MEET SHERMAN.
Omaha, a warm personal friend of Mr.
Bryan, and a member of the sub-committee,
arrived in Denver early today
and brought with him the latest news
from Lincoln. He declared that the
position of Mr. Bryan as to the chair
manships was unchanged.
Mr. Dahlman was generally credited
with having in his possession a plat
form which is to be submitted to the
convention, but lie did not bring iti
Consult Labor on Injunctions.
"I talked with Mr. Bryan about the
platform," he said, "but that is all. It
is not drawn up, so far as I know, at
least not in definite form. There is no
mystery about the platform which will
be. adopted by this convention. It is
generally understood throughout the
country on what sort of a platform
Mr. Bryan is willing to stand, and the
public knows as much about it as
I do."
When asked whether or not an "in
junction" plank will be inserted in the
platform, Mr. Dahlman admitted that
In this respect the platform of the
coming convention would probably dif
fer from the former Bryan platforms.
He declared, however, that nothing as
yet could be determined in this respect
and that in all probability the entire
matter would await a probable visit of
a number of men prominent in the
labor movement to Mr. Bryan at his
home in Lincoln. This conference, he
said, might be held in the early part
pf next week.
Considered Xo Other Names.
Mr. Dahlman said that Mr. Bryan
had considered only the names of Mr.
Bell and Mr. Clayton in connection with
the chairmanships. He was not pre
pared to say how the names of Mr.
Harmon, Mr. Folk and Mr. Bailey
would strike Mr. Bryan, although he
knew that Mr. Bryan had a warm
friendship for Mr. Harmon. At the
same time It was Mr. Bryan's opinion
that the permanent chairmanship
should go to one of the Southern States.
The members of the convention com
mittee were entertained tonight at din
ner by Mayor R. AV. Speer, and tomor
row they will make an excursion into
the northern part of the state, return
ing by Monday morning.
WAR UPON BETTING
morrow. The physicians refuse to make
a hopeful forecast.
J B. SULLIVAN ENTERS RACK
Iowa , Man Approved by Bryan as
Running-Mate. .
' OMAHA, Neb., June 27. A special to the
Bee from Des Moines says:
Jerry B. Sullivan today received a letter
from William J. Bryan that the sugges
tion of Mr. Sullivan for Vice-President on
the Democratic ticket met with his ap
proval; that he knew of no reason why
Mr. Sullivan, should not be named for
Vice-President and knew that he was em
inently fitted for the position. He as
sured Mr. Sullivan that if his ambition
runs in that direction he will be glad to
add his name to the available list. Mr.
Sullivan will second the nomination of
Mr. Bryan at the Denver convention, hav
ing been selected for that honor by Mr.
Bryan himself.
Bryan's Fortune Is $84,500.
LINCOLN. Neb., June 27. The tax
able property belonging to Mr. and
Mrs. William J. Bryan, real and per
sonal, has been listed with the asses
sor at a total valuation of 84,500. The
returns show that Mrs. Bryan owns
60 acres of real estate, and Colonel
Bryan 87 acres, a total of 1S7 acres.
This is. valued at $29,125. The resi
dence is returned at $21,000, the Com
moner at a valuation of $19,000, and
the personal property not mentioned
above at $12,500.
EXCURSION TO THE BEACH
For the convenience of holiday trav
elers, the O. R.' & N. excursion steamer
T. J. Potter will leave Portland Sat
urday morning, July 4, at 8:30 o'clock,
for North Beach.
This will enable passengers to ar
rive on the beach early in the after
noon. Saturday to Monday round-trip
excursion tickets, $300. -On sale at
Third and Washington streets.
The Midsummer Fiction Number.
The July Sunset contains some rare
fiction. Among the contributions are:
"The Siamese Opposltes,'" by Bailey
Mallard; "Careless," by Blllee Glynn;
and "With Feet of Clay," by Alfred
Daymon Runyon.
Metzger sella watches for less.
Issue to Be Injected Into Cali
fornia Campaign.
BROWN STARTS MOVEMENT
Prosecutor of Alameda Says Laws
Designed to Protect Gambling on
Race Tracks Will Pin
Down Legislators.
SAN FRANCISCO. June 27. (Special.)
District Attorney Everett J. Brown, of
Alameda County, wherein is located th
Emeryville race track, inaugurated a
state-wide campaign today for the abo
lition of racing in California. Mr. Brown
has studied the law on the question and
says the present statutes are so framed
as to protect gambling. Clubs will be
organized during the week and prepara
tions made to force the issue in the next
Legislature.
"I suppose that, as a politician, so
called, I am rushing in where angels
fear to tread," said Mr. Brown, "but the
situation demands immediate attention.
Unless the public is aroused, candidates
for the Legislature this Fall are apt to
pass by this momentous question. With
the public eye focused upon them, nomi
ness for legislative positions are not so
likely to overlook the case.
"It simply means that the state must
enact a sweeping law which shall pro
hibit all poolselllng and gambling on
horse races at all times and all places in
the state. As our laws stand, I assert
that they protect racetrack gambling and
designedly so. I have examined the law
at the instance of persons who are much
interested in shutting down racetrack
gambling. It is patent that there is no
law at present on the statute books which
can thus be invoked.
