The true northerner., 1892-07-13

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JAMES T. WEAVER.
tion with other leaders BY IL o'clock
the part of the hall allotted to delegates
was fairly we'll filed, most OF the 1,776
delegates being present, but in much
confusion. The general remark was
that it was a fine e-looking body of men.
Strong and striking physiognomles were
numerous.
Chaplain Diffenbacher, of the Nebras-
ka house of representatives, IA somewhat
notable character in the independent
politics Of Nebraska, took seat upon
the platform about IL o'clock, and so did
George z. Eemis, mayor Of Omaha.
The newspaper men were well provided
for on the right and left Of the speakers
stand.
Chairman Tauben6 ok called the con-
vention TO order at l:05 o'clock. It re-
quired ten minutes TO pro luce order and
Sergeant-at-arms l.. A. BeltZer's loud
voice was necessary to make Mr.. Tau
beneck's Savel effective. The Chairman
at once introduced Chaplain Diffen-
bacher, who made the opening prayer in
strong, full voice, readily heard in ali
parts of the hall.
When the Chairman introduced Mayor
Bemis, of Omaha, 10 welcome the dele
gates, he was received with hearty
cheers, and his speech was frequently
interrupted by loud applause. At the
conclusion of the address the Conven-
tiOn gave three tremendous cheers FIR
the Mayor.
Ben 5. Terrill, of Texas, was intro
duced TO reply on behalf OF the conven-
tion TO Mayor Bemis' address OF well
come. He did 50 in viz orous and
complimentary speech, which was re-
ceived with applause at frequent inter-
walls. Quoting a statement of Mayor
Bemis that dear gold meant cheap men,
Terrill was greeted with cheers, which
were only exceeded when he pledged the
South to vote the Peoples party ticket,
no matter who the nominee, as long as
he stood squarely upon the st. Louis
platform. His declaration that the new
party had wiped out sectionalsm and
united the blue and the gray as no other
party could was met with applause which
shook the building. As an ex-Confed-
crate soldier he declared that the new
party made him feel as much at home in
Nebraska as in Texas.
Chairman Taubeneck then introduced
as Temporary Chairman c. II. Ellington,
of Georgia, and surrendered the gavel
to him. j. W. Hayes. of New Jersey,
was made Temporary Secretary, with
G.. Il. Carpenter, of Minnesota, and
Jesse PoundStOne, of California assist
ants. Mr. Ellington proceeded to de-
liver a heavy address which was well
received
When the Temporary Chairman re-
ferred to the death Of the late President
Polk, of the Alliance, he did so feel
ingly, and a somewhat dramatic scene
occurred, his remarks being interrupted
by bringing upon the stage large por-
trait of Polk
At the conclusion Of the speech Sister
Todd, of Illinois, was introduced and
received with loud cheers. She came
forward and presented TO the convention
q gavel carved by Mrs. zen $. Terrell
from the wood of a tree planted by
Washington and grown at Mount Ver-
non. Sister Todd delivered a ringing
address in a clear, strong voice that
penetrated all parts of the hall and
aroused the great audience to a high
pitch of enthusiasm Clad in black,
wearing black hat and gesticulating
vigorously with the black gavel, the
gentle orator presented striking figure.
Tho Credentials Committee was di-
reeted to meet and committee of one
from each State on permanent organiZa-
tion and one from each State on rules
was appointed. The convention at once
proceeded TO call of the States for COM
mittees. At one o'clock the convention
took recess for one hour.
When the convention reassembled the
committees were not ready to report,
and the delegates were entertained by
several quartette clubs, who sang selec-
tions bearing on the political issues as
understood by the Peoples party. Some
OF the songs were very pertinent and
had catching refrains. One ro,laimcd
that they were very lucky because they
had the tariff yet, a statement which
called forth loud applause. During the
lul Chairman Ellington read an inter-
esting message of good cheer from
Washington, signed by the sympathizers
of the Peoples party in Congress.
AS the committees were still at work
the convention settled down into good
natured mass meeting and was ad-
dressed by Ignatius Donnelly and
others. Mr.. Dor nelly made the most
interesting speech of the afternoon. He
was humorous and sarcastic by turns
and scored several goo points. He was
followed by III. Jaxon, half-breed In
dian who is practicing law liz Chicago,
and who made strong speech in sup
port of the new Increment. Iaxon spoke
fluently and well.
The Committee OH Credentials SUBJ