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The Proceedings.

Al i2.ss the convention was called 70 order
oy Mr. Iaubeneck chairman Of the national
committee, and the proceedings were opened
with prayer by Rev. w. X. l.. Smith, OF the
Third Baptist church OF St Louis
Gov. William j. Stone OF Missouri was in
troduced by Taubeneck, and . 'ivercd an adj
dress OF welcome
Hon. lgnatus Donnelly, Of Minnesota re-
sponded 10 Gov. stones address OF welcome.
The chairman asked such members OF the
executive committee as were in the body OF
he hall to step up to the platform. Among
those who thus advanced was Mrs Mary Ellen
Lease, who was warmly cheeied Chairman
Taubencck introduced as temporary chairman
OF the convention Senator Butler. OF North
Carolina, saying that he had been chosen by
reclamation and without dissenting voice In
committee Of 40 members, and expressing
the belief that when the convention adjourned
1t would have accomplished its work Just as
unanimously. tChcers.)
Senator Butler was received with three
cheers, which he characterized as "a cyclone
of patriotism" All history taught. he said
that there always camo a crisis In the affairs
OF men when humanity was raised 70 higher
level according as the men on whose shoulders
the responsibility rested were able To meet
the crisis with wisdom ana patriotism (cheers).
and to solve 1t 10 the betterment OF humanity
Two political parties. be said had held ma
tonal conventions this year. had adopted
platforms, and had put forward their leaders
and now another great political party. young
but growing giant in strength. had aSsem-
bled 10 speak to the Anne rican people at this
oificial and important hour Cheers The
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belegatc DeNoe OF Ohio. a. a middle of the
road gavel, and IL was accepted by the chair
man.
Inc states were then called for the appoint
mcnt or n delegate to act on the confere n CO
committee with the silver convention. When
the state OF Texas was reached, the spolxes.
man OF that delegation declared. Indignantly
that Texas had no name TO present for such a
committee.
The report Of the committee on rules and
order OF business which was made late Thurs
day night was taken up. The majority report
having been read last night the minority re-
port was now read-the point Of IL being that
nominations for vice-president shall be made
prior TO nominations for president
After the reports had been debated by sew
eral members the previous question was de-
manded. and the chair declared Il TO be car
ried, and declared all further debate 10 be cut
on Nevertheless Mr. Gerry Brown, OF Mas
sachusctts. and ex-Gov. Gibbs OF Texas were
permitted 70 address the convention. both IN
favor OF nominating the vlce-president first
and selecting southern populist for the ONCE
Inc question was put on the adoption of tho
majority report so far as II did not conf3ic,
with the minority report and II was adopted.
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SECOND DAY.
Morning session.

~ LOUIS, July 70
AT 1910 senator Butler. Of North Carolina
temporary chairman, called the convention 10
order.
Rev Mr.. Smith was selected 70 lead in
prayer.
The chairman called for the report OF tho
committee on credentials. but that committee
was still not prepared 70 report. and was given
further time.
The roll OF states was then called for tho
names OF committeeman on permanent oryanl-
zation resolutions and notification OF norni-
nees. That operation was slow and occuplea
much time.
Inc names OF proposed committeeman hav-
ing all been sent In, those on permanent or
xanlzation were requested by the chairman. AZ
ioo0 a. M. 70 retire for consultation.
AZ ll:b the committee on platform. left the
convention TO meet NJ theI.indoll hotel
Mr. Washburn, Of Massachusetts. offered tho
following resolution.
WHEREAS, We are all populists and tepre-
cate an attack which has appeared in some OF
the newspapers that there il a disposition IN
the part OF any portion OF this convention ~
refuse to abide by the action Of the convention,
therefore, e'''o"'
"Rsso'ssd. That We repudiate all such u,ter.
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WILLIAM j. BRYAN
Busiiy Engaged with speech of Accept.
ance-Ilenvy Mail.

