The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-06-15
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Sound Money-Pntt's Fight-ue WIN
Not Bolt-Depew on tho Ground-Mor-
toms Decision Temporary Omcors of
the Convention Selected
st, Louis, Mo, June 14,-Things are
getting lively here Since the arrival
of the eastern men in force the air is
fun of gold talk for the platform, and it
seems to he conceded that the platform
will be squarely against free coinage OF
silver and in favor of the gold stand
ard,
Senator Teller's arrival early last
evening was expected to be followed
by the silver conference
that has been deferred to await his
presence, Upon reaching the private
house in which he is staying he sent
word to the five silver states that have
desired to make a fight for free silver
plank that he would not be able to con-
suit with his silver friends until to-
day, The prospects for great bolt
have been considerably damaged by
the assurances given to Hanna by Sem
ators Carter and Mantle that they will
stick to the party in any event, and
that it will be useless for them to par
ticipate in q conference that contem-
plates bolt.
The name of Nelson Dingley of Maine
is being considered by the Hanna syn
dictate in connection with the vice pres
idenoy. A man who took part tonight
in consultation with Hanna and 9TH
ers is authority for the statement that
Dingley stands a good chance of get
ting the nomination as matters now
stand.
Sentiment for Sound Money Over
whelming.
The overwhelming sentiment for
sound money and against concessions
to the free silver men was as astonish-
ing as it was gratifying to the New
York delegates. They found it stronger
than it has appeared to be in the news
paper reports. Mr.. DepeW's opinion
nat it would not be necessary to call
y conference of gold standard men to
frame a demand to be made upon the
committee on resolutions for a gold
plank, while not identically repeated by
Warner Miller, was substantially in
dorsed by him. 1t was his opinion that
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make a money plank without being pro-
vided with the language. With Judge
Robertson, Mr.. Miller was prepared to
trust to the convention to make a dec
laration that would be as strong as the
best state declaration by the party.
The West Not on Fire for Silver.
The far west is not as thoroughly ION
fire" for silver as the mountain states.
f. s. Dennison, a delegate from the
Third California district, declares that
the delegates from California are for
Mckinley first, and then for anything
that they can get. California can be
carried by Mckinley on platform de-
claring for protection and for gold.
Kansas for Gold.
The Kansas delegation has it's head
quarters at Hurst's hotel, which is near
the Southern, and most of it's members
are already on the ground Cyrus Lee
land. jr., chairman of the state central
committee and the leading delegate at
large. wants a declaration for gold, He
does not believe in a makeshift plat
form, and is doing his utmost to
strengthen the assertion that a strad
die at this time would hurt the party.
Ohio Will be Loyal.
A great deal has been said about the
danger to Mckinley through treachery
in the Ohio delegation. 1t Is agreed,
although there is scarcely any love for
him among the majority of the dele
gates, the word has gone forth that he
shall receive loyal support.
Alger Is There.
General Russell A. Alger and Mark s.
Brewer of Michigan were conspicuous
figures in the Southern lobby yesterday
afternoon. General Alger is credited
with a strong desire to hold a cabinet
portfolio in case Mckinley should be
elected. 1t was the desire of his sup
porters in Michigan to make him the
chairman of the republican state cen
trail committee, but at the last moment
he sent letter to the convention de-
clining the honor, and d. NJ. Ferry of
Detroit was selected in his place.
Alger Lands on Top.
Alger has been for Mckinley since it
became certain that the Ohio candidate
had the right of way. When asked to-
day for his views he said he had not
been long enough in the city to get his
bearings.
The Michigan delegation held a meet
ing to-day which was attended by twen-
ty-eight delegates. After long and
breezy discussion it was decided by a
vote Of 20 to I that the National finan
cial plank should be a declaration for
the present standard. A proposition to
insert the world gold" was frowned
upon General Alger expressed the
opinion that it would be better not to
use a term that might ALLEVIATE rcrub-
lican votes.
Platts Fight.
While the enemies of Flat are con-
spring to effect his overthrow here,
Mr. Platt himself keeps calm, and de-
clares that ne is just as much in the
fight as he was when he came to st.
Louis and announced to the Mckinley
syndicate that he proposed to have fair
play. The kilograms he has received
since his arrival have helped keep up
his spirits. Bankers and business men
generally have wired to him their ap-
prevail of his course.
Depew on the Ground.
st. Louis, June 14.-Dr Chauncey NJ.
Depew made his appearance in st.
Louis yesterday wearing a most ex
pansive smile. He dubbed over with
hurnor. His door was open to all call
ers. and a bottle of lithia water was at
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