The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05
So the Populists Are Also Given
a Chance to Gain Some
of the Patronage.
DoNNELLY's PLEA FOR UNION.
Three Sound. Money Men Summarily
Read Out of the Party by the
Silverites.

M MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, Aug. 4.-The
Democratic State Convention assem- bled in
the Exposition Hall this morning with q
full attendance. 1t was called to order
by Chairman McDermott. Elk Speaker
Champlin was chosen temporary chair
man by acclamation and accented in a
brief speech, in which he took strong
ground for free silver. After the election
of secretaries and the appointment OF
committees recess was taken until this
afternoon.
The afternoon session opened with a re-
port of the committee on credentials. A
motion was made to amend the report by
striking therefrom the name Of Dan Law
Ter, Frank w. McCutcheon and Judge
McCafferty. This created great uproar,
but the Silver men were in the majority,
and the motion was adopted.
When the vote was announced and Ma
tional Committeeman Lawler, ex-Secre-
tary of the State Committee McCutcheon
and Mr.. McCafferty. lifelong worker in
the Democratic ranks, were expelled from
the Minnesota Democracy, Kisses were in
termingled with cheers and the greatest
confusion ensued. National Committee
man Lawler tried to make himself heard,
but his efforts were in vain. The band
struck up a lively air and alter several
minutes order was again restored.
In the meantime the expelled gentlemen
walked out of the hall followed by one
whole delegation and several members OF
the Ramsey County delegation, of which
they were members.
The platform, as adopted, declared in
favor of the Chicago platform and the
nominees of the Chicago conventions; de-
nounced the platform of the Republ lean
party, more particularly in regard to the
money plank; denounced the "struck"
jury system and declared for good roads.
The platform also demanded an amend
ment to the consultation OF the United
States providing for the election of Presi-
dent and Vice-President and United
States Senators by direct vote of the peo-
pie.
The appointment of D. O'Brien as Ma
tional Committeeman was ratified.
Ignatius Donnelly addressed the con-
vention in an eloquent manner on behalf
of union of the silver forces, and assured
the convention if they would leave Attor-
ney-General and Lieutenant-Governor
vacant the Populists in their State con-
vention would fill those offices with good
men and in addition nominate the nom-
inees of to-day's convention. Donnelly
received an ovation as he left the plat
form.
@. w. Griffin, on behalf of the silver Re-
publieans, promised their support to the
Democratic and Populist fusion ticket in
consideration of the nomination OF John
Lind. silver Republican, by to-day's con-
vention.
The name of John Lind was the only
one put before the convention for candi-
date for Governor and he received the
nomination by acclamation. For Secre-
tary of State J. ]. Hinrichs of Minneap-
oils was also named by acclamation. For
State Treasurer Alexander McKinnon of
Crookston was chosen.
Minnesota is entitled to nine electors.
To-day's convention selected four Demo-
Gratis and one silver Republican, leaving
the remaining four to be selected by the
Populists. The Populists will also name
an Attorney-General and Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor.