Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-24
THE POPULISTS.

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THE PoPULIsTs.
Detailed Story of the Proceedings Mt
st. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, Mo, July 2i.-The disorgan-
lied condition of the middle-of-t heroad
forces last evening, and their failure to
perfect any arrangement for fight in the
convention. Indicated a complete sweep to-
day by the Bryan forces. The leaders were
confident this morning that hey would be
able 10 secure the Endorsement of the con-
vention for Sewall. we'll as Bryan. The
anti-Bryan men appear to be completely
demoralized by their defeat yesterday.
They took it bitterly, but have mapped out
new program, with the idea of recover
ing their lost ground. This morning, after
very stormy session. they essayed call
OF states to ascertain how they stood. but
the leaders had disappeared, and the rank
and lie were all al sea To-Day the middle
of-the-roac men VIII carry on the contest
with sembiince of hope, although they
concede Their defeat. They VIII bend their
energies to prevent Their more hot-headed
men from boiling the convention outright.
in order that they may hold one in the
event of Bryan and SewaIl being nominated
Many are smarting under the severe crit
1cISm OF Senator Allen, and may possibly
take steps to resent the insnuation that
they We're Influenced by money.
1t is understood that the leaders will try
to avert an attack upon Bryan, but Sewall
may be bitterly denounced that Texas,
Georgia, part of North Carolina part OF
California and portions of delega tons
from other southern states will bolt Bryan
and SeWan and name another ticket seems
10 be foreSone conclusion.
Called to Order.
Only half of the delegates to the populist
Convention ~
this morning when the massive form of
Senator Allen, the permanent chairman ap-
Ieared on the platform. Four minutes later
he called the convention to order. 1t was
drlzzling outside. and there were not over
oOo people in the galleries. The delegates
rose and stood with bowed heads while
Rev. Webber G. Williams of the Union
Methodist Church of this city invoked the
Divine blessing. Among those on the plat
term were Ex-Governor Waite OF Colorado
Senator PETER of Kansas. General Field OF
Virginia, National Committeeman Branch
of Georgia ard Mrs Helen Cougar of In
diana
Chairman Allen introduced Mrs Marion
Todd of Michigan. who has been con-
Spicuou5 as a populist speaker for several
years She has a strong face. with clear
brown eyes Her dark hair was srreaked with
gray She announced the death of Mrs E.
NJ Emory of Michigan, prominent worker
in the reform cause. and paid q glowing
q
tuition. expressing the regret CT the conven-
ton at Mrs Emorys untimely death.
George Gather of Alabama also paid a
tribute to Mrs. Emory's work. saying that
irhuence of her book, Seven Financial
Corspiraces," had been largely RESPONSE
.hle for the growth of populisn in his state.
Inc resolution was unanimously adopted
by rising vote.
4. A Noe, an Ohio delegate presented to
Chairman Allen a gayel, containing sixteen
orrces of silver and one ounce of gold.
The wood of the handle was hickory.
After this presentation novel incident
occurred. Capt. G.. A. Lloyd of Rochelle,
n. Y. and Mrs. Pennington. the sweet
singer of Arkansas marched into the hall.
dressed in the costume of Uncle Sam and
Columbia Captain Lloyd Wore the red
white and blue spike-tailed coat and the
tall hat of Uncle Sam, while she was
rayed in the stars and stripes and wore
the shield and turban OF the American
goddess. They made their way to the
Platform amid cheers.
They faced the delegates while Mrs Pen
nington sang a populist campaign song.
Jerry Simps IN mounted chair and pro-
tested against frltterinE away any more
time of the convention. The deloga ties, he
said, were present at great expense. and
the convention should get down to bust
ness.
john s. Dore of California created some
thing of sensation by declaring the rules
of the omaha platform. prohibiting fed
eral ofiiceholders from taking part in the
deliberations of poDulist convention
should be enforced. His protest was evil
IDENTIFY aimed at Senators Butler of North
Carolina and Allen of Nebraska. the tenn
porary and permanent chairmen.
He was applauded by soma of the middle
of the read men. bu. no action was taken.
Appointing Conferees.
The committee to confer with a similar
committee from the silver convention, was
then appointed, one from each state While
these selections Were being made, some
one in the gallery over the speakers stand
attempted to hang out banner represent
ing Bryan with one foot in the democratic
and one the republican platform. He
was promptly suppressed. The banner had
been sent to the gallery by the Texas del
eSation.
When Texas was called fo- its member
for the conference COMMITTEES. Delegate
Park, jumped up and shouted: Texas new
er treats with the enemy. Texas names no
member of that committee
All the other states, however. made Sc
leCtiors- The committee immedia tely re-
tired to meet the silver committee.
Congressman Howard called upon the
chair TOR a statement of the purpose of the
conference committee and the Oower with
which IL was clothed.
Senator Allen resi- orded that the object
was to ascertain ii the two combinat tons
could find common ground to stand on
Anything they cid would be subject to the
subsequent action OF the convention. 1t
mad no plenary power.
Changing Order of Nominations.
The regular order was called for This
was the reading of the minority report of
the committee rules. 1t recommended
change in the order of making nominations
as to make the nomination of Vice Pres
ident before that of President. This Vas
a move of the middle-of-the-road men.
Delegate McGrath of Illinois promptly
moved to lay the minority report the
table.
Congressman Howard and Barney Gibbs OF
Alabama demanded to be heard on the
motion.
The plain purpose of the straghtouts
was to test Sewalls strength. The propo-
sition would SHOW the extreme high water
strength OF the anti-Dryan men.
Eiwaed Pomercy of Newark, n. J., chair