The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-07-25
PROFOUND IGNORANCE OF THIS
FACT
FACT.
HOW 1T WAS DONE.


ST. LOUIS. No. July 24-Not more
than half the delegates to the Popu-
list convention were in their seats al
10 o'clock this morning when the mas
sive form of Senator Allen, permanent
chairman. appeared on the platform
Four minutes later ne called the con-
vention to order. 1t was drilling out
side. and there were not over 300 per-
sons in the gallery.
Rev Wilder @. Williams Of the Union
Methodist church of this city invoked
the divine blessing
Chairman Allen introduced Mrs. Mar
ion Todd of Michigan, who announced
the death of Mrs. E. NJ. Emory or
Michigan. a prominent worker IN the
reform cause. and paid glowing trlo-
ute to her memory. She offered a reso-
luton expressing regret at Mrs En-
ory's untimely death.
George Gather OF Alabama also paid
a tribute to Mrs. Emory's work, saying
the influences of her book, Seven FL
nancial Conspiracies,' had been great
~ responsible for the growth of the
Populisi cause in her state. The reso-
luton was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote.
A. A. Noe. a delegate, presented
Chairman Allen with a gaVel contain
ing sixteen pieces of silver and one OF
gold.
Captain G. a. Lloyd of Rochelle, N.
Y, and Mrs. Pennington, the sweet
singer Of Arkansas" marched into the
hall dressed in costumes representing
Uncle Sam and Columbia. Captain
Lloyd wore a red. white and blue
spike-tailed coat and the tall hat OF
Uncle Sam; Mrs. Pennington was ar
rayed in stars and stripes and wore
the shield and turban OF the American
goddess They marched TO the plat
form amid rousing cheers and faced
the delegates. while Mrs. Pennington
sang a Populist campaign song.
JERRY SIMPSON PROTESTED
against frittering away more time.
The delegates, he said, were present at
great expense and the convention
should get down TO business.
John s. Deere OF California created a
sensation by declaring the rules Of the
Omaha platform prohibiting federal Of
ficers from taking part in the delibera-
lions OF a Populist convention should
be enforced. His request was evident
ly aimed at Senator's Butler and Allen.
He was applauded by some middle of
the road men, but no action was taken.
A committee OF one from each state TO
confer with the silver convention COM
mittee was then appointed.
While the selections were being made
some one in the gallery over the speak
er's stand attempted TO hang out a
banner representing Bryan with one
foot on the Democratic and one on the
Republican platform. He was prompt
ly suppressed.
The banner had been sent into the
gallery by the Texas delegation.
When Texas was called for the sill
yer conference committeeman, Dele
gate Park shouted: Texas never
treats with an enemy; Texas names no
member of that committee
All other stdres made selections.
The committee Immediately retired to
meet the silver committee.
Congressman Howard called upon the
chair for j statement of the purpose Of
the conference and the power with
which the committee was clothed
Senator Allen responded the object
was to ascertain if the two conven-
tions could find common ground to
stand on. Anything they did would be
subject to the subsequent action Of the
convention.
THE MINORITY REPORT
of the committee on rules was read. 1t
recommended q change in the order Of
making the nominations so as to make
the nomination Of vice-president before
that Of president This was a move of
the middle of the road men.
Delegate AcGrath Of Illinois prompt
~ moved to lay the minority report on
the 7able
Congressman Howard and Barney
Gibbs of Alabama demanded vote.
The plan was 10 test Sewalls
strength.
z. L. Tweed Pomeroy of Newark, N
J, chairman IF the committee on rules,
explained at length the conflict be-
tween the majority and minority
IgnaGius DOnnelly protested against
the proposition reported from the
committee on rules TO allow the can
didate TO select a national chairman.
1T may be-" said he passionately,
when this convention adjourns there
will be little left Of the Populist party
except the national committee. While
! may be willing to support Bryan if
he is chosen by the convention, when
the folly Of the moment has passed
away we may want u clothe the skel-
eton that is left.
He wanted the national committee
10 select its chairman.
The middle Of the readers cheered
Donnelly Justify.
Judge Green. Of Nebraska made a
he declared the Peoples party would
emerge triumphant from this contest,
IL If grasped the opportunity to achieve
success in November fer silver. The
anti Bryan delegates grew destroyer
Gus as he proceeded.
A dozen points of order were made.
Chairman Allen overruled all. sit
down" sit down." cried dozen
voices.
TIL NOT SIT DOWN."
Green fie~cely, until 1 get
ready"
when he finished Congressman How
ard of Alabama came forward. His
eyes flashed and his cheeks burned as
he took a shot at Senator Allen for
SUGGESTING any man who wore a dele
gafez' badge was influenced by the use
of money. He wanted to nominate the
vice president first. This statement
was greeted with cries of No. and
ieers. while his faction howIed with
delight. Howard pleaded for the nom
ination of the vice president first in
Tie interest of party harmony.
Gerry Brown Of Massachusetts also
pleaded with the majority in pathetic
tones 10 concede this much to the
southern states.
George Abbott Of Nebraska, said he
ssGr not in some things represent his
delegation. II am here to fight Sc
wal" he yelled. "on every PROPOSE
tiou..
The straightouts cheered like mad
CYCLONE" DAVIS
made a characteristic speech, with