The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-05-23
THE PEOPLES PARTY.
This is the Name the Cincinnati Con-
vention Decided on for the
New Party.
A Broad, Sweeping, Revolutionary
Platform Adopted Amidst
Wild Confusion.
They Ratify the Platform Adopted
by the Farmers Alliance at st.
Louis and Ocala.
A Prohibition Plank Smashed, Danced
OH and Thrown Out With
a WhoOp.
1t Was One of the Most Enthusiastic,
Upr0ariOus and Unanimous
Meetings Ever Held.


Ex.C0nftderates and EX-Union Sol
dierS Swear Allegiance and
Cooperation.
CINCINNATI, May 2O..-Whatever its
outcome, the convention that met here
to-day was inalgurated i'll fashion CT
which any American citizen might we'll
be proud. Fifteen hundred representa-
tives of the bone and sinew of the nation
gathered alike from farm and city toll,
came to order on the very watch-tick
that had months beforehand been
agreed upon. 10 the inspiring strains
of the "Star Spangled Banner" from the
great organ, and with stars and stripes
looking down from all walls, the dele
gates marched down the sisles in little
knots and took the places assigned
them, Kansas and Nebraska getting the
most prominent places, close to the stage.
B sides the national colors, the only
decorations were the banners of X. of l..
assemblies and a hundred trace organiza-
tions. The notices we're three in num-
Der, painted in bold black letters on
huge white canvases. Over the stage
was: Omitted we stand, divided we
fall" While ON either side of the hall
were those significant inscriptions:
"Nire Million Mortgaged Homes" and
"Opposition to all Monopoles." At ex-
actly 2 p m., the hour set for the as
sembling of the conference, stentorian
voiced delegate, with big red, white
and blue badge, advanced to
the front of the stage and accompanied
by the great organ, led the audience in
singing the anthem "My Country 'Tis
of Thee" and the convention, probably
the most picturesque and largest Of its
kind known in American history, was in
full swing. At the conclusion of the
song, some enthusiastic admirers of Con-
gresham "Sockless'' Simpson, among
the Kansas delegates, gave three rousing
cheers for him as he appeared among
them and took his seat. Rev. D. f.
Foster of Cincinnati, now invoked the
throne of grace. he delegates re.
peated with him the Lords prayer
Capt. G. A. Power of Indiana
then read the official call for this confer.
ence and requested the various organiza,
tions therein named to rise as their
names were called. The applause greet.
ing the appearance of ex-federal and con.
federate soldiers, also the farmers ALI.
ance, showed great strength. Next came
the citizens alliance and X. of l.. colored
farmers alliance, which Power stated
were a million strong and ever ready to
do battle. Hearty applause greeted each
There was cheer when the words "Na-
tonal union conference" were read
Rigbmeire then read the supplemental
call issued from Topeka, in February
last. At this juncture Hon. Chas. =
Cunningham of Arkansas was introduced
as temporary chairman, the formality ol
election being dispensed with. An ALI
ance song to the tune of "John Browns
Body" was the next feature of the pro
ceedings, and Chairman Cunningham, il
trying to quiet the cheering that fol
lowed, discovered that the gavel which
had been provided for him was
A MASSIVE IRON HAMMER.
He used it with vigorous effect, much tt
the amusement Of the delegates. o. P
Jones of Missouri was chosen temporar,
secretary. A lively wrangle here ensuet
as to whether the states be called TO
members of the committee or that tn,
various national organizations named il
the call make nominations for committee
men. Oakland of Kentucky led the fgh
against the first plan, but was finally
beaten, after the conference had mixet
itself in a seemingly inextricable tangl.
of amendments, points of order and ques
tions of privilege. The first real excite
ment in the convention was caused b,
no less person than Ignatius Donnell.
of Minnesota. He did it with harmless
looking little suggestion. Everything
was sailing along in cumbrous style, will
roll call following roll call on the ap
pointment of committees, when Donnell,
quietly arose and moved that to say,
time the appointment of committeemer
by each state be completed in a lump
each state naming all of its committee
men at once including member of tn,
national committee. Instantly
THERE WAS AN CPRoAR
and dozens of delegates were on thei
feet shouting for chance to strike til,
first blow in the fight for or against th'
immediate organization of nationa
third party. If Donnelly's motion wa!
carried, the convention was implied.
committed thereby to an immediate or
ganization and all hope of postponinf
such action was throw to the Winds
Gen. J. B. Weaver of Iowa was the indi
vidual whose lungs proved the strongest
Striding down the aisle, bis white mus
tache quivering with pugnacity, be point
ed his long arm at Donnelly and hotl.
denounced the latter's proposition as al
attempt to pledge the convention, on th,
sly, to the most vital action without one
word of discussion. Donnelly's sturd,
figure, bold and upright, could be seel
among the Minnesota delegates, his blue
eyes flashing, while Weaver stormed
The celebrated originator of the Shake
speare- Bacon cipher restrained himsel
with difficulty under the lashing of th,
Iowa man, snd when Donnelly tinall.
got chance to edge in word of repl.
his smooth-shaved, clean-cut counte
nance was flushed with passion. He dis
claimed any intention to take undue ad
vantage. Again there was prolonged
hubbub and ended at last by the bald