The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-07-28

Peoples Party and silverites at Denver Try
ing to Fuse.

Peoples Party and siiverites at Denver Try
ing to Fuse.
DENVER, Col. July 27.-Coliseum Hall
was dark and gloomy when the Peoples
party State convention was called to order
this morning. The rain beat against the
window-panes, and the little light that
struggled through served to make shadows
on the delegates faces and made the spaces
underneath the galleries look like
caverns. Major Power, of Indiana. in
formed those present that badges and liter
ature were for sale at the door for the ben
eft of the national campaign fund. and it
was enriched by several hundred dollars.
Mr.. Clark Wheeler made speech, saying
II they fought the presidential candidates
and worked for the Democratic or Repub-
lican tickets they only aided these presi-
ing CONCESSIONS TO the silver men and to
treat them fairly. Strong men sh ould he
nominated. and then they should do their
best to elect them. The credentials com
mittee now came in with their report. On
motion of Mr.. Driscoil. of Denver. the tenn
porary organization was made permanent
This left Stephen r. Pratt, of Denver,
chairman. and l.. G. Paddock, of Boulder,
secretary.
A committee consisting of a delegate
from each county was appointed to meet
the committee from the silver convention
and fix mp candidates for State ticket.
The conference committee, having con-
cluded it's work through b. Clark Wheeler.
for each office to be selected
from. The reading of the list
caused quito discussion. Delegates
said they did not know half of the caudi-
dates. Herbert George. of Arapahoe. said
there were two candidates named by the
JOINT committee who were not Peoples
party men. and he asked for an adjourn
ment to consider the matter. Other mo-
the work of the committee might be con-
sdered and finally an adjournment was
taken until tomorrow.
part of the delegates to the silver con-
ventiOn met at the Chamber of Commerce
this afternoon. Judge Waite of Aspen.
moved that the convention be adjourned
until tomorrow morning. Carried.
California Republican Convention.
SACRAMENTO, Cal. July 27.-The Repub
lican State convention yesterday nom-
mated presidential electors and confirmed
the nominations of various district con-
ventions. The platform that WIS adopted
Endorsed the national platform and the
nominees of the Minneapolis convention,
and gives approval to the organization of
the National Republican League and the
Republical College leagues. 1t demands
the early completion, under government
control. of the Nicaragua canal. A list of
congressional nominations, with the ex-
ception of the Sixth district. delegates
from W hich hold convention Friday, Is as
follows: First district +. w. Davis: Sec
ond, John T. Davis; Third (renominatlon);
Seventh. w. w. Powers (ren0mination): ).
g. Hillhorn also nominated for the unex-
pred term of McKenna. resigned.
Reid and Sheridan Coming West
NEW YORK, July 27.-GeneraI George
II. Sheridan and Mr.. Whitelaw Reid the
Republican candidate for Vice president,
both contemplate taking trip West dur
ing the month of August. General Sher-
idan goes on political mission. MIR. Reds
mission Is of a domestic nature. On about
Aug. Is he will leave for Xenia, o., his
native home. to pay visit to his aged
mother. now nearing her eiRhty-ninth
birthday.
Whitelaw Reid has accepted the invita-
tion of the illinois Republican State CEN
tral committee to attend the convention of
league clubs at Springfield. Ill. Aug. Is.
Nominated MacCorkle for Governor.
PARKERsBURG, w. Va, July 27.-The
largest Democratic State convention held
in West Virginia in recent years is being
held here. The day has been spent
waiting for the report of the committee on
credentials. Nominations for Governor
were begun al g45 r. NJ. w. A. MacCorkle.
p. Z. Eastman. j. NJ. Sidensticker and
Judge w. s. Bennett were nominated.
The first ballot resulted: MacCorkle; 29S;
Bennett. 2s4; sidensucker, a. Eastman,
1So; u. ID. Johnson. n. Necessary to
choice. $685. Whole number, 7S6.
MacCorkle was nominated for Governor
at O'clock this morning amid q scene of
Wild enthusiasm.
Says the Indian Can Vote.
WICHITA, Kan, July 27.-Considerable
comment has been caused through Okla
homa by legal opinions rendered by Jud ge
Dill and other prominent lawyers of the
Territory that Indians will be entitled To
vote at the coming elections. They say
that the law providing for Indians TAX
ing lands in severalty have the same
implied franchise as any citizen. and, X
this opinion be good law. the cand idates
Will have 300 Indians TO button hole. Ii
the Indians vote, il is liable to make quite
q difference ia the congressional race.
The College League Programme
New YORK. July 27.-The American Col
lege League of Republican Clubs has
opened quarters at No. 202 Fifth avenue.
James T. Bushe, assistant secretary of the
national committee. Is president of the
league. The clubs will Disseminate cam
pairn literature among the various clubs.
President Bnshe says In September he will
give mp his position. and will make q tour
of the different States. Visiting the colleges
and addressing the students.
II. &. voorhis Nominated.
GAINESVILLE. o., July 2Z-H G. Voorhis
was named ct midnight a. the nominee