The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24
DENUNCIATION OF
GROVER CLEVELAND
Illinois Democrats Beg Forgiveness for
Having Assisted in His Election.
MOST REMARKABLE DEMONSTRATION
Declaration for Bimetallism OF the lG
TO I Characteristic Bland aud
Teller Are Mentioned as Presi.
Dental Candidates.

dental Candidates.
Peoria. ILL.,, June 23--In a commodious
wooden structure on Hamilton avenue.
which was dedicated to political pur-
poses by Major Mckinley on the occa-
sion Of his visit here during the memor-
able congressional campaign Of 1892, the
representatives of the Democracy Of
the Prairie state assembled today to
select a state ticket and to name the
delegates whowill representa- at the ma
tional convention in Chicago thre"
weeks hence. Fully $500 people were
gathered in the building and couple
of thousand more We're unable to gain
admission.
At l2.15 Secretary of State w. H. Hin
richsen, by virtue of his position as
chairman of the state central commit
tee called the convention to order and
introduced as temporary chairman
Alexander Hamilton Bell, of Carlinville.
He was given a hearty reception and
spoke at length.
In the course Of his speech he predict
ed that the national Democratic con-
vcntion at Chicago would declare for
the free and unlimited coinage of gold
and silver at the ratio of 16 to l. Great
issues, he said. are before the people.
Though our gold and silver mines should
make us rich and keep us so, yet
through folly or crime we have de-
stroyed the value of one-half Of our
wealth of precious metals by statute.
Though the great money kings OF the
east grow rapidly richer the common
people are becoming gradually poorer.
Our farmers produce great crops with
out profit. Our workmen find employ
ment at wages which cannot supply the
wants Of their wives and children and
millions of our men have no opportunity
to even earn dollar.
DEMOCRACY'S OPPORTUNITY.
Continuing he said these questions
must be solved through the Democratic
party because the Republican party Is
dominated by the northeastern states
and through that domination the Re-
publican party has impoverished the
west TO enrich the east. The east, he
said, has never controlled the Democra-
tic party. Four years ago, he continu-
ed, We nominated a man for the presi-
dency from the state Of New York.
May God forgive us for 1t. Since then
we have been beaten as with score Of
scorpions. In concluding Mr.. Bell said:
We are told by some of our friends that
we must have harmony in the party and
that for harmony's sake we must COM
promise, we must straddle. There will
be no straddle in this campaign he said.
We cannot compromise, we cannot dal-
ly. The national convention will de-
clare for 16 to l bimetallism. The great
agricultural states Of the west and
south are to be arrayed against the
bondholding manufacturing east. When
the temporary chairman asked who
should lead the people out Of bondage
there were great shouts of"Boies" fol-
lowed by cries of BLAND" Somebody
yelled TELLER" and there was babel
of cheers, foot stamping and cries Of
NO" But the greatest demonstration
came when the speaker proceeded to
express the hope that God would forgive
them for their share in the last elec-
tion of Grover Cleveland. A hurricane
of cheers came from every part of the
great hall and 1t was three times re-
newed.
SAY 1T AGAIN"
When 1t subsidized there We're yells Of
Say 1t over again." Hit him again."
Tell the reporters to put that down."
followed by another round Of applause
Altogether the demonstration of an
tagonism to the president lasted for
several moments. At later part Of the
address, when reference was made to
Governor Altgeld, there was an enthusi-
astic burst of applause, a portion Of the
audience rising and waving hats and
canes. While the call Of districts for
members Of the committee was in prog
ress the convention got into terrible
disorder as a result Of outsiders crowd
ing hundred or more of the delegates
from their seats. A. s. Trude, of Chi
cago, vigorously demanded that the
chair exercise his authority by causing
the expulsion of the interlopers, but
without result. and number Of the
delegates, failing to get their seats, left
the pace In disgust.
More uproar and confusion resulted
on motion that the convention remain
in continuous session until all its busi-
ness was completed. Half dozen
heated speeches We're made on either
at 1.S0 p. m. took q recess until 3 p. m.
Owing to the inability of Temporary
Chairman Bell to hold the convention
In control at the morning session. the
committee on permanent organization
threw over the programme to make the
temporary organization permanent, and
selected Charles X. Ladd. Of Henry
county, as permanent chairman.
When the convention re-assembled
Hon. Charles K. Ladd, who was pre-
sented as permanent chairman, made q
fierce speech.
Ex-Congressman L. Z. Worthington,
of Peoria, declared that the eastern gold
bugs are responsible for forty cent
wheat and ten dollar horses, but there
is a sentiment brewing in the west that
will paralyze them.
ALTGELDs SPEECH.
Governor Altgeld then made his ap-
pearance on the platform and was given
| tremendous ovation. On being pre-.
| sented he spoke at length.
-Four years ago." the governor began,
''our people met under brighter skies.
The country was tired Of that govern
mental policy which made the few
mighty, and the many poor. We prom
ised Democratic government in national
affairs and business administration
In state affairs. The people took us at
our word. But before the inaugural
festivities had ceased at Washington,
the head Of the administration sought
strange gods and espoused allen prin.