The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-09-06
ON THE WRONG SIDE
The Yellow Wing Of the Democratic
Party in Session.
SOLID PHALANX OF ANTS
Nebraska Sends a Full Force to
Shout for the Administration
Pennsylvania Does About
the Same Thing.

Lincoln. Neb., Sept. 5.-When Chair
man Martin OF Omaha called the second
Nebraska democratic state convention
to order to-day 63i enthusiastic dele
gates greeted him with applause. en-
couraged by the enthusiastic crowd Of
visitors. 1t was considered significant,
in the light of recent developments.
that Gel out a total representation ot
ga delegates should be present. Every
utterance in favor Of the national cur
rency In which gold was the basis was
vociferously chcercd, AS was the men
ton OF free silver In the convention for
the other wing OF the party last month.
The chair first announced he had re-
celved a telegram from Secretary OF the
Treasury Carlisle which he would read.
The message was brief one TO the
effect that 1t had been impossible for
him to meet with the convention or die
tate an extended letter. The message.
however. created a great deal OF atten-
ton. and the signature OF John G.. Car
Isle evoked another outburst. The
resolutions were adopted with enthusl-
asm. They congratulate the country
upon the signs OF returning prosperity.
and continued: I'VE send hearty greet
ing and congratulation 10 Grover Cleye-
land and his cabinet. not only for their
wise and prudent course. which has
aided 50 much In bringing about bet
ter financial condition, but also for
their firm and fearless stand through
out the depression on the sound policies
OF economy; for their answering fidel-
ity In upholdlng and protecting the
honor and integrity OF the nation
against organized mob violence. We
endorse the national democratic plat
form OF 1892 and the Interpretation
placed thereon by the president. and we
declare ourselves unequlvocally and IN
reservedly for that metallic money As
the standard OF mlntage. the bullion
and mint value OF which are approx
mately the same"
Free coinage OF silver at IS TO
means poorer money and less OF It. II
means less wages for laboring men and
less actual money for business men; II
means bankruptcy for all save the
mine owner. We recognize the issue
and reissue of our treasury notes as
a more serious menace to the stability
OF our national finances and we favor
the retirement of all treasury notes at
the soonest possible moment"
Lancaster. Pa. Sept. 5.-The seventh
annual general assembly of the demo-
cratic societies OF Pennsylvania met
| In this city to-day. about 900 delegates
being present. Cok ID. +. Magee was
unanimously chosen temporary chair
man. Because OF the inability OF Sec
retary Carllse and Postmaster-Gencra
Wilson to be present. the mass meeting
announced for tonight has been aban-
doned and a general reception substi-
tuted. The convention adopted resolu-
tons congratulatlng the people on the
general prosperity OF the country and
the revival OF trade as result OF dem
ocratlc measures. declaring the late de-
preston due to the Sherman silver law
and the Mckinley tariff law. and IN
dustries had been revived by the VIII
son bill and reafiirming the platform OF
the last national and state democratic
conventions. especially in favor OF tar
In reform and sound money. The plat
form expresses confidence in the wis
dom and patriotism Of President Cleve-
land and "our great secretary Of tbs
treasury. John O. Carlisle" In conclu
sion. the resolutions oppose the uni
rule In casting votes of delegates tC
the national convention.
William J. Brennan of Pittsburg, wa
chosen permanent chairman. ChaunceS
f. Black OF New York was unanimous
ly reelected president for the ensuing
year. and Major John W. Worman o
Philadelphia. secretary.