Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
Sound Money Democrats.

A State Conventish Held at Bellows
Falls and Delegates Chosen to IndIsn-
apOIis. T5v.,ft
The state convention of sound money
Democrats was held in the opera house
here Tuesday. The morning session began
few moments before IL o'clock. G. H.
Davenport of Brattleboro called the meet
ing TO order, and after a few words, intro
duced p. M. Meldon Of Rutland, who acted
as chairman Of the convention. E. s..
Leonard Of this place acted as temporary
secretary.
Chairman Meldon in his address said in
part: We are called gold Democrats, but,
gentlemen, we would rather be among the
hundreds of those who held the pass at
Thermopyle than among the millions who
crushed them. We are called the 'civic
minute men of 49," and we feel proud of
the title. They, at Chicago, could not rob
us of our principles and faith. They
bolted, and we are the Democratic party
today. There was not a single Democratic
plank in that platform. That was not a
convention of Democrats at Chicago, but
let us thank the powers that be, that there
will be a Democratic convention at Ind IAN
apolis.
Permanent organization was then eff
ected with the following delegates nomi-
mated and elected: Geo. w. Smith, White
River Junction; H. d. Day, Bennington /;
A. A. Stearns, Brattleboro; L. p. Gleason,
Montpelier; J. H. Williams, Bellows Falls !;
Q. D. Gushing, Bethel; j. r. Upper,
Rochester: A. N. Logan, Woodstock; H.
W. Heaton, Montpelier; E. f. Brooks,
Brattleboro; NJ. G. Hulen, North Ben
nington; A. r. Lemon, Burlington.
The following resolutions we're then read
and adopted:
To the Democratic voters Of Vermont In this
hour OF financial peril to our country, the sound
money Democrats of Vermont deem It proper to
state the reasons for supporting, at the coming
presidential election, candidates who represent
Democratic principles.
At the last state convention of Vermont Demo
Gratis these principles were clearly and emphati
cally set forth
Therefore, it is hereby Resolved That this con.
vention, firmly adhering to the time honored ira
dtions and principles OF genuine Democracy,
with renewed assurances Of abiding regard for
the welfare. prosperity, and happiness of the
whole people, hereby procaims answering 10y
atty TO convictions of public and individual duty,
and reifflrms undaunted fidelity to said platform
OF the Democratic party Of Vermont so adopted in
the state convention at Montpelier May "a, 1896
urgently commenting that portion Of said plat
form which declares that, I'VE demand the
maintenance OF a gold standard of value as being
In the true interests OF all our people, especially
those obliged to labor for what they receive and
we are opposed to the free coinage Of silver ex-
cept by International agreement"
We also cordially approve and indorse the ad
dress or the executive committee Of the national
Democratic party, issued by Chairman Bynum
and his associates Aug. IL, 1895.
We also respectfully request the press OF Yer
mont to re-pubsh said Democratic state plat
form, also 10 publish the national Democratic ad.
dress referred to herein.
The election of delegates to the Demo
cratic convention at Indianapolis, Sept. 2,
followed with these results: w. II. Cream
er, Bethel; Maj. j. w. Gordon, Barre;
Wells Valentine, Bennington; p. NJ. Mel
don, Rutland; A. p. Childs, Bennington;
E. F. Brooks, Brattleboro; Elisha May,
st. Johnsbury; Henry Gillette, Richmond.
The next business was the nomination
of presidential electors and resulted as fol-
lows: W. II. Childs, Brattleboro; James
II. Williams, Bellows Falls; R. NJ. John
son, Montgomery; d. F. Fulton, Newbury.
The delegates were empowered TO elect
their own alternates. Chairman Meldon
was empowered to elect a committee on
nominations. The members OF this COM
mittee were Wells Valentine, c. II. Dav-
export, and w. II. Childs. The conven-
ton then adjourned till 1:30. The after
noon session was of more popular nature
and good sized audience gathered in the
hall. The Bellows Falls band furnished
music
Chairman Meldon called for the report
of nominating committee. 1t was as fol-
lows: j. b. johnson, chairman, Mortified;
w. II. Creamer, treasurer, Bethel; Azor
Marshall, Brattleboro; c. A. Mansur,
Bennington; c. A. Gale, Rutland; NJ. NJ.
VVflan,
lington; II. K. Fitzgerald, Island Pond;
c. o. Miller, Newport; Daniel Moran,
East Berkshire; G. S. Noyes, Hyde Park
Davis, Danville; W. II. Sheldon, Middle
bury; w. H. Childs, secretary, Brattleboro.
Chairman Mellon then introduced Gen.
Charles Tracy of Albany, who gave a solid
address on the free coinage system. When
the speaker first spoke of Bryan few sill
yer Democrats in the audience applauded
so loudly as to- slightly embarrass the gen.
eral.
Col. John R. Fellows of New York, who
had quietly slipped into the audience, was
requested to grace the platform by his
presence. He compiled amid the cheers
of the audience. Mr.. Franklin Pierce of
New York was next introduced, and spoke
on the question under consideration in the
G. II. Davenport then assumed chair
manship as Mr.. Meldon was obliged to
leave to catch train. Col. Fellows then
delivered an eloquent address, although
not expecting to speak when he entered
the hall. He very carefully outlined the
reasons for not standing by the platform
set forth at Chicago. Major John Cor
don of Barre followed with a brief address
OF hope and encouragement in the present
crisis. The band rendered selection and
the convention was finished.