Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-03
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
The indianapolis Convention.


INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 3.-Stories were
current yesterday that the anti Bragg
movement had for its object the nomi-
nation Of President Cleveland. The
tumultuous fervor with which every
reference to him or mention OF his name
was received by the convention greatly
encouraged the advocates OF the Presi-
dents denomination. The boom for
General J. c. Black, of Illinois, which
was modestly launched yesterday,
grew apace during the day, and al a
late hour list night movement for the
nomination OF Senator Palmer also set
in with considerable force. Shortly
after o'clock this morning the con-
ference of Palmer men adjourned until
1920. Twelve or fifteen states were
represented and the sentiment express
ed almost unanimously favored the
nomination of their favorite. If he will
consent to the use OF his name he will
be nominated. If not, they will sup
port General Black. General Bragg
will not be nominated in any circum-
stances.
The subcommittee on resolution re-
assem- bled at 9:l5 last night, and for
two hours were wrestling with the
several plsnks. That relating to the
money question demands the mainte
nance of the gold standard and makes
no mention of bimetallism by interna-
tional agreement OF otherwise. The
declaration for the maintenance Of the
gold standard is couched in strong and
vigorous terms. The tariff plank will
be shaped along the usual democratic
lines, declaring adherence to the doc
trines OF tariff reform and a tariff for
revenue only. These and the other
planks were reported to the full COM
mittee about midnight. The commit
tee expressed its satisfaction with what
had been accomplished, and adjourned
to meet at 10 o'clock to-day. The plat
form is likely to be long one.
The morning of the second days SEES
sion OF the national democratic conven-
ton opened with rain and with specu-
ation still at sea as to the probable
nominations to be made. Mr.. Cleve-
lapd's positive declination headed oil
what was developing into move
ment to stampede the convention for
hin. The text OF Mr.. Cleveland's re-
ply to the minds of many left an open
ing for doubt as to whether he would
give mis- support to the ticket and some
anxiety was manifested to obtain a
definite expression from some OF the
President't nearest friends as to his
probable attitude in regard to the
movement. Senator Villas was report
ed to hold to hold the view that the
Presidents opposition was confined to
the use Of his name and that be did not
intend his reply to be received as ez-
pressing disapproval OF the objects OF
the convention.
Several of the State delegations held
caucuses to decide on preference for
the head of the ticket. Most of them
were in favor of Senator John l.
Palmer, OF Illinois, provided he would
accept.
Senator John NJ. Palmer decid-
ed this morning not to accept
the nomination for the presidency.
The New York delegation met
this morning. Mr. Griffin read copy
Of the dispatch he sent last night to
President Cleveland and the reply
received this morning. There was
general expression Of regret among the
mem bers of the delegation over the
President declination. They said they
thought the demonstration for Mr.. Gle.
veland in the Indianapolis convention
would have great weight with him in
his consideration OF the proposition to
make choice.
The committee on resolutions at 1l:l5
had not yet agreed on the platform, the
point of difference being said to be
chiefly on the pension and other planks.
On the financial plank the committee
was a unit.
Shortly before l o'clock the text OF
the platform was submitted to the
full committee. but up TO one O'Clock
no definite action upon it had been
reached.
Senator Gallery announced that the
calling of the convention to order was
DELAYED until the committee on resolu-
tions was ready to report and that the
report would be ready in a few minutes.
This announcement was followed by a
shout for Breckenridge. After some
delay the colonel responded. He de-
nounced the planks in the Chicago plat
form which referred TO the supreme
court, the executive, and asked if all
the financial questions settled by the
wise men of twenty five centuries were
TO be reopened by half-educated boy
orator.
At 1928 p. m. Senator Gallery called
the convention to order.
Mr.. Fox, OF Tennessee, offered a res
olution of regret on the death of ex-
Gov. Russell. 1t was passed by ris,
ing vote.
Mr. Griffin, of New York, offered a
resolution favoring the gold standard
1t was referred to the committee on
resolutions without debate.
Judge Savage, Of Kentucky, read a
telegram from Judge Lindsay saying if
a proper platform was adopted and
good money named Bryan could not
carry Kentucky.
Judge Savage says: There is no
more chance of Bryan carrying Ken.
tncky than there is of the Blessed
Master listing Chicago"
J. Dewitt Warner. OF New York:
and Others then made speeches.
Mr.. Bynum then addressed the con-