Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23
NATIONAL SILVER CONVENTION.
Address of MIR. st. John. the ex-New
York nauI<er.

contest which is to decide the policy of
the country for the four years beginning
on the 4th OF March next. but 1t will be
able TO declare truthfully that not one of
the other three parties has a handsomer
or more convenient convention hall than
itself. Music Hall Is part OF the exposi-
ton building. 1t is a very pretty place OF
entertainment, capable Of seating some
five or six thousand people, and 1t is
decorated for the occasion with a good
deal OF taste. The exposition building is
at the corner of Olive and Thirteenth
streets, within three or four squares of
the Republican convention hall. now the
meeting-place of the Populistic conven-
ton.
The conditions governing entrance 10 the
silver convention were almost as rigorous
as at Chicago on the opening day Of the
Democratic convention, although the de-
mands for admittance were so few that at
five minutes Of u o'clock there was no one
i'm the galleries but the band. and on the
floor there were scarcely more than -V
persons, including VISITORS.
Temporary Chairman Newlands, and Mr..
TOWne Of Minnesota. one or the bolting
Republicans. appeared and took seats on
plause. They were soon followed by Mr..
W. Il. 81. John, the cx-New York banker,
slated for permanent chairman. who was
not recognized by those present, and so
received no recognition.
The only banner in the hall outside or
the regular decorations was carried by
the Minnesota delegation, and was in
tended 10 recognize the declaration OF
Herr Most, the New Yorker, for Mckinley.
IL represented Most and Mckinley shaking
hands. The right arm OF Mckinley bears
the word Trust" and that of Most the
word Anarchy" Across the top the word
Unit" and down the side and at the
base. 1.-The Modern Herod and Plate unite
10 cruelty the common people"
LADIES TO THE FRONT.
Among the delegates who began to enter
the hall in squads at noon were number
OF ladies' the Colorado delegation alone
containing six. whose gowns were of the
latest patterns and hats OF the smartest
variety They occupied front seats.
Senator Pettigrew. OF South Dakota,
another Of the Republican boilers. ar
rived at l2oJ. and Joined Messrs. New
lands and ST. John on the platform.
At 1880 Chairman Mott, OF North Caro-
lima, called the convention 10 order, an
nounclng that the proceedings would be
opened with the reading OF the call for
the convention by j. NJ. Devine. secretary
Of the Bimetallic League, which was ac-
At this time there were probably 400
delegates in their seats and two-score
spectators.
\ -.aN II.
els g. Newlands the representative In
Congress from Nevada, as the temporary
chairman, who addressed the convention.
Mr. Newlands's reference 10 the declara-
tion by the Democratic platform for the
free coinage of silver at the TatiO OF 10
10 l. without international agreement,
and to the qualities of the Democratic
candidates. were received with much
favor by the delegates
UNION WITH DEMOCRATS.
His suggestion that bimetallists retain
ing Independence Of conviction and action
upon non-essentials should unite upon the
essential issues Of the campaign with the
Democrats. and under the gallant young
leader named by that party. march to
victory. received a tumutuous response,
which indicated the intention Of the dele
gates 10 do that very thing
Mr. Newlands's question as to the date
when the commercial nations OF Europe
would probably be brought up 10 the point
of getting the United states into an IN
ternatiOnai agreement for the free coinage
of silver was answered by one of the dele
gates. amid laughter. with When Gabriel
blows his horn.
delegates from all parts of the floor
said in response TO questions from MI.
NeWlands. that they did not like the
gold standard, which ne said had Deen
the standard of this country for three
years. ~
soil ELECTED the most tumultuous applause
given at any point of his speech.
Mr. Newlands spoke fifty minutes, and
was warmly applauded at the close.
A permanent organization was then un-
dertaken. committees being named by
calling the roll OF States. Some OF those
who were represented faied 10 respond
so that it was impossible TO tell how many
States were in the convention. After
naming the Committee on Credentials,
the temporary chairman suggested that
the State delegations get together ana
select their representatives on the seyelal
committees, and pending this MISS Saihe
Pierce. OF st. Louis, was escorted 10 the
platform.
GODDESS OF LIBERTY.
She was arrayed In d garb of white.
over which was draped the American nag.
and had liberty cap on her head On hsr
left arm she wore shoulder and wrist
bracelets connected with chains or goid
coins. and on her bosom a delegate S
badge. the color Of which was Of oid-gold.
She stood in front OF the presiding ofiicer S
desk which was draped with yellow SILK
hordered with gold-oqIheen on fringe' S waSinS M,SS
this she said: Americans, under the folds
of our grand old flag, / salute you.
she then recited the Declaration OF In
dependence, and the s~eilihg Peraous an,s,ros os
of annlause. The conclusion of the Decla-
ration. which was very effectively render
ed was marked by an outburst OF APP
plause. and the band played the Red
White, and Blue , -.
A delegate from Colorado moved that
the thanks OF the convention be given
Miss pierce for her recitation of the char
Ter OF American liberty, and II was adopt
ed by "A rising vote and more cheering. IL
was finally agreed that the state deiega-
tions should hand the names or the diner-
ent members OF committees TO the secre-
tarv While the lists were being pre-
nared Chairman Newlands read the fol-
lowing telegram from Senator Teller;
TELLER AND SIBLEY.
"July p. 1896.
81. n. Stevens, st. Louis, No.;
..'The money question overshadows All
otbar questions. on its rightful determi-
nation depends the prosperity OF the peo-
nla ana .fhs perpetuity Of republican In
ss,itrtions All other questions must be
suhordinated TO IT, A vote for Bryan and
Sewall Is a vote for the industrial and
financial independence OF the American
people from foreign domination and con-
troI and they should have the support OF
ali opponents OF the gold standard
The sentiments contained In the tele-
gram were vigorously applauded.
delegate from Pennsylvania read the
foiIowing letter from ex-Congressman j.
r ssbjey. dated Franklin, Pa, July 18th:
81 And IL absolutely impossible 10 get TO
st. Louis hope success VIII attend tne
eiforts OF the friends OF free silver 70
sa, sausreiy Joined. and the verdict of the
psAS' motion to take a recess caused some
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