The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
MICHIGAN AND PENNSYLVANIA
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTIONS
HAVE SPOKEN.
PATT|SON'S PENNSYLVANIA BOON.
Democrats of the keystone State Put
Forth the Favorite Son-Missis-
sippi Democrats Declare
for Free Silver.

JOuTHeu sHOTIly uIteF . q CLOCK tonight.
On lines most closely contested this vic
tory was accomplished by the narrow mar
gin of fifty-eight ajority out of "A total of
some eight hundred votes. The admin
istration men obtained the organization,
adopted their resolutions and elected all
their candidates for delegates at large and
alternates.
The free silver contingent took their de-
feat hard, but there is no anticipation of
any bolt.
All delegates were elected independent.
Iy, according to their convictions, and
without the use of the unit rule in many
counties.
The administration men are jubiant
out being attended by bolt of their OPP
ponents.
There was considerable disorder at times
and much hot personal debate, but moth
ing approaching an actual row. After u
tremendous amount Of lobbying through
out the morning, the only apparent result
of which was varying predictions in which
silver and gold men both claimed control,
the Democratic state convention was call
ed to order at 12:45 this afternoon.
After the opening prayer Alfred j.
Murphy of Detroit temporary chairman,
was conducted to the platform and re-
ceived with applause.
Mr.. Murphy addressed the convention
ut considerable length. BY a large ma
jority the convention voted to refer all
resolutions to the resolutions committee
without debate.
The roll of congressional districts was
called, and each delegation nominated
members of the committees on credentials,
order of business and resolutions
The convention then adjourned until
2:30, and the committees were called into
session Immediately.
1t was 4:10 o'clock before the commit
tees were ready to report and the conven-
ton resumed business The chief con-
tention had been in the committee on reso-
lutions, which stood eight for sound mon
ey to five for free silver.
The money plank of the platform is as
follOws
"On the financial question we recognize
that this administration stands upon and
has consistently carried out the national
Democratic platform of 1892, on which it
was elected by the people, which decided
that the parity of the metals in our curren-
cy shall be maintained.
1.-The platform of the national commit
lee, which has carried the country over
Fhelmingly for our party, should be the
doctrine of Democrats until II new plat
form is formed by another national con-
vention.
ITO the national convention to be held
July we submit this subject, with conf
dence in the wisdom and patriotism of
that body"
An additional resolution condemns the
a. i. a. and similar societies.
The minority report which was tabled,
presents single resolution, which did not
mention the administration; declared that
Ian Ci fu M nd Al ict n In
bad legislation and demanded remoneti-
cation and free coinage of silver at IL to
| without waiting action by any other ma
ton.
The choice of the district caucuses for
delegation to the national convention were
then confirmed, and the convention pro-
ceeded with nominations of delegates at
large, resulting in the election Of Elliott
A. Stevenson, Thomas Weadock, Robert
A. Blacker and l.. X. White.
The majority platform, which was
adopted, commends President Cleveland's
and urges aid to the Cuban |
patriots.
At SIS the convention adjourned sine
lie.
PATTISON FOR PRESIDENT.
Allentown, Pa, April 29.-Robert EN-
FRY Pattison was today unanimously and !
endorsed as the chief of |
the Democracy for the presidential can
lidate at Chicago. The sound money |
gold standard platform for him to 20 be- |
fore the people upon pledged the sixty
four delegates chosen to earnestly sup
port Mr. Pattison.
William II. Harrity achieved personal
triumph second only to that of Mr.. Patti |
son. Everything he asked for he got,
al r,tla in
gates to Chicago to abide by the will of |
The majority, went through without dis
sent. The delegates and visitors made al |
most n hero of Mr.. Harrity, besieging him |
with their attentions whenever he appear |
I'd in public.
The spirit of harmony pervaded to |
greater degree than for several years, and |
seemed to think that the name |
of Pattison will work wonders in this |
state this fall if his candidacy for the pres
dental nomination is endorsed mt Chi |
rago. |
Prior to the assembling of the Demo-
cratic state convention in convention the |
delegates and leaders We're busy eau
cusing and arranging details for the con-
vention work. Conference for the sclcc-
ton of district delegates and electors to |
the convention at Chicago were held dur |
ing the night. AS the convention elects |
The delegates and electors for the entire |
state, in addition to the delegates and |
electors ut large, the work of selecting |
district delegates devolves upon the group |
Of men representing each congressional |
district.
State Chairman Robert Wright called |
The convention TO order at 12:15 p. III. |
At that hour the hall was we'll filled with |
spectators and all delegates We're in their
seats.
w. Il. Given of Columbia was chosen
temporary chairman, and addressed the
convention. A scene of wild enthusiasm
followed Mr.. Giyen's reference to ex-Gov-
lrnor Pattson as Pennsylvania candi-
late for the presidency. The roll call
consumed much time.
After the announcement of the commit
ees on resolutions, credentials and per-
nanent organization recess was taken
Until 3 p. m.
The platform. after declaring its adher-
nee to the fundamental principles of
Democracy, adds:
We are in favor of firm, unvarying |
of the gold standard. While
We favor the most literal use of silver,
consistent with the enforcement of gold |
we are absolutely opposed to
he free coinage of silver and to the COM
ulsory purchase of silver bullion by the
government. - 80
We believe that the interests of the peo-
lie demand that the earning of trade,
agriculture and commerce,
nd especially the wages of labor should
e paid in money of the greatest intrinsic