Evening star., 1895-06-05
that the action of the committee was ir-
regular, illegal. traitorous and destructive.
Action of the Illineis Committee.

that the action of the committee was ir-
regular illegal, traitorous and destructive.
Action of the HIineis Committee.
''The committee has had but little to say
in reply to these attacks. and has avoided
any personalities that might drive any good
democrats out of the party. but I feel it
my duty at this time and place to make a
denial Of all these charges. The action of
the committee was strictly regular and
according to party precedent. I think 1
have shown clearly that it was necessary
for the good of the party and that it is
approved by the party is shown by the
hearty response it has met with from the
people.
Now, 1 believe man may be good
democrat and be in favor of any form of
currency whatsoever. until the party plat
fern has been built. He may be q golA
bug and be a good democrat: he may be q
b:metallist and be a good democrat; he
may be greenbacker and be good demo-
crat, but the man who Says and believes
that the state committee had no right to
call on the people for Instructions, or who
says and believes that this convention has
no right to assemble and discuss any uues-
ticn, has not one drop of democratic blood
in his veins. and has no right or place in
the democratic party.
Attempts at BOssism Resented.
This convention was not called for the
purpose of reading any man out of the
party, nor has the committee or any men,
ber concerned in the call given utterance
to any expression that would indicate any
such intention. On the contrary, every
effort has been made to pfevent anything
like rupture in the demodfatic ranks
"At the same time the committee has re-
sented the attempts of a few woula-be
bosses to control the masses either by
means of public patronage or by threats
OF leaving the party, and snow that they
have so evidently failed to Accomplish their
purpose, and desire to leave US, We can
Only bid them goodbye, and wish them
better luck in bossng the opposition
Gentlemen. you have responded TO the
call of the committee in coming here today,
and 1t is my hope that your further action
will not only mark out line of policy for
the committee to follow. but will serve 10
Unite the democratic party on one common
object. and enable US to again write our
selves the majority party in the state and
in the nation
CherIs for Hinricbsen.
The convention gave Hinrichsen atten-
tive audience, and arplauded him frequent
ly. Hearty Endorsement was given him
when he referred to the necessity Of calling
the convention, growing out of the attitude
Of the national administration toward
silver
The temporary chairman, M C. Craw-
ford. received an ovation when he was pre-
sented to the audience. He said the ewes
of the people Of the nation were upon this
meeting, and urged the convention to take
vigorous action in behalf of silver coinage
and to declare itself in no UNCERTAIN notes
on the money question.
A great shout of assent from the assem-
bly, announced their intention to do this
Considerable time was consumed in re-
ceiving the reports OF the election of COM
mitteemen from the several districts, dur
fng which the crowd grew restless. They
were anxious to get to work at flaylng the
gold bugs; Several men who seemed prmed
with red-hot speeches We're chatting for an
opportunity to deliver them. "
"No Gng Rule" tbes Cry.
A motion to refer all political resolutions
to the appropriate committee without read
ing met with vigorous opposition. strong
element in the convention announced their
intention to debate the question presented
by resolutions.
NO gag rule" was the cry echoing from
over the hall. The motion was then with
drawn.
This disposition TO resist the smooth run
ming Of the machine came as a surprise.
The make up of the committee on resolu-
tionS shows an overwhelming preponder-
ance of free silver and anti-CleVeland men.
Not content with the regular selection of
this committee motion was offered to add
eX-Congressman Hunter to the committee
This was carried by acciamation. Hunter
is violent anti-Cleveland man and has
his party.
An effort was made to take a recess, but
was opposed by those who wanted to hear
Hunter make speech. The other side pre-
vailed, however, and recess was taken
until 2 O'Clock.
The committee on resolutions then re-
tired in order to draw up the resolutions
They are meeting behind closed doors, and
no information from within is available
at this writing. The radical element in the
convention is jubilant over the committees
selections and are boasting that they will
make it very hot for the opposition.
PROPOSED NATIONAL CONFERENCE.
Important Action by the State Central
Committee.
Special From Staff Correspondent.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, June Sat the
meeting of the state central committee
last night action was taken which was Of
the utmost Importance. 1t was decided
by a vote Of "a to 1 to recommend to the
convention the appointment Of delegates
to national free silver convention, to be
called later. 1t is the purpose of the man
ayers to enter into communication immedi-
ately with the members of democratic
state central committees of every state.
They will be asked to meet in conference at