Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1896-07-17
PEOPLES PARTY
STATE CONVENTION.
Magnificent Ovation to Senator Pettigrew,
Senator Kyle and Judge Palmer.
PEOPLE OF THE STATE IN ARMS.
Greatest Enthusiasm in the History of the
State.
OF THE STATE IN Arr

Huron, s. D., July 1G.-The Peoples
party state convention was called to order
today at noon by Chairman Null. The
band opened with "Hail Columbia" and
then came magnificent appeal for divine
aid IN the peoples struggle against their
oppressors. Mayor Hutchinson of Huron.
then welcomed the representatives OF
the people to the hospitality of The city.
After reading the call. Hon. Lassc Both
un of Minnehaha, nominated Judge
Kennedy for temporary chairman. Half
of the delegation in the convention sec
onded the nomination and Mr.. Kennedy
was elected with shout. Messrs. Both
un and Linn were delegated to escort Mr.
Kennedy to the platform. Mr.. Kennedy's
address was received with great applause
and frequently half of the convention
would rise and cheer. 1t was the key
note for harmony and proved the guiding
spirit for the harmonious proceedings
that followed. The speaker never seemed
in better condition to arouse the patrot-
ism of the people, and the convention
was deeply in earnest in it's approval.
Next in order came the committees, and
then music by the '"Three Graces." of
Madison After an hour for dinner, the
convention reassembled. Senator Petit
grew, Senator Kyle and Judge Palmer
were called for and committees sent after
them. Hon. John e. Kelley was next
called for and being present, was escorted
to the platform Mr.. Kelley made a
grand speech and the enthusiasm of the
audience was aroused TO the highes,
pitch. He paid high compliment to
the patriots who walked out of the St.
Louis convention, and when he said that
the St. Louis convention repudiated the
religion of Jesus Christ the convention
gave cheer that echoed clear out into
the streets around. Next came the com.
mittee with Senator Pettigrew, and as
Judge Kennedy presented him to the con-
vention, the audience rose to their feet
and cheered and yelled and cheered again.
1t was magnificent ovation. Mr.. Petit.
grew made splendid address, strong,
earnest and patriotic. When he said: II
have left the party of.false promises and
joined you"-the convention went wild.
Senator Kyle was the next speaker pre-
sented TO the convention by Chairman
Kennedy. AS the Senator stepped for
ward no man ever received grander re
ceptlon from a like number OF people
even the gallery joined in the tumult
Cheer followed cheer until the surging
crowd became exhausted. Senator Kyle's
address was deliberate ana calm and full
of patriotism. He paid glowing tribute
to Senator Pettigrew and the other par
ties who loyed principle above party, and
then he proceeded to skin Pickler anC
hang his hide on the fence. Judge Pal
mer was the next speaker. He was re-
ceived with demonstrations of delight nc
less earnest than that extended the Sen
ators. He said something about having
ledTucu hOW W vain IeCcuGJ, auu Iue
convention caught the point and yell
and cheer went up that shook the opera
house. His speech was brief, but 1t was
strong. He said in conclusion that the
people of the state would hear him dur
ing the campaign, and this movement Of
the people could no more be stopped thar
= 1o ,eSv of ho ho o1yone
referred to that magnificent young ora
tor, William Jennings Bryan, and a,
each mention OF his name the convention
rose to their feet and cheered aud shout
ed. 1t was sight that made men fee
proud, and an evidence OF how the peo
Pile feel. 1t is battle of the standards,
and the people, mighty host, will carry
10 victory the banner Of l6 to l.
When the time for permanent organi.
zation arrived, there was determined
effort made to elect Temporary Chair.
man Kennedy, permanent chairman. Mr..
Kennedy had previously announced that
he would not accept permanent chair
man, but, nevertheless, the convention
was going 10 force him. Mr.. Linn, of
Lincoln county, was recognized amid Il
shout of vote, vote, and proceeded to
place In nomination DR.. R. G. Warne, of
Mitchell, for permanent chairman, and
was obliged to take the floor a second
time to force the issue TO success. DR..