Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-07-25
SILVERITES.
A Speech by Vice Chairman
TOWne ELECTS Great
Applause.
EX-G0V. ST. JOHN.
His Predictions for Future Refer
ence-Bulletins of Silver
tie Proceedings.

ST. Louis, July 23-Delegates to both
the populist and silver conventions wsrt
abroad early today. They gathered il
groups arguing with one another, offer
becoming greatly excited. The day be
gan clear and hot. In the Grand Music
hall where the silver convention wa:
held. the heat was even more uncomfor
table than on the streets. Tired dele
gates began coming at $50, but the gal
lerles were practically vacant at IL
o'clock, the hour to which the conven-
tiou adjourned, aHd it was an hour later
when the convention was called to or
der.
When Chairman st. John called the
silver convention to order. He said he
was sorry to De compelled to announce
thst Rev. DR.. Niccolls, who was to open
the convention with prayer, had been
called away from the city. Congress-
man Newlsnds moved that committee
on ways and means be appointed to raise
funds to defrsy the expenses of the CON-
vention. Chss. A. Towne, vice chair
man, was introduced. He said the press
of the country had apparently forgotten
its sacred duty and had become the
plant tool of monopoly. Money was the
god it worshipped, but the day OF regen-
Grafton was 81 hand. de eulogized the
democratic candidate in glowing terms.
This evoked the biggest demonstration
which thus far has characterized the
convention.
Towne said that three months ago q
man who dared to predict that free sill
yer would win the coming election would
have been set down as an imbecile.
Now the movement has grown to such
proportions thst victory not only was
possible but certain, if the forces united
Sacrifice was made on all sides, The
factions must all unite and patriotic
people would be relieved of their bur-
dens. There was uproarous cheering
when Towne ended.
Ex-Governor st. John was called up
On to speak. He told how corn was
worth ten cents q bushel, oats eighty
cents and potatoes six cents bushel in
Minnesota. This was why go many
farmers favored free silver. Not many
months ago nearly every one believed
nothing could defeat Mckinley for pres
ident, but the surrender of American
interests to Great Britain at the politi-
cal convention changed the sentiment
of the whole country. Free silver at 16
TO would sweep the nation.
BULLETINs.
10:l3-The delegates are late in arriv-
ing. A committee started for a confer
ence with the populIsts. Caucusing
back of chairman's desk. Hall filling
rapidly.
INSTRUMENTATION called TO order.
10:33-Motion to appoint committee
of ways and means carried.
Chas. A. Towne Of Minnesota, ad-
dressing the convention.
Towne interrupted frequently by ap-
plause and cheering.
1040-At his mention of Senator Tel
lsr's name the convention cheered in a
body. He mentions Bryan; loud and
cheering.
10:51-He says Bryan represents the
cause of humanity against Injustice"
11:Ol-Towne concludes amidst much
applause.
il:16-Ex-G st. John, of Kansas,
called for and responds. Great cheer
ing. st. Johns mention OF Cleveland
greeted with laughter.
l1:42-Ex-Gov. st. John concludes.
11:46-Mrs. Helen Cougar, of Indiana
addresses the convention.
12:15- Mrs. Cougar concludes.
12:24-Baud plays my Country, tits
of Thee" Convention rises and sings.
12:15-Judge Sheldon, of Coma, sd-
dresses the convention.
12:27-Sheldon concludes.
12:3l-Towne OF Minnesota, takes the
char and and announces that MIR.
Lease. of Kansas, will address the con-
vention this evening.
Fashion. r. a. Cole, of Wisconsin,
the convention.
I2:47-Takes issue with that part Of
Mrs. Cougars address advocating pro-
hibition and defends the brewing inter
ests OF Milwaukee and st. Louis.
12:45-Cole is interrupted. The chair
raps for order and says be must be
heard. Great confusion. Cole resumes
and concludes.
12:50-Recess taken until 2:30 Q. ms
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention was called to order
by Chairman st. John.
3:l9-H. l.. Chaffee. OF Minnesota,
the convention. After Chat
fee finishes Mr. Towne takes the gavel.
$3.50. b. Lane, Of California, re-
guested to speak five minutes on gold.
3:43-Lsne's speech is we'll received.
He concluded.
4:3O-Motion made by the chairman
that when the convention adjourns the !
hour for Teconvening be set at 1870 to-
causes general and heated argu
ment