The herald., 1896-05-14
California Populists Enthusias-
tic for Equal Suffrage
so ARE THE PROHIBITIONISTS
And Both Demand the Free Coinage Of
Silver
The Colorado Republicans Will Endorse Sena-
tor Teller Today, but VIII tjot Bolt
Gold Platform
Associated Press Special Wire.

Associated Press Special Wire.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, May 13.-The
first business at the Populist convention
this morning was the report of the COM
mittee on order of business. Strong OBJ
lection was made to the endorsement of
any one for United States senator. but
Gator was endorsed after warm discus
sion.
The temporary officers were then made
the permanent officers of the conven-
ton, and adjournment was then taken
to 1 o'clock.
The convention reassembled at 2:10.
Fowler, chairman of the committee on
platform and resolutions, submitted the
platform. It's reading created the Wild
est applause, particularly when the dec
laration of affirmation of the principles
of the Omaha platform was mentioned.
On motion of Gator the report was
taken UP seriatim. The womans suf
frage plank was first considered. Dore
of Fresno moved the adoption of the res
olution. and 1t went through without a
dissenting vote. Susan B. Anthony then
ascended the platform amid wild dem-
onstration Of enthusiasm, and briefly
thanked the convention for it's action.
The second clause considered was that
demanding the right of direct legislation
and proportional representation, with
the right of referendum. An amend
was defeated.
Gibson Of Alameda nominated J. L.
Gilbert Of Fresno, and his nomination
was made unanimous.
D. Mckay and ]. V. Webster were
elected presidential electors Large.
Alfred Daggert Of Tulare, John S. Dore
of Fresno, r. NJ. Wardell of Los Ange-
les. NJ. E. Dittner of Shasta. ]. A. john
son of San Francisco, e. M. Gibson Of
Alameda were nominated for delegates
at-large. From these nominations four
delegates only were to be selected. and
vote returned the names of Dagget,
Dore, Wardell and Dittmer.
A resolution extending sympathy to
the people of Los Angeles In their strug-
gle for a deep-sea harbor at San Pedro
was adopted, as was one expressing
sympathy for the Cubans In their fight
for liberty and independence.
The following resolution was adopted
without debate:
Resolved, That this convention re-
quest the board of state harbor commits
sionerS to grant space for free market
next north of the passenger landing in
San Francisco; and be it further
Resolved, That copy of this resolu-
tion be forwarded by the secretary of
this convention to the state harbor COM
missioners."
At f1:25 the convention took recess
to permit the Sixth and Seventh Con-
gressional districts to elect their dele
gaates tc the national convention and .e
select their presidential electors.
At midnight the Seventh Congressional
convention announced the following
nominations: Presidential elector, D. T.
Fowler OF Fresno: for congress, c. H.
Castle of Merced; J. L. Dryden of San
Diego, E. D. Dunkenson of San Bernar-
dino, c. F. Bennett of Orange, G. T. ELL
lott of San Benito and w. H. Gilstrap Of
Tulare were elected delegates to the ma
tional convention.
The Sixth Congressional convention
elected H. c. Dillon of Los Angeles pres
idential elector. ]. L. Burnett. l. M. Dex-
ter, r. E. Curran, f. M. Hamilton and J..
L. Steele were elected district delegates.
At 1:15 a. m. the convention had not re-
convened, and save for the membrs of
the Sixth Congressional district, which
was still in session. there were not fifty
delegates left In the hall.
No nomination for congressman has
been made In the Sixth district. it being
the desire of many delegates to defer ac-
ton until the Democratic and Repub-
lican parties had made their nOmina-
tions. The question of the nomination
| was being debated when report closed.
| A long debate followed the question OF
| the adoption of a resolution declaring
| in favor of protection of American labor
! by restriction of foreign immigration
| and a demand for the creation OF ma
| tional non-partisan tariff tribunal of ex-
| perts by congress, to the end that tari;.
agitation may be taken out of politics.
The resolution was supported by Ca
tor, wilkins. Fowler, Bowman. and
| others in fiery speeches. Vann of Co
| lusa led the opposition and designated
| the measure as a "Straddle on the tarifi
question: More than an hour was con-
sumed in considering amendments which
were finally voted down, and the resolu-
| .ssrsv oil mr. a
| At 6 o'clock an adjournment was taken
until $780, when the convention got down
| to work again.
| A resolution favoring union with
any reform party wherein sacrifice Of
the fundamental principles of the Peo'
| ple's party would not be involved was
adopted.
After the adoption Of the resolution
nominations for the endorsement Of tht
| party for a United States senator were
declared in order.
c. H. johnson of San Francisco nom
| mated Thomas v. Gator. At the men
| tion Of Gators name there was loud anf
continued cheering.
Gators nomination was seconded by
Fowler of Fresno, Dillon Of Los Angeles
Vance of Colusa and Wilkins of Santa
Clara, all of whom indulged in speeche
highly eulogistic of the nominee.
Gore moved that nominations be clos
u.
ed that the secretary be instructed t
cast the ballot of the convention for Mr.
Gator This motion was carried. Their
were calls for a speech from the nonli
nee and Gator responded briefly: Th
speaker said he was confident of his be
ing a member of the United States sen
ate when the ballots shall have beel
counted at the approaching election. H
predicted the ultimate success of tn
party and counseled it's members t
stand firmly by the issues they advocate
At the conclusion Of Gators speech h
was given three cheers and tiger.
The Second District Congressiona
convention endorsed M. e. Dittmar o
Shasta for delegate-at-large to 81
Louis. c. F. McGlashan of Nevada wa
nominated for congress.
The Third District convention electe
w. Brown. Livermore: Sam Stewar,
Solano; W. A. vann, Colusa; John
Garner, Lake: Ed. Mcguire. Alameda
as delegates to st. Louis.
The Fourth Congressional distric
nominated c. H. johnson for presiden
tial elector, and j. A. Johnson delegate
at-large. j. G. Gore, c. N. Harris, E
S. Barney. W. Fl. Walker and 7. f
Porter were chosen district delegates