The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-28
CHEER CLEvELAND'S NAME.
AIabamn's Gold Men Want No Fusion
in Democracy.

Montgomery, Ala. Aug. 27.-The demo-
Bryan and Sewall, met in convention here
to-day. Two-thirds of the counties on less
than three weeks notice, were represented
by over 300 delegates.
At u o'clock the convention was
called to order by S. H. Dent,
chairman of the provisional state
committee. He made short
speech, which was greeted with great
cheering. He then introduced Congress
man George p Harrison, as temporary
chairman who made a speech of twenty
minutes nearly every sentence OF which
was punctuated with applause. He ana
lived the Chicago platform and candi-
dates and his incisive thrusts were great
lv relished. He was elected to congress
for part Of the Fifty-third and all of the
Fifty-fourth congress, on platform in
direct opposition to that of Chicago, and
he said he was in strict accord with his
instructions. and did not propose to run
off after the populism deliVerance put
forth at Chicago.
When he referred to President Cleve-
land. there was a notable scene. Every
delegate rose to his feet and cheering con-
tinued until the band struck up and
drowned their voices. Secretaries were
elected and committees appointed and ad-
journment taken until p. m.
Upon reassembling the committee on
permanent organization reported Ex-Gov.
Thomas G. Jones for president When he
entered the hall there was another dem
onstration of popular favor, the recep-
ton accorded being similar to that which
greeted the mention of Cleveland's name
in the morning Ex-Gov. Jones made a
ba roo corag yrh n
Gratis of Alabama were in revolt against
the action of the Chicago convention.
The committee on platform made re-
port criticising the Chicago convention for
many of its resolutions and failure to pass
Others 1t declared against the free coin
age of silver under existing conditions,
and expressed unabated devotion to prin-
ciples of tariff reform. "We declare"
it SAYS, that it is the imperative duty of
the next congress to take immediate steps
to relieve the country of the peril and
strain to it's credit from the constant re-
demption and reissue of treasury notes
and in compensation for the currency
thus withdrawn that the laws of the Uni
ted States be so amended as to allow ad-
ditional banking facilities. We declare
that capacity and merit should be the
test for appointment to Office in the pub
lie service We believe that compro-
mise of the principles OF the party to
gain the support of those who
are antagonistic to them is
sure to end in party disaster, and we
therefore declare against any kind Of
fusion with antagonistic political parties
We recognize in Grover Cleveland a wor-
tbv successor Of Jefferson and Jackson,
and as true a defender of the great
nrincfples of the party His sterling hon
estv and courage in the maintenance Of
the credit Of the country and in the con-
duct Of its affairs with foreign nations
his frmness and justice in administer
ing the government at home; his ban
ishment of sectionalism from its coun-
oils and his supreme trust in the patri-
otistn and wisdom of the masses, place
his greatness beyond the power of de-
traction and entitle him to the gratitude
Of his countrymen.'
The platform was adopted by a rising
vote. without dissenting voice
In addition to the platform. resolutions
were a dopted commencing Secretary Her
bert for refusal TO support the Chicago
nominees and platform, in favor of nom
mating candidates for congress in each
district who are in accord with the move
nnent; of regret Of the death Of Gov Rus
sell of Massachusetts. and in favor of the
nomination OF a ticket at indianapolis.
Fx-Gov. Jones, J. NJ. Faulkner, S. II
Dent and James Weatherly were selected
~ ates-at-large to Indianapolis. and
each OF the nine congressional districts
selected two delegates.
A state committee was organized with
Thomas II. Clarke chairman.
A number Of districts selected electors
and the state committee wiz select 9th
ers.
The meeting was earnest and snthusias-