The morning call., 1892-07-02

GATHERING AT OMAHA.
The Delegates to the Peoples Party
Convention.
JUDGE GRESHAM WILL NOT run.
Positively Declines to Permit the Use Of His
Asme-SenatOr Stewards Ieop
Growing.
JUDGE GRESHAM WILL NOT run.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

OMAHA, July 1.-The delegates to the
Peoples party national convention are
arriving in large numbers. The indications
are that every State in the Union will have
full delegation present. The convention
will have more the appearance Of mass
meeting than an ordinary convention. Those
of the old parties were composed of only
ABOUT 900 delegates. while this convention
will have 1776 delegates. Notwithstanding
the diversity of opinion among the dele
gates, 1t is beloved that harmony will pre-
vail, as the general sentiment is that way in
order to present solid column in the doubt
full States this fall. Only the broad cardi-
nal principles upon which all Industrial
organizations agree are to be accepted as
basis of the platform.
Among the arrivals this morning was
General James B. Weaver OF Iowa. who,
next to Judge Gresham. is probably the
man most prominently mentioned for the
Presidency. General Weaver says he is for
Judge Ores ham If the latter will accept. In
the event of Gresham's declnatiOn, how
ever, Weaver says he is in the hands Of his
party.
4 reunion of the blue and the gray Is to
one of the leading features of the conven-
ton, and every feeling or suggestion Of
sectionalism seems to be absolutely banisled
from the convention.
The Coliseum. in which the convention is
TO be held, has seating capacity for 5000
people. 1t is being profusely decorated
with flags and bunting, and will be a very
commodious and attractive auditorium for
the purpose. Ignatius Donnelly of Mime
sofa was among the arrivals to-day. The
National Executive Committee held meet
ing this afternoon to complete the prelimi-
nary arrangements for the convention. The
central committee decided that Hon. G. III.
Ellington of Georgia be presented as tenn
poraTy chairman.
The National Central Com mttee of the
Peoples party at their meeting this after
noon selected c. III. Ellington of Georgia as
temporary chairman. and John w. Hayes,
general secretary OF the Knights of Labor,
as secretary.
lllt looks o-night as though Gensral Ma ster
Workman POwderiy of the Knights of
Labor will be permanent chairman of the
convention.
Stewards Boom Growing.
The declaration of A. j. Streeter of I'LL
nois that he Is in favor of Senator Stewart
OIL Nevada has again given the Stewart
Doom an impetus. 1t Is becoming evident
that the delegates from the silver States
will give Stewart their earnest support and
II Is probable that he and Weaver will be
the leading candidates. although the drift
of sentiment is decidedly in favor of
Weaver: but careful preparations are being
made to spring formidable Stewart boom.
Hon. Lee Crandall of Washington, who
is apparently in charge of Stewards can
vass, has announced that there is no doubt
Of Stewards willingness 10 accept the nomi-
nation and make the campaign on the Peo-
pies party platform If the convention de-
cides to select him.
General a j. Warner OF Ohio, a veteran
Of the free-ceinage movement, is en- route
tere 10 nemin1te Stewart When this fact
became public Ii created discussion, aud
was accepted as evidence that the Silver
League has decided to support Stewart.
There is. however, a disposition on the
part Of the Southern delegates, as we'll as
the representatives OF the Knights of Labor
and various other Industrial organizations
In the East. TO resent the attempt of the
Silver League 10 assume charge Of the des-
TIMES OF the Peoples party. The dissenting
delegates contend that there is more in the
Peoples party than the mere financial ques-
ton, and that the destinies of the party can
not De made entirely subservient TO the Sill
yer League. 1t is therefore likely that while
strenuous effort may be expected in be-
half Of Stewart, there is little doubt that he
will be met by Wig orOus resistance