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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-20
REPUBLICAN, WHEELMEN PARADE.
THE MKINLEY BICYCLE LEAGUE VISITS UPTOWN
CLUBS.

CLUBS.
The Mckinley Bicycle League visited number Of
upown Republican cubs last night Fully 100 wheel
men started from the club quarters. No. 10 West
Twenty-fourth-st at o'clock. under the leadership
~ the president T. II. O'Connell Members OF the
Century Wheeimen Triumph Wheelmen ana Harlem
Wheelmen composed the greater part or the parade
The men were all dressed In white caps. dark coats
white duck trousers and white shoes. Fastened TO
each handlebar was pennant bearing the words Nc
Knley Cycle League. State Of New-fork On the
handlebars Of the wheels were also attached lighted
Japanese lanterns and the parade pretty sight
as it proceeded through the streets. attracting great
attention The line OF march was first through
Twenty fourth-st to Eighth-ave to Fifty-ninth-st
The parade numbered about 200 by the time 1t wheeled
into the Grand Circle at Fifty-ninth-st. II came
across the Circle with the wheelmen four abreast
bugler at the head Of the column furnished the music
The Circle was lined with bicyclists who had been
waiting the parade. They took places behind the
club and went up the Boulevard 500 strong Inc
wheelmen had been long in coming. and II was $3.50
o'clock when they left the Circle. but the Sidewalks
were lined with people who Joined In the cheering
that was begun by the men the bicycles.
When the parade reached Observation-Disclosures
St a large number OF the followers turned back.
The line of march was continued through One-hun-
dred-and-sixth-st. to Manhattan-ave. thence to
One hundred -tenth-st and thence to Seventh
ave. where the whecmen turned and went north
to the St. NICHOLAS Republican Club at the juno
sixteenth-st. and the Driveway.
Red fire burned here, and the wheelmen
cheered the banner that hangs in front Of the
clubhouse. After a short stay they went east over
the asphalt pavement. around Mount Morris Park
to the Republican Club OF the XXXIVth Assembly
District in One-hundred- and twenty-thrd-st near
Second-ave. Here they received enthusiastic
welcome, although the number of wheelmen had
dwinded about fifty men, account OF the
cobblestone pavement east OF Fifth-ave. Liquid re-
freshments were served to the wheelmen, and they
went then the Harlem Republican Club in West
One hundred and twenty -ffth-st AS they passed
the clubhouse Of the Harlem Wheelmen they
cheered a crowd that stood upon the steps and
received cheer IN return. Thence they went to
the Central Republican Club. at One-hundred and
twenty -sixth-st. and Seventh-ave. After being
cheered here, they returned home by the Drive
way and the Boulevard.
At the Leagues clubhouse It said that the
League expects attend the Republican State
Convention at Saratoga. The members will leave
here the Troy boat on Sunday. and will arrive
in Troy Monday morning. They Will then wheel
Saratoga. arriving there Monday afternoon.
More than 500 wheelmen are expected to make the
trip.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-20
MEETING or A M,KINLEY REGIMENr.

The lst Mckinley Regiment held a meeting last
night at the regiment headquarters. No 80 West
Ninety -sixth-st. The object Of the meeting was
originally TO elect officers. but owing the absence
of Colonel Banning. the commanding officer the
election postponed until next Wednesday night
Colonel Banning is the chairman Of the commit
tee to select candidates for field and staff officers.
The regiment IS cons family Increasing in numbers,
and there are now enrolled about five hundred men,
among them being many of prominent
business men OF the West Side. Those who wish TO
enlist may do so at any time the headquarters
open day and night.
The uniform adopted by the regiment Will consist
of a cooked hat. such by Napoleon l.:
dark cutaway coat. a white canvas waiscoat,
Knickerbocker trousers, proba bly, yellow In color,
and high boots The uniform has been adopted be-
cause OF the facial resemblance between Major Nc
Kney and the Emperor Napoleon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-20
DEATH or MISS FLORA FINLAYs0N

