The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-08
Money Plank OF the Minneapolis Plat
form Adopted as the Sentiment
of the state Convention.
NOTICE TO CONTESTANTS
mr. CARTER WARNS CERTAIN DELE
GATES TO PRESENT THEIR CLAIMS.
Action Of the New Jersey and Tennes-
see Democratic Conventions
Former for Sound Money.


fight over the money question was the most
striking feature OF the Michigan Republican
convention to-day. 1t resulted in squelching
both the gold plank offered by the majority
and the silver plank submitted by the mi
nOrity OF the resolutions committee and the
substitution therefor of the money plank of
the Minneapolis platform Of 1892. Mckinley
was Endorsed most unequivocaly, and the
delegates were strongly instructed in his
favor. Four delegates at large were elected,
two OF them without contests. ID. NJ. Ferry
was chosen chairman of the State centra.
committee, but it is not certain that he
will accept the post. both himself and Cen
eral Alger, whose name was also presented,
having declined the honor in advance.
AS the convention was assembling in the
Auditorium at noon to-day II was announced
that the Hon. Chauncey " DepewI was in
the city. The delegates appIauded the an
nouncement and appointed committee con-
sisting OF Governor Luce, Congressman VIII
liam Alden Smith and A. NJ. Henry. to in
vite DR.. Depew to address the convention.
Mr.. Depew was wildly cheered. He made a
characteristic address. reviewing the tri-
umphs Of the Republican party and picturing
the alleged sad results of the Democratic
British policy. The conduct OF affairs by
The Democracy,-said Mr.. Depew, had been
characterized by "incompetency. idiocy, big
Medicines and inability TO run great ma
chine" There was however, period in the
history OF every nation when the fool-kiler
Sleeps On the currency question the
speaker asserted that the second principle
necessary to the prosperity of the country
Is that It's currency must be Of the best mon
ey of the world He had just met many of
the people of the silver States. They said
they were for free silver. but they must
have protection laws, or they could not live.
The Republican party would lose no silver
States because the people knew that IL they
defeated Republicanisms they would lose
the Protection which was the breath of their
life. TIE mention of Mckinley in list of
distingusned living Republicans was cheered
with great enthusiasm.
The convention was formally called to
order " A. w. Smith, of Adrian. in the
absence IF the State chairman, Senator Nc
Milan. After prayer, Colonel o. a. James,
OF E.illsdaAe, was introduced temporary
chairman He made a ringing Republican
speech and IN closing predicted that whether
its leader be one OF the many "favorste
sens or Allison. or Reed. or William Nc
kinley." the Republican party will in No
vember march TO certain victory.
After appointment Of committees on ere
dentials, Organization and resolutions, the
convention took recess until go
GREETING FROM HOLSTERS.
1t was after O'Clock when the convention
was again called to order. Teiegrams Of
greeting were read from the California and
Indiana conventions announcing instructions
for Mckinley in both. The temporary or
ganization was made permanent and the
resolutions committee was given further time.
the money plank discussion having delayed
its progress.
The election OF delegates at large was
proceeded with and Gen. II. "A. Alger, of
Detroit. and Thomas J. o. Brien were unani-
mcgsy chosen. For third delegate at large
there were nominated John Duncan of
Calumet. and Perry Hannah. OF Traverse
City. After the vote by counties had been
partially taken Mr.. hannahs name was
ten porarily" Withdrawn and the ballot OF
brewer. pontiac, ana Frank w. Giichrtsf.
OF Alpha, were the leading contestants Tor
fourth delegate n. large. Brewer won on
:le second vote by counties
The fight of the convention arose over
the currency Plank OF the platform. The
majority report, read by ex-Congressman
Byron II. Cutcheon, asserts answering fidel-
ify OF the protective tariff principe. and
w nsss' un on p tarifr aci Il demands
re-enactment or the Mckinley law, with
whatever notifications present conditions
reciprocity. IL also declares for a revival of
protection TO ship owners TO encourage car
rying goods in American bottoms. and ex-
in their struggle for liberty. The national
desegares\are instructed ITO use all honor
liam Mckinley so long as his name shall be
before the convention The financial plank
In our demands for sound and honest money:
We are in favor OF the use OF gold and
silver and paper doiors in. our currency, all
purchasing and debt paying power. We are
opposed 10 any provision that viii invite
and. therefore. we are opposed to the free
ard unlimited coinage Of silver by this c0un-
thy alone under present conditions; and we
the parity OF and contract the currency"
A SUBSTITUTE PLANK
s. W. Hopkins and w. II. Smith. of the
committee, presented a minority substitute
as follows. part being quoted from the ma
uonal platform Of 1892
ssThs. American people. from tradition and
interest favor 3imesailism. and The Repub.
and silver as standard money. and demands
that all dollars. whether OF gold, silver OIL
paper shall be Of full legal-tender. possess
ing full and equal purchasing and debt
paying power, thereby having a parity oil
value. and 10 that end We demand a purely
American system OF mercy. based on gold
the minis CT this government. We demand
that all paper money issued by the govern
ment shall redeemable in gold or sIvel
ct the opticn OF the government.
I'VE are opposed TO the retiring OF tn
greenbacks. the money OF the people. tn
savior of the Union. the money favored b.
Lincoln.
I'VE are opposed 10 the issuance OF inter
est-bearing bonds In times of peace and W
condemn the policy OF Grover Cleveland an
John G.. Carlisle in contracting the sale O
government bonds. thereby taxing the peo
pie TO benefit a foreign syndicate ten mil
lions OF dolars-tae profits accruing 10 IL a
fhe expense or the people,
Several delegates supported the substitut
while many OF the gold delegates wer
s3outing Time" and demanding a vote
After considerable confusion. T. W. Crissy
OF Midland. moved TO substitute the curren
cy declaration OF the Minneapolis platform
OF 1902 for both the committees reports O
the money question The motion prevaile
amid cheers. The remainder OF the majorit
resolutions were adopted.
Alternate delegates AZ large were the
chosen AZ follows: c. g. Kelsey. BATH
r. - -. A I.f. = Z