The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-18

the whole assembly recognized II. The
people listened while the clerk proceeded
to read the. substitution. platform as fol-
lows:
''we, the undersigned members of the
committee on resolutions. being unable
to agree with that portion OF the majority
coinage and finance. respectfully submit
the following paragraph ss a substitute
therefor:
'lhe Republican PARTY fayors the use
OF both gold and silver as equal standard
money and pledges its power to secure
the free, unrestricted and independent
coinage OF gold and silver at, United
States mints at the ratio OF 10 parts OF
silver to OF gold"
Senator Teller, as he stood on the plat
form TO make his final protest TO the Re-
publican party, against the adoption OF
gold standard policy, was striking
hguno Tall, gaunt, he wore the old
faq D6ned frock coat OF the old time states
R&n. His face Is deep furrowed with
hDes Of thought and no one who beheld
him as he stood and surrendered all his
Cid associations for a deep conviction on
a single topic, doubted his honesty of
purpose. His face is thin, his eyes grey
and his forehead high. He was evidently
deeply aroused by the emotions that
stirred him and his gestures at times
were almost fierce. But his general tone
wss one OF sadness and regret. He was
given a most respectful hearing by dele
gates but except for those In sympathy
there was no demonstration on tho floor
in the early part OF his address.
The galleries, however, were at times
vociferous and when he asserted the
power OF the United States TO control
their own affairs without dictation from
Europe I'm the matter of finance or any
thing else, many of the delegates were
drawn into the display of enthusiasm by
the wild tumult about them, but the Col
orado Senator made no effort at dramatic
effect.
lie spoke in the clear ringing tones
which have so often echoed through the
chamber or the United States Senate.
II was not until towards the close Of
his speech that he became impressive and
pathetic. His review of his long service
in the party visibly affected him.
As he realized the step he was about to
take he drew himself together for a fin al
appeal and declared with an earnestness
that impressed all who heard him that in
his opinion the morality, the religion and
the salvation of the country were at stake.
After he had said: 81 must sever m v
connection with the political party
which makes the gold plank one OF the
principal articles of its faith" the Sena-
tor paused and swept his eyes around the
hall
For an instant, the full significance OF
his defiance failed TO impress itself, then
Ii sunk home and the galleries rose with
another yell, and mingled with the yell.
a fusilade of Kisses. A moment after,
when be said that IL under such circum-
stances he remained in the party, he
would be unfaithful TO his trust; cries OF
"No, no." came from the delegates In the
Eastern and Southern States. There was
deep feeling, almost pethos in the Sena-
tors voice, and those nearest could detect
the glimmer OF tears, when he said there
was heartburnings and grief in the sacri-
fee which he and his colleagues were 10
make for their consciences. Another de-
monstration arose when Senator Teller
folded his arrns against the pink rosebud
on his coat anq sank into his seat. The
cheer began tits time with the silver men
and spread to thc galleries and caught up
in its whirl many of the gold delegates
who were ON tbeiE feet from acs.iiration,
not of the enxAe, Sut OF the man and this
time tine. hlszks werayery few.
Tho demonstratipnA was followed by
loud friea for "Forhker, Foraker" from
ell payts Of the hail.. Tie Senator-elect
from Ohio, cEairmanA Of the resolutions
COMMITTEES rose, but n3t TO reply to the
speeeh,of the Colorado Senator. Without
a WORD, he moved to lay. the substitute
offersh by Mr.. Yeller on Che able.
Senttor Lojge Of Massachusetts,, from
his plkce on the floor, seconded the mo-
tion, which was carried by vote of SlSl2
ayes, TO 10Jic nays.