People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-08-06

George Pitts read the resolutions.
which were as follows:
The following resolutions we're
adopted by the convention of Dem
OcratS now in session in this CITY
and copy authorized TO be trans.
mlttec to this convention as follows.
10 wit:
The Democrats of Sumner county
Kansas, in convention assembled.
heartily endorse the action of the
national convention at Chicago, as
being a true exponent Of American
Democracy, and return to the early
teachings and principles as taught by
Jefferson and eXempliied by Jackson
III the earlier period of our country's
history.
We earnestly and honestly believe
that, in the election of that matches
statesman and champion of the
peoples interests, lion. W. J. BRYAN,
TO the presidency of the United States
lies the prosperity, yea, the hope and
salvation of 100000 Of people, con-
stltuting this great Republic.
Recognizing that in this contest
between the masses on one hand. and
the classes on the other, which is to
determine whether we are a free
people, or whether we are to continue
the policy which makes us "hewerS of
wood anG drawers of water" for Eng
land and her Wall street cohorts: and
feeling, that neither men nor parties
should permit any obstruction direct
ly or Indirectly, to the adoption of an
American policy of government for
America and her people, but that
principles and patriotic devotion
thereto. should guide their action AT
all times, we appeal to the patriotic
impulses of al! who believe with us. !
that America is and of right ought TO
be free, to join hands in this struggle
for American financial independence. !
and in the solution of every problem
which threatens, ito press the crown
OF thornS upon the brow of labor; TO |
cruelty mankind upon cross of
gold"
Three great forces have selected |
Mr.. Bryan as their standard bearer,
and to all will be accorded the honor |
OF contributing the votes necessary |
for his election. An unSelfSh recog-
milton Of the existence of every dan
ger, placed by our adverSaries in the
pathway to success, and a patriotic
desire to properly serve our country
and our posterity, will unite all our
votes in the interest and for the sue
cess of common cause.
To this end therefore, be it resolved
that our delegates to the Democratic
state convention, be and they are.
hereby instructed, and all Others
interested in the rehabilitation of sill
yer as the money Of the constitution
are hereby requested, to support such
measures and take such action. as
Will result in the union at the polls of
all OF our votes upon one and the
same set of presidential electors. as
well as upon the same state and local
ticket.
And be it further resolved, that a
copy of these resolutions be transmit.
ted to the Populist convention of
sumner county, Kansas, now in
session, and to the chairman IF the
Kensas National silver party. where
we trust that the spirit herein mani
tested will receive such consideration
as patriotism dictates, and wisdom
may direct. R. B. BROWN,
5. c. BURNETTE, ~ Chairman
Secretary. (
On motion the spirit of the resolu.
tions was endorsed and a reciprocal
feeling expressed.
The chair announced that nomina-
lions for probate Judge were in order.
A. G. Lambe took the floor and {
laid he did not know by what means '
MS name came into print as a candi. c
late for probate Judge. He had not \
it. He made az enthus.
astic little speech and nominated ]. L
(. Moore. c
G. P. Clewell, Of Belle PLANE, nomi-
lated I. Wiley.
j. BOokwalter and ]. NJ. Double.
Jay were put in nomination.
The first ballot stood as follows: =
Moore. OF