Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-16
'ational committee was then taken

national committee was then taken
up.
On motion Of William Lamb, OF
Virginia, the rules of the last con-
vention were adopted to govern this
convention pending further action.
Then followed . roll call of the states,
in response to which the various
state chairmen were to announce the
selections for members Of the ma
tional committee, committee on res
olutions and other committees. At
the conclusion Of the call of the com.
mittee, at 1:10P. M. Gen. Grosvenor
moved that the convention adjourn
until tomorrow morning at 10
O'Clock, and the motion carried.
Not Satisfied Yet.
Lauterbach, of New York. MEM
Der Of the committee on resolutions,
is not satisfied with the gold plank.
This Is surprising in view Of the fact
that Platt practically declared him
self perfectly satisfied after the con-
ference with Foraker aud Lodge last
night. but the report of the Asso-
ciated Press containing the words of
the plank published in the east
caused Platt 10 be deluged with tele-
grams from eastern fnanciers. They
object to the words 1--WE favor the
use Of silver currency. but to the ex-
tent only that its parity with gold
can be maintained. It is under
stood tho change demanded involves
the striking out Of the word "silver. "
Lauderbach has prepared an amend
ment reading: I'VE believe all obli-
cations. either in currency or paper.
issued by the government. should be
payable in gold coin."
California Knows what It VIII Do.
The California delegation by q
unanimous vote decided to stand out
all for free silver. and follow Teller in
things on the financial question
stopping short only Of walking out Of
the convention hall il the gold stand
ard platform Is adopted.
win Merton Go ON Again.
ST. Louis, June 16.-It is reported
this afternoon that Gov. Morton has
yielded to the opportunities to accept
the second place on the ticket. The
air seems charged with feeling that
the ticket will be Mckinley and Nor
ton. Platt would only say there was
more favorable news from Morton.
He declined to show his kilograms to
the press. though they were passed
srouud among the New York men.
Lautsrbach admitted that business
men were working with Morton to
get him to accept the vice presidency.
1t 10 reported on apparently good
authority that Quay has decided to
allow himself to be placed in nomi-
nation. but after the vote is cast rise
- chairman Of the Pennsylvania del.
egation and change his vote for Nc
Kinley.
Foraker Heads Committee ON Resolutions.
ST. Louis, June 15.-The COM
mittee on resolutions organized by
electing Foraker. of Ohio, chairman
over the silver candidate. Dubois,
OF Idaho. by vote of IS to 4.
Twelve members were absent.
Notes About the Convention.
Mrs. Lille Devereaux Blake is here with
plank for the platform recommending
that congress submit to the state legis-
the constitution.
1t is conceded everywhere that Hanna
will be chairman Of the national commit.
| tee.
The Reed slogan is "Solid' as gold for
Reed; solid as Reed for gold.'
Notwithstanding he lost his place in the
national committee Chauncey I. Filley
was the center Of attraction in the parade
last night, and received a tremendous oya-
ton all along the line.
A great Mckinley meeting was held last
night In the music hall Of the Exposition
building. William 4. Mason, Of Chicago,
was a speaker.
The Reed managers claim 145 votes on
the first ballot.
Colorcd delegates met in the First Bap.
| tist church last night and resolved 70,
gold, and that they would not vote for q
candidate who was opposed to gold.
A. r. 4. Wants Recognition.
ST. LOUIS, June l6.-The members Of
the American Protective association will
ask the National convention to recognize
them to the extent Of inserting plank in
the platform which, after conceding to all
the utmost freedom in the exercise Of the
right to worship God according to the die.
tatcs Of their own conscience, will declare
Tor restriction Of immigration to certain
limit; for making it harder for a for
eigner to become q citizen; for one general
non-scctarian public school system;
and against the appropriation Of public
money to sectarian institutions.