New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-03
Colgate s Co.'S
VIOLETWATER
TO RESTRAIN THE DONKEY.
MIR. WHITNEY's PARTY START FOR CHI
CAGo. BUT WITHOUT MUCH HOPE.

on THE SANE TRA1N-rALKs WITH
SOME OF THE TRAVELLERS
William c. Whitney started for Chicago at ADD
o'clock Yesterday afternoon. With him went
number Of prominent Democrats who Will assist
in the struggle against free coinage at Chicago
Strangely enough. q number OF free-silver men
travelled along on the same train with the gold
standard men and mingled freely with the men
who oppose their creed. The party occupied three
private cars which were attached to the North
Shore Limited. Mr.. Whtneys private car, prl-
vate car OF Walter Stanton and combination
car made up the list.
Mr.. Whitney goes to Chicago as the acknowi-
edged leader and Spokesman Of the gold-standard
Democrats in the country. 1t has been at MS
house that the conferences OF the gold-standard
Democrats have been held Senator David p. Hill
and Ex-Governor william f. Russell, OF Massa-
chusctt,. will Join the party at Albany and go on
n Chicago The others in Mr.. Whitneys inme-
date party were Senator James Smith. OF New
Jersey: Senator George Gray, OF Delaware ex-
Mayor Hugh J. Grant. Thomas F. Ryan, Colonel
G. p NJ. Harvey. Colonel John r. Fellows, James
r Martin. J. w. Huxley, chairman Of the State
Democratic Committee; Smith VI. Weed OF Platts-
burg: Walter Stanton William F. Sheehan. II. j.
McDonna. F. H. Du Bgnon. John d. Crimmins
and Thomas j. Reagan. The free svertes mixed
I'D in the excursion appeared on the scene unan-
nounced and caused some confusion by their ar
rival They were Senator George Graham Vest.
of Missouri: Senator John p. Jones, of Nevada,
and Ex-Governor Samuel Hauser, Of Montana.
They appeared unconcerned over the presence OF
the galaxy Of goi-standard men, and declared
that their going on the same train was coinc'-
dence. instead Of being prenedltated. Just after
the gates shut and the train pulled out c. c. Bald
win hurried into the station. He was 70 nave
gone with Mr. Whitney. but he was detained and
missed his train.
LIVELY SCENE AT THE STATION.
The scene around the station was lively one
previous to the time for the train to 60 MT.
Whitney. in company with Colonel Harvey ap-
peared at the station early, and began TO look
after the details Of the trip He seemed to be IN
excellent humor and went around shaking hands
with every one and inquiring solicitously II the
members of his party were all cared lor nc
was somewhat disconnected by the appearance
~ his free-conage friends. but greeted them
heartily. When Mr. Whitney reached the sta
ton he found Senator Vest. OF Missouri. small.
why and pugnacious, leaning against Pillar
earnestly talking with Senator Gray. OF Della
over his small colleague and was evidently
highly amused ct something that the statesman
from Missouri was saying. Mr.. Whitney looked
at the combination caught few words or the
argument and then said in faceticus tone
"See here Colonel Harvey, don't let those TWO
fellows get into the same section. or there VIII
be no rest for us all the way to chicago
"tnd there won't be any rest for you arter
Won get there" responded the Senator from the
West. in a grim tone. Mr.. whitney ON!
shrugged his shoulders. and laughinsly said
Well YOU know There is no rest for the
wicked'" and then he passed on
Senator Vest continued his conversation with
Senator Gray until some one, IN surprised
tone. remarked;
"Why. Senator. are you going out with MT.
Whitney's party
"\o T am not" was the Senator's emphatc
response Il am going out alone, put woh
be alone after get there" AT this sally Sena-
tor Gray laughed and remarked that ne ala De-
lieve that there were few other men OF MT.
Vests belief out there.
senator Smith. of New-Jersey. stood by the
door of the car. and talked with Smith Nj. "eeo
ond other Democrats. He looked healthy and
happv but he said that he wasn't happ!'
This time last year the Senator was jun
conceal the fact that he would enjoy an outing
IN the other side much more than nght At
Chicago When asked what he would do In chi
ooco ar If he thought there was any chance OF
o,, hoirg recognized he replied: 1T taxes
,u..ntv four hours to get to Chicago. and no
man can tell what the morrow Will bring rorth'
Conditions may change between now ana the
time that the Convention is called TO oroer'
We are going out hoping for the best, READY 10
do all in our power. and with deep sense OF 'he
obligation that rests upon us. IL Is 'thposs,oe
to predict success, but while there Is nghtihs
chance we VIII keep at 1t"
MORp sILvERITES ARRIVE
There was a commction at this point Oh 'he
conversations Senator John +. Jones ana en-
Governor Hauser drove up n CAP ana ti"'i'eu
,n,o the station. Senator Jones IS COO, alert
and earnest Mr.. Hauser is dun ana eAp'os's
Nv vest hailed Senator Jones with Joy. and
drew him into a conversation anu '"i. ia"'
u.ent over TO look after his berths on the train
IN q few minutes the air was shattered WITH
violent calculations from the direction OF the
y-ror window and II was seen that MT
,1,rs.r WAS the originator Of the excitement IL
COWS that ne had telephoned and secured berths'
ava later sent the money up to pay TOT
Thorn There had been slip somewhere ana "e
could no. get his berths He was angry In a mo-
mont The others heard him say:
Your nothing but lot of blamed monopohs's'
This hanged monopoly Is grinding the lie OUT
Of the people ! was in favor or free coinage al
10 10 1 but hang me. we have waiKoVer' anu
will be blessed II don't have them make II
10 1 in order ~ get even
While he was having his fling az ohe company
the clerk managed to extract his tickets anu '"e
Ex-Governor was all smiles. lie turneu "io""u
and continued: I'VE are gong out o" .".
with all the gold monoposts' are "e' "e''
that 10 really too much but suppose they wish
to become our guests, 80 that we shall reel IN
ho,or bound 70 send them home after we have
,,d tben, ont In Chicago We Will take care OF