f'hNy
LINCOLN. Neb., July e5.-The plans
of Mr.. Bryan for the campaign are
gradually shaping into something def.
mite, an d when the committee on mott.
fcation fixes the date of the great
rally when he will be notified of his
nomination as the candidate of the
democratic convention he VIII prepare
"A partial prog of his movements.
From present indications il is probable
that August 10 or IL will be the date
OF the notification in New York. Mr..
Bryan will leave Lincoln for .he
east about five days before the
date fixed for that event. He is pre-
pairing the speech accepting the nom
ination and it will be the effort of his
life. exceeding in eloquence and asser-
ton his famous address to the Chicago
convention on July 10. As contem-
plated at present Mr.. Bryan will make
through trip TO Chicago. From that
place he will proceed to Pittsburgh
over the Baltimore 4 Ohio road and
make an address there. From Pitts
burgh he will go to Washington in ac-
ceptancc of an invitation from the dele
gates of the District of Column bia to the
Chicago convention, and en- route to
New York will also stop over in Phil
adelphia and talk there. From New
York Mr.. Bryan will go to Bath, Me-,
where he is to be the guest of Mr..
Sewall for short time. IL is proba BILE
that he will make some addresses en-
route. Maine audiences are likely TO
see something of him. and he will then
go westward The date of his return
TO Lincoln has not been arranged.
but IL is understood here he will
appear in the Nebraska capital
on August -, when reunion
of grand army men residing in this
state will be held. This idea, how
ever, seems hardly feasible as it will
give Mr.. Bryan fortnight only at the
utmost to visit Mr.. Sewall, make a
nun Der of addresses in New England
and return to his home in the slow
ia shion incident to presidential as
pirants during campaign. when in
vitations TO speak at places along the
line of their journeys are too
pressing to be refused 1t is
expected that Mr. Bryan will devote
most or his time To the states
between the Alleghanies and Rocky
and he is not likely to re-
turn to Lincoln for a stey of any
length until just before the campaign
IS over.
Mr.. Bryan told a United Press re-
porter that he had not made any plans
Tor short trips from Lincoln previous
10 his formal notification. lie is de-
voting his energies To keeping up with
iis mail, and In this he finds constant
even with the assistance
II Mrs. Bryan and two clerks. Mrs.
6ryan will accompany her husband
IN his trip to New York and New En-
,land.
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While the foregoing propositions consti-
tutc the platform upon which our party stands.
and for the vindlcation Of which It's organs
cation will be maintained. we recognize that
the great and pressing issue ~ the
present campaign upon which the presi.
dental election will turn, il the financial
question. and upon this great ana specific issue
between the parties we cordially .nvlte the aid
and cooperation OF all organizations and citl-
zens agreeing with us upon this vital question.
There was very little applause given any q
the various declarations OF the platform. Tho
one In favor OF recognizing Cuban indepen-
dence was most appreciated. and after II. in
point ~ popularity, came the one IN favor Of
"initlativt and referendum"
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In order to give everyone an opportunity
20 see the grand crops in tie Western
states and enable the intending settler 10 Sc
cure home, the Chicago, Milwaukee * st.
Paul R'y has arranged to run a series Of
Dakota, and TO other states in the West,
Northwest and Southwest on the following
dates: July II, August and IS, Septem Der
], 10, ~ and October g and 90 ut the low
rate of two dollars more than one fare for
the round trip. Tickets viii be good for re-
turn on any Tuesday or Friday within
twenty-one days from date OF sale. For
rates, time Of trains and further details APP
ply 70 any coupon ticket agent in the East
or South or address Geo. II. Heafyord.
General Passenger Agent, Chicago, Ill.
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THIRD DAY.
Morning session.

ST Louis, July a.
The convention was called to order By Sena-
tor Allen. permanent chairman at 1910,
o'clock
PRAYER was offered by Rev Mr. Williams. OF
the Union Methodist church. st. Louis
The chairman introduced Mrs. Marian Todd.
VINO read resolution expressing a regret for
the death Of Mrs. :. T.. Is. Emory zone OF our
number" and read an address eloouently
eulogizing the deceased lady. The resolution
was unanimously adopted by rising vote
after which the reading clerk added his tribute
TO the services OF Mrs. = + u Emory
gavcl constructed In the state OF Ohio out
OF ~ different kinds OF timber representing
every state. was presented to the chairman by
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Finally All Sing agreed to come to us
FOR the triiiing sum of S35 month and
all OF his afternoons To himself.
Me go see Joss afternoons" and 90
To see Joss he did, or rather to some
opinm-Joint To smoke his pipe, with
the greatest regularity every after
noon. But, on the whole, he was a
good servant; he cooked well all tho
"Ihina boys do that; he waited hor-
ribiy-they all do that likewise. He
kept his kitchen in the most utter con-
fusion, but SO had Dolores, and at least
All Sing was not afraid of the rain.
one day as i was giving him some
orders All Sing looked at me. Mrs.
s., you husband dead or him run
away?"
my husband is dead"
"Oh! In California most times him
run away"
For which delightful comment on
the divorce system of southern Califor-
mia found it in my heart to forgive
All Sing many iniquities.
Ii you can put with an entire inde-
pendence of the Chinese with their
absolute responsibility and with thei.
absolute unteachableness in every de-
partment except the kitchen. yon ara
better of than with Che Spanish. A
Chinaman is only too delighted to get
new recipe, and will practice with
the utmost patience till he acquires
perfection; but suggest to him to
sweep down the stairs and see what .
response you meet with. -Lippincott'A
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The two parties had We'd with each other In
~straddlng.' but now ''straddling" was a thing
OF the past
senator Butler closed with the declaration
chat. II united, the party would strike down
tne minions Of organized capital and gold
monopoly.
When Senator Butler resumed his seat after
speaking nearly an hour, some cries were
raised for speech from Mrs. Lease but the
chairman directed the secretary TO call the
roll OF states 20 name the committee on ere
dentials This was done.
On motion OF Mr.. Donnelly. OF Minnesota
the convention. at 2:1h. took a recess until D.
m. 10 enable the committee on credentials to
report
The night session failed on account OF lack
OF light. and the convention adjourned until
Thursday morning at 10 O'Clock
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The convention then. at 7:i5. began 10 vot.
by states on the adoption OF the majority re-
port ,Allen for permanent chairman the ut
most confusion prevailing
The vote was announced ut SOS p. m. as. For
Allen sos, for Campion SOL for Donnelly !
As soon as the vote was announced the
bryan section OF the convention broke out into
a Wild shout Of triumph. delegates standing up
and vociferating. and waving hats and fans
and again procession OF guidon bearers took
up the march through the convention hall
yelling Economically. The band took part in
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Immigration,