The announcement yesterday OF the death OF NJ"
Flora Finlayson. In San Francisco. was grea' 80.
prise TO her many admirers here. Miss fih'H'
had one of the finest contralto voices on III" 80
opera stage ana within the last few years when
been heard here many times with fine erect 80
Henry e Dixey presented 'lolanthe az ta anrt Of
Theatre a few summers ago, she sang the P PC,
the Fairy Queen and attracted favorable atteh'Ss,
and not long after that she added greatly NE ~ IN
reputation by her performance OF Aiana rs part
Robin Hood" with the Bostonians IN th'' cha
he alternated with Jessie Bartlett DAVIS ANY
was a member OF Miss Lillian Russeh SThastre
when The Tzigane" was sung Al --oDeN ,lnNr,ean
Early this summer she appeared AT IN, All pima
and the Herald Square theatres IN II. ". ~ Lady
fore" and "Olivette" and she sang inc par =, The
Jane In the star performance Of .Pauence q" there
Herald Square Theatre. with which tne se"' she was
closed That was her last appearance CIV
70 sing IN San Francisco next Monday night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-20
NAroR-ELECT FORAKER GOES ABROAD

SENATOR ELECT FORAKER GOES ABhoAD
HE SAILS ON THE ST. PAUL-HIs PRAISE OF NH
coCKRAN's SPEECH.
Joseph p. Foraker. Senator-elect from onlo
sailed for Europe yesterday on the steamship 81.
Paul accompanied by his SON He Is gong ap'o""
for a rest and to bring home his daughter WIN
has been for some time on the Continent
AR Foraker was one Of those who hearh w
Rourke Cochran speak. Before going ABOARD .ie
vessel Yesterday morning Mr.. Foraker saiu '"a'
tho speech was powerful one. and woui" nu''
Mr. BRYAN "Of course he added, tnere "a' ~,
need of such a speech on the Repuphc"' sU'
We are united and aggressive. lat many De'"o
Gratis are woverng and don't know w me hadse
follow. the lead Of Bryan and retain -, w, d,n,b
~ regularity or to &C over TO Mchl,ieS ., 80
oides seem hard. Mr.. Cochran taikeu iis",
thasa neone These Democrats VIII ilslen ~ W q
Dnnocrat when they would ignore Repuo", md
JIie argument is bound TO ne conNI,,.i ~, ,beea
u,hatever appears to be the best reillruS :, is
Subious ones will be adopted w ne IN. iucL,,nlev
tbird ticket or whether it Is TO vote ioi sactu
rnrna,ns 10 be seen Mr.. Cochran howeVel, Iii 70
civ era dcated the idea that IL wouiu ne mtdd,eJ
a ,r hv Mr. BRYAN and ne regulars ana ne h, ~,
svarv argument that Mr.. Bryans manas5e' snanch
advanced upon this line. II "'' " 49,
and It came at the right Vme'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-20

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-20
TO MEET IN SYRACUSE AUGUST 81.

THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY REFORM ORGANIZATION
CALLS DISTRICT MEETINGS TO CHOOSE DELE
GATES TO THEIR STATE CONVENTION.
A call for Assembly district meetings Of the
Democratic Party Reform Organization to select
delegates to the State Convention Of the organiza-
ton issued yesterday at the office OF Edward
NJ Shepard at No. III Broadway. The State Con-
vention will meet in Syracuse on August 81 to
choose delegates to the convention of the National
Democratic Party In indianapolis on September 2.
and 1t IS expected that that convention will nom-
nate third ticket
The State Committee OF the Democratic Party
Reform Organization assembled in the office OF
Mr.. Shepard yesterday. and continued the meeting
which was begun at the Reform Club on Tuesday
evening There elected as additional mem
bers OF the committee George f. Peabody and Ed
ward NJ Shepard. OF Brooklyn; Patrick J. Gleason.
Of Long Island City: T. NJ Osborne. Of Auburn;
Simeon Holroyd. OF Albany; General John +. Null
ford of Havana. Schuyler County; Daniel A. Og-
den. of Penn Yam. Yates County; Charles Roe. OF
Rochester: j. ]. Bippus OF Port Jervls Orange
County: Irving II. Palmer. OF Cortland County:
Henry B. Graves OF Geneva and w. b. Clark. OF
Waterloo Seneca County. Other additions in
course OF Arrangement. The Executive Committee
was partially constituted follows Robert A.
Widenmann John Dewitt Warner Robert Grer
Monroe George F. Peabody Charles Tracey and
Franklin D. Locke. George +. Peabody Will act
az temporary chairman.
The following call was issued:
The electors Of the Democratic Party Reform
Organization requested 10 meet In their several
Assembly districts to choose delegates three from
each Assembly district. to the State Convention, TO
he held at Syracuse on Monday. August 81, 1896 at
IL o'clock noon. to choose delegates TO the conyen-
ton OF the National Democratic Party, TO be held
at indianapolis. September .. 1896. and 10 nomi-
nate or provide for the nomination OF Presidential
electors. Governor and other State officers TO be
chosen at the election. to take such action
in the premises the convention may determine
TO be advisable. and to transact all business proper
to be then considered by the party in this state.
I'm this grave crisis OF country and OF our
PARTY we earnestly ask the cooperation of all
Democrats Of New-York who reject the Chicago
platform and nominees. and who believe that labor
should be paid in honest dollars and that debts,
public and private. should not be repudiated but
should be scrupulously paid. OF all Democrats who
would defeat the attack now sacrilegiously made
in the name OF Democracy upon Industry and
thrift and would protect from that attack savings
bank depositors pensioners OF the war bene-
nclarles of M, insurance and Farmers OF honest
wages In every form, and of all Democrats who
have been. and are loyal 10 the principles and
policy 10 which the Democratic party has stead
lastly adhered during more than a century
The call Ia signed by Robert a. Widenmann.
chairman. and Charles J. Edwards, secretary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-20
so1-vn MONEY STRENGTH IN INDIANA.
nyyr,Ms FOLLOWERS ESTIMATED Al -0V''
DEMOcRATs-BRYAN AS A BoLIEE'


