The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-27
COLORADO SILVER MEN.

DENVER, July 26.-The first convention
rof the state silver league assembled in the
chamber of commerce this morning for the
purpose Of nominating full state ticket,
together with four presidential electors.
There were about 500 delegates present
and the convention promised to be an eX-
ceptionally lively one because of the many
opinions held as to the proper policy TO De
adopted. Some favored fusion with the
Peoples party, while others objected to
the party being made the tail to any party
kite, and demanded that a straight ticket
be put in the field. A conference with a
delegation from the Peoples party, who
hold their convention tomorrow, was to
be held this afternoon, but it was thought
that any kind of an agreement was impos-
sible, as no satisfactory division Of the Of
fees could be agreed upon.
M. 81 Slater, president Of the state sill
yer league, published letter in which he
recommended that the conven zion nomi-
nate electors pledged to cast their votes
for no presidential candidate who will not
publicly declare himself in favor Of the
free and unlimited coinage Of silver, 1t
was hoped by this means 10 force Presi-
dent Harrison or Mr.. Cleveland to declare
himself, and in case be does not they ex-
pect to carry Colorado, Idaho and three or
four other northern states, and throw the
election of president into the house of rep
resentatives
The days work indicates that the silver
people will not put sep rate state ticket
In the field, as "a committee has been ap-
pointed to confer with a committee from
the Peoples party, ana, if possible, select
candidates acceptable TO both parties.
Secretary Wyncoop called the conven-
lion to order, in the absence of the chair
man.
Mr.. C. L Thompson of Pltkin county
was chosen temporary chairman.
motion was made to invite General
James B. Weaver the Peoples party
presidential candidate, TO address the
meeting. After some discussion the mo-
ton prevailed, and a committee was ap-
pointed which at once waited upon Gen
eral Weaver at his hotel
G. A. Power of Terre Haute, Ind,
national committeeman of the Peoples
party of that state, addressed the conven-
tion on the silver question.
AT the afternoon session the Chairman
OF the committee which had waited on
General Weaver reported that the latter's
time was limited and that he conld not ac-
cept the invitation, but that he expressed
himself as heartily in accord With the
efforts Of the convention for free silver.
This latter statement was greeted with
loud applause.
Julius Thomson, prominently spoken
of as the Peoples party candidate for
governor of Colorado, then addressed the
convention.
B. Clark Wheeler Of Aspen and Thomas
NJ. Patterson of Denver also made ad-
dresses.
The temporary organization was made
permanent.
The subject of selecting state ticket was
taken up, and a committee was appointed
to confer with committee from the Peo-
ple's party and decide upon ticket agree
able TO both parties.
The convention then adjourned.
General James B. Weaver. the Peoples
party presidential candidate, made the
opening speech in this city tonight. Col
liseum Hall, where the meeting was held,
was crowded to its greatest capacity, and
an overflow meeting was held in the open
air to accommodate thoSs who could not
obtain admission.
1t is estimated that 6.OOO people were
present at the two meetings. Mrs, NJ.
l.. Lease addressed the overflow meeting,
and also made a speech in the hall. The
audiencteS were most enthusiastic Ring.
ing cheers greeted every point scored by
the speakers.
While Mrs. Lease was addressing the
meeting baskets were sent through the
audience, and "A large collection of silver
dollars was made for the national cam
paign fund.