The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1896-02-05
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Senator Stewart took hand in the
discussion at this point He made pa
cific speech, and said there was no harm
in what Butler and Hatch had uttered.
He affirmed that he would not be sur
pr:sed to see both the old parties an
nounce for silver. but it would be de-
ceitful declaration, simply meant to
catch silver votes. He wanted to warn
the silver men against tricks. Both old
parties would try to practice on their
credulity. He did not believe, he said
that the people WIN be fooled next No
vember. They are going to demand a
new declaration Of independence and
that declaration will be signed when we
meet in St. Louis. We are going to elect
our president"
James NJ Turner, silver leader of
Michigan, told the conference that the
free silver men of his state are ready for
the fight. The speaker declared himself
an Abraham Lincoln Republican, and not
a John Sherman Republican. He stated
that he is the largest wool grower in his
state, and had followed the price of wool
from 81 pound down to 10 cents.
Every commodity that / can produce"
he said, "has been constantly failing in
price" He denounced Michigan news
papers as big fabricators. He thought
some of the lawmakers in Washington
ought to be hung
The conference took recess at !
o'clock until 2. At that hour the COM
mittee on resolutions, through Gen. War
ner, made its report and the remainder
of the afternoon was taken up in a dis
cussion and the adoption of the report.
together with consideration of the re-
ri nf 10 mi ECO Di1at
made later in the afternoon.
The report of the committee on reso-
lut:ons was published in last weeks
paper.
The report was wildly and loudly
applauded asit was read, and the con-
ference seemed to be filled to the fullest
extent with enthusiasm. 1t was read by
Senator Jones, chairman. At the cOnclu
sion there was big demonstration. The
delegates arose to their feet and cheered
loudly, and called for Senator Jones. He
spoke for about 10 minutes and his re-
marks were vociferousIy applauded.
The following is the report of the COM
mittee on organization. The plan Of
campaign outlined by it is the same as
published in the Star some time ago. The
method of fixing the representation in
the convention is somewhat peculiar and
may N the end cause trouble.
Your committee On plans and organi-
cation begs leave to report as follows:
That a convention of the qualified vot-
ers OF the United States who believe in
the principles this day enunciated by
this conference, and who are willing to
subordinate party allegiance and fealty
to those principles, and to support the
nominees OF the national convention pro-
v:ded for by this conference, shall be
held at the city of st. Louis, Mo-, on the
22d day of July A. D. 1896, at the hour
Of II o'clock noon.
That the apportionment to such con-
vention shall be one delegate for each
senator and representative in the United
States congress from the several states,
and one delegate for each delegate in
congress from the several territories, and
additional delegates for the several
states and territories based upon the sill
yer strength as ascertained from the
American Bimetallic Union.
For number of delegates apportioned
to each state and territory see report in
last issue of The Representative.
Speech-making characterized the af-
ternoon and night sessions of the silver
conference yesterday. Pending the re-
ports of committees, which had been ap-
pointed at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
the pentup oratory of the delegates had
to be given vent.
The committees appointed by Gen.
Warner chairman, were as follows:
Resolutions and Address-Senator John
P. Jones, Nevada: Joseph Sheldon, Con-
necticut; H. F. Bartine, Chicago; J. H.
Torimer, Philadelphia, and Congressman
J. l.. McLaurin.
Observation-Disclosures w. NJ. Stewart.
Nevada; l. l.. Johnson, Virginia.; R. Nc
Intosh, Utah; l. N. Stevens, Colorado.
and c. J. Hillyer of this city.
The committees expected to have had
their reports ready at the night session,
but were not prepared, and the confer
ence adjourned until this morning at II
o'clock.
Chairman Warner was requested to act
with the committee on resolutions, and
did so. and the afternoon session was
presided over by Judge Henry G. Miller
of Chicago, who is mentioned as presi-
Dental candidate.
There was not thorough unanimity at
the outset of the speaking. Editor Hol-
den. of the Cleveland Ohio Plaindealer.
and Fred T. Luton, of Indiana, objected
to leaving the Democratic party at pres
ent, and discla.med any connection with
the Populists. They were informed that
they would not have to leave the party
now, but were expected to do so when
the Chicago convention failed to stand
by silver. They agreed to this.
The disagreements were smoouhed over
by speeches by Mann Page, Of Virginia,
and Harry Skinner, of North Carolina.
delegates. Speeches were made by Niles,
of Ohio; Bradshaw, of Montana; Porter,
Of Virginia, and others
Gen. Jos. Sibley, of Pennsylvania, was
the most prominent speaker in the after
noon. He expressed his willingness to
join with any party, no matter what the
name, which will stand fer silver this
year.
At night the prominent speakers were
Gen. J. B. Weaver, of Iowa; Senator But
Ter, of North Carolina; ex-Congressmar
Bart:ne, Of Nevada; T. NJ. Patterson, of
Colorado, and ex-Congressman w. H.
Hatch, Of Missouri. The speech of the
latter was the sensation of the evening.
He declared himself a Democrat, but
said he would never vote that ticket if
it was not for the restoration of silver.
He is going to stand by the party until
the Chicago convention. If It does not
act for silver he will be found with the
party that is for the white metal. He
was vociferously applauded, and the
new party people cordially embraced
him as a valuable recruit.
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