,vvr.,cs FOLLOWERS ESTIMATED AT ZoVoo
nrMocRATs-BRYAN AS BoLTEE-
,.,,onooo,,s Aug ls-The Provisional State Com
i..n 80 ,bo National Democracy held Its frs,
o,tro IN this city Yesterday afternoon Inc
nooted question Of whether or not state .iche'
should be put in the field was not determined ou'
was left 10 be decided later by the state Nolnii'
tee 70 be elected on August 20 Each MEMBER VI
Tho cor,mittee made report Of the political stu
at,on IN his district If they are not deceived III
their views the National Democrats VIII nave
sorowine OF not less than 1900 voters In Indiana
or NJ least there are that many Democrats VINO
VOW they will not vote for Bryan and the Chicaso
platform . -
he postively asserted that every State in the Cnon
except Nevada. Idaho and Utah. and possibly one
southern State will send full delegation to the
Indiana polls Convention.
The sound money headquarters nave secureu
what they consider valuable campaign docu-
ment in the shape of letter alleged to have psen
written by Mr.. Bryan to George NJ Garden OF
Dallas Tex February IS. 1896. The letter. they
say tustiies the sound money bolt, and destroys
the criticism of Mr.. Bryan upon the action or the
gold men at Chicago. Here are the extracts to be
spread broadcast by the committee:
AS early as 1888, when the Democratic !, state sta
for the Federal Offices Endorsed the Presidents
policy. stated that ! would not follow the Demo-
Directed by my conscience and by my best judg-
H sH a nTs 5 ana ADVANCE the Welfare Of
ciety. No convention can rob me OF my convie1
conspire against the prosperity and liberty OF my
Men who honestly differ upon the paramount
public questions cannot afford TO be harmonized by
a National Convention. Mr. Cleveland would not
dency and he should not do so If he really be-
eves that free coinage would ruin ne country t
because mans duty to his country is higher than
his duty TO his party. w j. BRYAN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-20
GLEASON is OUT FOR GOLD.

HE SAYS HE IS GOING TO RUN FOR GOVERNOR
on A soUND-MoNEY PLATFORM.
When Mayor p. J. Gleason entered his office In
the city Hall in Long Island City yesterday ne
was smiling blandly. Many were In waiting 70 see
him and the Mayor at once began 10 listen 10 fhem'
After the Mayor had finished with MS Vistors "e
sat down I'm his chair and then told the omcais Tia"
he was out for gold and the Governorship. none Vi
his hearers collapsed for they expected 'ne an
nouncements The Mayor was one OF the vice
presidents Of the sound-money meeting In TINS city
ON Tuesday night and followed the speech or w
Rourke Cochran very closely. He said yesterday nc
was fully in sympathy with it and that ne i'au u,
cIded to throw his influence In favor Oh .ne so'.
standard Mayor Gleason said that ne hau SUM,
the question thoroughly, and DECIDED 'l"' TIC 49,,
not support Bryan and Sewall and the Chicago pat
form o,.oors
,rho Novor stated that sound-money queens
Courtv Committee would be organized, and tha' ne
would probably be the chairman OF II. iie ' -
was sure the county would be carreu Wy NV %
mon by big majority. The Jeffersonian Dem.
have decided in favor OF Bryan and SewaH anu si'
- ,rbo,, are recognized as the regular Democrats
nv the state Committee. but Mayor Gleason says "e
Will have no trouble In buryinS them at the eieo''
and carrying the county for gold
Tho Mavor remained silent for a few minutes anu
many thought that he had cohcIuueu ms r,'
eneech and were preparing to leave me NY ITO 70
Ren his Voice again sounded This time II waS 10
announce his candidacy for the S SIo.e CO. p
When was not reeognzed at me toId the powers
hnt were that / would make them trouole i sa ~
that by failing recognize me thsy II am not
Vic 6ght and | going 10 90 IL. i a Inn,ion
dead noiticay in Queens County and my ele 1nn
to the Mayoray the last the ssarT by me and the
ocrats OF Queens County VIII slai y; ;,rd ont their
once big Democratic politicians T hn ThS Mayor
mistake ue bn Intended TO run on a gold platform
He maj he would hold DID x6 sepaTha1S the
S,n,o The Mavor said that he would MAKE a NV IL
o.aiGn and that he would talk In many places III
the course OF the campaign
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-20
THE SILVER IDEA FIFTY DESCRIBED.
A MONTANA MINING MAN SAYS IT is CONTRARY
TO EXPERIENCE AND COMMoN-sENsE.


