Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-10

from each of the conventions, the appor-
tionment of the ticket being as follows:
To the Democrats, governor, treasurer,
attorney-g railroad commissioner
and superintendent of public instruction;
to the Populists, secretary of state and
insurance commissioner; to the Silver
ties, acknowledgement. The nomina-
tons were made by each of the conven-
tons and ratified by the others and the
above stands as the ticket in opposition
to the Republican one
The Democratic Convention.
The Democratic convention was held in
the Pabst theater and was called to order
at 1:3O a. M. by Chairman George W..
Peck of the state central committee.
There was large attendance, but the
absence of some of the men who were
years, and who were at that moment in
attendance at the 'gold' convention at
Indianapolis, was noticed. Ex-Gov.
Peck, in his opening remarks, referred to
this situation as 1.-The withdrawal of the
generals, leaving only the privates on
guard"
The temporary chairman was F. w.
Iivered a lengthy speech covering the is
sues of the campaign. The customary
committees on credentials, resolutions,
etc., were appointed, but no committee
On conference was selected, it being un-
derstood that the state central committee
would attend to that part of the pro-
gramme. A recess until o'clock in the
afternoon was then taken to enable the
committees to prepare reports.
There was delay in getting the con-
vention started in the afternoon, and in
response to repeated calls John Toohey, a
former Republican, took the rostrum and
delivered a speech. Chairman Peck took
the opportunity to announce that William
Jennings Bryan, candidate of the Demo-
cratic party for the presidency, would
speak at Schlitz park next Saturday
evening, statement that was greeted
with applause.
The temporary organization was made
permanent and as the committees were
not ready to report more speeches were
made to fill in the time. Finally the
committee on resolutions reported. The
platform adopted is as follows:
We, the Democrats of Wisconsin, in con-
vention assembled, hereby ratify and en-
dorse the nominations and platform made by
the Democratic National convention, held
at Chicago in July last, and pledge to the
support of our standard bearers, William
Jennings Bryan and Arthur Sewall, the en-
tire strength and energy of the Democracy
of the state.
We believe that nation of 10000, 900 free
men, determined to secure and enjoy it's
liberties. is able to. maintain financial
leader, never follower; we therefore de-
clare that the interests Of the people of the
United States imperatively demand the res
e9sted at the Of tie az
in 1873, and that too, without waiting the
consent of any other nation on earth and
Of party, to join us in securing the triumph
Of this principle. SO closely connected with
the prosperity Of our countrymen.
We condemn the action of the Republican
marty in releasing judgments legally oh
tanned against former state treasurers as q
grave breach Of public faith, and in direct
contravention Of the solemn pledges Of that
we favor a co-employe bill that will eff.
GENTLY protect the employe against the neg
genede Of Gem emp 9S and dn
That while we recognize the rights Of all
classes Of our citizens to vote as their con-
victions dictate, we enter our solemn pro-
test against the moneyed and corporate in
terests in their attempt to control this cleo
ton by intimidation and corruption. We
therefore look with great apprehension up.
on the fact that the Republican campaign
in the West is placed under the immediate
direction and control Of a recognized op.
pressor of labor and corrupter of legislation
and we especially insist at this time upon
the right Of free speech and the largest free
dom of action.
A recess until evening was then taken.
At the evening session the state CEN
trail committee was not ready to report
on the fusion plan, but it was decided
to go ahead with the nomination fol-
governor. A motion was made to nomi-
nate w. G. Silverthorn of Wausau by
reclamation, but it was decided to have
the other candidates placed before the
convention. Clinton Rabbit was the
only other candidate presented, and
after many seconding speeches for both
candidates had been made Mr.. Babbitt
arose and withdrew his name, moving
at the same time that the nomination Of
Mr.. Silverthorn be by acclamation
This was done and then the state cen
trail committee made its report on fusion
telling the places which the Democrats
were to have on the joint ticket. BY
this time Mr.. Silverthorn had beer
brought before the convention, and he
made speech of acceptance. -. AT. the
! conclusion of Mr.. Silverthorn's speech
which was roundly cheered, Mont
gomery Smith of Mineral Point said tina,
the convention could not act further til
the nominations made at the other con
ventions were laid before it. He moved
that the convention adjourn until .omor
row morning at $50 o'clock, which wa.
carried.
Thursdays Session.
Chairman Cotzhausen called the con