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Incorporated favoring the recognition Of

Incorporated favoring the recognition of
their independence.
Civil service reform promises to give rise
to some debate I'm the committee. A deter
mined effort will be made to secure a Wig
orous plank indorsing civil service. and,
incidentally. condemning the administra-
ton for its violation of civil service rules
and regulations. The contest between the
advocates and opponents OF civil service
promises to be warm and spirited, but 1t
is believed that the friends of civil service
will carry the day.
Ship Protection Plank.
The proposed ship protection plank
drawn by Senator Lodge first found ex-
preston in the Massachusetts platform,
since which time 1t has been incorporated
in the platforms OF Is different state
conventions. 1t will read as follows:
1--WE pledge ourselves to restore the
early American policy of discriminating
duties for the protection Of our shipping
in the foreign carrying trade, so that
American ships, the product of American
labor employed in American ship yards,
sailing under the stars and stripes, and
manned and Differed and owned by Amer
leans, may regain the carrying of Ameri-
can foreign commerce"
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A HOT TIME.
Reed and Mckinley Create a Scene
at the Southern.
Full Text of Financial Plank as Agreed
Upon by Messrs. Hanna, For
aker> and Lodge.

St Louis, June 17.-For over an hour
before and after midnight the hostile
factions that were shouting and cheering,
one for Reed and the other for Mckinley,
pushed and crushed up and down the
wide stone staircase Of the Southern ho-
tel, and finally came into collision in the
lobby. Banners of the rival candidates, In
the hands of strong and excited men,
haunted defiance at each other, and final
ly invited reciprocal attacks, in which
they received hard usage and were, some
OF them, torn and demolished. In these
brushes" couple of electric light globes
were broken, and the hostilities became
so active that, finally, they had to be
suppressed by platoon of police sum-
moned for the purpose. Several incipient
hand fights were stopped, with no more
bleeding noses. Some of the more OBJ
streperous individuals were expelled from
the lobby by the police, but this had little
erect upon the noisy, surging, vociferous
crowd. AT last the captain of police acted
resolutely In the matter and elected from
the hotel all the banner bearers; and as
the club men followed these the factions
separated, the crowds dispersed and COM
parative quiet was restored.
Look for Final Adjournment Thursday.
There was some talk Tuesday morning
of arranging the work of the convention
so as to have final adjournment by Thurs
day, and 1t is understood that several
special trains have been ordered for Fri
day morning with thai prospect in view.
Mark Hanna, the business manager Of
the Mckinley branch of the convention
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Cf not of the entire affair, is credited with
the programme by which this is to be car
ried out. The committees on credentials
and on resolutions were appointed Tues
day and are to hold continuous sessions
by day and night until they are prepared
to report The report of the committee on
credentials is to be adopted by the conven-
ton in the most summary and speedy
manner, and then the way will be clear
for the presentation of the platform, which
the committee on resolutions Is expect
ed to have ready by that time. One day
Is supposed by Mr.. Hanna to be sufficient
time for discussion and action on tho
platform, and then only a few matters Of
minor Importance will remain to be dis
posed of.
In confirmation of the probable truth of
this report, 1t is stated that the special
car in which ex-senator Plat came to
st. Louis is ordered to be in readiness
for leaving here by Thursday night or
Friday morning, and also that Mr.. Hanna
has stated confidentiaily that he expects
to leave here by Friday evening. But,
of course. mere desires and intentions
avail little against serious obstacles, and
the obstacles in this case will come from
two self-opposing forces-the advocates of
the gold standard" and the men who
will be satisfied with nothing less than a
declaration in favor of free silver.
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officers permanent officers of the conven.
ton, and gave list of vice presidents one
from each state, as agreed on by the dele
cation.
The reading of the list of vice presidents
was interrupted by applause as popular
names were reached.
Mr.. Mudd, of Maryland, made the point of
order that although the convention might
receive the report of the committee on
permanent organization, IL could not act
upon 1t until the report of the committee
on credentials had been acted upon. There
was no convention here, now, he said.
The chairman overruled the point of
order and promptly put the question on the
adoption of the report of the committee on
permanent organization. Whilst a rising
vote was being taken Mr.. Mudd made an
other point of order that the roll of states
must be called according to the rules
There Is no convention now" he said.
until we have a permanent organization
Disregarding the point. the chairman
said
"Those opposed will RISE" and declared
that the ayes had IL, and that the report
