Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-29

the state central committee rooms by
Buck" Mccarthy, the 300 pound statesman
from the stock yards, Chicago He went in
to headquarters to get some tickets for mis-
constituents. The tickets were not given to
him, whereupon he thrust Chairman jamie
son to one side, picked UP big bunch of
tickets and walked out of the room. There
was big crowd in the room at the time, and
while every one was indignant, there was
no one who felt equal to the task of stopping
the patriot OF the stock yards.
RevoIvers Drawn.
There was a riot at the meeting of the
delegates of the second congressional dis
trtct RevOIvers were drawn, and, while
no one was seriously injured, there was
good deal of violent punching, and there
vas liberal use of chairs as weapons for
assault, it was stated. by Buck Nc
Cartny OF the stock yards, who came out
OF the fight with one eye closed. AS soon
as thc meeting was called 10 order Nc
Carthy became involved in a quarrel with
William Webb of the district committee
about seats at the convention. Buck pulled
siunEshot and attempted to strike his
opponent. In an instant every man present
was on his feet, and a free fight ensued.
Deputy Sheriff Morris Hayes drew a re-
yCiVer ami tried to use il, but was pre-
vented. Then chairs were used, and scarce
" a man came out without a battered
head
Convention Called to Order.
1t was a few minutes past noon when DR..
T. N Jameson. chairman of the state
central committee. called the convention to
order Every delegate was in his seat, and
the galleries and aisles, outside the space
reserved for the delegates and aIternates
We're thrOngel and visitors outside the hall
We're struggling TO get in.
When ne had formally called the conven-
ton 10 order, he named Alderman Martin
j. Ma Hen of CnIcago temporary chairman.
Mt Madden was greeted with tremendous
applause.
Cnairnnn's Nadden's Address.
Mr. NJ. E. Madden of Chicago, temporary
chairman. said. in part:
During the thirty years of republican
rule the country prospered as no nation
hal ever prospered before. We We're the
envy OF the world. Our prosperity attract
ed capital ana labor of other countries
Both came to join US and participate III the
fruits OF our industry. our enterprise, our
happiness and genius. The wisdom and
patriotism OF orr republican leaders We're
commented on every hand, but the demon
OF democracy, which during all this period
OF prosperity fought every measure advO-
Gated by the republican party, stole itself
into power. The party that declared the
Var a failure was placed in charge of the
affairs Of the nation, since which time it
has succeeded in closing the mills, the fac
tories. the workshops, stopped the looms
denounced protection as iegalized robbery.
thrown our luhOreTS and mechanics into
enforced idleness, discouraged the invest
ment OF capital and brought penury and
want into the homes OF our people.
1T promised to cheaper goods and in
crease wages. 1t has done neither. 1t
promised 10 cheaper money. 1t has sue
cee,iai in driving it out of circulation. 1t
promised to preserve the credit of the ma
ton II has DESTROYED it 1t has plunged
the country into dent. 1t has issued bonds
in fabulous amounts. 1t has shown its ut
ter inethcis ncy Ia govern; its utter disre-
gard for tire wants of the nation. 1t has
carmel the just condemnation of a liberty
l0YIrg people: Ii has dug its own grave.
Nothing now remains to he done but to
wrIr it Ia its winding sheet and carry it
silently to the tomb. where. with the help
OF God and he American people, it can
rest in sweet repOse.
The people are waiting with bated
breath Tor the contest of November. Let
every lover OF American liberty stand
shoulder 10 shoulder in the fray. Let us
Remember that the protection of our
homes. the protection of our flag. the pro-
lection Of our inir stries. the protection of
our manhood the protection of the nations
credit are involved in the result of the
election.
Let remember that the party which
has given US the greatest warriors and
stateSmen is again called Upon to deliver
the country from democratic misrue and
guile il safely into the haven of happiness
prosperity and plenty.
In conclusion. l will say, in the Ian
gr:aEe of the distinguished presiding officer
of the national House of Representatives.
that the proUdest pert of the proud record
OF the republican party has been its stead
fast devotion to the cause of sound finance.
When this country was tempted 10 pay its
bonds in Gs precjdted currency. the republic
can party responded with loud acclaim to
that noble sentiment of General Hawley
that every bond vas as sacred as a sol
di-T'S grave.
what were in our days of victory,
the same are We in our days OF defeat
champions of sound and solid finance: and
when the time comes. 1t surely will
come, for Us to lead this country back to
those paths of prosperity and fame. which
We're trOlGen under republican rule for so
many years. we snail take back with Us
our ancient glory, undimmsd by adversely;
our ancient hOnOr. unsuuied by defeat
The names of the various committees
Were then announced: after which a recess
was taken until y O'Clock.
When the convention reasSembled the
committees on credentials and permanent
organization reported. There were no con-
testing delegations.
o. +. Berry of Carthage was named for
permanent chairman He was introduced by
Temporary Chairman Madden. Mr.. Berry
on taking the chair made long and elo-
quent address.