The record-union., 1892-07-02
Special to the RzcoRD-UN1ox.

Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
OMAHA, July 1.-The National Conven-
ton of the Peoples party Will convene
under inspiring circumstances that lends
roseate hopes to the future. The passage
OF the free silver bill by its Senate is ac-
cepted by the delegates as a vindication
of the vital principles Of their organiza-
uon-a demand for greater circulating
medium among the common people. The
leaders all agree that nothing more pro-
pitious for the Peoples party hopes could
have been done at this time. Innumera-
bic kilograms of congratulation were sent
to Washington tonight congratulating
Senators Kyle and PETER and other Peo-
pies party legislators for the first ray of
hope that comes in the passage of the free
coinage bill
The Presidential question is naturally
becoming the engrossing topic, and feel
IN OF uncertainty aS to the outcome is be-
coming one of positive anxiety.
Judge Gresham has at last been heard
from, and has defined his position re-
gardlng the nomination. Chairman Scott
OF the Iowa Central State Committee of
the Peoples party yesterday sent Gres-
nam telegram asking him If he would
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platform as tie candidate of the Omaha
Convention. Gresham replied this even
ing as follows: Il stand by my interview
Of few days ago on this subject. My
name Will not be presented to the Omaha
Convention"
The interview to which Gresham refers
was the one in which he stated that he
greed with the Peoples party on many
things, but not in all its declarations. The
telegram was interpreted as meaning that
he cannot stand on the st. Louis plat
form.
GreSham's telegram was generally ac-
cepted as being an expression Of his sin
cere desire III regard tothe matter, but q
few of the more enthusiastic Gresham
men are still disposed to believe that the
Judge will accept the nomination il it is
rendered him. But these gentlemen ap-
pear to be in a hopeless minority and the
indications tonight are that General
Weaver Will bethe Presidential nominee.
While he expressed his first choice to be
| Gresham, Weaver does not deny that he
stands prepared TO make the campaign in
case he is selected.
Ben Terrell of Texas is prominently
| mentioned tonight in connection with
the Feec-P Presidency
| NJ. II. Slater, Il free coinage apostle,
with ). q. Nixon of Nevada have
opened a silver league headquarters. The
silver men claim 10000 mem bers of the
Colorado League pledged to support no
man except he is unequIvOcally for free
silver, and that the party can carry Colo
RADIO. Slater though Senator Morgan of
Alabama would be the best selection for
the convention.
The declaration of A. j. Streeter of
Illinois that he is in favor of Senator
Stewart of Nevada has given Stewards
boom impetus. 1t is becoming evident
that the delegates from the silver states
VIII give Stewart earnest support, and it
is probable he and Weaver will be the
leading candidates. Although the DRIFT
of sentiment is decidedly III favor of
Weaver, careful preparations are being
made to spring a formidable Stewart
boom. Hon. Lee Crandall of Washing
ton, apparently i'll charge of Stewards
canvass, announced that there is no
doubt of Stewards willingness to accept
the nomination and make the campaign
on the Peoples party platform, if the
convention decided to elect him.
General A. j. Warner of Ohio, vet
eran in the free coinage movement, is en
route here to nominate Senator Stewart
When the fact became public it created
discussion, and was accepted as evidence
that the silver league had decided to sup
port Stewart. There is, however, a dis
position on the part OF the Southern dele
gates, as well as representatives of the
Knights of Labor and various industrial
ORGANIZATIONS East To resent the aJGenlDt
OF the silver league to assume charge of
the destinies of the Peoples party. The
dissenting delegates contend that there is
more in the Peoples party than the mere
financial question, and that the destinies
of the party cannot be made entirely sub
seryient to the silver league, and so it is
likely that while strenuous effort NAV
be exerted in behalf Of Stewart, there is
little doubt it will be met by vigorous re-
siStance.
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE.
WASHINGTON, July General Clark
son, member Of the National Republi-
can Committee, made statement to-
night regarding his position, saying he
never wanted and never intended to ac-
cept, If rendered him, the chairiuanShip
OF the National Campaign Committee.
when number of the National Com
mittee," he said, insisted that 1 should
accept, ] told them the wishes of the can
didates should control that, and I did not
want the place, and felt satisfied that the
President would desire some one else.
They then praposed that the practice of
the party previous to 1883 should be fol-
lowed, by the election of two chairmen-
one OF the National Committee, to serve
four years, and ore of the Campaign Com
mittee, to serve during the campaign. At
least 40 of the 81 pembers desired this,
and proposed it TO the President Hewas
not willing to accept it, and desired the
organization for four years, as in 1888. /
instantly agreed with him, and there was
no misunderstanding or even an arru-
ment between he and l, and / agreed
with him, and informed the committee
that | could not accept if elected.
The majority OF the committee were
not as willing as | to accept the Presi-
dents decision, and / was sharply criti-
cised and censured by them for having.
told him | would follow his wishes and
not the wishes of the committee itself. [
joined with the others, and urged Camp
bell to accept the Chairmanship. No
man ever assumed the position with
larger or better qualifications than he
possesses. Carter, Secretary of the Com
mlttee, is the best politician in the United
States Of his age. Campbell asked me
TO take place on the Executive Com
mittee. Personally, inclination would
lead me to decline. UuleSs party duty
requires l should not accept.
~ have no apologies to make for my
course at Minneapolis. l am proud of
the four defeats and one victory / have
had with Blaine since 1876, and would
rather have the record of supporting him
in five contests than to have been in the
Cabinets of the five Presidents in the
meantime. The ticket this year is worthy
the support of every man who has n
trace OF Republican blood in his veins.
The party in all factions can support il
with honor and self-respect, and I,shan
cheerfully do my part in whatever way
can bear hand"