Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-22
The Wealth Producers.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. 21-Every incom-
ing train to-day brought hordes of horny
handed sons of toll who come to attend the
largest convention of wealth producers
diately upon arrival they were
uaaNssRteted to their assigned
quarters by the various reception commit
tees. Among the leaders of the various or
CARNATIONS the Sabbath was not one of
rest, but rather a day CT labor, aud to some
extent one of anxiety. On the
other hand some of the lay delegates
llsssssa the day in sightseeing and
enjoyment, while others lounged about the
MOTEL corridors quietly discussing the prob
lens which they had come hero TO solve
while still others were standing in
groups in animated conversation over
the probabilities of a third party being
placed in the field. Associated Press
sep5fterS made the rounds of the various
hotels where the hus bandmen are stopping
and the result shows that great many
delegates are in favor of putting candi-
dates in the field for the presidency
and vice-presidency, while others say
that the time has not yet
Isarrived for such action that one of the old
parties may yet adopt platform which
will meet the views of the agrlculturists
and working men, and that there is time
enough for action. The latter, though, are
in a very small minority and it
BIS not at all likely that they
can carry the day when the question is
brought before the convention which will
open at o'clock tomorrow.
Mr. G. f. Washburn, chairman of
the national finance committee of
the Peoples party in an inter-
GzsSBFF with an Associated Press reporter
this evening said: II believe that the
confederated industrial conference which
meets tomorrow will take independent
political action. There is no doubt that
committee will be appointed by this con-
vention which will be authorized to act
in conjunction with the national committee
OF the peoples party in calling national
nominating convention before June l. I
believe the platform will be brief, contain
ing, but few planks, but it will be very clear
aaee% and plain in tone. The tide
seems to be hourly rising in favor
of independent action and by tomorrow it
viii be irresistible.
IF Livingstone, Terrell and Macune at
tempt to resist it they viii be literally
swept out of the way. Delegates that
have arrived from their states claim that
their constituencies will repudiate them
slf they attempt to oppose the majority
conference and that life would be made
miserable on their return home after the
conference
From present indications it would seem as
though this would be the largest and most
important industrial conference ever held
III this country. It is estimated that there
will be from three to ten thousand visitors
in the city during its session.
The above about expresses the senti-
ments of the leaders OF the new movement,
sand it will not be surprising If the scheme
ITO hold a national nominating convention is
carried through with whoop and hurrah.
At all events the farmers say that they will
try and take hold of the reins of the gov
e. bot N~N.
they can ameliorate their condition, which
,they say is becoming unbearable.
lsT1he California delegation this evening
adopted resolution which viii create
somewhat of a sensation in political circles.
Following is the text of the resolution:
Whereas, there are certain parties IN the
city of st. Louis booming Leland Stanford
for the presidency of the United States,
and
Whereas, the delegates from the state of
California representing the Farmers ALI
ance, Citizens Alliance, knights OF Labor,
Reform Press association and Peoples
party emphatically declare that the people
of California are not looking Tor a
Caesar, q Cromwell, a railroad mon
opohst or a millionaire, but rather
for Cincinuatus, and when he IS found we
will know him by the character he bears
and the work he has done.
ISigned MARION CANNON,
f. A and L ..
in. BARTON,
= Peoples Party.
IA. JOHNSON, r. p. A
J. l. GILBERT.
Citizens Alliance.
JESSE PoUNDsToSE,
Executive Com'tee.
= monster religious meeting was held at
Music Hall exposition building tonight, at
xhiskRev. De La Matyr of Ohio preached
lssefnion. Fully 5000 farmers were present.
The programme for tomorrow viii be
opened by meetings at O'Clock OF the na-
tional executive committee of the Peoples
party at Music hall and the National Re-