THE PRESIDENCY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXXIII, Issue 15968, 29 June 1912, Page 11

THE PRESIDENCY.

MR ROOSEVELT AND MR BRYAN. RUMOURED PROBABLE RAPPROCHEMENT. "MAY AGREE TO A COMPROMISE CANDIDATE." TJnitfd Press Association—By Eloctrio Telegraph—Copyripht VANCOUVER Juno 27. A rapprochement is probable between Mr Roosevelt and Mr W. J. Bryan. It is even suggested that the parties may agreo to a compromise candidate, but official headquarters deny tho story. (Received June 2S, 11.35 p.m.) NEW YORK. June 28. In spito of orations by Mr Bryan, it is generally accepted that the contest for the Democratic nomination was between Mr Woodrow Wilson and Mr Champ Clark. In a test roll-call Wilson polled 648 and Clark 435. A sensation was caused by Tammany Hall casting ninety New York votes in Mr Wilson's favour. Mr O. L. James, a friend of Mr Bryan's, was elected chairman of the Convention. Mr Bryan moved a, resolution opposing the nomination of any candidate representing or under obligations to ' Pierpont Morgan, Thomas, Ryan. August Belmont, or other members of privilege-hunting or favour-seeking classes. Messrs Belmont and Ryan are delegates to the Convention, and a violent scene greeted the resolution, which was carried by a large majority. The police were unable to maintain order in the crowded gnllories. The Convention adopted a platform lowering the tariff in favour of Canadian products and encouragement of United States farmers with a view to preventing emigrating Canada-wards. The Convention adjourned late at night, postponing the vote on the nomination of a presidential candidate.