"There is not a doubt in my mind that
seven-eighths of the people In California
are opposed to racetrack gambling, and
there is also no question in my mind that
the time has come for action.
"The matter has appealed to me forci
bly and I purpose next week In my ad
dress on the subject to 'go to the bat'
and tell some plain truths on this sub
ject and -a. few correlated ones."
AWAITS DEATH CALMLY
Jewish Rabbi In Cleveland, O., Bit
ten by Mad Dog.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jun 27 Waiting
calmly for the fate that his physician
says threatens him, Rabbi L. Friedman
la at his home, the victim of a rabid dog.
"If God desires to call me at this time,
I am ready to go," the rabbi said. "I do
not feel any pain yet and I trust the
treatment will prove successful. But the
doctor seems to be discouraged."
The crisis will be reached perhaps to-
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Xew Orleans Man Dies After Being
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CHICAGO, June 27. A dispatch to the
Record-Herald from New Orleans last
night says:
Bitten by a pet bulldog 36 days ago,
treated for rabies and supposed to have
been cured, Joseph E. Harding. 3S years
old, a streetcar conductor, died today In
convulsions. The hydrophobia prm
eluded science, notwithstanding the regu
lation treatment, and for several hours
before the end it required six men to re
strain the patient, his upper. and lower
limbs being strapped together. Harding
was bitten April 24, and at once began
treatment. In 21 days he was pro
nounced well, and six days later he was
re-examined. There were no symptoms
and the patient was discharged. Three
days ago paralysis of tne right hand
and arm set in and soon reached the
throat.
Mrs. James Flanigan, sister of Hard
ing, was bitten by the same dog. She
took the same treatment and is appar
ently cured.
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IS
REFUSED By LOEB
CHAIRMANSHIP
Roosevelt's Secretary Not
Willing to Head National
Committee.
HAS MADE OTHER PLANS
Persistent Rumor That Appointment
Would Be Made Set at Rest by
Important Conference at
Oyster Bay.
OYSTER BAT. June 27. One result of
today's conference between President
Roosevelt, Secretary Taft and National
Committeemen F. B. Kellogg and William
L. Ward, according to one who was
present, was to set at rest the persistent
rumors that William Loeb, Jr., secretary
to the President, would be made chair
man of the National Committee. It was
made clear to Secretary Taft by Mr.
Loeb that he did not desire the chairman
ship; that he had made plans to enter
private business after March 4, 1909, and
that under no circumstances could he be
Induced to accept. ,
Secretary Taft Is reported to have said
to Secretary Loeb: "If I am elected you
may have any efflce within my power to
give."
Loeb Appreciates Honor,
To this Mr. Loeb replied that he ap
preciated the honor and confidence shown
in him by Mr. Taft, but that his plans
precluded his acceptance of the chair
manship. Secretary Taft spent almost four hours
at President Roosevelt's house in com
pany with his successor. Luke B. Wright,
and discussed thoroughly matters relat
ing to the War Department. Two hours
after Mr. Taft arrived at Oyster Bay,
Frank P. Kellogg and William L. .Ward
arrived and drove to Sagamore Hill.
Taft Evades Answer.
When Mr. Taft came back from the
President's home he was accompanied
by Mr. Ward. He was asked whether
the selection of a chairman of the Re
publican National committee was dis
cussed with the President. In reply he
said he heard something faintly about
that matter, as over a long distance tele
phone, but he did not quite catch it.
As a matter of fact It Is said no de
cision on the chairmanship will ' be
reached until the subcommittee meets in
Washington July 8 for the purpose.
Mr. Taft decided to go to New York
by automobile rather than by train. The
train and the automobile started at the
same time and as the Secretary left a
cheer went up from about 50 people who
had gathered to see him. In the auto
mobile also was Mr. Ward. Mr. Kellogg
and Mr. Wright remained with the Pres
ident after the Secretary left.
Taft Plans Address.
It was learned today that while at
Hot Springs, the Secretary . will busy
himself with the preparation of his ad
dress, of acceptance, which he will de
liver some time between July 10 and 25,
at Cincinnati, to the committee which
will wait on him. It is understood the
Secretary will not finish his address until
after the Democratic platform shall have
been adopted at Denver, because there
are likely to be some planks in it that
he may wish to discuss.
HELD IP BY AUTOGRAPH FIEXD
Taft Misses Train In Xew York
Through Good Nature.
NEW YORK. June 27. Secretary Taft
was delayed by cheering admirers and
autograph hunters at the ferry station in
this city and missed the 4:50 train from
Jersey City. The boat left for Jersey
City while he was signing autographs.
He caught the 5:25 P. M. train on the
Pennsylvania Railroad and will reach
Washington at 10:55 P. M. He made the
run in the automobile from Oyster Bay
why
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Taft Reaches Washington.
WASHINGTON. June 27. Secretary
Taft returned here tonight, after a.
trip which included Cincinnati, New
York, New Haven, New London and
Oyster Bay. He was driven immedi
ately to his home. General Edwards,
Chief of the Insular Bureau of tho
War Department, and James T. Wil
liams, chief of staff of Mr. Taft's polit
ical sta,ff. accompanied Mr. Taft from
New York.
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