of the committee on permanent orcaniza
ton was adopted.
The chair appointed Senator Sewall. of
New Jersey, and Representative Serene
Hayne, OF New York, to conduct Senator
Thurston to the chair.
Chairman Thurston's Address.
Senator Thurston took the chair amid
tumultuous applause and addressed the
convention. He said:
happy memory OF your Kindness ana con-
fdence Will abide in my grateful heart for
ever. My sole ambition is to meet your
expectations, and pledge myself to exor-
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else the important powers of this high Of
flee with absolute justice and impartlality.
bcspeak your cordial cooperation and
support to the end that our proceedings
may be orderly and dignified, as BELTS the
aeliherations OF the supreme council of
flight years ago | had the distinguished
honor to preside over the convention which
of fbe she as
further distinguished honor to preside
over the convention which Is to nominate
This generation has had its object lesson
and the doom of the democratic party is
already pronounce , Inc american peo-
power because they know that its adminis-
tration will mean:
The maintenance of law and order.
'"rhe protection of every American citi-
zen In his right to live, to labor and TO
"a vigorous foreign policy.
THE enforcement or the Monroe doc
"The restoration of our merchant ma
rine.
every sea, in every port.
"A revenue adequate for all government
expenditures and the gradual extinguish-
ment of the national debt.
"A currency as sound as the govern
ment and as untarnished as it's honor
whose dollars, whether of gold, silver or
paper, shall have equal purchasing and
debt-paying power with the best dollars
of the civilized world.
"a protective tariff which protects, cou-
pied with reciprocity which reciprocates,
thereby securing the best markets foi
American products and opening American
factories to the free coinage of American
muscle.
"a pension policy just and generous to
our living heroes and to the widows and
orphans of their dead comrades.
THE government supervision and con-
troll of transportation lines and rates.
THE protection of the people from all
unlawful combinations and unjust exac-
lions of aggregated capital and corporate
power.
can American welcome to every God
fearing, lberty-loving, constitution-re-
specting, law-abiding, labor-seeking. de-
cent man.
'The exclusion of all whose birth, whose
whose practices would menace the per-
manency of free institutions, endanger the
safety of American society or lessen the
opportunities of American labor.
The abolition of secttonalism = every
star In the flag shining for the honor and
welfare and happiness of every common
wealth and of all the people.
"A deathlesS loyalty to all that is truly
American and patriotism eternal as the
stars"
speech with the phrase "a patriotism eternal
as the stars" the air was rent with cheers,
amid which he was heard to ask the off,
cial question: Gentlemen, what is your
pleasure?"
The secretary read a letter from the
chairman of the committee on credentials
saying they were engaged in the consider
alton of the Texas case, and had not been
able to complete it.
On motion of Gov. Buchnell, of Ohio, the
convention then adjourned until two p. n.
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PoPULIsTs GATHERING.
Declare, However, That There Will Bs
No Conference.

st. Louis, June Notwithstanding tn,
fact that Chairman Taubeneck declara,
that no meeting of the national committe,
of the populist party mas yet been called
members OF that body continue to arriv,
in the city, processing to be simply spec
tators." Mr.. Roselle, chairman of the
state committee, says there is no founda
ton for the rumor OF free silver populis
conference. Nevertheless one of the sill
yer delegates from North Carolina says:
There is a movement on foot to unite
the free silver democrats, free silver re-
publicans and populists The populists
and free silver leaders are gathering here
waiting to see what is done by the free
silver republicans in convention. 1t is
probable that some action looking toward
a union of the free silver elements will
then be taken"
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AFTERNOON SESSION.
Convention Is Slow to Resume-Commit-
tee on Credentials Reports.


tee on Credentials Reports.
st. Louis. June H-There was the usual
delay in calling the convention to order
for the afternoon session, but the waiting
time was pleasantly whiled away by
strains of sweet music. There was great
pressure in all parts Of the immense hall
the galleries were packed; and there, as
well as on the floor, palm leaf fans were
in ceaseless agitation. The heat was very
oppressive.
1t was 2:40 when the chairman's (Mr.
Thurston's) hammer knocked for order and
announced that the afternoon session
would be opened with prayer by Bishop
Arnett, of Wilberforce college, Ohio.
Historic Gavels Presented.
Mr.. Madden, of Chicago, was recognized
by the chair, Tor a special purpose. Mr..
Madden then, IN appropriate terms, pre-
sented gavel made from a portion of the
house in which Abraham Lincoln once
lived.
The chairman, in accepting 1t, expressed
the hope that the inspiration of the immor-
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TALK OF A TELLER BOLT.
Silver Men May Leave the Hall Before
. Convention Is Over.

