The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-30
THE SILVER CONVENTION.
Tremendous Row in National Convention
in Which Two States Are Represented.

DENvER. Col Jan. 29.-The National Silver
convention reassembled at / o'clock. The tenn
porary chairman read the following telegram
from Hon. Henry NJ. Teller, Secretary of the
interior:
.sWAsHINGToN. D. c., Jan. 90 1885.
ITO the Chairman of the Silver Convention
j desire, through you, TO assure the convention
over which you preside that am in full sympa-
thy with every effort to secure to silver all the
advantages conferred by law on gold l do not
believe silver will take its just rank as money
metal in the commercial marts of the world
until its money function shall be recognized by
a law giving the holder of silver bullion every
privilege given TO the holder of gold bullion. To
this end pledge you my untiring efforts.
II. NJ. TELLER"
I The reading of the telegram was followed by
tremendous cheering, lasting some minutes.
The balance of the morning session was con.
sumed in debating that part of the report of the
committee on credentials, fixing the standard of
representation.
The convention thus far has been stormy
one. A bitter fight is being made by the deega-
tions fayoring free and unlimited coinage of sill
yer for the permanent craftsmanship who favor
ex-senator Tabor; the conservatives, including
majority of the committee OH permanent organ
1zation, favor Ex-Governor Grant. Absolutely
nothing has been accomplished thus far.
On reassembling in the afternoon the conven-
tion again took up the question of representa-
ti0n The committee on credentials, in its re-
port, had announced l,04l delegates pres
sent with proper credentials, but in view
of the fact that some counties of Colorado were
represented by 100or more delegates while others
were represented by much smaller number
the committe recommended as matter of JUS
tice to all parts of the State that each county
represented be allowed double the number of
votes accredited to it at the late Republican and
Democratic State conventions.
delegate moved, as an amendment, that
each delegate present be allowed one vote.
An angry discussion followed, ending in the
adoption of the report
The committee permanent organization re-
ported the name of ex- Governor James b. Grant
for permanent chairman. A minority
port from the same committee was
also presented, recommending ex-Sena
tor Tabor for permanent chairman.
Then ensued a scene almost indescribable. and
certainly disgraceful There were yels, Kisses.
laughter shoutngs and motions to adjourn sine
die-a perfect mob of crazy men, which the
chairman was wholly unable TO control. A dele
gate finally obtained recognition from the chair,
and In a powerful speech in the interest of har-
mony, succeeded in bringing order out of chaos.
I'm the Interest of silver and for the sake of
Colorado" he moved as substitute that both
reports be rejected, and that Governor B. H.
Eaton be made the permanent chairman of the
convention The motion unanimously
adopted The balance of the majority report
was subsequently adopted.
A committee on resolutions, memorials, ETC.,
was appointed, consisting of one member from
each county of Colorado, and one from each
other State and Territory represented.
On motion, committee of twelve men was
appointed to consider and report upon the ques-
tlon OF the formation of National Silver Asso-
citation. This committee consists of one delegate
from each of the States represented in this con-
vention. Adjourned to 10 o'clock tomorrow.