Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23

Ex-COngressmnn McAleer Nominated
for Congress-.

Tor COnEresS.
PHILADELPHIA, September 23.-Ex-
Congressman William McAleer was nomi-
mated for Congress by the democrats of
the third congressional district today. A
ringing letter from Mr. McAleer declaring
unreservedly for the gold standard was
read in the convention. The third is the
only one of the five districts in the city
that is regarded as doubtful. The repub-
licans at their recent convention adjourn cd
without making a nomination, and it IS
1umor ed that deal will be made whereby
Mr.. McAleer will receive republican sup
port in exchange for democratic support
of republican legislative candidates. In the
other districts of the city no nomina tions
were made today, and there is doubt
whether the democrats will name candi-
dates in them.
Judges Beitler and McMichael ,republi-
cans and Gordon (democraD recently re-
! dominated by the republicans We're in
dorsed by the democrats today. Conven-
| ticns were also held to name candidates
for sheriff and city commissioner.
Why PopuIists Oppose SewnI.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, September 23.-H. W.
| Reed, chairman CT the national finance
committee Of the peoples party, says that
unity of all the reform forces will unques-
| tionably give Mr.. Bryan the solid south and
west and several other states. thus insur-
| ing his election. This, he said, could be
| brought about by accepting the compromise
| ticket nominated at St. Louis-Bryan and
Watson.
why are populists unwilling to support
| Mr.. Sewall?" he was asked.
ITO support MIR. Sewall the populsts
v Guild have no partner in the compact, and
| 1t would be a virtual abandonment of their
| organization. Every argument that proves
| Mr.. Bryan a suitable candidate proves Mr..
Sewall unsuitable. Mr.. Sewall is undoubt-
| ecly personally a men of fine character and
standing, but his political record and his
| individual interests are antagonistic to tine
] reforms Mr.. Bryan advocates and the pop
ulistS demand
Reception to Ex-Secretary Smith.
| ATLANTA, Ga, September c3-The Full
| ton Club, one of the leading social organ
| iZations of Atlanta, rendered a reception
| last night to Hoke Smith, ex-Secretary of
| the Interior, in appreciation Of his high
public service and by way of welcoming
| him-back to the city after his three years
| of service in Washington.
| In presenting the distinguished guest
President S. w. Wilkes of the club said:
I'VE feel that in his conduct of the De-
country well and has reflected great credit
and honor on his city and state. We de-
| light thus to honor him as the first citizen
in Atlanta
|
Mr.. Smith talked briefly and Informally.
knDsas Gold Democrats.
! TOPEKA, Kan, September 23-The elec-
toral ticket of the gold standard democrats
of Kansas has been completed and filed.
| The electors nominated, the committee
| claims, are representative democrats and
| leading citizens of their respective local
! tiles. The committee will soon issue an
| address to the voters Of the state urging
| them to support the ticket and to advance
| the interests of the cause 1t represents in
| every possible way.
Convention of Democratic Clubs.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, September 23.-Prepara-
| tions are being made for the convention OF
the Association of Democratic Clubs, which
Is to meet here in the auditorium. October
3. The convention will last two days and
will bring to st. Louis some of the biggest
men In the democratic party. Among those
| who are expected to be present are viii.
| lam j. Bryan, Arthur Sewall and ex-Secre-
| tary Of the Interior Smith of Atlanta
An Editor Named for Congress.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, September 23.-Ja,
H. Neff, editor and publisher Of the Dali.
Drovers' Telegram, was nominated TO
cans of the fifth district. He made a speecl
bitterly scoring what he termed the fire
| silver heresy."
Calif0rnians to Go to Canton.
SAN FRANCISCO, September 23.-An ef
fort is to be made to get up an excur
sion party of not less than 100 republican
from this coast to make a pilgrimage t
Canton to see and shake hands with Nc
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