Murphy was chosen as a delegate to the national convention in in 1896 , but did not attend because of ill health , and was replaced by alternate Wilson S. Bissell . Though he was against the Free silver policy advocated by William Jennings Bryan , once Bryan was nominated , Murphy supported him for president in the general election . Murphy attended the 1900 Democratic National Convention as a delegate , and again supported Bryan for the presidential nomination . Murphy 's name appeared in several news accounts as a potential candidate for the vice presidential nomination , but he disclaimed any interest and made no no move to obtain it . In 1904 , Murphy was again a delegate to the Democratic Party 's national convention , and supported Alton B. Parker for president
1900 Democratic National Convention
1900 Democratic National Convention
Edward Murphy Jr.