The National tribune., 1896-07-09
POLITICAL NOTES.

Two hundred and sixty-fve of the 2S4 Re-
publican newspapers in Kansas have declared
for the National platform aud Endorsed the
gold standard plank. Twelve express dissatis-
faction with the platform, but say they will
support the ticket. Only two have boited and
declared for the free coinage Of silver.
President Stevenson broke his long
silence July 5, in a letter in which he pointed
out that he had always been for free silver,
and had been conspicuous IN its advocacy as
early IS 1875.
Johann Most, the Chief Priest of the Anar-
cbists Of America, is enthusiastically for Alt
geld, whom he claims is the greatest man in
America, aud would be President but that he
was Torn on foreign soil, a restriction in the
Constitution which Most lamepts.
Garrett Hobart denies an interview attributed
to him in which he was reported to be dis
turbed by the growing strength Of Free Silver.
Rev. James B. Dunn, formerly State Presi-
dent OF the Massachusetts A. p. A., says that
the Order will oppose Mckinley.
new Republican Committee has been
formed in Louisiana, composed mainly Of
white sugar-planters. The Od-tme Repub-
licans, including the negroes, are largely ig-
nored. They propose 10 unite with the Popu.
lists on the issue of honest elections, and will
run Joint electoral ticket They claim that
they can sweep New Orleans by $1,000 major
ity ana Louisiana by 10000.
Ex.Postmaster Van Cott, Of New York City,
and Congressman Frank S. Black of Troy. are
among the leading candidates for the Repub-
lican nomination for Governor of New York.
What can the matter be? Jerry Simpson
doesn't bob mp anywhere in the wild turmoil.
The Indiana Republican Committee will
los VIC inn
and probably ex-Presidcnt Harrison will fire
the first gun early in September, upon his
return from the Kaatskiils
The Minnesota Republicans Endorsed the
81. Louis platform and candidates, aud re-
nominated Gov. David NJ. Clough. the latter
by a vote Of S74 to ia for tue next highest
candidate.
The Arkansas Republicans Endorsed the St.
Louis platform and candidates, aud nominated
ii. L. Remmel for Governor by reclamation.
The Nebraska Republicans held an enthusi-
sstc Convention at Lincoln, July ], when they
declared emphatically Tor Protection, Reel
procity Sound Money, and Mckinley and
Hobart and nominated a State ticket with
J. A. Piper at the head for Secretary of State.
The Executive Committee, who have the act
i've and immediate charge Of the Mckinley cam
paign, settled upon. as follows: Mark A.
Hanna, Ohio, Chairman; N. s. Quay, Pennsyl-
wanna: Cyrus Leland, Kansas; Joseph II. Man
1 ley, Maine; John ID. Long, Florida; Harry C.
Payne, Wisconsin; Charles ID. Dawes Illinois:
w T. Durbin, Indiana; Warner Miller, New
York; W. II. Osborne, Massachusetts,, Secre-
tary.
The Narrow Gage and Broad Gage wings Of
the Prohibition party in Michigan have split
and nominated separate tickets. The Broad
Gage faction seems 10 be more numerous.
Elk Speaker Crisp old not attend the Chicago
Convention.
The Directors OF the Mercantile National
Bank of New York, Of which William p. ST.
John is President strongly disapproved of his
free silver sentiments as injurious TO the credit
and business standing of their institution, and
the friction, which has been increasing FOR
years. eliminated upon his making a sensa-
tional speech at the Senator Tiilman meeting
when he accepted the position of one OF the
delegates TO Chicago. His resignation was
called for and unanimously accepted. His sal.
AIRY was $4,000 year.
Senator Morgan was very anxious 10 attend
the Chicago Convention, so as to secure the in
sertion of a vigorous plank in relation 10 Cuban
independence. But he taken i'll on the
train aud compelled 10 stop over.
Richard Croker is coming home 10 manage
Tammany during the campaign. The outlook
at Chicago is very discouraging TO the New
York Democracy, aud though Tammany has
only few minor Offices TO fill this Fall it is
| felt that extra efforts must be made 10 keep up
the organization.
Gov Morton says decisively that he will not
be a candidate for reelection. When he was
doomed for President he made distinct agree
ment that he would keep out OF the way of
other candidates for Governor.