The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-07-03
CONGRESS Nor THE PEOPLE--BE DAMNED.
SHYLoCK TwINs-GROVER AND BEN.

A little cheer greeted the appearance of
this banner, and like reception was ac-
corded that of Massachusetts,, being the
inscription, 1.-The Spirit of '76"
THE CONVENTION OPENS.
There was slight lull. followed by q
burst of applause as Chairman Tauben-
eek, of the national committee announced
that the first national convention of the
Peoples party was now convened in regu-
lsr session. Prayer was offered by Rev.
Diffenhacher. who is well-known Alli-
ance man. He said:
We thank Thee, Heavenly Father. for the par
ties that have had their birth in the past, and
filled their destfnies, great and grand. We thank
Thee for this glad day, ana rejoice that Thou
dost, ever in wisdom, upon the dying old build
the everlasting new.
The next thing in ORDER" said Chair
man Taubeneck, will be an address of
of the city of Omaha" Mr.. Bemis spoke
aS follows:
Mr.. Chairman and Delegates of the National
Convention OF the Peoples Party, Friends and
FellOw-cltizens: 1t has been my fortune during
the first months OF my term of Office to welcome
to this midway city OF the country some of the
most important gatherings that convened in any
city of the world, among others the Methodist
General Conference, the Manufacturers and
Consumers Association. the National Competi-
tive Drill Association. the State Business Mems
duty devOlves upon me to extend, in behalf OF
the city of Omaha, the right hand of fellowship
to tho grand representative convention of the
Peoples party of the United States. tApplause. !
Your party represents the great weath-pr0-
ducing classes OF the Nati0n-the farmer. the
artisan and the laborer. Your party is most cor
daily welcome TO the city that depends upon the
efforts OF your people for life and prosperity that
only pr0spers when the farmers are rewarded for
eT 10 %a
soil. You are here to protest against legislation
not in the interest of the people. You are here
TO protest against the wealth of the Nation be-
ing absorbed by the few, while thousands are
unemployed and many suffering for the
necessities Of life. You have laid the FONDA
broken down the barriers of sectionalism buried
the bitterness Of the past. extinguished the
glowing embers of the camp-fires of hate. wiped
out the Imaginary lines that separated the West
from the South, and. with hearts filled with
hope, you meet here in convention to nominate q
candidate who will lead your party in the COM
The Peoples party. il true to its name. is
party of the people. by the people and for the
people. That 1t viii be the endeavOr OF the rep
resentatves here assembled to vindicate its
name, have no doubt; that great good may re-
suit from your deliberations sincerely hope
that you will fearlessly face the great issues OF
the day. firmly believe. There are issues which,
like Banquos ghost, will not down. The silver
question stillremains the great living ISSUE but,
by the way II has been ignored and thrust aside
by both the Democratic and Republican parties.
one might suppose il was already settled, IL not
dead and forgotten. But no ques tion Is ever set
tied until il is settled right. The great wrong
done to the people by the demonetization
act OF 1873 remains to be righted. This
can only be done by re-endowing silver with its
true money function and making ii. as IL was
intended by the Constitution. the equal with
gold for all money uses. prolonged applause. ]
II the Republicans and Democrats refuse this
they should not complain IL the people take the
matter in their own hands. The cry of Cheap
silver" "A dishonest dollar OF even "a sound
currency will no longer deceive. Neither will
dear gold as the measure of values be longer
tolerated. Dear gold means cheap men, cheap
property, hard times, low wages and general
STARVATION; | inter these words not only for
your confederation, but warning TO both
Republicans and Democrats, who, in the future,
Will do well 10 heed them.
regret that your great leader whom you have
so lately lost could not have been spared and
permitted TO meet with us. Onr people had
hoped to welcome him. L tender sympathy to
you In this great sorrow. All OF our citizens.
without regard TO party. extend 10 you q cordial
welcome TO Omaha. Some may differ with you
as To how the country should be governed, but
We Will not forget that we are all brothers-all
citizens OF this great Nation. We are all Ameri-
cans-not enemies. butfriends-a all anxious in our