Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
MISSISSIPPI DELEGATES EN- ROUTE.
Editor X. II. Henry Declares Himself
for AnN One but TeIIcr.

LOT IN H put hSi1sT
JACKSON, Miss, July 4.-The Mississippi
delegation left here today at l o'clock for
Chicago with a special train, gaily decorated
with banners suitably inscribed. the most
prominent feature being the 16 to l inspira-
ton.
An agent of the Associated press inter
viewed R. H.. Henry, editor of the Clarion
Ledger and one of the delegates from the
state-at-large, asking his views as to the
probable action OF the convention. He de-
clared himself for a brief and pointed plat
form declaring for the free coinage of silver
at l6 to |. without regard to the action of
other governments. When asked as to his
choice for president, he said he had no spe-
cial choice, but would be satisfied with
either Turpie, Boies, Bland, Bryan or Mat
thews. When asked what he thought of the
movement to nominate Teller, he replied
very emphatically: There is nothing in
it" Under no circumstances would he favor
it. He was disposed to think. however,
that II Teller and his republican friends
aided the democratic party this fall, in event
of success, Teller should be given one Of
the best places in the cabinet and that he
was especially fitted for secretary of the
interior, having held that position under
Arthur. Mr.. Henry has always favored
abolishing the two-thirds rule. He says
that the efforts of the goldbugs'' to Sc
cure the temporary organization of the con-
vention will be sat down on hard, that this
is a silver convention and that both tenn
porary and permanent chairman will be sill
yer men,
UedIund's Friends Enthusiastic.
HOLDREGE, Neb., July Especial Tele-
gram.)-Last evening several hundred of the
friends of p. o. Hedlund without respect to
party affiliations, accompanied by the Hol-
drege Pythian band, met him at the train
and escorted him to the Hampton hotel,
where an informal reception was held. Mr..
Hedlund in a short speech thanked his old
neighbors and fris nds for the hearty and
earnest pleasure which they manifested at
his nomination TO the office of state auditor
by the late state convention, and assured
them when elected, as he felt confident he
would be, 1t would be his earnest endeayor
to so serve the people of the state as to
bring credit both to himself, the state and
the party which elected him. Governor Hol-
comb, who was present, was then called and
said in substance that during the time he
had served as governor OF the state OF Ne
braska he had found both the chief and
deputy of the auditors office efficient. hon
est. courteous gentlemen, always working
for the best interests OF the people of the
state, and he knew of no better man for
the position OF auditor than Mr.. Hedlund.
The reception closed with three cheers for
the governor OF Nebraska and the next
state auditor. and a brilliant display OF
fireworks. Great enthusiasm is manifested
here for the whole ticket.
Holdrege celebrated the Fourth this year,
Governor Holcomb delivering the Grafton.
Democrats Headed for Chicago.
A large number OF democrats from out
in the state came in yesterday to be ready
to start on the special trains today for the
Chicago convention. Many more of them
are expected on the morning trains today