Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09
The NATIONAL eREENBACK LABOR CON-
FERENCE.
CaEs fer the National Convention
Speeches by Denis kcarncy and

Yesterday afternoon. after our report closed,
the following were appointed on the committee
of one from each state (one to be chosen by each
de!egation) to cooperate with the national COM
mfttee in fixing the time for the national con-
yention and In issuing an address: Me-. j. ii.
Blood; n. H., p. Is. Holmes; VT, g. j. Stannard:
Mass, c. II. Raymond; Conn, Herbert C. Baker;
n. H., r C. Beaumont; Pa, W. C. Plummer; N.
y, L. G. Mcdonald; N. j., w. L. Hope; Ind,
Jsmes Buchanan: Ohio, L. 6. Foster; Mo-, NJ. Y.
duncan; n. c., VIM. Coleman; s C., VIM
Mclean; Va, G. W. Henderlite; W. Va, H. S.
Walker; XVI n b Duncan pnS Ala a; H. Britt9n
Brancher; Ark, &r Wiltshire" TeSas, j. ".
Jennings; Wis, ]. E. Thomas; Mich, w. A.
Belkey; Iowa, G; II. Jackson Wis, j. E. Thomp-
son; K Knanoa Mr. Taylor CAL D. o Rearnsg Col,
league, A. R. Parsons. of Chicago.
Mrs. SpenceT.-"I nominate Mrs. Lucinda B.
Chandler, OF Pa; to represent one,half OF the
elected On the part of the Congress of Human
ity Mrs. Walton was chosen. The committee OF
one from each state were also appointed vice
presidents. The conference took recess to 81
O'Clock.
TIE EVENING SESSION
was occupied with the reading OF resolutions
under the call Of the states, which resolutions
were referred without discussion. This was in
accordance with previous agreement, and the
larger number of them embodied the views OF
local organizations and individuals throughout
the northern and western states; very few re-
sponses being made from the southern states.
Hon. F. p. Devices read communication from
c. A. Atwater and E. NJ. Graves, committee of
the greenback voters OF New Haven, Conn.,, en-
bodying the views Of that committee, advising
a coalition with the democratic party in the
forthcoming Presidential contest. Referred to
the committee on resolutions. Mr.. Furbush of
New York, read resolution to the effect that
the national legislation by Congress for the
last decade has been in the interests of the
national banks and the money class, and that
such class legislation is opposed to good govern
ment Mr.. Bancroft, of New Jersey, submitted
resolution favOring the plan of abOliShing the
national banks and the issue of all money by
the United States Treasury. Delegates from
New Jersey offered resolutions in favor of Ire
lands redemption, and repudiating all attempts
at coalition with either the republican or demo-
cratic parties. Mr.. Thompson, OF Penn. read
resolution that the national greenback party has
for its main object the emancipation of labor
from the oppression of capital, &C. By unani-
nous consent he was permitted to speak upon
bis resolution, and he advised deco
rum and moderation in their proceedings.
Mr. VAIL, of Pa, offered a resolution that the
conference enter its protest against the new
bonds proposed to be issued by the Secretary Of
the Treasury; Mrs. Chandler, of Philadelphia, a
resolution in favor OF woman suffrage; Mr..
K aiser, OF Pa, one that the money of the nation
be OF paper alone, issued by government alone,
the characterization of gold and silver. the pro-
hibition of any further interest bearing debt,
and eight hours for days labor; MI. Miles, OF
the abolition OF national banks; Mr., Andre, of
Pa, one that all money be issued by the United
States, the opening UP of a system Of internal
Improvements, the withdrawal of public lands
from sale or gift to railroad monopolieS and
their distribution among actual settlers, etc.;
Mr.. Camp. a resolution for the payment OF ma
turing United states bonds in silver money
now boarded in the United States Treasury.
Resolutions of similar tenor to the above were
offered until the call Of states was concluded,
all OF which were referred. During the evening
several communications were read from prom
1nent greenbackers and labor reformerS in the
different states, who were unable to be present.
Mr.. Mcguire, from Missouri read a paper upon
the distribution OF the public lands, contending
ton OF the soil. He read letter which he had
received from the late jeremiah Black, of Penn
sylvania, upon this subject: At the conclusion
OF the reading OF papers and resolutions a call
was made for Mr.. Ralph Beaumont. a prom
inent advocate OF the labor party, who mounted
the stand and entertained the audience for
some time.
TO-day's Proceedings.
At noon to-day the convention was called to
order by Mr.. Murch, and after some minor bust
ness, letters were read from E. B. Dean, Corn
ing, n. Y, and from the greenback men of La
Crosse, Wis. The latter say that the refusal OF
Huga Preyor and NJ. NJ. (''Brick') Pomeroy to
take part in this conference is evidence that
they are not acting from unSelfiSh motives At
this point the roll was called and number of
names We're added, amorg them that of Col w.
T. Adair, OF the Indian Territory. j. H. Merrill,
of this city, said he was an old greenbacker, and
he asked that he be admitted, remarkng that
he was deprived of the light OF suffrage. A
motion was made that he be admitted without
the question of admitting him without qualif-
cation there was some discussion, and the chair
ruled that it was required that delegates should
represent some organization, and that the call
was not intended to embrace every individual.
The chair was sustained and MI. Merrill was
not admitted
Mr.. Nurch here made some remarks, urging
the delegates to be as cool as possible in their
deliberations.
GEN. JAS. G. WEAVER, OF IOWA,
was called for and addressed the meeting. He
referred to the difficulties under which the
party, had labored-the republicans having
forced on the country currency which had de-
strOyed the greenback, and the democrats hav-
ing claimed that theirs was the best greeAback
country as they had In the past. The demo-
cratic party, hey predicted, would be silent on
the currency question. While there were diff
ferences in the greenback party-and it was not
to be wondered at, for they were all reformers-
they could all be united.
DENIS KEARNEY, OF CALIFORNIA.
was called for and addressed the convention,
saying they were here to attend to business and
TO carry out their purpose when they go home;
not to spout here and go home to stick their
biilies up against bar He related an anecdote
ship to put his Bible in his POCKET POCKET
and work the pumps. They were all
bound for the same port-the White House,
which they intended to capture. The republi-
iron-hooted and shOd in hell, [applausel and
the democratic patty were their enisSarieS.
You, you mudsillS and mutton heads OF society,
have been driven up year after year like sheep.
In California he had formed a party to capture
the capital. and they did it. He did not intend
to use big words. and he might as well say that
he was a greenbacker, and that he believed that
the directors OF the National Banks should be
sent TO the lowest regions of hi, and that the
men. Ii they had courage.
SHOULD HANG JOHN SHERMAN
for attempting TO ill an Office he is not fitted
for. He admonished them not to be bought Off
when voting time comes. adding that these ad-
NenturerS would attempt to buy them off by
sending nice young lady to them if they could
found every man who had stolen dollar in
favor OF strong government, and such gov.
eminent the labor party would give them-of
the people, by the people, and for the people.
IApplauSe.l
The report OF the committee to confer as to
the call OF the national convention was then
read by Rev. Dr. De LaMartyr.
Call for the Presidential Nomination
Convention.
complying with an invitation to all currency
and labor reIormerS, to unite in calling con-
Nent1on to nominate candidates for President
and N1ce-President, formulate a platform and
elect national committee; and to determine
the basis OF representation in it, and to appoint
the time and place of its meeting; extended by
the chairman of the national committee OF tie
national party and of the Congressional CON-
mittee OF the national sreenback labor party.
We, representatives OF the grangerS and farm
nj otrn t{f,r,e,