The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-19
THIRD PARTY MEN MEET.
OPENING OF THE CONVENTION AT
CINCiNNATL

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tingent ever the Basis of Represen-
tation A Probability that the st.
Louis Platform Win Be Adopted in
Preferences to that Endorsed at
Ccala
CINCINNATI, O., May 1S.-The 300 or 400
delegates in attendance upon the national
union conference, which begins its sessions
in this city tomorrow, were reinforced this
morning by the arrival of a special train
bearing ten carloads Of citizens from
Kansas and other western points,
and it is estimated that there
are now nearly 800 people here, represent
ing at least two-thirds Of the states Of the
union. This conference will not undertake
to make any nomination, but al effort will
be made to get things into such shape that
1t will be any easy matter to take action
in that regard next year. This af-
ternoon was devoted chiefly to CON-
ferences of the various delegations,
tn ey being for the most part harmonious in
their deliberations. Ths Iowa delegation,
among other things, adopted resolution
urging the nomination Of a full independent
ticket next June, and telegraphed its
decision TO prominent men Of the state IN
bympdbuy WIN hue huOFSAOhts
KANSAS DELEGATES EXCITED.
There was a rather turbulent meeting of
the delegation from Kansas, due largely TO
the fact that it is much stronger in point of
numbers than that of any other state, there
being nearly 800 persons here, representing
the farmers alliance, citizens alliance, pee
pies party, Knights of Labor, national in
dustrial alliance, anti-monopoly party,
and single-tax men, There was large at
tendance at Dexter hall, and Congressman
elect Odds was chosen to preside. A question
soon arose as to the basis Of representation
TO be accorded the various organizations,
and motion that each organization be
allowed to select two persons to act as COM
mitteemen from Kansas in the general con-
ference provoked a lively discussion.
1t was urged that the different organiza-
lions should have representation in proper
ton to their power and numerical strength.
Several amendments, with that object in
view. were offered, but were subsequently
withdrawn, and the motion as 1t finally pre-
vailed contemplated the selection of two
persons from each organization represented.
NEGLECT OF THE CITIES.
During the discussion Mr. McGrath called
attention to the fact that there had been
little attention paid to the cities and the in
terests of the wage workers, and urged that
the Knights of Labor should be properly
recognized by the meeting After
the adoption OF a resolution to
appoint two persons from each
organization, names were suggested for the
places, and the manner in which it was
done evoked spirited protest from Scheu-
lat. who insisted that two or three men were
undertaking to name the persons who should
be chosen by all the members Of each
organization. There was considerable ex-
element, and a motion to allow each or
ganization to appoint its members was
adopted, as was also a motion to adjourn.
MEETING OF THE ALLIANCE.
The farmers alliance Immediately met
and was called to order by Mr.. McGrath,
its president, and S. Mccormack was
chosen secretary. A motion was carried t.
pass the word, and all persons not members
were excluded from the hall. At late
hour in the afternoon they were still in
session.
j. T. Little and S. H. Snyder were chosen
to represent the citizens alliance, and s. II.
Chass and Levi Dumboldt the peoples
party. The other names were not made
public. The National Reform Press Asso-
citation held meeting this morning and
another at 3 p. m. Questions pertaining to
the admission Of new members aud the use
of boiler plate matter were discussed at
length, the latter proposition failing to re-
ceive favorable action.
THE PLATFORM
There is much speculation as to the plat
form. The objection to the Ocala platform
is strong on some questions, and there Is a
disposition to allow the st. luis platform
TO stand. The eastern men are quite active
In regard TO the position taken on the
silver question and an ''eight hour
plak." A conference was held to-day with
leading delegates from the south and west
and the demands OF the east were fully
made known and were received with favor.
The eastern men want this plank adopted
on the silver question: That the confer
ence fayors "the restoration of silver
to the position it occupied before
1873, viz: on an equality with
gold as a monetary standard of value.
Also the following LAS eight hours con-
stitute legal days work for government
employees in the mocha meal departments.
we believe that this principle should be
further extended, so as to apply to all firms
and corporations employing labor in the
different states of the union, thus reducing
the hours of labor and in proportion in
creasing the demand for it,"
The eastern men announce their deter
mlnation to make strong effort to secure
the incorporation of these planks in the
platform, and indicate that their zeal in the
future will depeud largely upon their adop-
ton.
KANSAS HOLDS THE KEY.
"As goes Kansas will go the convention
has been very popular expression ever
since the first contingent of delegates put
In an appearance, and the representatives
OF the Grasshopper state, after a caucus
that lasted several hours, decided
late tonight to support the organization
of a third party through thick and
thin. The caucus was marked by several
lively expressions of opinion, especially
when Congressman Simpson and Clover
endeavored to convince the assembly that
discretion was the better part Of valor, aud
that it would be better to adopt platform
containing a few essential doctrines
appoint a committee ON a propaganda,
ana adjourn until next spring, then
to determine whether there were bone
and sinew and stamina in the granger
labor element to warrant the formal bap
tism of the third party, and the placing o.
an independent presidential ticket in the
field. The enunciation Of these views wa
received with howl of disapproval tha
had the effect of putting an effectua
Quietus on the two newly fedged represent
atives, and the third party resolution went
through without dissenting voice.
LABoR's INFLUENCE
The decided stand that has been taker
by the representatives of the industrial
movements in contradistinction TO thu