Convention Is Over
st. Louis June 1.-THE ante-conventior
talk largely centers upon the probable ac
ton of the silver men after the gold plank
Is adopted. Notwithstanding Senator Tell.
er's cautious statement that there would
be no organized dramatic bolt, those who
have been in consultation with him indi.
cate plainly an intention of withdrawing
from the convention hall before the pro-
ceedings terminate, and even Senator Tell
er admits that the silver men may find II
necessary for their self-respect to refrain
from participation in the proceedings
Senator Cannon, of Utah, puts it more
bluntly. How can we remain" he says
land assist in the nomination of a ticket
which we intend to oppose? OF course we
must go out"
The exodus may not be made by the sill
yer men in a body, but it seems to be the
settled programme that they will fold
up their tents like the Arabs and silently
steal away"
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THE FINANCIAL PLANK.
Full Text as Agreed Upon by Messrs.
Hanna, Foraker and Lodge.

st. Louis. June 1.-THE text of the
financial plank of the platform was agreed
to Tuesday morning at a conference held
Immediately after breakfast by Mr.. Hanna,
Senator-elect Foraker and Senator Lodge.
1t is as follows:
THE republican party is unreservedly
for sound money. It caused the enactment
of the law providing for the resumption
of specie payments in 1873; since then every
dollar has been as good as sold.
I'VE are unalterably opposed to every
measure calculated to debase our currency
or impair the credit of our country. We
are, therefore, opposed to the free coinage
of silver except by international agree
ment; and until such an agreement can De
obtained, the existing gold standard must
be preserved. All our silver and paper now
in circulation as currency must be main
tanned at a parity with gold, and we favor
all measures designed to maintain in
violably the obligations Of the United
States and all our money whether coin or
paper at the present standard the stand
ard of the most enlightened nations of the
EARTH"
The draft of the plank above quoted
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tai Lincoln might fire the hearts of the
convention to higher patriotism.
Judge Denny, of Kentucky, presented
second gavel made from the wood which
formed part of the homestead of Henry
Clay, the father of protection.
Temporary Chairman Fairbanks re-
sponded, expressing his qualification that
the state of Henry Clay had entered the re-
publican fold, and trusted that it would
be found true to the standard bearer of
this great convention in November next.
A voice in the hall exclaimed: by
$4,000"
Mr.. Terrence, of Minnesota, then pre-
scented. in the name of that state, to the
chairman of the convention the table
which stood in front of the presiding officer
In accepting the table the president sent
back word to the boys of Minnesota
that, even as the fathers Of the repub-
lie handed the union down, so would the
republican party of to-day hand down the
government under republican institutions,
with all the rights and privileges and OPP
portunities for the boys to come. [Cheersl
The report of the committee on creden-
tials was then presented by Its chairman,
Mr. Fort, of New Jersey.
At three d. m. the report OF the commit
tee on credentials was presented by Hon.
j. Franklin Fort, of New Jersey. The
paragraph In the report seating the Hig-
gins delegation was received with slight
when the seating of the Grant faction
of the Texas republicans was announced.
Some one called for three cheers for
Grant, but they were not given.
Majority report of committee on creden-
tials was adopted, seating Grant faction
in Texas and shutting out Addicks faction
of Delaware.
Convention adjourned at 5:O7 until 10 a. m
Thursday morning.
Resolution on Mob Violence.
Mr.. III. A. Rucker, one of the colorod dele
gates at large from Georgia, introduced
into the convention Wednesday the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were referred
to the committee on resolutions:
Resolved, That we denounce mod vio-
lence and lynch law as the work of saw
ages, and we denounce those composing
the mobs as the most dangerous, despic-
able and odious of all murderers, and we
earnestly appeal to the people of the vari-
Gus states, the state government and to the
government of the United States to enact
and enforce laws which will protect citi-
gems of all classes, colors and conditions.
at home on American soil, as well as they
are protected abroad
Further, that humanity, enforcement
of the laws constitute more vital factors i'm
ton OF the currency or tariff, and equal
civil and political rights TO all citizena
within our borders.
Further, that we protest against treat
nent received by portion of the dele
gates to this national convention bv the
city OF 81. Louis and that this national
convention instructS the national commit
Zee not 10 accept an invitation from any
city that does not guarantee to every dele
rate fair and cuuaftreatment."
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Seats of Delegates Changed.

