The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-01
GOLD men GATHER.
Many Delegates to the Ma
tional Democratic Con-
vention Reach In
dianapolls.
A VOICE FROM CALIFORNIA
Twenty-Five Thousand Demo-
erats Actually Enrolled
in the Sound Money
Cause.
Villas ON WlsCoNsIN'S OUTLOOK
Mckinley Will Carry the State
0ne-Fourth OF the Democrats
for the Third Ticket.

HEADQUARTERS OF THE UNITED
ASSOCIATED PRESSES. INDIANAPo-
LIS Ind Sept l. 1S96.-The early morn
ing trains brought many delegates to
indianapolis today General Bragg and
Senator Villas, of Wisconsin, were among
the first arrivals and took up quarters
at the same hotel. Mr.. John p. E.
Irish, formerly of the Bureau of Engrav-
ing and Printing at the National Capital,
now resident of California, came on as
the avant courier of the California dele
cation, reporting that the members from
the southern part of the State were de-
tained by a washout and would not be
able to reach indianapolis.
The decorations of Tomlinson Hall,
where the convention will meet, have been
completed and are very effective. It Is
the general opinion that the hall VIII
compare favorably with the previous
convention halls although it makes no
pretensions as to capacity. The terra
lent foil for the gold tablet pillars that
reach the ceiling from between the bor-
been placed the name of a State sur
rounded by a wreath of gold. As there
are not as many pillars as there are
States, some of the names are displayed
on the balconies. There are q flags on
the facings of both galleries, and eacn of
these groups has a union shield surround
=.
bunting covers the ceiling, falling grace
fully from the corners and sides and be-
ing caught up in the centre. Across the
fdan fshIIa II aendrcka ahs are ksasse
the east are Jefferson, Jackson and Joseph
u. Mcdonald. The stage 10 be occu-
pied by the distinguished guests is sep
arated from the speakers platform by
a hedge of palms and a border of the
same plants has been PUT around the
Concerning the arrangements of the
press, the indianapolis Sentinel pub
Lshes the following:-Chairman Bynum,
TQDJinson Hall, where Mr. Bohn, the |
architect in charge of the work, was
tsaS pusly engaged IN putting putt s the @ ilnisnIhg 1
sage had been extended to make
apeaker's standard IN front of the stage
was built the press platform, raised two
the hall in order to give the correspon =
dents opportunity to see the speakers.
said Mr. Bynum. ssThe United Associ-
ated Presses must have the best seats
mere, but that platform will have to be
lowered foot at least Put those news
paper follows where they belong. They're
entirely too prominent now. We're 60
ing to have one convention where the
ton will know what is going ON before the
people of other cities know about it,
By Mr.. Bynum's orders the whole ar
rangements were torn down and the plat
form lowered foot
The Nestional Committee, although
billed to meet at ten o'clock this morn
ing, did not have a quorum at noon, and
1t was decided to fake a recess until two
P. NJ, by which time it is thought a quo
rum of the members will have reached
the city. But little work is outlined and
it is probable that the committee will
simply ratify the temporary organization
suggested by the Executive Committee.
MA. ia who o' has been cen propineat e t''oi IN
California who has been prominent in
organizing the cound money movement in
that part Of the country, was seen this
morning Shortly after his arrival in the
city by representative of the United
Associated Presses. Mr.. Irish said that
with the exception of seven men. who
were prevented from being present by a
Ta,iroad 9ai,,,a wash9ati a e Amoag the seven
tor Isham G. Harris of Tennessee, the
great silver advocate.
The California delegates. Mr.. Irish
explained, had held no meeting since
their appointment, and. therefore. it was
impossible to say whom they favored to
head the sound money ticket. The dele
gates were, however, for platform. a
ficke. and a red hot fight Mr. IRISH
added that Oregon ard Washington would
be represented in the convention.
We have been enrolling voters" said
Mr.. Irish. in the sound money movement
in California for the last month"; and we
now have 250O0 Democrats with u.s., The
Bryan Populists propose resorting 10 the
courts to prevent us getting a Demo-
crduc eiectoral tlcket printed on the offi-
al ballot. If they get the matter into
courts. at this late day. the delay of
decision may keep us off the official ball
lot; owing to the peculiar election law Of
California. If the Populists resort to this
Technicality 10 prevent an express ION of
our opinion. we will express our opinion
N a way that will leave them with very
adrnonitory memory.
Il anticipate the defeat of Bryan in
California by 5000 majority. He will be
beaten also in Oregon and Washington
he 80
self-respect and State pride in Nevada
may lead to his defeat in that State.
t4oase tne fSer, sematSrs %ev. ana members of the
Newlands-three millionaires all live in
California and visit Nevada only to Sc
cure their own return to the offices they
hold. The people in Nevada this wear
show a patriotic disposition to secure rep
resentation in Congress by people who
i've IN the state. Heretofore. their politics
have suffered from sort of extreme ex-
terIlal proprietorship. like an alien land
lord of ireland. and resident taxpayers
are tired Of it. They say it would be
better policy to put their three seats in
Congress up at auction to the highest bid |
DER ana let the pr'ce go into the public
treasury as relief to the taxpayers.
rather than pay it. as now. to those who
are the agents of the purchasers in fool
the time"
The United Associated Presses this morn
ing that the indications were thar Nc
kinley would carry Wisconsin ana that
at least 20 or Is per cent. Of the Democrats
of the State would fan in line far fhe
nominees Of the indianapolis convention
When asked about his candidacy for the
Presidential nomination, Senator yijss re-
ferred to the sound money convention n |
Wisconsin and its action ia instrucrinr
for General Bragg.
1T was a harmonious gathering said
he Senator, and we all cordially agrAed |
ipcn General Bragg as our choice / will |
lot place the General in nomination. AZ |
ias been stated One Of his fellow
ownsn1eD will have that honor
The Senator was informed that there
vas considerable talk of making him the |
l0minfe Of the convention. but he de-
Mned &c discuss the matter He said /
y was surprised and pleased to find such |