Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-03-19

On calling to order a little time wa.
taken in discussing the basis of appor
tiOnment of the delegates TO natlOna
convention, but 1t was finally decided
to select by congressional districts, OF
a basis in accordance with some printeC
slips furnished by the State centra
committee.
The names of the various commit
tees were then announced, but owinl
to the lack of space we cannot publish
so many.
When the convention was called Il
order at 2o'clOck the committee mo-
being ready 10 report, it was moved
that a few men be called upon to adj
dIess those present and a shout imme
diately went up for Jerry. Mr.. Simp'
son came forward and addressed the
audience along the line Of land. finan.
ciaI and transportation reform for a
few moments, speaking Of them as the
"trinity of reform"
Governor Lswelling was the next
called. he spoke in favor Of making
currency reform a leading issue, being
careful to state that currency reform
means much more than tho free coin
age Of silver, embracing the abolition
Of banks of issue etc. He also spoke
of making ownership Of some of the
trunk lines Of the railroads a strong
issue.
After these tive speakers had finished
their speeches the colOred mandolin
club Of this city rendered a selection
with exceptional excellence, and upon
its close Judge DOster was called upon.
Contrary to the usual procedure Of
this distinguished orator he INDUCED
in a little skinning. His knife was
sharp and the job was matchlsssly
done.
Next came the report Of the commit.
tee on order of business. Then alter
music, pending the report from the
on credentials, Mr.. Munger
and Senator Leedy were called upon to
address the people. Mr.. Leedy said he
found the people here discussing finan-
,lal issues Notwithstanding the presi-
lent had said what we needed out here
IS missionaries aud marshal law.
The old soldiers in the convention
IS delegates we're then called for to rise
md be counted. The result Of 1856 was
announced with cheers, Those who
'oted for Abe Lincoln were then called
or, l47 responded. Elder Botkin was
,alled for and responded. He drew a
picture of the existing money monopoly
it and its destruction to the
celebrated image in the vision of Dan
ell. He said the image was entilely
,Old, its head Rothschild, its neck
its arms Parity, and inter-
rational agreement, its body Wall
street, and its two legs the demo-
ratio and republican parties.
]. H. Lothrop urged the arranging
or train to 60 to st. Louis.
S. NJ. Scott being called up told Of the
of the leaven among the re-
publican brethren as they represented
heir feelings in the silver convention
1t Topeka.
Owing to the continual delay of the
'epOrt of the credentials committee,
Jerry Simpson was again called upon
.ni responded at first in somewhat
more happy strain than before, but
alter entered somewhat into the dis
,ussiOn of the silver question.
The credentials committee finally re-
ported that not all credentials We're in,
)ut that no contests had been filed and
t was decided to seat all claiming priv
leges. Then the matter was disposed of.
The committee on order of business
epOrted Harrison Kelly for permanent
chairman, with the old secretaries.
Proceeding to the election of dele
yates at large, eX-Goy. Lewelling,
Judge Frank Doster, W. D. Vincent,
,X-Congressman at Large Harris, Con-
FRESHMAN Baker, of the Sixth district,
Harrison Kelly, James Beck (colored),
If Riley county and Rev. j. D. Botkin
we're quickly nominated by their
friends with eloQuence and earnestness.
Several eulOgies were delivered in be-
half of the several candidates. After
discussion it was decided that the four
having the highest number
If votes should be declared elected with
he four next highest as their alter
mates; also, that the roll of counties be
,alled and the votes thus announced.
At this juncture Harrison Kelly, who
mad been absent on committee WORK,
took the gavel and authority
If permanent chairman and made his
speech.
The roll was then called and resulted
IN the election of Lew5lling, Breiden-
thai, Harris and Doster.
Upon motion of ex.Congressman
Jeff. Hudson, it was determined to al
On, thn chairman of each congressional