Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-25

P. G. Bowman arose and interrupted the speaker, calling attention to the fact that newspaper reporters were present, and moved that they be put out. Colonel Troy replied that he had no objection to reporters, as he said nothing that he would be ashamed of or have cause to re- tract-he did not object to his utter anees receiving publicity, as they were true and his motive above suspicion. He did not want any office or any emoluments, but spoke simply as citi- zen of Alabama. The reporters were allowed to remain until adjournment, which took place at 80 D. m.
 The committee reassembled at 2:3O D. m. and proceeded at once to receive the reports of the committee on resolutions. The resolutions were introdueed,. read and unanimously adopted amidst regu- lar love feast. The following are the resolutions:
 1. Resolved, That the state executive committee of the peoples party or Ala bama, in the judgment of this commit tee, has no power te commit the people party in this state to a policy that con templates fusion with any other polll- ical organization. The people are the source of all power, and if the peopie, through their county organizatlo shaii instruct their delegates to the next state convention for cooperation with those ol other political parties who are agreed with us on the all-absorbing financial issues of the hour and honest elections, and the state convention, when heid, should by it's action recognize this ele- ment in the composition of its tlcket, we recognize it's right to do so.
 g. Resolved, That while the committee declines to assume to take any final ac- ton on the questions suggested in the first resolution, we will not shrink the responsibility of lgiving expression 10 what we regard as the duty of the peo- ple's party in Alabama in this important crisis now about to challenge our atten- tion What we do and say on thls sup ject now is suggestion merely ana noun ing more But as indicating the post ton of this committee we lay down the propositions of the following reslutions to be considered by the people thrugh their respective county organizations
 3. Resolved That in the Judgment or this committee the candidate of the peo- ple's party for governor of this state m 1896 should be an avowed popuiist In fuil accord with the peoples party, and com mitted to it's principles. ~ A. Resolved, That we believe It would be both unwise and inexpedient (fof poi icys sake or otherwise), to place any man on the ticket for any position what-' ever who may be in any manner tainted with the financial 'VagarieS" Of John Sherman and Grover Cleveland.
 5. Resolved, That we are not insensi- be to the aid that has heretofore been rendered us in the struggle for fair and honest elections in this state during the contests of 1892 and 1894 by the republi- cans, and would rejoice to know that they are still with us on this most mo- mentous question, and cordially invite their cooperation
 G. The populists, democrats and repub- licans are alike interested in the restora- ton of a republican form of government in this state and the overthrow of fraud. peculation and every form of crime against the rights and liberties of the people: and in the selection of candidates to fill other places than the first on the ticket it would be well, in our opinion, to see that men of irreproachable char acter and known qualifications who are acceptable to the peoples party are chosen, without regard to what may have been their past political affiliations; pro- vided, however that they are agreed with us on the money question and fair elections, anN are bold and patriotic enough to declare their determination not to support a gold standard platform for the presidency, no matter by what party he may be nominated.
 The meeting thereupon adjourned.
 Notes.
 As Colonel Troy was walking out of the hall populist rushed up to him and talk ing him by the hand enthusiastically greeted him and thanked him for his able speech, remarking: Colonel. did you make populistic or democratic speech?" "Neither," replied Colonel Troy, T spoke as an American citizen"
 Despite the differences manifested be- fore the adoption of the resolutions each side claims the victory. Senator Good wyn who had a set of resolutions which he favored and which were not adopted, declared to an Age-Herald reporters "The result will be to impress upon the people the necessity of the hearty CO., operation of all factions who believe in a free ballot and a fair count, which is necessary for the peace and well being of our people. Reconstruction was had, but the despotism that we have in Ala bama today is worse, for 1t Is sheer an archy Therefore the issue is one of law and order and the result of todays work will be to impress upon the people. with out regard to party, this truth. We are cursed today by involuntary negro dom ination in Alabama"
 Captain Kolb said: "The result of these resolutions will be just what I have always claimed, that we have platform broad enough and sound enough to cover the two main points--a free ballot and fair count and the in dependent coinage of silver at ratio of 16 to l. regardless of any other coun.zy Cleveland or John Sherman. We have made these resolutions. They are not ar bitrary, but they will be of vast benefit to the populists.
 Hon. Frank Baltzell, one of the brain jest men among the populists. said: "It will heal all dissentions and cause satis- faction to all parties to the factional fights and will lead to an assured victory of the popultes in 1896.
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