The gulf between the working classes
and the church is largely due to for
eign immigration. the people coming
from countries where English is not
spoken, and for that reason, when they
get here. they have no desire to go to
church and listen TO English preach
ers.-Rev. A. J. Waugh, Presbyterian,
Cleveland.
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We need have no fear that the scien.
fist and scholars will rob us of the Old
Testament. One thing will render
that impossible-the world will never
give up Jesus Christ. He is The first
ard the last of all. Rev. c. II. Hemp
hill, Presbyterian, Louisville.
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We must give ourselves to others be.
fore we shall find our own chiefest
joy. The true happiness Of life is not
found in the getting, but in the giving.
And we can get happiness in no other
way. Rev. DIR. Putnam, Presbyterian,
Logansport, Ind.
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ances "a 9 reflection upon the fidelity o. the
members OF this convention 10 the peoples
party"
The resolution was tabled. as was q motion
10 take recess until two o'clock
delegate from kansas rose ON his chair tc
object 20 the presence OF the police in a popu-
list convention. but he was howled down.
A motion 10 take IA recess Till three o'clock
was finally successful and the temporary
chairman AZ 1870 declared the convention adj
lourned TN that hour
Afternoon session.
IL was $40 when Senator Butler called the
convention 20 order, and stated that the com
Mite on credentials was prepared TO make a
partial report, Tnereupon Mr.. Warde OF
California, chairman OF the committee came
TO the stan and submitted a majority report
recommending that the delegates be recog-
nized In all the uncontested cases; that IN the
eases OF the first ten Illinois congressional dis
tricts both contestants and contestees be
seated with the right TO cast half votes ana
that, In the case OF Colorado the delegates
known as the Patterson delegates be seated
and cast the full votes OF the state. Minority
reports. the chairman stated. would be sub
mitted In those eases.
That part OF the report for the admission OF
the delegates whose seats were uncontested
was agreed ia and then there ensued long
and acrimonious wrangle over the rest OF the
report. the majority prevailing in the end.
The Committee on permanent organization
announced Itself ready 60 report
MT Cox stated the recommendations OF the
committee-the name OF senator Allen. OF Ne
braska tbeing reported as permanent chair
mani, loud and prolonged cheers)
The minority report was then read present.
ing the name OF James T.. Campion. OF Maine
as permanent chairman. Cheers and applause
from the adhereuts OF the middle the road
section Of the convention) The excitement
lasted for fully ten minutes. che guidons OF
Mississippi, Alabama, Ohio, Texas. Tennessee
and other states and the middle-of-the-road
banners being carried around in tumultuous
procession in limitation OF the scene In the
democratic convention at Chicago when Bryan
was nominated.
Mr.. Brown. OF Massachusetts. moved TO lay
on the table both the majority and minority
reports until after the adoption OF rules by
the convention.
The question was put by Senator Butler
twho had resumed the chair and he decided
that the motion TO lay on the table was lost.
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Gods Glory.

