The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23

producing nations recognize gold as the only
value and incraas .ne1t ouar the npod 10
ucts of labor.
This campaign is to open up an era of edu-
el ca allon, ana In this work the Silver party en-
ters animated by no sectional spirit, con-
trolieo by no feeling of envy against the more
prosperous, but inspired by the desire to
malhlaln broad American policy which shall
piotect the interests of American production
wnether in the miring-oamps of the noun
talns, tne wheat fields of the West, the cotton
rsa1s ol the South or the factories OF New
England. But let us remember always in this
con.est tnat union is strength, and that the
motto OF our opponents is now as it has al
ways oeen, Divide and conquer"
Mr.. Newlands' references to the declara-
tlons OF the Democratic platform for free
coinage OF silver at the ratio of 16 to
without International agreement and to
the qualities of the Democratic candidate
were received with much favor by the del
egates. bis assertion that the Silver
party objected to English policy upon
American soil elected the most tumultu-
Gus applause of any point of his speech.
Mr.. Newlands spoke fifty minutes and
was warmly applauded at the close.
A permanent organization was then un-
dertaken, the committee being named by
Gaining the roll of States. Some OF those
represented failed to respond. SO that it
was impossible to tell how many States
were In the convention. After naming
the committee on credentials the temporary
chairman suggested that the State delega-
nons get together snd elect their represen-
tatlyes on the several committees.
Pending the reports Miss Lille Pierce of
ot. Louis was escorted to the platform.
She was arrayed in garb of white. over
which was draped the American flag and
with liberty cap on her head. She car
ried a small flag. and, waving it, said:
Americans, under the folds of our grand
old flag salute you" Then she recited
the Declaration of Independence.
The conclusion OF the recitation was
marked by wild outburst of applause,
while the band played "Colum bia." A
motion that the thanks of the convention
be rendered Miss Pierce was adopted by a
rising vote amid more cheering.
1t was finally agreed that the State dele
cations should hand the names of persons
selected for committeeman to the secre-
tary. While the lists were being prepared
Chairman Newlands read the following
telegram from Senator Teller:
DENVER, Colo, July 81.
4. ~. kotcOcftS, St. LOUIS money QUESTION
overshadows all others. On its rightful deter
mination depends the prosperity of the people
and the perpetuity of republican institutions.
All other questions must be subordinate to it.
vote for Bryan and Sewall is vote for
industrial and financial independence of the
American people from foreign domination and
control They should have the support OF all
opponents OF the gold standard.
H. NJ. TELLER.
The sentiments contained in the tele-
gram were vigorously applauded. A mo-
ton to take recess caused some discus
sion. Judge Scott of Nebraska suggested
an adjournment until tomorrow at 10
A. NJ. There was no necessity, he said, of
being in hurry in this matter. at took
the Republican party whole week in this
city to marry Grover Cleveland to the
Democratic party and a week in Chicago
to get divorce from him." Laughter I
A recess until 80 o'clock this afternoon
was finally agreed to, and at 2:20 O'CLOCK
the convention adjourned.
Most of the delegates were in their seats
promptly at 4:30 o'clock, and quite
sprinkling of visitors were in the galleries.
AT 4:50 o'clock Chairman Newlands
dropped his gavel. Mr.. Williams, dele
gate from Nebraska, moved that a COM
mittee of three be appointed to invite the
delegates CT the Populist Convention to
take seats in the galleries for the after
noon, the Popuhsts not being in session.
1t was unanimously ADOPTED.
The committee on rules, in its report,
recommended that the rules of the pres
ent Congress be used in the conduct of
the conventions business. The commit
tee on credentials reported no contests and
suggested that any portion of a State
delegation present in the convention could
cast the fill vote of the delegation. The
report was adopted.
The permanent organization committee,
through its chairman, Colonel Bradshaw
reported in favor of William Z. st. John
of New York as permanent chairman. As
his name was mentioned the convention
cheered vociferously. Hon. Charles A.
Towne of Minnesota was named as vice.
president of the convention, and again the
delegates manifested their pleasure. Rob-
ert E. Diffendorfer of Pennsylvania was
named as secretary. In concluding his
report Colonel Bradshaw briefly eulogized
Mr.. st. John. The report was adopted
with cheer.
John TO the chair Mr.. Newlands an
nounced that Mr.. Towne would address
the convention tomorrow. The delegates
appeared delighted to know that the busi-
ness of the convention was not to be
rushed through and final adjournment
reached tonight. as had been rumored.
Mr.. Newiands then Introduced Mr.. SIS.
John as permanent chairman.
Mr.. st. John prefaced his remarks by
saying that. it having been intimated that
be would be asked to preside over the con-
vention, he had put his remarks in writ
ing, so that what he had to say might be
in shape which he would not regret
having said. [Cheers.] He therefore
asked the indulgence of the convention
while he read, rather than trust to the
eloquence of the occasion. AT the outset
Mr.. st. John captured the delegates by
interpolatlng statement that he would
speak from a bankers standpoint, and
that If he were addressing gathering of
bankers he would use no different terms.
Mr.. st. John said:
Gentlemen of the Convention-The skill and