Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-07-14

IVY - L.
GEN. j. B. WEAVER
ting this was also a long list of vice
chair1nen, each state being represented
in the distribution Of this honor. The
report was unanimously adopted amid
applause and Temporary Chairman
Ellington at once introduced his sue
ceSsor
1t was picturesque spectacle when
Permanent Chairman Louclzs standing
firmly on his one leg and swinging
crutch at arms length waved the great
assem- lage to order. His speech as it
progressed was a surprise to a majority
of the convention, but its impetuosity
and fire if not its hints for and against
candidates elected cheers at every few
words Mr.. Loucks said:
Gentlemen of the Convention: The time has
arrived when must begin the serious bust
mess Of this convention believe that we have
had sufficient amount of oratory prelini-
nary to our work and we can dispense with it
until we finish our business Therefore have
no speech TO make TO you this morning but
would be less than human If did not extend to
you my sincere thanks for the honor conferred
upon me OF presiding over this, the grandest
ind largest convention that has ever been held
In the United States or anywhere in the civil
uZed world Applause / cannot resist the
temptation Of saying very few words to con-
graduate you on the success of this magnificent
convention II is q grand tribute 20 the civili-
cation OF the present century. In the past ages
when greet revolutions were in progress they
have been brought about as rule by the
sword. by the bullet This is the greatest OF
all revolutions as being propelled by that silent
power OF education the ballot [Applause.l
1t is grand tribute to the present civiliza-
ton and though many of our friends think the
republic is in danger am one of those who be-
1ieve that when the people of this nation, the
great mass of wealth producers, have up
TO that high standard of changing this system
of government by the ballot that this nation is
then saved or will be saved by this means and
we can certainly congratulate ourselves APP
,piausel We can congratulate ourselves that
we are progressing all along the line. Why.
lhave not heard of single saloon in Omaha hav-
Ing to double its capacity to accommodate this
vast crowd Loud appiause.l That 1 think,
was not true of some other convention cities or
some other conventions in the past We can
congratulate ourselves on that.
want to congratulate you the harmony
that has prevailed all through. There are
great many delegates from all parts of the coun-
try and they did not know who their candidate
was to be. States have not been fixed up by
this convention and we all at sea. but the
result undoubtedly will be that the choice of
the people will be nomina ted by this conven-
ton lapplause], and not the choice of machine
elements of the nation. You hear talk in the
other conventions about nominating certain
men because they can carry certain states We
do not hear of that in this convention by the
delegates at least. The question is who repre-
sents our principles. More than that, there is
spirit abroad here that the man who is norni-
mated at this convention must not only stand
squarely upon our platform of principles, but
he must have burned the bridges behind him.
lApplause.l
We areat critical period and we cannot
anord to take any chances We want no doubt
ful men TO lead this movement We don't want
TO have to- inquire how any man stands on our
platform of principles We must know that he
has been with US long enough to have been
found true or he will find no place here. have
heard one thing that has discouraged me lit
tle-that we must not nominate one of the old
guard who have been in the front of this move
pent all the time Did you ever hear in a
democratic convention or in republican con-
vention the Statements made that because a
nan was aetive in propagating republican doc
Grine or democratic doctrine that he must be
knocked on the head and sent to the rear?
tCries Of neverl Why, 1 have been told
here that it will not do to nominate man who
has been greenbacker. You have got to nomi-
uate man who has been either a greenbacker
or u gold bug and take your choice. green
backerf Why, bless your souls this movement
was begun by greenbackers. Although take
credit for being the father OF this movement
in its present form. the seed sown by the old
greenoackerS Is what has brought forth this
movement But somebody says take up a new
man. who though he may agree with this green
back movement, has not been identified with IL
In the past The first issue of greenbacks was the
war. But there was new issue of greepbacks
that had an exception clause in it It is on the
principal OF the original greenbackers that this
movement was founded believe in your Sc
iecting man for the hour-a man who will
meet the approval OF the people inside the mar
ty. Do not be afraid OF what the opposition
may say. You bring up a man here and saw he
HAS nOt made enemies in this movement and 1
say he is not worth that with a snap of the
Hngerl In this movement We want man who
has made enemies for this cause and who viii
go forward and make more enemies in the fu
eure- Such a man am satisfied you will noui
nate to-day
All over this United States are friends who
are waiting. They waiting until the tele
graph ticks the news Of the nominee of this
convention 1 don't want to diSx ppoint o,,-
friends all over this nation 1 know YOU do nc,
want 70, so let us proceed 10 business and as
soon as possible send over the wires the nam,
q the man who viii occupy the White house
for the next four years. ICheers
After a speech from Gen. Armstrong
and a report from the committee on
rules recess was taken.
The Platform.
OMAHA, Neb., July st was O'Clock
before the peoples convention got tc
business in the afternoon.
The committee on resolutions read
the lengthy preamble and then offered
the following platform:
4S-Ao-0 . netkOuaA currency, SAFE, SOUND
and flexible. issued by the general government
only. full legal tender for all debts public an6
private and that without the use of banking cor
poEations just equitable and efficient means
OF distribution direct to the people, tax not tc
exceed per cent per ennum to be provided az
set forth In the sub-treasury plan o. the Far.
uiers' Alliance, or better system; also by pay
tnents in discharge OF its Obligations for publ,
improvements