Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-09-10

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form made by the democratic national
convention, held at Chicago in July
last, and pledge to the support of our
standard bearers, William j. Bry-
an and Arthur Sewall, the entire
strength and energy of the democracy
of the state.
I'VE believe that nation of seventy
million freemen, determined to secure
and enjoy its liberties, is able to main
tain financial policy of its owl.
America was always leader, never a
follower. We therefore declare that the
interests OF the people Of The United
States imperatively demand the restor-
alton of the free coinage of silver as it
existed at the time of its demone~tza-
ton in 1873. and that too, without
waiting the consent OF any otLer nation
on earth, and we cordially invite all
persons, irrespective Of party, to joia us
in securing the triumph of this princi-
pie so closely connected with the pros
perity of our countrymen.
I'VE condemn the action of the re-
publican party in releasing judgments
legally obtained against former state
treasurers, as a grave beach of public
faith, and in direct contrayention of the
solemn pledges Of that party to the
contrary.
I'VE favor co-employe bill that will
efficiently protect the employee against
the negligence of a co-employe, and
recommend immediate legislation to
that end.
THAT while we recognize the rights
of all classes Of our citizens to vote
as their convictions dictate, we enter
cur solemn protest against the moneYed
and corporate interests in their ut
tempt to control this election by intim-
idation and corruption. We, there
fore, look with great apprehension up
on the fact that the republican cam
paign in the west is placed under the
immediate direction and control OF a
recognized oppressor of labor and cor
ruptor of legislation and we especially
insist at this time upon the right ct
free speech and the largest freedom of
action"
The convention wildly applauded the
last plank and demanded its second
reading. Col Bird complied and again
there was an enthusiastic demonstra-
ton.
The convention then took recess
till 7:30. the conference commit ees
still being in session.
Evening.
AT the evening session the nomina-
ton for governor was at once proceeded
with. Ex-senator Conner Of Viroqua
moved the nomination Of w. G. Sill
yerthorn by reclamation. Louis g..
Bohmrich of Kenosha spoke for Clin-
ton Rabbit. w. II. Rogers OF Madi-
son made a very eloquent speech Sec
onding the naming Of SilverthorrL He
said that Villas had been his early
teacher. but had led him into darkness.
fVociferous applause.) Mr.. Rogers Gu
logized Rabbit, but thought Silver
thorn the logical candidate The
speech was one of the best Of the even
ing. Thomas l.. Cleary Of Lancaster
advocated Silverthorn's cause as did
also II. w. Seeley Of Milwaukee, ]. NJ !.
Morrow Of Sparta, Judge Cate Of Ste
VEINS Point, G.. r. Thorn Of Waupaca,
Sam. Shafer OF Colby and Claire Bird
Of Wausau. who aroused the most en-
thusiasm of any speaker. The audi
ence arose en- masse while Mr.. Bird
was speaking and cheered to an echo
The speaker was forced 10 stop several
times while the frantic crowd shouy M
wildly and waved hats and flags He
left the platform In the midst Of the
pandemoninm and while shouts went
IN whats the matter with Bird X
Crowds locked 10 shake young Birds
hand as he worked his way back to
his seat. The crowd eheered when
COL Bird stepped forward and grasped
the hand of his son Mr. Rabbit then
r.oved to make siiyerthorn's nominal
ton unanimous III II. Rogers second
ID the motion and II prevailed
unanimously. the audience standing.
Chairman Cotzhanser appointed
Clinton Rabbit, III H Rogers and
claire Bir 70 conduct silrerthorn 70