The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1896-04-29
CONVENTIONS GALORE
The Populists Actively at Work
Throughout the Country.
THE "oLD GUARDS ON DUTY"
Depew Tafhes Grover-Maryland and Iowa
Hold Rousing Conventions Fare
Excursion Rates.

Louis, Mo-, April 30.-Notw:thstanding the
apparent effort Of few misguided politi-
cans to prevent union Of the reform forces
in the approaching campaign, the sentiment
of the people for union is almost unani-
nous, and at this time it would seem that
no human agency could prevent the people
from the ruthless hand of the despo:ler-
the money power-and it must be evident
to even the dullest mind that party growth
must be considered in the matter Of plat
form making
The resolution recently offered in the
Senate by PETER. of Kansas, asking for an
investigation Of the late bond issue, created
great CONSERVATION in the gold camp
Even the high and mighty Hill, of New
York, was forced to come to the rescue of
King Grover.
Chauncey Depew of New York, the erst-
while Republican candidate for the preei-
dency is out in strong public endorsement
Of Cleveland and his gold bond policy. An
other indication that the goldites in both
old parties are preparing to get together
The Populsts of Maryland held an en-
thus.astic state convention at Baltimore on
April 18th, and selected rs delegates at
large to the National convention, S. S.
Field Walter Vrooman and w. S. Bronson.
Delegates and alternates were also chosen
from the six congressional districts. Res
olutions were adopted reaffirnffng allie
glance to the Omaha platform and instruct
ing the delegates to the national convention
to use all honorable means to effect union
of reform forces in the present campaign.
In the recent city election at Redding,
Shasta county, California, the Populist vote
showed an increase of over so per cent over
the previous election.
The Popul;sts of Iowa have recently or
gained company to build railroad from
Council Bluffs to Chicago. Des Moines is
to be the headquarters of the hew road.
The company has been Incorporated. with
C. X. Refsnider, of St. Louis, as president.
The plan of construction is by selling $40
shares, 81 payable every three months. The
road when completed, is to be operated at
cost and no salary over $4,000 is to be paid.
II this scheme proves successful, It will set
tie the railroad problem in this country for
ever, and the principle of cooperation will
at the same time receive great impetus.
Gov. A. F. Kolb, of Alabama, visited st.
Louis last week and made arrangements
with the L:ndell Hotel for headquarters for
the Alabama delegation to the national con-
vention. The governor is of the opinion
that the Democrats OF his state will send al
divided delegation to the Chicago conven
ton.
The Democrats Of Missouri, led by Gov
ernor Stone, having taken an unequivocal
stand IN favor of free coinage at ratio OF
Is to l. will be obliged to bolt or eat a large
sized dish of crow, if their party in national
convention declares in favor Of sound
money" as they are almost sure to do not
w:thstanding predictions to the contrary.
The effort of some of the Western DEM
ocrats to boom "Silver Dick" Bland for the
presidency, with the hope OF catching Pop
ulist votes, will come to naught Mr.. Bland
IS back number, who has tarried too long
at the parting Of the ways"
Chairman Bre.dentha,, Of the Kansas
Popul:st committee is receiving reports Of
the most encouraging kind from every Sec
ton Of the state Our people in Kansas
are becoming enthused, as they have not
been since 80, and they evidently expect
to win an overwhelming victory this year.
The state convention of the national re-
form party of New York convened at SYRIA
cuse on the 21st inst, with only seven dele
gates IN attendance. 1t is evident that the
place for all reformers is in the Peoples
Party.
Hon. A. L. Minis, of Texas, is being ia
forably mentioned by our newspapers in
that state for the gubernatorial nomination.
He h also suggested as v:ce-presidential
possibility.
H. H. McCu:stian, of Lamar county,
Texas, reports the Democrats as having
been fighting one another for the last year
but now busy talking harmony and trying
to bind their restless voters with primary
election pledges.
ofl re- in qc
are openly declaring for the Peoples Party.
"Cyclone' Davis is making red-hot fight
in his district He was counted out at the
lest election by balot-box suffers, but says
he will knock them out this year. Our
Texas papers are pouring hot shot into
local d:ssenters and party fusionists.
Grand Master Workman ]. R. Sovereign,
of the Knights of Labor, passed through St.
Louis last week, en- route from the East to
his home IN Arkansas. Mr.. Sovereign is
one of the ''old guard who have batttled
long and hard for Industrial freedom for
the masses He expressed himself as being
greatly encouraged with the present po.it!-
cal outlook. He will soon go to Oregon to
take part in the state campaign.
1t has been definitely settled that al of
the railroad passenger associations in the
United States, will make a one-fare rate
for the round trip, to all who attend the
Peoples Party and Silver conventions, July
22nd Tickets VIII be on sale July 10th,
10th, 21st, good to return until the 9th.
| The Populists of tne Third Indiana Dis
| trict will hold a convention at New Albany
on May 2Sth, to select delegates to the ma
t:onal convention.
Robert Schll.ng Of Milwaukee, is max
| ing an active campaign in Wisconsin. He
| has filled appointments nearly every day
during the present month and made many
converts to the Peoples cause.
Prof. w. T. Foster, the we,-known
weather prophet, has accepted the chair
manship OF the free silver party for MS
| souri,, and opened headquarters at st. Jo-
| seph. He is good organizer, and will be
| able to induce many free s..verites to leave
| the old parties.
Senator ]. X. Kyle, OF South Dakota,
says: There are but two parties today.
Those who believe IN the dear dollar, and
an approaching standard of value, and
| those who wish restoration of the standard
of our fathers, according to which our trans
actions have been made for many genera
tons People must array themselves on
| one side or the other, and do it soon, or
| there are serious times in store for Us as a
nation"
| The chairman of the Peoples Party coun-
| ty committee at Wheeling, w. Va, writes
that the work of organization is proceeding
RAPIDLY in that state, and that literature Is
needed for distribution among the voters.
| B. o. Flower of Boston, editor OF that
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