Christianity is not an ideal that car.
not be reduced to practice A man can
sell goods in Gods name and in Gods
glory lie can practice medicine, run
a railroad or lead great political par
ty for Gods name and glory. Rev. J..
Il. Hawthorne, Baptist, Nashville.
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The performance with the strains Of Hail Co
lumbia" and other patriotic airs.
Finally. at SEQ. some degree OF order was re-
stored, when Mr.. Watkins, OF California.
stepped 70 the platform and said that the Cam
pion men COT whom he was one) had fought a
grand fight and had been sQuarely whipped.
ana now he moved 20 make the nomination OF
senator Allen unanimous Tho motion was
adopted with whoop senator Allen was os-
corted 70 the chair by LATE Pence. cyclone
Davis and lgnatius Donnelly ana was greeted
with cheers He then addressed the conven-
tion at some length
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There are so-called religious homes
that are like tombs, joyless. dark,
parents longfaced, sanctinonious.
bigoted. forever drawing cut heart
less prayers and making sunday day
to be dreaded above all days of the
week.-Rcv. II. II. barbour, Baptist
Columbus. O.
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The man of truth is the man on
power. The false man is the weak
man. The man of truth is the brave
man. The false man is the coward.
The man of truth is the leader. The
false man is the straggler and the de-
serter. Rev. G. ii. Thuring, Presbyte
rian, Cleveland
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A devout, pious mother contributes
more to the propagation of religion
and the strength Of nation than the
sermons OF Augustine or Chrysostom
or the transcendant eloquence Of
Burke or Webster.-Rev. +. Riordan,
Catholic, Lawrence, Mass.
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Mr. Vanderbilt Out OF Danger.

NEW YORK, July "a. Cornelius Van.
dcrbilt, sr., is now entirely out of dan.
ger after nine days illness. The doc.
tors have not the slightest fear for him,
and they think that within two weeks
Mr.. vanderbilt may be removed to his
country house at Newport Mr.. Van.
derbilt passed good night.
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Prayer is the telephone over which
We talk and receive answer. II is the
lever by which the rocks are moved -
Rev. II. ii. Shedd, Presbyterian, Sioux
Citv In
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America has taught the world tina,
the Supremacy good soldier loves peace
and deplorcs the horrors Of war. Rev.
A. X Rich, Methodist. Dubois. Ia
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DocroR getting impatient) -"What do
you think yourself Is the matter with youln
Patient - "Incurable boredom Doctor
"You told me, l think, that you had con-
tracted habit of talking TO yourself7r
Patient-"Yes Welll" Doctor-"Well-n
He got no fce.- Galignani's Messenger.
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Jesus Christ was above all mission
airy. and no church can he imbued with
His spirit and not have a zeal for mis-
sions. Rev. X. &. Reed, Presbyterian.
Nashville.
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THE SILVER CRUSADE.
The Populist Wing OF the White
Metal Hosts in Session.
The Preliminary Proceedings Address OF
Welcome by GOV. stone OF Missouri
and Response by Ignatius
Donne1iy Of Minnesota.

ST. Louis. July 29.-The hall in
which the populists met was the same
In which the national republican con
vention was held last month. There
were the same arrangements as to
seats. The state delegations were lo-
Gated in the pit each marked 10y "A
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guidon, with letters on either side.
The galleries reared themselves above
the pit, on ali sides. The platform in
front was flanked by the press benches.
The decorations were not elaborate.
FIRST DAY.
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populists we're here because there was need Of
them To be here The parties that had had
charge OF the COY eminent since the war had
succeeded in bringing the nation TO the verge Of
bankruptcy and ruin. and had necessitated
tho existence Of the popuist organization
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Steps have been taken to form = co.
operative college Of good citizenship
in St LouiA
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Five -GcneraI Proportions.

'oeeherhi ITopOslttOns.
!. We demand the election OF president. vice.
president and United States senator's by a III
rect vote OF the people.
2 We tender TO the patriotic people OF Cuba
our deepest sympathy In their heroic struggle
for present freedom and independence and we
believe the time has come when the United
states the great republic OF the world should
recognize that Cuba is and of right ought to be
free and Independent state
3 We favor home rule In the territories and
District Of Columbia and the early admission
OF the territories rs states.
All public salaries should be MADE TO cor
respond To the price Of labor and its products
D In times Of great industrial depression
labor should be employed on public works as
far as practicable.
q the arbitrary course OF the courts In as
Stunning % imprison citizens for indirect con-
tempt and ruling them by injunction. should DO
prevented by proper legislation
:. We favor just pensions for our disabled
Union soldiers.
Believing that IL elective franchise and
sn untrammellcd ballot are essential 20 poy-
eminent OF, for aud by the people the peoples
party condemn the wholesale system OF dis
reimbursement adopted in some OF the states as
unrepublican and undemocratic, and we de-
clare II TO be the duty Of the state legislatures
to take such action as will give full and free
ballot and an honest count.
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Na0PEN LETTER
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