The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-07-31

hosSi, put altef Orlef session a re-
cess was taken, when a secret session
was held at DIR. Motifs room at tho
same hotel. Mr.. George P. Keeney,
of California, presided.
One OF the features of the afternoon
session of the national committee of
the Silver party was a speech made by
Mr.. Batte!l, the member from Yer
mont. Mr.. Battell created consider
able enthusiasm when he asserted that
the farmers in Vermont we're in open
revolt against existing conditions. The
great majority, he said, cannot be in
duced to go into the Democratic party,
but he predicted that many of tho
number would support Bryan and Se-
wall because of their belief in silver.
He asserted that the Republican State
committee was astonished at the atti-
tude assumed by the Republican farm
ers, and that they were uncertain what
course to pursue.
SECOND DAY.
The National Silver Convention had
smooth sailing "Wednesday. 1t fairly
went wild over Permanent Chairman
st. Johns speech. They will endorse
Bryan and Sewall.
THIRD DNY.
The National Silver Convention was
called to order Thursday by Chairman
st. John. He then introduced to tho
convention its vice chairman, Hon.
Chas. A. Townc, of Minnesota. He
said:
The condition Of tho country was most
grave lie stated that patriotism had been
almost forgotten: glory has been narrowed
to success; money has become n god. Zap
Plause.l But the day Of regeneration is at
hand. [Chcers.l We are in the very vortex
OF events; we are making American history
today; the American people are serving no.
ticc that they are about to take charge of
their own affairs. lGrcat cheering. Mr..
Townes alIusion to the grand old man of
Colorado set tho convention on its legs in n
tumu!t Of applause. a vast majority OF tho
Democrats N Chicago. he said was in favor
OF free silver. "Fortuna'c!y Democracy.
thus to become the heir Of this great recen-
Grafton. Happy Democracy. TO find itself
thus in possession of tho results of great
movement, without having laborcd for
years in its behalf, and without being
compelled to foreGo the amiablc pre,
prcludiccs Of party affiliations" .IApplausc
Mr.. Townc paid Il glowing tribute to tho
worth, character and abilities of Mr.. BRYAN,
saying that his nomination demonstrated the
truth of the statement that in the affairs of
Providence there are no accidents.
bryan represents un idea. He stands,fo
cause.-The cause Of humanity against in
justice; the cause of the masses against tie
rlasses." (Applause.)
No rest in the earn npaicn was to be known
by the cohertS of silver, Mr.. TOwne said un-
til the banners of victory had been planted
on every outpost of the enemy. He who,
three months ago, had predicted that victory
for free silver was possible in 1885, would
have been set DOWN for an enthusiastic
dreamer. Now it was not only possible but
absolutely certain. Mr.. Towne pleaded with
the convention to make no mistake but to
ever hold the cause above all things else and
closed with an eloquent peroration.
Calls were made for Governor Stone,
OF Of; MisS2YIii. H5SfAYIii aIgl1 II Mrde Haifi.i H"-
Ex-Governor ST. John, OF Kansas,
responded to the demands for q speech
and greatly entertained the delegates.
He said: ..,
No such political rcvl luton hal ever been
startr! in America as that which followed the
adoption Of the platform by the Republican
convention. The victory was alrcaiy won,
he assured his hearers. There were hut two
dangers TO bc feared. ovcr-cOn!!lcncc and
tie usc OF Doodle by the gold power
{. G.. Bradshaw, OF Montana, pre-
scnted q resolution of thanks to DR.. j.
j. Mott, chairman of tho executive
committee of the Bi-Mctallic League,
in aprreciation of his services in ar
ranging for the convention. As one
result of Dr. Motifs labors and those
of Secretary DcviDe, of the League.
Mr.. Bradshaw said that nearly 2,0O0,-
600 voters had signed their names to
the declaration OF the Washington ad-
dress of last January in favor Of free
silver. The resolution was adopted by
unanimous rising vote.
y call for States was ordered under
the resolution adopted Mt the morning
session to show the previous political
affiliations of the delegates. The poll
rs far as reported showed the follow
ing:
One ArkaLsan, who was q former
Republichn. now is an ardent Bryan
supporter. California reported 35
boltcrs irom, Republicanism to Bryan
ism, Colorado, 81, Illinois 4G, Indiana
-, Iowa p, Kansas -, Michigan lG,
Minnesota 81, Missouri 10, Montana G.,
Nebraska 35, Nevada 9, New jersey 3,
North Carolina >, North Dakota 6, Or
egon 10, Pennsylvania 40, South Da-
kota Is, Utah ., Virginia 20, Washing
ton II, Wisconsin 8, Arizona ., Indian
Territory 4, District Of Columbia 4
total 1876.
Mr.. Strong. of Illinois, offered the
following resolution and it was adopt
ed:
Whereas, The false accusation is so freely
made thSt those who demand the restoration
OF the silver dollar to its proper place as
equal to the gold dollar as a dcbt-paycr. un-
der our flag. are not patriotic in the defense
of our national honor
"Rcsolved. That all those who were for
mrrIy true to the old flag ana who riskcl