The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-07-24


stoiidly reading newspaper. J. s.
Coxey, of the notorious 'Commonweal
army" and his son-in-law, Carl
Browne, came in together, with their
respective wives. There were several
women delegates on the floor, among
them Mrs J. 0. A. Bush, of Prescott,
Ark; Mrs Jennie & Atherhold and
Mrs. Hes, of Colorado,
Senator Allen received the first per-
sonaI ovation. Gen. Weaver, the last
populist candidate for president, and
Senator PETER came in together, Paul
Vandervoort, of Nebraska, the most
noted candidate of the middls~of-the-
road men for president, took one Of
the seats on the platform reserved for
distinguished guests, Ga his coat he
wore the badge of his faction.
At 1915 o'clock Senator Butler, of
North Carolina, mounted the platform
and took his seat About him were
''Cyclone" Davis, of Texas, Secretary
Turner, of Washington, D. G., and
members of the national committee.
Three minutes later Chairman Taube-
neck of the executive committee took
his seat at the front of the platform.
Senators Allen and PETER were eheered
as they assembled the stage, Gov.
Stone, of Missouri, who was to deliver
the address of welcome, sat among the
distinguished guests on the platform.
At 1897 o'clock Chairman Taubeneck
stepped to the front of the platform to
call the convention to order, Quiet
came with the first rap of the gavel.
Rev. W. L. Smith, of the Third Baptist
church of this city, delivered the invO-
cation while the / 300 delegates stood
reverently,
Mr. Taubeneck's gavel again de-
scended upon the conclusion of the
prayer. There was some surprise
when the chairman introduced Gov.
Stone, of Missouri, but whatever APP
preheusions might have been raised
were speedily removed by the an
nouncement that the governor was
merely expected to make a welcoming
address. Mr. Stone did not speak
at great length, His welcome
was most cordial He ventured
upon few general remarks upon the
propriety of freedom of the press, of
speech and of the ballot, which must,
he said amid applause, be preserved at
ell hazards. In closing, he repeated
his assurance Of welcome, in doing
which be spoke, he said, not for the
state of Missouri alone, but for the city
Of ST Louis and for the entire Missis-
Sippi valley.
Ivnatius Donnelly, of Minnesota, re-
sponded to Gov Stones speech. His
appearance reused the middle-of-the.
road element to a burst of enthusiasm
He spoke gracefully, paying a high
compliment to St. Louis and eloquent
" describing the majestic Mississippi
and the vast country tributary to it,
but avoiding adroitly any sllusion to
the subjects upon which the delegates
below him Were divided.
Senator Butler was introduced rs
temporary chairman by Chairman
Tsubeneck, who said that Mr.. Butler
had been elected temporary chairman
without dissenting vote and ne added
bis belief that when the convention
should adjourn It would be found that
Il had acted wisely with as great
unaoimitv as had the committee in
choosing the temporary chairman.
awe are hers, said Senator Butler,
'sbscsuss there is need Of Us to be
here He referred to the fact that
Ewo national parties had already hsld
their conventions. These two perties
had had charge Of the government for
Is years The people had during this