Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-09

Fusfon Nominee for Governor.)
from each of the conventions, the appor-
tiOnment of the ticket being as follows:
To the Democrats, governor, treasurer,
Encouragement, railroad commissioner
and superintendent of public instruction;
TO the POpulists, secretary of state and
insurance commissioner; to the Silver
ties, acknowledgement. The nomina-
lions were made by each of the conven-
lions 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 11:3Q a. N. by Chairman George w.
Peck of the state central committee.
There was a large attendance, but the
absence of some of the men who were
known as leaders of the party in former
gears, 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 ''the withdrawal Of the
generals, leaving only the privates on
guard"
The temporary chairman was T. w.
Qon Cotzhausen of Milwaukee, who de-
iVered lengthy speech covering the is
sues OF the campaign. The customary
etc., were appointed, but no committee
81 conference was selected, it being I'M
herstood that the state central committee
would attend to that part of the pro-
gramme. A recess until 3 o'clock in the
afternoon was then taken to enable the
committees to prepare reports
There was delay in getting the con-
Ventlon started in the afternoon, and in
response to repeated calls John Toohey. a
former republican, took the rostrum and
delivered speech. Chairman Peck took
Inc opportunity to announce that William
Jennings 5ea4in Bryan, candidate Of the Demo
cratic party for the presidency, would
speak at Schlitz park next SATURDAY..
evening, statement that was greeted l
with applause. ~ - ) (
The temporary organization was made
permanent and as the committees were
aot 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-
gention 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 70, 00O, 900 free
men, determined to secure and enjoy it's
liberties, is able to maintain a financial
policy of its own. America was always q
leader, never follower; we therefore de-
clare that the interests of the people of the
United States imperatively demand the res
toration of the free coinage of silver, as it
existed at the time OF the decentralization
In 1873, and that too, without waiting the
consent of any other nation on earth, and
we cordially invite all persans, Irrespective
of party. to join us in securing the triumph
of this principle so closely connected with
the prosperity of our countrymen. -. 4
we condemn the action of the Republican,
Judgments lo041lVE
Gained against former state treasurers as
grave breach of public faith, and Gins DIRECT
We favor a co-empIoye bill that will eff
GENTLY protect the employee against the neg
agence of o co-employe, and recommend
Immediate legislation to that end.
That while we recognize the rights Of all
classes Of our citizens to vote as their con-
victions dictate, enter solemn pro-
test against the mOneyed and corporate in
ferests in their attempt to control this cleo
ton by intimidation and corruption. We
therefore look with great apprehension up
the fact that the Republican campaign
in the West Is placed under the Immediate,
direction and control of a recognized OPP
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 for
governor. A motion was made to nomi-
nate w G. Sflverthorn 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 Nr. lBabbitt
arose and withdrew his name, moving
at the same time that the nomination of
Mr.. Silverthorn be by reclamation.
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. Sil8erthorn had been
brought before the convention, and he
made a speech of acceptance. AT the
conclusion of Mr. Silverthorn's speech,
which was roundly cheered, Mont
gomery Smith Of Mineral Point said that
the convention could not act further till
the nominations made at the other con-
ventions were laid before it. He moved
that the convention adjourn until tomOr-
row morning at $50 o'clock, which was
carried.
Thursdays Session.
Chairman CotzhauSen called the con