The Archive · 1908

U. 8. PRESIDENCY

Washington, July 6.

Mr. James MeClury Guffey, the well-known Democratic leader of Pennsylvania, has denounced Mr. Bryan as a liar and a by rite.

opposition to Mr. Bryan appears to be becoming intense.—Our Own Correspondent.

July 7.

Mr. Bryan is in complete control at Denver City which is crowded with delegates.

Mr. James McClurg Guffey has been appointed National Committee man for Pennsylvania, thus scoring a success before the examination of credentials.—Our July 8, of Alabama, has been acted Con; man H. de L. Clayton, permanent Chairman of the Democratic Convention.

Congressman T. A. Bell, of California, former occupant of this post, becomes temporary Chairman.

Mr. A. B. Parker's eulogistic resolution with reference to the late Mr. Grover Cleveland has been adopted.—Our Ouon Correspondent.

Fuly 9.

Mr. James MoClorg Guffey, who had been appointed National Committeeman for Pennsylvania before the examination credentials, has been unseated by 615 votes to 387.

Mr. Hitchcock has been appointed Chairman of the Republican Committee.—Our Own Correspondent,

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