Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-04-25

loudly applauded. Thei names of John
E. Russell, George Fred Williams, John
w. Corcoran and James w. Donovan
were presented by Congressman Fitz-
gerald for delegates at large.
j. T. OSullivan condemned the ticket
as machine made but upon vote
OSullivan was the only dissenter.
Thomas j. Gargau. chairman of the
committe on resolutions, received an
ovation when be reported the platform
which praises President Cleveland,
demands the maintenance of the "exist-
ing gold standard, the retirement of
legal tender notes and an "elastic bank
ing currency" 1t recommends the
admission OF raw material, free of duty,
and while not pledging the delegates to
Chicago advises them to support VIM.
E. Russell for the presidential nomina-
ton.
PROVIDENCE, r. 1. April 21-The
democratic convention to choose eight
delegates for the national convention
assembled today. There was but little
enthusiasm and many towns we're not
represented. Richard E. Oomstock pre-
sided. References in his speech to VIM.
E. Russell received great applause
especially when he asserted that Rus
sell would, as presidential candid
ate, again lead the party to vic
tory. George w. Green was chairman
Of the committee on resolutions. The
platform adopted endorses the admins
tration of Grover Cleveland especially
commanding tits frmnees and ability in
maintaining, unaided by congress, the
credit of the nation" It continues: at
is vital to the interests of our people
that there should be no departure from
the gold standard to which all money
whether gold, silver or paper should
conform"
The platform commends Ito the Geler
gates at the Chicago convention one
who will make On ideal president, Will
liam E. Russell, of Massachusetts," The
mention Of Ex-Governor Russells name
called forth great demonstration.
DALLAS, April 21-Texss democrats,
opposed to silver, met in state confer-
ence 10 Dallas today. Upwards of 300
delegates are present. 1t looks as il q
full state ticket of congressional csndi-
dates, and possibly mem bers of the leg
islaturs, will be determined on if the
national convention adopts an anti free
silver platform.
MoNTGoMERY, Ala, April 21--The
democratic state convention will adopt
platform in favor of the free coinage
of silver at 16 to and instruct its de.
legation to Chicago on the same line.
TACOMA, Wsshn., April 2l-A. V Faw
cett, qualified as mayor without opposi-
ton this morning notwithstanding that
E. S. Orr took the oath of Office last
night. Orr will depend on the courts in
seating him.
CHICAGO, April 21-Mrs. Maggie Dob
Ter died unexpectedly after few hours
of illness. Is is believed by DR.. j. W.
Fitzmsurice che had cholera. He refus-
ed to issue death certificate and notifi-
ed the coroner in order that an official
investigation might be made.
CHICAGO, Ill. April 21-Prof. Miller of
the university OF Chicago, starts next
week for New Mexico and Arizona, to
live among the pueblos fer three months
and study the tribes.
WASHINGTON, April 21-In the senate
today the bill passed granting the absn-
doned Fort Marcy Military reservation,
New Mexico. to the American invalid aid
society for the purpose of establishing
sanitarium for the treatment Of pulmon-
airy diseases.
Cannon, of Utah, WIS recognized for
speech supporting his resolution for a
huge ground map covering 625 acres,
located near Washington, showing the
entire topography and geography Of the
United States. He explained that the
map would give an object lesson Of the
extent Of our country. The Mississippi
river would be shown by an actual
stream three feet wide and 1000 yards
long, and Lake Michigan would have
twenty-five thousand square yards OF
water.
Chicago, April 21--J. Fl. Eckles,
comptroller of currency, said today, "a
curious typographical error in q morn
ing paper made me to say precisely the
thing not say respecting my impress
sions on the presidents attitude. / un-
derstsnd the error has been repeated all
over the country. 1 said 81 do not know
anything positively about President
Cleveland's intention, or wishes, relative
to the presidency, but my impression lie
should be willing to enter another presi-
dental canvass. printers made it un-
willing" exectly the reverse of my mean
ing.
Los ANGELES, CAL, April 2l-The city
is crowded with visitors to attend the
third Fiesta de Los Angeles. Gov.
Budd and many other prominent Off
cials and others are already here. The
decorations are more elaborate than
they ever have been and the ceremonies
to be conducted are on grander scale.
The first ceremony of the coronation of
the queen takes place tonight. The
weather is perfect. Everything points
to most successful festival.
CAPETowN April 81, copyrighted
1896 by Assd. Press. )-Captsin Napier