Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29
ANrI-pEMocnArIc ALABAMrANs.
McKinIeyitcs, Anti-NckinIcyite
and POpuIists.

MONTGOMERY. ALA, April &.-The
Republicans were Disconnected by a fail
ure TO obtain admission TO the nall OF the
House of Representatives to-day. The
Moseley people obtained cotton com
press warehouse, which, after snort
delay. was lifted up so as to afford some
accommodations for the convention. The
Mckinley clement met at Dorsetts Hall
AT u o'clock Moseley called his follow
ing 10 order, and nominated G. G. Sheets
for temporary chairman. There We're
very few whites in the meeting, among
them being Ex-Governor Smith, ex-Mar-
shall Walker ex-United States Attorney
Parsons, Congressman Aldrich, and 7. II.
Aldrich, contestant for Underwoods seat
in Congress.
Committees were appointed on organl-
cation, credentials, etc. There We're fully
one half the counties with contests, but
very little care was taken in considering
them, as the Credentials Committee re-
ported promptly and claimed that every
county was represented.
The main object Of this assemblage
was the selection OF delegates to -.
Louis, and the election OF an executive
committee chairman. The following wer0
chosen as delegates. w. II. Smith, j.
V. McDuifie. A. j. Warner and W. II.
Nixon. Alternates-J. A. Goldsby, VI. w.
Garden, Robert Barber. and W. ID. Nc
liner.
r. A. Moseley was chosen as chairman
OF the committee. The convention then
adjourned sine die.
The convention put out no State ticket,
but left the matter with the Executive
Committee.
In conference with a committee from
the Populist convention, II was stated
that they favored fusion, and asked that
James Jackson be named as Attorney
General That IS the only suggestion
made as to candidates.
This element OF the Republicans sup
ported the anti-McKinley combine, and
is in favor OF fusion OF all the opponents
Of the Democratic party in support Of
one State ticket.
THE MKINLEYITES.
The Mckinley supporters met at IL
o'clock. They are undoubtedly largely
in the majority among Republicans mere.
Sixteen OF the twenty-five members OF
the State Committee are on that side.
About one third Il the delegates are
white, an unusually large proportion. q.
w. Buckley, who had been elected
chairman, pro tenn. Of the Executive
Committee, when Aiosely declined to call
the committee together, called the con-
yention to order, and Nominated Frank
Fitzpatrick for temporary chairman. Near
ly all the uncontested delegates were
present. The usual committees were ap-
pointed, and a recess was taken ull 8
p. NJ.
on reassemblng, II was in more COM
! Portable quarters. in the Circuit-Court
room. As the committees were not ready
to report. the time was taken up with
speeches, eulogizlug Mckinley for Presi-
| dent, and william Vaughan for chair
man of the State Committee. Adjourned
| till s p. NJ.
THE POPULISTS.
The Popullst convention had smo3th SAIL
inc all the way through Iney met
! quietly at the opera-house about 81
strong. all white men. Chairman Dean
Of tbe State Committee, called the
| convention, and nominated FRANK DaI'
| cell for temporary chairman
/ rho members knew what they had De-
fore Them. and went AT II. They came
/ 20 nominate a State ticket. with the ex'
notation OF securing the support OF the
penuhIicans for il. THERE'S some oppo'
sition 10 any recognition OF Republicans
ON the state ticket, on the idea that many
Populltes will refuse TO support re
nublican while all Republicans can p'
! brought TO support ueKet ia OPP's'
ton 10 the Democrats.
committee was appointed TO confer
Win the Republican factions looking 10
| co-onera ton. The Moseley Republicans
stated that they would support the ticket
rut ont by the Populists. a. 7. GOODWIN
rongre ssrnan from the Fifth District, was
nominated for Governor. and made q
snsech of acceptance. lie claims 10 oe
confident OF election.
Mt Taubeneck. chairman OF the Ma
t,onai Committee. made a snort tax
promising financial aid 10 carry on the
election. AZ
Adjourned to y p NJ, In order Tor as
,r,cts 10 select electors and delegates &c
the national convention.
The Mckinley convention. at It's nlgn
sass,or adopted resolutions favoring th'
nomination OF Mckinley for Pres'ueht
and in opposition TO the free coinage o
silver at is to 1. David ID. shelby ahe
g w Buckley twhite). and J. w. Jones
and n. w. Pettiford (colored) were elect
Cd delegates from the State at iaTse q
the national convention.
The Committee on Resolutions repoftes
In favor OF nominating full state tiuke
N Republicans, and not fusng with th'
popujists. The committee Is waiting t'
see what action will be taken on the reso
buttons. There Is strong movement t'
defeat a, and declare for fusion.
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