there were few seats unoccupied either in
the galleries or in the sections assigned to
delegates and alternates.
Seats of Delegates Changed.
Since Tuesdays adjournment the ar
rangement of the floor hiss undergone a
change-the positions of the several states
having been shifted, and in a way far
from satisfactory to the reporters, be-
cause, instead of having Senators Teller
of Colorado; Lodge. of Massachusetts
Chauncey M. Depew and Thomas G. Plat,
of New York, between whom much of the
discussion is anticipated, in close proXim-
ity to each other and to the reporters,
they have been removed to remote quar-
tiers back of the hall, where they can
neither be seen nor heard from the plat
form seats.
The California delegates occupied one of
the first four rows in the right hand sec
ton from the platform and were conspiuu-
Gus by each of them wearing on his left
shoulder a plume of red, white and blue
cocks feathers, which had been adopted by
the republicans of that state four years ago
as a Blaine badge. and is still worn by
them.
Delay in Calling Convention to Order.
The convention was called to order at
10:45, three quarters of an hour behind
time, when prayer was offered by Rev.
DR.. William G.. Williams.
1.-THE senator from Massachusetts" said
applause and said: 81 desire to say, in be-
half of the committee on resolutions, that
the subcommittee has completed draft
of a platform and that 1t is now under con-
sideration by the full COMMITTEES. The COM
mittee is unable to report this morn
ing and asks leave of the convention to
sit during this mornings session. hoping to
be able to report a platform of principles
to the afternoon convention, and on behalf
of the committee 1 ask that leave of the
convention"
Leave was unanimously granted.
The committee on credentials was called
upon for report, but was not ready.
Neither was the committee on permanent
organization.
Mr.. Wellington, of Maryland asked
unanimous consent that the committee on
rules be allowed to report at this time. This
was refused.
A motion for a recess till two o'clock in
the afternoon was made by Mr.. wellington,
and was voted down, to the satisfaction of
the galeries-as indicated by cheers.
A motion that the report of the commit
tee on permanent organization be accepted
was made by Senator Sewell, of New
Jersey, and was agreed 20 amid applause.
Permanent Organization Effected.
The report of the committee on perma.
nent organization was then presented and
read.
1t named Senator j. M. Thurston, of Me-
braska. as chairman. made the secretaries
sergeant-at-arms and other temporary
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DELAY TACTICS.
Republican Convention Accom-
plishes Little on Second Day.
Thurston Made Permanent Chairman
His Speech in Full-The After
noon Session.

Convention Hall, st. Louis, June 1.-THE
early morning hours of the second day of
the convention were cloudy and drizzly
and threatened rather disagreeable. rainy
condition of the weather, but just before
the hour fixed for the meeting-ten a. M,
the clouds began to dispense, and there
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ten o'clock Tuesday morning, and after
its preparation IL was carefully read and
assented to by Mr. Hanna and Mr. For
aker.
A strong effort has been made to incor-
porate in the tariff plank n clause favoring
a bounty on sugar manufactured from
beets, an industry In which the states Of
Nebraska, Kansas, California and several
others are vitality interested. This how
ever, Il is understood will not be done for
the reason that II would commit the party
too strongly to the policy of paying boun-
tiss, a question upon which the party is
more or less divided. The subject will be
taken care of In the general tariff plank.
Cuba VIII BE Given Plank.
The Cubans now engaged In rebellion
against the Spanish government will find
hope and comfort in the expression of the
convention with relation TO that subject.
A separate plank will express strongly
the sympathy OF the republican party for
Cuban patriots. and a declaration VIII be
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Tennessee Stands by Evans.

