The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-04
VOL. .lo-NEk SERIES. NO. 80.

superstition anu ltl bN luitilittIb lttA-
son. lie endorsed the resolution.
OTHER RESOLUTIONS.
Ex-Congressman Dan Trigg was next
called and he too endorsed the resolu-
ton and offered some resolutions for the
committees $ consideration.
They opposed the free coinage OF silver
at the ratio of 81 to 1, but favored the
use Of both metals and the free coinage
Of each to the extent of maintaining the
parity between them.
The resolutions further favored the
repeal of the State bank tax.
Mr.. a. G. Gordon then offered reso-
luton providing that the sound-noney
men should oler the names OF Senator
Martin and j. Taylor Ellyson as dele I,
10 Chicago. This how
ever he afterwards withdrew, and IT
was left optional with the committee
TO present any candidates TO the conven-
tion.
Mr.. Gordon then offered a resolution
which was adopted amid great cheers
providing against the adoption Of the
unit rule by the convention
Chairman Watts appointed as a COM
mittee TO draft tho plank 10 be presented
10 the convention B. b. Munford Holmes
Conrad, and Abe Fulkerson
SILVER CAUCUS.
A caucus Of the silver people met TO-
night shortly after . o'clock in Colum-
bian Han. The object of the gathering
was 10 agree upon some policy which IS
To govern tomorrow S convention. Con-
gresham Peter j. Otey, opened the meet
Ing and stated that on August 18th, last
silver conference had been held at Wash
ington where he had been appointed a
II ,nh n OF the national committee. it
had been his duty to look after the or
ganization OF the silver Democrats and he
had attempted TO discharge this duty.
On this occasion ho had no report TO
make except 10 call attention to the large
number OF delegates present who almost
filled the big hail.
Continuing. Mr.. Otey said this confer
ence had been called TO consider the steps
10 be taken at the convention 80 that the
auti-silVer Democrats would not be-
alianated. While he had no suggestion TO
make. yet he thought it would be wise
for each congressional district to select
one or two members who were 10 look
after the Interests Of the silver men at
the convention and report to some adj
1ourned meeting Of the silver delegates.
TRIBUNE OF THE PEOPLE.
At the suggestion OF Mr. Otey Colonel
william y. Petit, Of Fluyanna, was then
Colonel Petit. IN a brief address alluded
10 the papers that had advocated sound
money pclicy and spoke OF the dictauors
of the metropolitan press Of this state
ana of the United states 10 adopt tAe
bered:cal dogma Of those high in ou-
thorlty and scOrning the idea OF aaoplii's
a money system that was not in keeping
with wall street He ALLUDED TO SeHA-
tor Daniel as the tribune OF the people
which remark brought down the mousse
and caused cheering That l%s'eu LOT -
raj minutes. lie called MN n'An VIZ
could rot be seduoed by patronage OF
any other selfish motive 10 uo@0i' '''0
convictions and principles
TIE RESOLUTION.
The speake. then read the lonV" We
resolution, which he sald ne "ou'u -
sem 10 the convention tomorrow h,
s.rl ant a.. sc,ior senator IN Congress, the
III gsllant peerless tribune OF uie
s'n,Ia the Hon. John W. Daniel we
- o,,r heartiest plaudits Of wen uoNe'
,ood and faithful servant ana we 0o'
6tonv recommend him 10 the Chicaso
Conyention for nomination as caliulua'e
enr president or for Nice-President as
may seem to them upon tull survey oi
the field TO he most JudlciouS. we i0ooe
nize I'm him one Of the aDiest eAPoHoi,'S
~ the convictions of the peoiSs ol tho
country upon the all-absorplns qu7sVloh
of coinage and currency ana by ITaSon
frrtber of his profound ana billlaht
,aIents and attainments, his clear ana
ready perceptlon and innate love oi the
ruth. right and justice OF things ana ms
cenerous and inevitable eXpousdl OF Just
conservative and statesmanihe views
upon all political questions. We pehefe
he would make an ideal CHIEF Magis-
trate.
when the speaker referred to Mr.
Ianiel as candidate for Nice-President
there were cries of "No. leave out the
Nice-President.'
SENATOR DANIEL SPEARS.
The resolution was loudly applauded.
senator Daniel was then called Tor.
Irpon his appearance he was given an
ovation lasting several minutes. After
thanking them for the compliment paid
him. Senator Daniel stated he dld not
aspire TO any place upon the national
ticket. but would be only too happy 10
take his place during the coming cam
paign I'm the coiorguard He did not
conceive that there was a higher place
than 10 be United States senator from
Virginia. and to M mat place acceptably.
lie hoped that he had at least attempted
10 ill the place acceptably.
For twenty-five years. he said, the
Democratic party had been the partS. Of
free coinage Of gold and silver. the mou-y
Of the Bible. the money Of the COnsii-
tuition, the money Of the American colo
nies. We come with no catch-word Of
sound money, much sound and little
money. where the sound is for your ears
and the money for the pockets Of the
others.
SWANSON ADVOCATES THE UNIT.
Congressman Swanson was next call
cd 10 the stand who. in stirring speech.
urged that men be sent 20 Chicago who
had the full confidence OF the people
who were aggressive fighters for silver
and no straddlers. He advocated the
adoption of the unit rule. ana his re-
marks were received with applause.
Upon Mr.. Swanson's motion. the dele
gates then separated into district gath
erings. and each one OF them appointed
three members for a steering committee
which during the convention Is 10 look
after the interests OF the silver people.
THE STATE COMMITTEE.
The Democratic State Committee net
last night in one of the rooms CT CO.
lumbian Hall for the purpose of nomi-
mating temporary officers for the con-
vention, IL was agreed that Colonel
,ohn Bell Bigger. OF Richmond is 10 &c
temporary chairman, and Mr.. Joseph
Button. Of Appomattox, temporary sec
retary.
THE SECOND DISTRICT.
The Second district is the only one
which appears TO be able TO elect two
sound-money delegates TO Chicago al
though both sides are stili claiming the
Third district.
A meeting was held tonight OF The Sec
ond district members over which JudSe