The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-05-27

Peoples Party or Jne CQlCeC OGdLeS,
elected magnificent outburSt of ap-
plause, and as each plank was read the
cheering was renewed so frequently
that the great hall seemed to rever-
berate continuously.
When the resolutions recommending
universal suffrage to favorable consid.
Grafton and demanding payment OF
bounties on gold basis were read, the
former met with rather chilly recep-
ton, but the latter was roundly cheered
Schilling announced that the pension
plank was left to the soldier member
On the committee with an inquiry
whether it was satisfactory, and on his
acuuiescence it was adopted -unani-
mously.
Davis, of Texas, lank six-footer in
a light suit. who had electrified the
Convention during the Donnelly speech
by a long weird whoop of exultation,
was conducted to the platform, and to
the intense delight Of the Convention
repeated the unearthly Indian-llke trill.
Then he announced himself as an Ex-
Confederate and declared himself for
the platform, every plank and every
resolution. An extraordinary spectacle
followed.
Wadsworth, of Indiana, an Ex. Union
soldier, rushed up to Ex-Confederate
Davis in full view of the Convention
and the two, at one time mortal foes,
grasped hands.
r. W. Humphrey, of Texas, organ
iZer of the Colored Alliance, seized with
the inspiration OF the moment, sud.
denly joined the ex-soldiers, and amid
perfect cyclone of enthusiasm a dele
gate moved the adoption of the plat
form as read.
The Convention went wild and the
delegates. mounting tables and chairs,
were shouting and yelling like Co
manches. A portion OF the Convention,
in thunderous chorus, sang to the tune
of Good bye, my lover, goodbye" the
words "Good-bye, old parties, goodbye" "
and then doxology. In the forest of
flags and State banners that had gath
cred with their bearers around the trio.
a Kansas man, on the shoulders OF two
colleagues stand on chairs, raised the
Kansas banner and held it aloft above
all the others.
A tumult, surprising i'll its remarka-
bic suddenness and vigor anything that
had previously taken place in the Con-
vention, lasted fully quarter of an
hour, till it ceased from sheer exhaus-
ton of the delegates.
Several delegates seconded the adop-
tion of the report, one suggesting it be
by a rising vote, Question! Question"
came from all parts Of the hall. But
the pent-up enthusiasm had to have
vent, and one after another of the ora
tors relieved themselves, delegates from
time to time calling on prominent men,
Weaver, Willetts and others.
previous question" shouted dele
gates, but it had no effect on an ire
pressible Texan, who was bound to
speak his piece. When he had finished
the chairman's gayel fell like Z trip
hammer, and order was finally restored.
The platform proper, exclusive OF the
resolutions, was then adopted by rls-
ing vote.
Delegate Miller, of California, threw
in a bone of contention by offering this
resolution:
Resolved, That we favor the abolition
of the liquor traffic.
The confusion became worse con-
founded. Fifty orators were clamor-
ing for recognition, but the first to sue
ceed was SchilliDg. of Wisconsin. He
opposed the discussion OF the question
OF prohibition at this time.
4 40 "a rncn1nfinn
proposed by Miller had been fully con-
sidered and voted down by the COM
mittee on platform. To spring it now
was plainly throwing firebrand into
the Convention, and in his opinion it
was deliberate attempt to cause split
in the party.
The pressure at this time for recog-
milton was extraordinary. In despsra-
ton the Chair proposed to give ten OF
the most yociferous delegates who were
crowded about his desk clamoring for
recognition one minute each, and a
hundred watches we're pulled out to
make sure none Of the speakers ex-
ceeded the sixty-second limit.
The prohibition amendment was
overwhelmingly defeated.
The resolutions were then adopted,
with only three dissenting votes.
At this juncture J. B. Weaver re-
lievd Chairman Peffer. who was worn
out with his fruitless efforts to pre-
serve order, and had, besides, to catch
the train for Washington.
Resolutions against trusts were
choked off by a point of order raised by
Schill!ng Of Wisconsin, that all resolu-
tions should be referred to the commit
tee on resolutions without being read.
Then the Convention got down to
business again and the matter OF
choosing the national committee was
taken up.
Chairman Weaver declared a wei
come recess to enable the oyerheated,
exhausted delegates to scls ct members
OF the national committee from their
respective States.
After the recess the roll of names
was called for members OF the natlonal
committee, the Convention adopting
the innovation of appointing three
members from each State, instead OF
one member, as the ord parties have
done. Alliance Congressman j.. G.
Otis, Of Kansas. nominated II. +. Tau
benick, of Illinois, as chairman OF the
national executive committee. There
was a great outburst OF cheers when
Taabenlck's name was mentioned. w.
II. Lamb, of Texas, seconded The NOM
ination, saying he had watched Iaube-
hicks course and was satisfied. Taube-
nick WAS chosen by acclamatlon.
Loud calls for Taubenick finally
brought him to the rostrum. where ne
made brief. but very manly and moo
est speech, thanking the delegates. In
conclusion he said they were standing
on the brink of conflict between capital
AMI labor and the longer the conflict
was postponed the worse it would be.
Our politicians" said he, might as
well try to stop the cyclone or move
ments of the stars as to eyade this
issue"
\ few moments of confused prepara-
ton for adjournment sine die ensued;
then the chairman's gavel fell and the
crct ooDvortioD of the PpODle'S D2rty