Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-07-25

kota; Gen. Turner, Massachusetts,; +.
Keith, North Carolina, and g. A. Tur-
| ner, Minnesota. When the call for the
convention had been read, Francis G..
Newlands. of Nevada, was introduced
| by Chairman Mott as temporary chair
man. The galleries were almost vacant,
and the delegates gave him a vigorous
reception.
Weather clear and warm. Delegates
slowly assem- bling. Very few prominent
leaders are present.
Delegates coming in very slowly. Not
| over IS in their seats.
| 1t is the plan OF the silverites to per-
feet temporary organization and ap-
| point committee before afternoon ad-
lourn ment. A committee of seven will
be sent to confer with the popniists.
| The convention was called to order by
| Chairman Mott, of the national COM
mittee.
| 12:55-Congressman Newlands, OF Ne
| vsda, addressing the convention.
I Congressman Newland's speech being
received with much enthusiasm. He
refers to Bryan and says we must accept
the Bryan leaders of the democracy and
march with him to victory.
R:56-Temporary Chairman New
lands concludes his address amid cheers
and applause.
1:33-Cslling roll OF committee on
credentials.
Young lady oostumed as Goddess of
Liberty reading the declaration OF indie
pendence. Great cheering.
2:lC-Chsirman reade a telegram from
Senator Teller saying that a vots for
Bryan and Sewell is q vote for the mon
etary independence of America. Great
cheering.
2:12-SeIecting a committee on per-
manent organization.
KANSAS CRY, July 21.-All Kansas
City banks today ceased issuiDg gold,
either ID exchange for bills, payment Of
checks or Withdrawals of deposits
Cashier Rule Of the Bank of Com .nerce.
who arrived from st. Louis this morn
ing, said the banks there will take the
same action. The reason given by
bankers here for the movement is that
it is the evident intention of money de-
positors to withdraw their deposits in
gold aud hoard the yellow metal IN the
belief that it will go TO a premium.
ST.. LOUIS, July 21-Quits a meeting
took place in Senator Buffers room to-
day which will, II the claims of those
present are realized, have the effect Of
creating CONSERVATION in the ranks OF
the Bryan and Sewsll followers. The
meeting was composed of representative
delegations from all states south of
Mason and Dixon's lire. The question
under discussion was the adoption OF a
plan to endorse Bryan and place upon
the ticket with him southern populist.
This plan originated with Butter. When
the meeting adjourned the claim vas
made that $50 votes would be rscei' ed
for this plan south of Mason and Dix
one line. This approaches very near q
majority of the convention. The dele
gates present refused to indicate pre-
terence for vice president.
New YORK. July 22-The total
amount OF gold engaged for shipment
tomorrow is 5l,750,OO0.
BosToN. Mass. July 22-Percival Low
ell, BostoD's famous astronomer, is on
his way TO Flagstaff, Ariz., a. the head
OF the most important scientific expedi-
tion planned for half century. The
object is to make observations OF Mars
and procure If possible evidence to sup
port the theory that Mars is inhabited. |
CLEVELAND, D. July 21-At the Brown |
hosting works late last night the strik- /
ers or sympathizers threw bricks and |
stones at the soldiers from places of |
One picked was knocked |
down. Several soldiers fred in the |
from which the missiles came. !
LIZ Is not known whether any one was I
struck. Two soldiers who yelled: (
-Scab," attempted to escape arrest by |
jumping on fast moving motor car.
rhe motorman upon refusing to stop /
received serious bayonet wounds,
ST.. LOUIS, July 22-Ths populiss com
nittee on credentials convened immedi
stely after the convention took recess
L. nj. Wardell was elected chairman.
ST. LOUIS, July 22-A consensus of
opinion among the delegates con9regat-
I'd in the populist convention hall was
hat there had been a rapid growth
ince yesterday Of the sent ment favor
Ible to nominating Bryan and some
,ody other than Seweil for vice presi-
lent.
ST. Louis, July 22-"Hurrah for
2ryaap cried an Alabama delegate.
Put him out" yelled several Texas
delegates. "Whet shall We do?' was
eked by Butter. Nominate Bryan"
epiied the came Alabama delegate.
Put b M out" shouted sey eral hun1red
oices. ais he democratic" called out
ONE one. "Yes," "No," were the inter
Mingled cries. Butter, waving his arms
ppealingly TO secure quiet, said:
Whom the gods wish 10 destroy they
rst make mad. Every time you inter
upt me endangers yourselves. This
has not been crushed by |
lther party and will not be stamped
Ut" Butler closed amid tremendous .
Dniause