Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-10-15
DEMOCRATIC CLUBS.
Second Guadrennial Convention Of
the National Association.
synopsis OF the observation-disclosures
Black Re-EIected-Other Omcers
Chosen-The Report of the Com
miteee on Resolutions.

ccEablc cIoDS adjourned sine die last night.
met In the convention auditorium shortly
before noon Saturday, and after three busy
sessions completed its work.
The noticeable features OF the convention
were the presence Of William J. Bryan, Adlai
z Stevenson. vfce-president; Cnauncey F.
Black. who has been president of the associs-
ton for years; Senator-elect Money, of Missis-
sIppi- and Congressman John NJ Allen, Of the
same state; Gov. William J. Stone of Missouri.
End many other notables of prominence, and
the enthusiasm Of club delegates from the
various states and territories
In point of numbers the convention was
disappointment The management of the ar
rangements was faulty in that one knew
what was to be done; one knew who was to
speak, nor at what hour. Because Of these
mistakes the hall was not filed at either Of the
day sessions.
It was nearly noon Saturday when the con-
Yention was called to order by President
Chauncey F. Black.
Thirty-three states and territories were rep
resented, but the attendance was small. There
were not more than 1000 people present at the
time.
On the platform were, among others. Vice
President Stevenson; Senator Money, of Mis-
sissippi; Gov. Stone Of Missouri; Secretary
Laurence Gardner, OF Washington: ex-Lieut-
Gov. Afford, of Kentucky; Assistant Secretary
Mexican. Of New Jersey.
Without any Introductory remarks President
Black announced that the convention would
open with the singing of America" by the
Jefferson Glee club.
The song concluded with cheers and then
President Black began his address to the
Quadrennial convention OF the National Asso-
citation Of Democratic clubs Mr.. Black was
greeted with cheers and his address was
warmly applauded
Immediately after the conclusion of Presi-
dent Blacks address he introduced Vice-Pres-
fdent Stevenson.
The reception that the delegates and visitors
gave him was a warm one.
They cheered him for fully a minute, and
throughout his lengthy speech vigorous Gp-
plGuse greeted the many strong points.
On the conclusion OF Vice-President Steven
sons speech he was greeted with an ovation OF
cheers, the Audience rising en- masse and
swinging hats and shouting. The uproar con-
tinued for some moments.
Gov. Stone Of Missouri was introduced and
made an address of welcome to the delegates
to the state Of Missouri.
Congressman F. q. Newlands, of Nevada. q
silver republican who is supporting the cause
of William ]. Bryan, made an eloquent speech
for the silver cause.
When Mr.. Newlands concluded the conven-
tion named the usual committees and took a
recess until four O'Clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
With the song of THE Star Spangled Ban
ner' the afternoon session was opened at ass
o'clock.
The committee on permanent organization
reported Senator II. D. Money, of Mississippi,
for permanent chairman; John Pakerwhite. of
West Virginia. for secretary; j. W. Kelly, of
Indiana, for assistant secretary; JEFF Pollard,
of Missouri, for reading clerk; George W. Ray.
Of Texas. for sergeant-at-arms-
The report was adopted
In transferring the gavel to his successor,
Vice-President Stevenson thanked the con-
ventiOn and said:
81 congratulate you upon what you have
complished and upon what you are yet to &C
compltsh. You have the thanks of all good
democrats in the United States. "a voice:
We are sorry you are not in Cleveland place
Great applause.) Gentlemen, 1t gives me great
pleasure to present as permanent president Of
the convention the Hon. H. d. Money, senator
elect from the state OF Mississippi"
Senator Money was received with great ap-
plause, and made an impaGsioned address to
the convention
The committee on permanent organization OF
the National Association of Democratic clubs
recommended the following national officers
for the ensuing four years:
President, Chauncey +. Black, PennSylva-
mia; secretary, Lawrence Gardner, District Of
Columbia; treasurer, William A Clark, Mon
tana-
The committee further recommended selec-
lions of viee-presidents from each state by the
state delegations. The report was adopted.
Mrs. G. L. Werth, president OF the Women's
National Bryan club. was next introduced by
Chairman Money in few well-chosen re-
marks.
I'VE are glad to have the women with u.s."
he exclaimed, while the assembly cheered.
Mrs. Werth was frequently applauded during
her address. She said, in the course Of her re-
marks:
club was organized for the purpose of arousIng
the women Of this country to exert their infiu-
ence in behalf of humanity. honesty aad
Justice and the promotion Of prosperity for the
common people. We ask no favors for the
cause of woman, but we assert our rights IS
citizens OF the United States to use our irf5u-
ence in the direction We acknowledge to be for
the greatest good to the greatest number.
1--WE exert ourselves by every honorable
means to influence votes for Mr. Bryan. whom
we recognize as the Moses of the new ere, who
has come to crush the golden calf and lead the
people TO prosperity and peace The record Of
his past life gives rs assurance for his honesty
as our future president, and we hail the day of
ever beheld (Applause.)
~ address myself now especially to the dele
gates here assembled and beg them most earn
estly to exert themselves to induce the noble
and patriotic women OF their respective cities,
towns and villages to organize clubs on the
same principle ours The indifference and
prejudice of women in politics is thing OF the
past
J. W. Kelly, of Valparaiso. Ind, president Of
the National Association OF Bryan and Sewall
College clubs and a student at the Indiana
state normal school, was introduced by Sena-
tor Money with the words:
Here Is q young man VINO goes 70 school and
Is not sent" LCheers1
Speaking of Bryan, Mr.. Kelly said: HE
represents the interests Of the millions who
produce and his cause is the cause of human
ity.
'Impelled by the knowled &c that this is the
greatest crisis that has ever confronted this
nation, and that it had to deal with it, that
great convention at Chicago knew after one
speech from Bryan that 1t had found its leader
He is no man for college boys TO sheer 81. Z"
Great applause.l
At the conclusion of Mr.. Kelly's address the
committee on resolutions reported she follow
ing:
Il. That we approve and ratify the platform
OF principles and declaration of purposes adopt
ed by the democratic party in national conven-
tion assembled at Chicago, and we approve and
Indorse specifically each separate plank
shereof, assured that when made the ruling
chart Of federal administration and leg
Islation it will relieve the people of
the pressing and increasing burdens
of recommendation. low prices and BUSH
ness depression. restore the ancient
and natural conditions necessary to n return OF
general prosperity and the exhibit OF sover-
eign power. as well as the stern purpose Of the
American people to regulate the finances and
sll concerns Of this republic without waiting
for the aid or consent Of any other nation on
earth
20. That events since the pronunciation of
that new declaTation OF American Industrial
and financial Independence have demonstrated
the wisdom OF the action then taken and as
the immediate consequence of that just and
trushful arraignnent OF pIutocrace. and the
beldest assertion of the rights Of the common
people. hitherto abused and pillaged under pol