The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-21

CATION to Chicago Is solid and uncompromis-
ingIy for the white metal. Even the districts
captured by the gold men are Of no benefit
clad unit rule in the instructions. The con-
vention was not only one of the largest and
most enthusiastic ever held in Iowa, but it
was also one of the stor1niest Trouble threat
ened last night over the temporary chairman
Ship was smoothed over. and all went well
until the platform was reached. Then the
storm broke and pandemonium reigned.
dozen men were on the floor at once, all
trying to talk at the same time. The chair
man was unable to control them, and appeals
for order from the more conservative were
unavailing, until the delegates had worn
themselves out. Then. they settled down to
business, and the white metal men completed
their victory by the adoption Of one OF the
strongest silver platforms adopted by any
state this year. The Endorsement of Gov.
Boies was hearty and enthusiastic, and his
reception by the convention was one of the
most stirring scenes Of the day.
The convention was called to order by G. M.
Runk, chairman of the state committee, who
named s. S. Wright, unit silver man, for
temporary chairman. Mr.. Wright in accord
ance with the agreement made, was heartily
received, even by the free coinage men, and
his address applauded. E. M. Carr was made
permanent chairman, and delivered an ad-
dress that set the convention to cheering for
Bcies and free coinage. Mr.. Boies was called
for, but finally excused himself
When the election of delegates was taken
up, Mr.. Boies was chosen to head the delega-
ton at Chicago by acclamation. S. D. Evans,
W. A. Wells and L. 7. Genung were elected
to complete the list of delegates at large.
During the election of delegates the committee
sent for him came in with Gov. Boies His
appearance was the signal for another en-
thusiastic demonstration, and at the conclu-
sion of the election of delegates he said:
1t would be impossible for me to express in
language the qualification feel to meet you
here and under these circumstances. (Ap-
plause). When this battle began few weeks
ago I was determined that the masses of the
Democratic party Of this great state of Iowa
should be heard on this occasion. want
you from this time forward to know that in
loWd tuo spirit OIL tuS DefuOcFaIlC party lies
within the masses (applause), and from this
time forward want the masses of the Demo-
cratic party, to take its sdestinies into their
own hands, and if they do I assure you that
the Democratic party will march on to a cer-
tain victory" Applause.)
The majority Of the committee on resolu-
tions presented its report next On the mon
ey question the resolutions offered are as fol-
lows:
"The Democracy Of Iowa, in convention as
sembled, hereby reafHrms It's allegiance to the
time-honored Democratic doctrine of bimet-
allism, to the use of both gold and. silver as
primary money and the coinage of both at
ratio without charge or limit
I'VE hold to the use of both gold and silver
as the standard money Of the country, and to
the coinage of both gold and silver. without
discrimination against either metal or charge
for mintage. In the judgment of this con-
vention. the explicit pledge. of the Demo-
cratic party, IL fairly and honorably kept, re-
quires the constant effort Of every loyal DEM
ocrat 70 accomplish the repeal of all laws