TO EXPERIENCE AND COMMON SENSE.
Milwaukee, Wis. Aug l9-Henry Knippeberg
manager of the Hecla Consolidated Mining and
Smelling Company, Glendale. Mont. has written
the following letter to a friend:
Glendale Mont. Aug. II.
My Dear Friend: Your esteemed favor of the
9th inst. at hand and contents noted. / am ever
ready to give reason for the faith and hope that
Is within me. whether politics. religion or
morals. The proposition of free and independent
unlimited coinage of silver at the ratio OF IS to |,
when the commercial value is 81 to l. is dishonest
and must result in ruin. To say claim that by
legislative action you create values is
serton that history. experience and common-sense
contradict. II the assertion be true then the law
of supply and demand is fraud. and poor
world has been for 5000 years doing business a
false basis. II this assertion be true then
have at last found the key that unlocks the door.
and hen ceforth. by order of Congress. signed by
the President OF the United States. water shall
run uphill the law Of gravtation shall forever be
suspended; sowing and reapine is a lie; every man
shall reap without sowing; idcness and debauch
cry shall bring plenty and happiness; reputation
IS honorable and integrity Is fraud.
This whole l6-to-l question Is based upon as
sumption l do not know Of single nation on
earth that claims that we, az nation, by our
action. could or can make the commercial value OF
silver up to 81 20 per ounce. This assumption is
patented by the silver party Of the United states.
HENRY KNlPPEBERG.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-20
MKINLEY AT WORK ON HIS LETTER.
LARGE PART OF THE ACCEPTANCE DOCUMENT
ALREADY IL TYPE.

Canton, Ohio Aug. 10.-Major Mckinley
worked from $3.50 this morning till this after
noon on his letter of acceptance a large part
Of the letter is in type. and he spent his time to-
day reading proof and making corrections and
adding a sentence here and paragraph there.
Ex-Labor Commissioner Lewis of this State
and several men prominent in labor circles called
ON Major Mckinley to-day. They said that the
wOrkingmen Of Ohio have a kindly feeling for the
Republican candidate for the Presidency.
At 1870 O'Clock Major and Mrs. Mckinley went
for long drive with Mr.. and Mrs. George Frease,
some Of their Canton friends.
Many kilograms Of greeting from political
CARNATIONS were received by Major Mckinley to-
night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-20
Or. W. SEWARD wEBBs NOMINATION.

The entrance OF DR.. W. Seward Webb into politics
caused much comment yesterday among those who
know him DR.. Webb is just at present in the
Adirondack and his determination TO be "A candi-
date for election to the Vermont House OF Repre-
sentatives was unknown 20 his business friends DR..
Webb nominated at the regular Republican
primaries held In Rutland, VT Tuesday night,
and that he viii be elected Is foregonc conclusion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-20
SENATOR BURROWS SPEAKS IN ILLINOIS.

jacksonville. H.. Aug. l9-The first gun of the
campaign in this State fred from the Republi-
can camp in this city yesterday. Senator Julius e.
Burrows of Michigan. the principal orator, and
spoke In the public park 10 an audience Of about
1--WE thousand. At night grand street parade, ac-
conpanIed by fireworks. transparencies, etc. was
the feature The crowd on the streets was much
larger than during the day. James A. Rose, candi-
for Secretary OF State. and Senator T. ; Chap
man. Of Jerscyville. addressed the meeting last
night. John X. Tanner. candidate for Governor.
present. but owing TO Illness. could not speak
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-20
GoRMAN DID NOT CALL on HILL