St Louis, June 17.-The Tennessee dele.
cation met at ten O'clock Tuesday morning
and adopted resolutions earnestly com
mendng to the convention the name OF
Hon. Henry Clay Evans as a candidate Tor
vice president.
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stamped as a Lie by Depew.


Speaking of the rumor that Gov. Nor
ton had consented to accept the second
place on the presidential ticket, Mr..
Chauncey Depew stamped 1t as wholly
without foundation.
1.-THE men," said he, "who are using
Mr.. Morton's name in this connection are
not his friends. They are trying to make
him ridiculous, and he resents It, He
would not accept the vice presidency under
any circumstances"
what would he do in the event that
the convention should nominate him by
acclamation?" Mr. Depew was asked.
"fIow Often" exclaimed Mr.. Depew, i'm
patiently, must man say thing be-
fore he is to be believed? Must he say 1t
every day and keep on saying 1t indefinite
ly? Gov. Morton has explicitly declared
that he would not accept the vice presi-
dency What more can he say? What
more can he do?'
Col Fred Grant a Candidate.
Mr.. IT, S. Grant, Jr., who is here as a
member of the California delegation
makes the announcement that his brother
Col Fred Grant, of New York, will be a
candidate for the second place on the
ticket Speaking of the mention of his
own name in connection with that office
he said: mo, am not candidate. My
brother, Col. Fred Grant, is my candidate
for the vice presidency"
"He has been quoted as saying that you
are candidate"
Eyes, l know, but he will be candidate
and he is my candidate. You know this
vice presidential question is never properly
brought up until the president has been
named. The second place is a sort of con-
ISOLATION cup. My brother Fred will be
candidate and 1 think should be nomin-
ated.
His candidacy" added Mr. Grant, will
not be pushed until the time comes. / am
proud of the fact that he is my brother. ]
think that the soldiers who were under my
father. and their sons, will support him.
but his own record deserves 1t. 1 do not
ask 1t for him on fathers record"
Want Reed to Accept Second Place.
Speaker Reeds Maine friends do not
attach any special significance to the petit.
ton which was sent him from Boston ask
ing his acceptance of the second place on
the ticket. Mr.. Reed is very popular In
Massachusetts,.
The politicians from that state say that
he is their natural choice for the presi
dency, but that failing to secure this honor,
they would like at least that he should ac
cept the vice presidency, feeling that II
would greatly strengthen the ticket.
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William NJ Doyst, The weli-known
six-day roller-skater, runner and bicy-
clist. died n. Port Jervis. N. X.
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Committee Men Selected.

St. Louis, June 1.-THE following add.
tional national committeeman have beeI
elected by state delegations:
Florida, Il. II. Gundy; Louisiana, A. T.
Wimberly; New Hampshire. Pearson G.
Cheney: North Dakota, w. RI. Robinson;
South Carolina, u. a. Webster; Vermont
George j. Childs Wyoming, Willis Van
deventer; Indian territory. Leo Il. Ben.
nett.
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THE VICE PRESIDENCY.
Rumor That Morton Has Keconsidered
Denied by PIatt and DepeW.

st. Louis, June IA very persistent
rumor was started early Tuesday morn
ing, and was heard simultaneously in
three or four different quarters, that Gov.
Morton had reconsidered his declination
and would accept the vice presidency IL
it were rendered him. For what purpose
this rumor was put in circulation it is
difficult to say, but that 1t had purpose
IL apparent. Mr.. Plat declined to discuss
the matter in any shape. I'VE are here
ne said, "to nominate Mr. Morton for the
presidency, and until that matter is dis
posed of we are not considering the vice
Dresidency"
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CALIFORNIA FOR SILVER.
VIII Stick for the white Metal to the Point
OF Boiling.

st. Louis, June f.-Reports having beer
circulated that California was not solid
for silver, a meeting of the delegation
was held Tuesday morning, and resolu
ton proposed by Congressman johnson
was adopted which set forth that the
California member of the resolutions com.
mittee Qsemmom was instructed TO co.
operate with the silver men in every way
short of actual boiling.