The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-07-30


culsting medium be speedily Increased to an
amount sufilcient to meet the demands OF the
business and population OF this country and
to restore the level Of prices, labor and pro-
duction. and thereby re-estsblish the prosper
ity and happiness Of the people
Fourth-We denounce the democratic and
republican policies that seek TO enslave our
people by the Issuance OF interest be airing
United states bonds to be sold on English
and foreign markets and steadfastly adhere to
an American policy that will produce revenue
sufficient to maintain legitimate and economic
expenses.
Fifth-We demand such legislation as will
prevent the decentralization Of the lawful
money Of the United States by private con-
tract
Sixth-we demand that the government in
payment Of its obligations shall use its option
as to the kind OF lawful money in which IL
shall pay them, and we denounce the present
and preceding administrations for surrender
ing this option to the holders OF government
obligations
to the end that aggregated wealth shall bear
its Just proportion OF taxation
Eighth-We demand that postal savings
banks be established by the government for
the safe deposit OF the savings Of the people
and to facilitate exchange.
ST. LOUIS, July 81 The convention was
called to order by the permanent chairman,
Senator Allen. at $40 Saturday, and Rev. Mr.
Kent. of Washington, was introduced to say
prayer. Starting out with direct allusion to
the action of Friday, he said that the conven-
tion ejoced in the manifestation which
Thou hast made Of Thyself in the world about
u.s. and which Thou art continually making In
history We pray that this convention meet
professedly in the interest Of righteous
ness, may have it's deliberations and actions
contribute to the end for which it meets. Help
US to feel that we must be not only honest but
riuht frny rrei iui n
party spirit Consecrate us to the service Of
our country and Of mankind. Make us loyal
not only to the individual conviction Of our
own interests but to that deep conviction
which concerns the welfare OF our fellow men,
And so may these deliberations rebound not
only to our interests but to the interests
Of the world at large"
The chairman repeated his ruling OF Friday
night that the am endment adopted by the
convention ing the nomination Of o vice.
president the preference over the nomi-
nation OF president made the Sc
lection Of national committeeman the next
order Of business Mr. j. K Burnett,
OF California protested that this was not so,
anu contested that the convention simply
transp posed the nomination Of vice-prestdent
and president The chairman replied that the
gentleman's statement Of fact was entirely
mistaken, and went on with the naming of ma
tional committeeman When this was COM
pleted he called ne xt for committee on notiti-
cation
The sergeant-a alarms announced that their
contract with the Business Mems association
(Which included the supply Of muSic) had run
out so that there would be no band Saturday
Unappreciative delegates greeted this an
nouncement with cries OF good and cheers
TIE chair announced that the next order OF
business was nominations for president Mr.
Green Of Nebraska, got on the platform to
make a motion end sreech. The latter was
to the effect that this was one of the most i'm
portant conventions that ever assembled on
American soil, as It was to name a man who
was not only to head the ticket, but who was
to be elected.
When Alabama was called Mr. George
Gather. of that state, addressing his broth
ers and sisters Of the convention" yielded to
James B. Weaver, who, he said would name
the man who would be the running make Of
Tom Watson and run the goldbugs out Of
existence Mr.. Weaver came forward and
was presented by the chairman, and in a neat
speech nominated VIM J. Bryan
Mr. Bryans name received with ap-
plause. the whole convention standing on chairs
and waving hats gigantic wooden cross,
surmounted by golden crown. thus reversing
Mr.. Bryan's famous epigram. was brought in
and carried around the hall The suidons Of
the states we're raised and vociferous at
tempt was made to raise enthusiasm, but
with marked absence Of spontaneity.
portrait Of Bryan was displayed and numer-
Gus devices were carried around the hall. The
demonstration continued 20 minutes
After order had been partially restored
Judge Field, Of Virginia, seconded Bryan's
nomination. He created laugh by address,
ing the convention as Gentlemen Of the
jury" Field moved that the rules be sus-
pended and that the nomination of VIM j.
Bryan te Gee la red unanimous.
The chairman put the question and two
thirds of the delegates rose with vociferous
shouts of aye. aye" This cry, however, was
accompanied by the counter cry of mo, no -
Call the roll of states" said .he chairman.
Several Of the most excited opponents got
on the platform and angrily prevented the
chairman from declaring the result Of the
vote. During the uproar Mr.. stump" Ashby
OF Texas mt lnaged to obtain a hearing. He
said Texas was ready to endorse Mr. Bryan IL
Mr.. Bryan would endorse the populist plat
form. To endorse him without that would be
the act of children
He did not believe that Mr. Bryan, being an
honest man. could ignore the democratic plat
| form and stand uron the populist platform.
telegram was read from Debs saying his
| name must not be presented to the conven-
| ton More disorder Roll call for president
resumed Gator. Of California seconded Bry-
| ans nomination. Mr. Hunt. of Georgia, sec
onded Bry ans nomination; also Col Claggett
Of Idaho The nomination was also seconded
| by Taubeneck. Of Illinois: Kolb Of Alabama;
| simpson, Of Kansas, and others
Mr. >. r. Norton, OF Chlcago, was placed IN
nomination for president 80
The Texas delegation held conference and
| decided to support Norton, of Illinois. mid
| die Of the road" man, until the last ditch" is
reached as one Of the delegates expressed it.
| II Texas is outvoted in the convention the
| delegation will not bolt, but will go back to
| the state and be guided in the future oy the
action OF the state convention which meets
| next week
Missouri being called the chairman OF the
delegation Mr.. Livingston, nominated Igna-
| titus Donnelly, of Minnesota.
| Mr.. Donnelly, from his seat. remarked: 81
| decline
Then Mr. Livingston Saying that he spoke
| only for himself and not for the delegation)
substituted the name OF j. S. Coxey daughter
| and applausel
| MI Smith, OF Montana, and Mr.. W. L Green
| Of Nebraska. seconded Bryan
The call Of states was finished at g. 30 anC
| then the vote was called for which resulted
as follows Bryan. i.042; Norton, 3e1; Don.
| nelly. |.
| yaa then A.22 Redlam was of course q