The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-06-04
THE DAY OPENED IN TALK.
LITTLE ACCOMPLISHED AT LExs
INGToN BEYOND TEMPORARY
ORGANIZATION.
BLACKBURN GIVEN AN OVATION.
He Exploited the Silver Idea, and
the Crowd Cheered Him to
the Echo.

very little was accomplished during the DAY
beyond temporary organization, but in the
only test, that over the election of a tenn
porary chairman. the silver men showed their
strength. Senator Blackburn was the hero
OF the occasion. and delivered an address
that was wildly applauded
The convention was called to order at 3
O'Clock. Charles r. Long, chairman of the
state Democratic central committee, selected
last year when the gold standard men con-
trolled the organization of the state, in
calling the convention to order, gave an
interesting history Of the Hardin Bradley CAM
paign and contest for control Of the legisla-
ture. concluding as follows:
while with many other Democrats differ
with you greatly on the money issue and re-
gard 1t as the issue Of supreme Importance
to our country. ], as a Democrat submit the
issues and results to the party. Before I
conclude, crave your indulgence TO the
declaration that Grover Cleveland stands to-
day as the exponent Of the best interests OF
our government. The country is indebted to
the Democratic party for his election. And
! doubt not that you will give him your
support. John G. Carlisle stands before the
American people today as one Of our purest
and ablest statesmen and patriotic public
servants. He today embodies the elements Of
political character and official capacity and
faithfulness that would make him the next
Democratic president Of the United States
II our party could have and exercise
clearness Of political foresight
There. were some cries OF dissent during
Chairman Longs address. When the speak,
er reached that part Of his address referring
to President Cleveland, there was a storm OF
misses and the demonstration kept up so that
few OF the delegates heard what Chairman
ell ort thao ol, rtn -
his address,
There was a change Of the scene to one
OF continuous applause when John r. Rhea,
the champion of free silver, presented tho
name OF Charles j. Bronston for temporary
chairman, and absolute silence prevailed when
Bennett Young presented Judge Alexander
Humphreys. Of Louisville, on the part Of tho
geld standard men. for temporary chairman
The call of counties was interrupted by sew
eral contested announcements. but was finally
announced as follows: Bronston represents
ing silver. SOL, and Humphreys. gold, 2Oe.
No changing Of votes was allowed. The
thirty votes OF Kenton county the home of
Carlisle. were cast for Bronstors,- Motion
was made, nurnerously seconded TO make
Bronston's election unanimous There were
many objections whereupon Chairman Long
announced that he would not put the motion.
He introduced Senator Bronston as the chair
man, who made free silver speech. He
denounced concentration Of wealth, class legis-
lation and efforts Of the money power to stiie
the will of the people, After Senator Brons-
tons speech there were repeated calls for
Jchn s. Rhea, who addressed the convention.
Like Bronston. he was greeted with repeated
ana continuous rounds Of applause.
senator Blackburn responded to repeated
and continuous calls and addressed the con-
vention for an hour in a most vigorous man.
ner on the lesson OF the silver victory in Ken
lucky last Saturday and the duty of the
representatives Of the people In this conven-
ton. He urged the convention to adopt
resolutions, hrst condemning the calling out
OF state militia to intimidate the legislature
and to disgrace the state: second, showing
what you fought for, and will continue to
fight for on the silver question:" third, what
you want as well as what you don't want
among the latter no more gold-bearing bonds
In time OF peace; fourth, no more contraction
OF currency with contraction of popular rights
and opportunities; fifth, no more enlarsing
OF the powers OF the national banking sys-
tom. Senator Blackburn discussed at length
these different propositions, predicting peace
and prosperity. He was frequently inter-
rupted by applause and between these out
bursts commanded the closest attention
At the conclusion Of the senator's address.
recess was taken until evening.
On reassemblng, the committees were not
ready to report and the convention was ad-
dressed by Evan Settle, Ollie James, W. p
Thorn. James Tyler and others on free COIN
age. free silver greeting from the Kansas
Democratic convention was read and loudly
applauded. At this juncture Gen. p. Wat
Hardin. the Democratic candidate for gov
ernor last year, who had Just arrived from
the wedding of his son In Washington, en-
tered the hall Senator Blackburn's arm.
The most enthusiastic reception was given
him. He was almost carried upon the plat
form. Chairman Bronston had Senator Black
burn introduce him. Gen. Hardin addressed
the convention at length on the abuse of the
silver men in the past two years, tut coun-
seled peace and harmony for the fu-
ture. He believed all Democrats would soon
be together the financial, as well as the
other questions At 1890 the chairman an
nounced that the committees could not report
tonight, when the convention adjourned until
tomorrow.
During the day the disposition OF the silver
men was shown when the districts were
called for announcement CT members OF COM
mittees. and the Fifth district was reached.
A motion was to pass 1t on account OF the
Louisville contests, until after the report Of
the committee on credentials wc3 adopted.
ruling points of order. the contestants with
drew their objections, and the gold standard
delegation from the Fifth district made its
report the convention reserving further ao-
tion thereon, under It's permanent organiza-
ton. While the convention has over
whelming silver majority and NO more votes
are needed in the convention. yet the Fifth
district has selected two geld standard men
as delegates to Chicago, and the long fight
on calling this district was due TO the de-
cree of the silver majority TO get those two
national delegates. and thus save solid
silver delegation from Kentucky TO Chicago.
The committee on resolutions completed its
work tonight and was ready to report, but
the report on credentials was wanted first and
that committee was rot ready The majority
platform reaffrms Democratic principles in
the first section, others being as follows:
I'VE are in favor Of an honest dollar A
dollar worth neither more nor less than 100
cents We favor bimetal,isn. and to that
end we demand the free and unlimited coinage
Of both gold and silver at the ratio OF 10
to / as standard money, with equal legal tendsr
power, independent OF the action or advice OF
any other nation.
I'VE hold that the secretary OF the tTeas-
ury should exercise bis legsl right u redeem
All coin obligations In gold or silver as may
be convenient and we are opposed to the is
Stance OF bends In time Of peace for the
maintenance Of the gold reserve. or for any
other purpose.
1--WE are opposed TO the national banking
Continued IA Foarsh PExe.