Albany. Aug. 10 (SpecaD.-Senaior David B. Hh
was at his law Office this afternoon for the first TINS
in several weeks. and looking over the papers
IN several cases which had accumulated wnle 10
was at the seaside. Ii had been reported inat sea
tor German. of Maryland. would visit Senator M M
this afternoon, but such visit was maze Fl.e =,
of Senator Hi say that he has no engsgehsn ~ =,
meet Mr.. German this time. The theoly =,
Democratic politicians was that Senator u0 . ne
was coming to Albany 20 induce Senator HiIl !. "a
sjble 10 announce that he would support Bryan div
SnWall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-20
FOR SOUND MONEY. 6 to q

Albany. Aug. 19.-The Grand Council OF the Order
Of United Friends which has been in session In this
city for two days. completed It's business this after
The feature OF the afternoon was poll OF the
delegates regarding the financial situation. and. not
withstanding that many Of the members from
the rural districts. the result was In favor Of the
gold standard by the following Gold standard,
a., free silver. q.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-20
ANXIOUS TO HEAR GENERAL HARRISON
ING on AUGUST EX-SENATOR THURSTON
TO BE ONE OF THE SPEAKERS.

ING on AUGUST EX-SENATOR THURsToN
TO BE ONE OF THE SPEAKERS
The announcement that Chauncey NJ Depew
would preside at the meeting TO be held in
Carnegie Music Hall on the night Of August q, at
which cx-President Harrison will make an ad-
dress. has added to the interest in the meeting.
Mir. Hackett. chairman Of the Republican State
Committee, who is looking after the meeting, had
hardly arrived headquarters In the Fifth Ave
nue. Hotel yesterday when he began TO be besieged
for tickets to the meeting The State Committee
expects TO be deuged with requests for tickets.
Never In the history Of his political experience
can Mr. Hackett remember a time when such deep
and earnest interest has been taken In cam
paign. Among those from whom he has received
requests for tickets prominent Democrats
well Republicans
1t is practically assured that Senator Thur
ston who was permanent chairman Of the Con-
vention that nominated Major Mckinley, will be
hand to make speech. Senator Thurston IS
now on his way East He has been making
Bryan and some Of his followers. He is well known
as keen and eloquent speaker and has voice
Hall meeting will conflict with an engagement SEN
ator Thurston already has in New England. but it
date in order to he in New-York at this meeting
Following the meeting at Carnegie Music Hall
State, and a number of meetings will be held in
each county in the State. Hamilton Fish was at
headquarters yesterday. and was nursing his boom
General Harrison. when he comes to the city, will
stay the Waldorf. Rooms for him were engaged
at that hotel Yesterday. At the headquarters OF
the State Commiltee IN the FIN o Ayen S ;, HSiel
nculty in meeting all the appeals for tickets to he
meeting at which General ~ is TO max make the
TO The Tribune from Republicans In other cities.
s DO" All GT for be be
made to Charles W Hackett. the chairman of the
Hotel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-20
DWIGHT VI. LOWREY BOLTS

Philadelphia. Aug. l9-Dwght NJ. Lowrey a
prominent Democrat OF this city. and well-known
attorney. who was permanent chairman OF the
late Democratic State Convention. to-day sent
letter TO State Chairman Carman resignng a
member OF the State Central Committee. Mr..
Lowrey In his letter takes exception TO the Chi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-20
p,vI COMMITTEES IN AMSTERDAM.
CONTEST THAT WILL PROBABLY BE CARRIED
INTO COURT

A CONTEST THAT W1LL PKUBAbI'1 Dr7
INTO COURT.
.s,oraom \ Y. Aug. 10 (speciaD.-The indica-
.,oro ore that there WILL for time at least DC
two Republican City committees IN TINS cry ~
the caucuses held on Monday evening ' 49, ,nrno
- tho wards They contended that the terms oil
tho old committeeman had expired. according 10
the call issued last February The old cofnn''''ee'
on the other hand. claim that their terms 40 not
expire until the next caucus. when city oi'ceis
will be nominated.
The members Of the new Clty Commune me-
,ost evening at the Republican headquarters.
C,hoi-uan Frank D. Lewis. of the old city Com,
mittee informed them that while ne weico nid
,hem IN headquartcrs Republicans, they couu
moi lie permitted to hold meeting at headquarters
as a city Committee. They held conference e ana
norfected n temporary organization An ADJOURN
n,enf was taken until Monday evening ,both conl-
mittees have engaged counsel ana; az both cla IN,
70 he right the matter will probably be settled by
he