Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-22
THE NEW PARTY.
ECHOES FROM THE UNION CONFER
ENCe AT CINCINNATI.
The spirit Of NationnIism--The Conspicu-
Gus Absence of the south from the
Acknowledgement
fRr telegraph to the Dispatch

CINCINNATI, o.. May 21.-The national
delegates present at the Conference have
adopted the following;
ReSolced, That the national delegates at
tending the National Union Conference
believe that the spirit animating and en-
tertained by the delegates in general was
O Capitalization of the reform elements of
the country, and therefore success; and
as Nationalists, recognizing organization
of effort as a fundamental priciple of ma
tionalism, we heartily endorse the forma-
ton OF the Peoples Party Of the United States
OF America, pledge ourselves 20 render our best
efforts 20 advance its upbuilding, and hope for a
spirit Of enthusiasm BETTING the adherents Of
no noble an inspiration.
THE STATES THAT PURSIsHgD TIE DELEGATES.
An analysis Of the report Of the Committee on
Credentials shows that FIVE States-kansas, Ne
braska, Missouri, Ohio, and Indiana-furnished
l,O4O OF the LAY delegates In the Conference.
NHw ENGLAND AND THE SOUTH
had very light representation in point Of num-
bers, however weighty It might have been in
other respects. Vermont and New Hampshire in
New England, New Jersey in the East, and Mis-
sissippi and Georgia In the South do not appear
at all on the list. All the New England and
Eastern States combined, including New York
and Pennsylvania, had but rs delegates. In the
sonth, Louisiana had North Carolina L, Texas
20, South Carolina ], and Tennessee Ga total
Of 30 for the whole South.
WHY THE SOUTH HOLDS ALooF.
Tho small representation from the South was
not surprise, because Of the fact that, although
the Alliance IL very strong In those States, the
open policy has been 10 obtain local results with
out antagoniZing in national matters the domi-
nant party, the general understanding being
that the southern Alliance men were bound 70
support the Democratic nominee for the presi-
dency in 1892.
THB sEEws OF WAR.
The National Committee met to-day and II
was resolved 10 authorize the Chairman and Sec
rotary 10 Issue a call for voluntary contributions
20 be kept standing In all reform papers.
IL was also resolved that q National Executive
Committee be formed, 20 consist Of tho Chair
man, Secretary, Treasurer. and four members
20 be elected by this committee. The four elect
cd are George f. Washburn, Of Massachusetts,
G.. T. Gather, Of Alabama; Ignatus Donnelly,
Of Minnesota; J. II. DAVIS, Of Texas. The COM
Inttce adjourned subject 70 the call Of the EX-
ecutivo Committee.
SYSTEMATIC ORGANIZATION FORTHWITH.
This committee mot Immediately afterward
and elected Robert Sclfilllng permanent secre-
.ary and VI. G. Rankin permanent treasurer,
and adopted the following resolutions
Whereas IL is necessary for success in 1892
that the entire Union should be at once sys-
tematically organized: therefore
ResOired, That the three members Of the Ma
tional Committee Of the Peoples Party in each
State shall constitute State committee for such
State, and 10 shall be their duty 70 appoint sub
committee OF the Peoples Party.