New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-15
A BURLESQUE TICKET NAMED.
CONVENTION ON A sTEAMsHIP-H. c. Du
Walls VACATION.

CONVENTION ON A STEAMSilf-h. - ~
Walls VACATION.
H. c. Du Val private secretary Of Chauncey NJ
Depew. a passenger on the record-Dreah'hs
steamship st. Paul, of the American Line, which ar
rived here yesterday This Is the second time that
Mr.. Du Val has been a passenger on the American
Line when records were clipped. His European vaca-
ton has been short by the Illness of Mr. Wander
b but he said that he had enjoyed himself THOR
oughly and had enough rest to last him until next
summer. Mr.. Du Val sailed for Europe on july 4,
and in speaking Of his trip said yesterday: I'VE went
down the stream on the Nations birthday with every
whistle footing and every vessel saluting In honor OF
the day and under the American flag On July T. the
day OF the Chicago Convention. we held an annex
convention on board. An eminent juribt, who gave
out card with Lawyers Club, Philadelphia, pre-
sided. but 1t wasn't long before discovered that he
from the wild and woody West and a scorch-
ing-hot silver man. proper representation was as
signed to every State and among those who acted
delegates Senator Adrch OF Rhode Island;
State Senator McCarsen of Brooklyn: Charles Fran
els Adams, Of Boston, and others. 1t was touch
and-go convention all the way through. The Com
mttee Resolutions brought In a platform that was
redhot for free coinage Of silver. free copper. free
iron free wool and everything free. The minority
port was a dgnifed protest. and stood for the gold
standard After great deal of discussion pro-
ceeded to nominate candidates. About every in
the world nominated. and finally the ticket
named was Debs and Pullman
White the speeches Of nomination were being
made delegate wanted know what kind OF a
platform had been adopted He said that II reminded
him of the tramp who eyed dog in front of a farm
house. The tramp urged In. the dog
wagging its tail Yes. know he replied but he Is
growing too. and don't know which end Of him to
believe He said that he had heard both gold and
silver mentioned but he didn't know which end be-
leve Finally the convention adjourned. Next day
cable message was hung the bulletin board saying
that Whitney and Bland had been omnated Chi
cago, but that they had Withdrawn in favor OF our
candidates.
The situation in Europe" said Mr. Du Val, ser-
sober Britisher and the German watch this country
with the air OF interest with which man
watches dog have a M. He has not fear about ut-
mate recovery, but he simply wonders how long the
fit will last. England and in fact all Europe, is full
or 'l-tOli-you-sO citizens They say that Gov
eminent Is not success that universal suffrage
never live, Al that only monarchy hold our
unruly citizens in check. They get a distorted and
garbed view OF everything over there, until they look
upon this country as bowling. sechng place of vio-
lerce. 80 Tar as returning our securities Is concerned
they have simply got 10 the stage OF waiting before
they invest saw half million Of dollars worth
Of Massachusetts State bonds in a banking house in
London which had been returned by a German
Think OF IT. Massachusetts State bonds PAYABLE in
pounds sterling tried all could to convince people
whom met that everything was exagcera ted, and
that sober sense would rule in the end. So far az
can learn. Bryan seems to have proved to be a hzzlo
and his cause Is dying"