The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1896-07-10
No. 22.

no. III.
ing to the silverites) who stole Michi-
gan. He did not desire to discuss the
financial question now but to assert
the rights of delegates elected by
sovereign state to sit in Democratic
convention &c. Other speeches were
made, when the chairman put the mo-
tion and the majority report Of
committee was adopted.
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
Report of Committee on Permanent
organization was presented, naming
Senator White of California, as Perma-
nent Chairman of the Convention. A
Committee of three was then appoint
ed to escort Mr.. White to the chair.
Senator Daniel, in retiring, expressed
his thanks to the Convention, and in
troduced Mr.. White as the dstin-
guished Senator from California.
Senator White during his speech said
he should rule all questions fairly,
and whatever was the decision
of the convention should be
binding on all Democrats. He said
we may differ on vital inter
ests we met in friendly contest After
he had finished MIR. Clark of Montana,
rose in the body Of the hall and asked
the Chairman to accept silver gavel,
the offering Of the State of Montana.
AS there was no objection, the Chair
will use it during the rest of the session
of the convention. Senator Jones of
Arkansas, Chairman Of the Committee
on Resolutions, announced that the
Committee on Platform and Resou-
tionS would meet tomorrow morning
at 9 O'Clock. A motion to adjourn was
then carried. The platform presented
to the Convention declares as follows.
THE PLATFORM.
The Platform reaffirms its allegiance
to the old Democratic principles,
recognizes that the paramount issue is
the money question, and the Constitu
tion provides for the coinage of both
gold and silver with equal rights at
the mints. Declares that the demone-
tization of silver in 1873 has depreci
ated silver and appreciated gold, and
hence reduced the value of all COM
modites, and demands the free and
unlimited coinage of both gold and
silver. Declares against the issuance
of bonds in time of peace. Demands
that the power to issue money be taken
from National Banks and all paper
money shall be issued by the Treasury
Department and be redeemable in
coin and receivable for all debts, both
public and private. Also that only SO
much tariff duties shall be levied to
support the government. 1t condemns
the wholesale importation of pauper
labor, and says the best way to protect
American labor is to prohibit the I'M
portation of foreign pauper labor. De
clares for return to simple eco
nomic administration of affairs. Rec
ognizing that Just system of pensions
should be in force, it favors the pen
sioning Of worthy Federal soldiers, etc.
LATEST DISPATCHES.
CHICAGO, July e.-Convention called
to order by chairman. Platform pre-
sented and is substantially same as
printed in yesterdays papers. Senator
Hill presented minority report on plat
form, in which strong exception was
taken to silver coinage, and endorsing
course of President Cleveland. Senator
Jones, of the committee, announces that
an hour and twenty minutes will be
given for debate. Senator Tillman
speaks and says eve have been hew-
ers of wood and drawers of water for !.
the Eastern States" Cheers and
Kisses. Says "facts cannot be changes
by hisses." Afterwards Senator
took the stand and made a ST
speech in favor of minority
Senators Villas and Russell p
speeches favoring minority
Bryan of Nebraska
mentioned as Presjl
addressed the conl
jority ialatform