The record-union., 1894-05-25
HOW TIE TICKET Was RATIFIED.
Peoples Party Orators Open the Cam
paigu Of 1894
Last Nights Ratification Meeting-The
Speakers Contend That the Old
Parties Are Corrnpt.

last night by PopullstS ana OtneTS VIM
were present to take part in the ratitca-
ton of the nominees of the convention.
The meeting was called to order by l..
NJ, Iandsborough of Sacramento, who
said the Committee of Arrangements had
decided upon William Boyne of this city
to act as Chairman, and Miss Laura
TiIden, also of this city, as Viee-Chair-
man.
Miss Tilden, in her address, said she
considered in an indescribable pleasure
to have the privilege of presiding over
such a meeting. The cause of the party
had her most heartfelt sympathy, and she
hoped for its entire success at the polls.
Chairman Boyne then stated that j. V.
Webster, the nominee of the convention
for Governor, and 7. V. Gator, the candi-
date for United States Senator, and the
other nominees would address the audi
ence Mr.. Webster was not present when
his name was called, and Mr.. Gator ad-
dressed those present.
He said the trusted servants OF the peo-
pie who had control of the Government
for the past twenty-five years had be-
trayed the people. Referring TO the re-
cent panics in the money market, he said
there had been such panics III years gone
"
traction OF currency and credit. The
great thing that must be carried out is
financial reform. There was not an idle
arm, an idle forge, nor stagnation in any
thing in 1864, when the Government was
forced to issue Treasury notes to the peo-
pie, which were circulating through the
country and which invigorated industry
and gave new life TO everything IN
lethargic stage. Turn back the wheels of
plutocracy and give the Government into
the hands of the people. IN three days
they can restore the policy of the Nation
to what it was in 1860. If legislation is
not one Of the greatest schemes to build
up and sustain industry, why do the old
parties attempt to prevent us from legis-
lating?
The Republicans and Democrats, said
the speaker, would no doubt be in this
city in a short time in convention. They
would form platforms that will appear
fair, but which they atterward would fail
to keep. When the people change polit-
ical parties they do it rapidly, and the old
parties are scattered far and wide. Let
us not by our attachments to the old
solidified parties be false TO our princi-
pies, which are so torcibly enunciated III
the Omaha platform.
Mr.. FowLER's REMARKS.
At the conclusion Of Gators speech. D.
T. Fowler, the Chairman of the conven-
Speakers stand, where he was presented
by Miss Tilden, on behalf cf the dele
gates, with beautiful bouquet of noW-
ers. Miss Tilden said the delegates con-
sidered Mr. Fowler one in whom they
mad the greatest confidence while the
convention was assembled, and are loud
in praise of his fair and impartial acts
as their presiding officer.
Mr.. Fowler replied in few remarks,
thanking the donors for manifesting
their regard for him in such a manner.
DAGGETT ACCEPTS.
A telegram was read from Alfred Dag
gett of Los Angeles, thanking the con-
Vention for nominating him for the Office
of Associate Justice of the Supreme
Court.
SPEECH OF J. V. WEBSTER.
At the conclusion of the reading of the
telegram MIR. Webster entered the hall
and was received with cheers and other
manifestations OF regard.
Mr. Webster said he considered it i'm
pudence on his part to address The audi
ence, as he did considerable talking in
the convention, and he knew every body
must have been tired. He was called
upon. however, to make few remarks,
and he would favor the audience with
little dissertation on the principles of the
party.
He spoke at length on the financial
status OF the country, and deprecated the
cause of the present condition of the
money market. The only thing that
stands between republican institutions
and anarchy to-day is the Peoples party
The present system of governing the
country must change, and il it is not
anarchy will result.
REV, W. c. BOMAN
OF Los Angeles was the next speaker
After referring for some time to the prin-
ciples Of the party, he pointed to clock
that hangs on the wall of the chamber to
the lett OF the Speakers rostrum. Ever
since the opening OF the convention the
hands of the clock have pointed to
the hour of fifteen minutes to
O'Clock. The condition of the country
under the present regime is at a
standstill-iust like that clock. He said
that he once heard OF story about "a
preacher who took his meals at private
boarding house. The landlady had set
the same hash on the table before the
preacher for the period OF four days. On
the third day the preacher observed the
same hash on the table and CALCULATED
"Hebrews, 18th and Sth." On the day
after the same dish was put on the table,
and the preacher repeated the citation
from the Scriptures. The landlady asked
the preacher why he referred to the Bible
instead of saying grace as he was wont
to do before. The preacher said that, in
sleaQ Oh saying grace, lie WOuIu just re-
peat the part OF the good book from which
he selected the text for prayers at meals.
II the lady wanted TO know what He
brews, 18th and Sth." meant she should
peruse the Bible herself She did what
she was directed to do and found the fol-
lowing: Jesus Christ-yesterday, to-day
and forever"
The old parties, be said. are Just like
the hash incident, and in the same cate
CORY as the citation III the Bible. They
are the same to-day and always will be-
The Peoples party is fresh and will
grow with the reformation OF the man
agement Of the country.
BURDETT CORNELL
OF San Joaquin also addressed the meet
ing. He also spoke at length on the
financial problem. The Peoples party
is the only party that will revolutionize
the monetary system and bring succor to
the poor.
OTHER ADDRESSES.
J. r. Rush of Los Angeles, NJ. w.
Wilkins of Santa Cruz and NJ. V. Rock
of Oregon also addressed the meeting
and their remarks We're frequently APP
plauded in voeiferous manner bv the
enthusiastic disciples OF the party.
After giving three cheers for the ticket
the meeting adjourned.
Craved Too Much Wealth.
Walter Giddings was arrested yester-
day on a charge Of obtaining money