Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-22
Only a Small Minority Favor Wait
ING on Old Organizations.
OPPOSITION TO BE SWEPT ASIDE.
CalifOrnians Adopt Tart Resolutions Against
Stanford,
AND HIS LITTLE PRESIDENTIAL BOON

izatons the Sabbath was not one of rest,
but, to some extent, anxiety On the
other hand, some of the lay delegates spent
the dav in sightseeing and enjoyment,
while others lounged around the hotel cor
riders, quietly discussing the problems
which they had come here to solve. Others,
stand ng in groups, were in animated con-
versation over the probabilities of a third
party being placed in the field
Third Party Sentiment Very Strong.
Reporters made the rounds of the various
hotels where the husbandmen are sojourn-
ing, and the result shows that great many
of the delegates are in favor of putting
candidates in the field for the Presidency
and Vice Presidency, while others say that
the time has not vet arrived for such action;
that one of the old parties may yet adopt
platform which will meet the views of the
agriculturists and workingmen, and that
there is time enough for action. The latter,
though. are in a very small minority, and it
is not all likely that they can carry the
dav when the question is brought before
the convention, which will open at . o'clock
tomorrow.
G. F. Washburn, Chairman of the
National Finance Committee of the Peo-
pies party, in an interview, said: 81 be-
lieve that the Confederated industrial Con-
ference, which meets tomorrow, will take
Independent political action.
The Platform Brief but TO the Point.
rThere is no doubt that committee will
be appointed by this convention which will
he authorized to act in conjunction with the
National Committee of the Peoples party
in calling National Nominating Conven-
tion before June l. / believe the platform
will be brief containing but few planks;
but it Will be very clear-cut and emphatic
in tone. The tide seems to be hourly rising
in favor of independent action. and by to-
morrow it will be irresistible.
IF Livingstone, Terrill and McCune at
tempt to resist, they will be literally swept
out of the way. Delegates that have ar
rived from their States claim that their
constituents will repudiate them if they
attempt TO oppose the majority of the con-
terence. and that life will be made misera-
bic on their return home after the confer
ence.
''From present indications, it would
seem as though this was to be the largest
and most important industrial conference
ever held in this country. 1t is estimated
that there will be from 5000 to 10000
visitors in the city during the session."
Farmers Eager for the Political Arena.
This statement about expresses the senti-
ments of the leaders of the new movement
and it will not be surprising if the scheme
to 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 Govern
ment" tor awhile and see whether or not
Il bair iol,
they say is becoming unbearable.
The California delegation this evening
adopted a signed resolution which will
create something of sensation in political
circles. The 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 delegation from the State of
California, representing the Farmers
Alliance, the Citizens Alliance the knights
OF Labor, the Reform Press Association and
the Peoples party, emphatically declare
that the people of California are not looking
for a Cesar, Cromwell, a railroad monopo-
list or a millionaire, but. rather, for Gin
cinnatus, and when he is found we will know
him by the character he bears and the work
he has done.
4 monster religious meeting was held at
the Music Hall Exposition Building TO-
night, at which Rev. Mr. DE La Matvr of
Ohio, preached a sermon. Fully 5000
farmers were present.
What Will Be Done To-Day,
The programme for tomorrow will be
opened bv meetings at 9 o'clock of the
National Executive Committee of the Peo-
ple's parJv at the Music Hall, and then the
National Reform Press Association at Chats
worth Hall. After lunch the delegates TO
the conference will proceed to the place of
meeting, where Henry Terrell, of Texas,
viii call the convention to order
Hon. c. P. Wallbridge, President of the
Citv Council will then welcome the dele
gates, after which addresses will be de-
livered bv MesSrs. /. L. Polk, President
Of the Farmers Alliance and Industrial
Union: T. Y. Powderly, General Master
Workman Knights of Labor and Ignatius
Donnelly, on behalf of the farmers of the
Northwest. Temporary organization will
then be effected and a committee on creden-
tials appointed.
The appointment of this committee will
probably consume the remainder of the
afternoon and the convention will not get
down to business before Tuesday morning
A number of organizations will have
lively time getting recognition from the
Credential Committee, notably the Prohibi-
ticnists and Woman Sufragists
Powderly, Polk and streeter Talk.
In an interview tonight, Mr.. Powderly
stated that the platform will have the sup
port of the Knights of Labor
President Polk said that they expected to
get through in two or three DAYS The SUD-
Treasury scheme and Ocala platform will
be indorsed. He believes plank will be
inserted in the platform. asking the
Federal Government to stop interfering
with the State regulations of the liquor
traffic.
The hopes of those who have been 1nstru-
mental in the bringing of the conference to-
gether are shown by an interview with A.
j. Streeier, of Illinois, who also sees that
the contemplated plan is not without OBJ
s,acles Zone of our greatest difficulties"
he said, aill arise from the fact that there
will be present ~ our conference mer who
arc interested in The old parties. These men
have no right to be present, but they
viii be there, and they will try to manipu-
late affairs The reform element is anxious
10 organize 4 new political body, comprising
all these who object TO the present condi-
tioas OF Government. Remember that
though the men take Dart in our conference
are members of different organizations, they
did 70. come rs representatives of those
bodies, but rs independent citizens deter
mined upon the formation of an indie
pendent party"
Viii Fight the Saloon Element.
"Su2pose YOU organize a party, what
aill follow 90
"a cali n;ll be issued for nominating
by this meeting"
'Will the convention be called before or