The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-16

WifcIneT the Joint conference Oh NcIe
gates from the different states viii %
held until the committee on resolution
acts upon the platform. The chang
of plans is due TO the fact that differen
ces of opinion have been developed i
some of the states as to the most advls
able course TO be pursued. In some IN
stances there IS a division as to the Wis
dom of a bolt, whatever the PLATFORM
This fact was brought out al meeting
held in different state delegations toda!
1t may vet be possible to secure an I'm
derstanding upon which delegates maj
act together, though it is conceded tina
this is not altogether probable. Di
visions exist in the Montana and Utal
delegations. The Montana delegation
Is evenly divided, Senator Mantle head
Ing the wing favorable 10 walking out
of the convention, and Senator Carter
heading the forces opposed TO this,
there being three delegates on each side
This subject formed the basis Of quite
4 stormy scene at the meeting of the
delegation today, Senator Carter ad-
vanced the idea that the silver men
could be just as effective by uttering a
strong protest against the adoption OF a
gold plank and stiu remain in the con-
vention. Senator Mantle contended
that it was the only course left to the
silver men. in case the convention
should decide upon course antagonlstic
to their belief as % the adoption of a
gold standard declaration. Both SEN
ators are anxious TO preserve harmony
IN the party in their state. Both VIII
hesitate before separating upon this
Issue.
The principal controversy among the
Montana delegates at their meeting was
conducted by Congressman Hartman,
who favored A bolt. and Judge Streville,
who contended that such a course would
be ill-advised. AIr. Strevilie represents
a wool-growing constituency and he
contends that protection is of greater
importance TO his people than bimetal-
lism. There was a very sharp passage
between him and Hartman. Senator
Carter announced his hearty concur
renee in the plans of the silvermen ex-
cept, as he said, he thought nothing
could be gained by leaving the cOnven-
ton hail. He was willing TO join them
in all other acts proposed in the interest
of the white metal.
In Utah there is a ma Ority favorable
TO a bolt Senator Brown, VINO did
not stand with the other senators from
the silver producing states in their an
tagonism TO the Dingley tariff bill viii
egation may stand with him, but the
other delegates viii walk out of the con-
VentiUn in the event of the adoption of
a declaration for gold monometallism
The Colorado and Idaho delegations
are solid for a bolt.
POPULIST ALIENS VIEWS.
Omaha, June Ex-senator Allen arriv. !
ed in the city early this morning. He
was met at the depot by a delegation
of local POpuiists. who we're anxious to |
show their appreciation Of the senator's |
work IN congress for this city and state. |
The senator says he does not think there |
is a particle of question that Senate |
Dubois, Teller. Mantle and Cannon will 4
bolt the Republican ticket this year if |
a gold Platform shall be adopted at /
St Louis. Some of the other free silver |
Republicans may stand by the party,
but these four, ne thinks, viii refuse to (
abide by the edicts of the party. He 1
says the gold Democrats of the east
have not given up hope Of controlling
the Chicago convention. They may
give out interviews TO the contrary, but
he feels that they are still planning TO
control and to dictate the platform. AS
TO the candidates mentioned by the free
silver element of the party. Allen con-
siders that Boies of Iowa is much the
strongest and ablest man.
M'KINLEY KEEPS POSTED
Canton, Ohio. June Ex-Governor Nc
Kin1ey passed very quiet day. There
were no Out-Of-town visitors of note and
no occurrence to attract particular at
tention. From the Associated Press re-
ports furnished by a loop in his resi-
dence, he received the full news of the
convention. But ii is not a nature to
engross him to the extent of giving up
a morning drive of an hour or so with
Mrs. Mckinley. Nor was he 50 deeply
interested as to keep close to the instru-
ment.
CANVASS OF GOLD MEN.
The Massachusetts delegation met to-
night 10 listen 10 the result of a can :
vass made under their direction, in re-
ation to the adoption of a gold plank :
N the platform. The meeting was en-
-husiastio and frequent bursts of ap- !
Dlause were audible through the closed
1oors as the trend of the canvass was
The Massachusetts, peo- .
be claim that their canvass has been {
very thorough and complete and they
declare in the most positive manner
hat a gold plank will be inserted in :
he platform. !
We have not entirely completed our !
'ount," said Senator Lodge at 1870 7
''clock tonight. and I am not able to :
lucte figures with accuracy. I have no \
hesitation whatever in saying that We \
VIII have gold plank in the platform. :
pur canvass shows that we viii get II :
n the report Of the committee on reso- =
utions and If by any chance we should :
Mss IL there, know We Will get il from Y
he convention"
T., :. Draper, chairman Of the Mas
'3chusetts delegation. made a state c
nent similar 10 that of Mr.. Lodge. Al \
hough senator Lodge nor Mr.. Draper :
would not give out figures. It was learn ,
q tnat the canvass as far as completed I