The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-04
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as personally favorable to free coinage.
DIR. Louis Banks of New York opened
the debate with a speech about the
plank, declaring that if adopted he would
take no part in the campaign.
Ex-Governor st. John spoke fer the
plank, declaring that he would vote for
free silver, not only because he consid--
cred it right. but because his constituents
instructed him TO.
The debate continued until nearly
O'Clock, when vote was finally reached
which resulted 3S1 for and 431 against
the plank. The victory of the narrow
gauge faction and the defeat of fret
silver was greeted with wild applause
and it was some TING before the conven
tion was able TO proceed with the con-
sideration of the platform.
me convention proceeded to the con-
siderauon of the planks in the ma jority
report referring to Sabbath observance
and against appropriations for sectarian
schools These were adopted. when the
convention was thrown into confusion
by the action of X. II. Patton of Illinois,
who presented substitute for the entire
platform as far rs adopted The new
platform excluded everything but pro-
hibition, and was the narrowest kind of
Il narrow gauge declaration. The vote on
the silver plank had shown against mar
row gauge. but the broad gauge men
made strong fight against this subject.
After debate, in which Mrs. Cougar vain
~ attempted to save the woman suffrage
plank the substitute was adopted by
standing vote, and the afternoon session
closed in the widest confusion.
The broad gauge people heard the re.
port and threats of Il revolt Were made
on every side.
Mr.. Moore of Michigan presided and
speeches were made severely denouncing
the action of the opposing faction 1t
was finally decided to go into the CON
vention this evening and await results.
The evening session opened at 9:45 and
proceeded with nominations. The roll
was called, with no responses until Mary
land was reached, when j. Frank Tuck
or presented the name of j. u. lowering.
in II neat speech. The naming of Mr..
lowering was the signal for perfect
whirlwind of cheers, waving of handker-
chiefs, hats and fans. The name of ex--
Governor L. l.. Hughes of Arizona was
presented, but it was so evident that the
sentiment of the convention favored
lowering that it was withdrawn and Mr..
lowering nominated by accamation,
amid deafening applause. The presiden-
tial candidate made Il brief address, ac-
cepting the nomination.. promising to
make vigorous campaign anu eNnOrt-
ing every prohbitionist to work hard.
Mrs. l.. A. Pool of New York again
tried to secure recognition for the suf
frage movement. but was only success
full in securing the adoption of n resolu-
ton providing that the right of suffrage
should not be abridged by sex. The con-
ventiOn refused TO incorporate this decla
ration in the platform, however.
Hale johnson of Illinois was put in
nomination for the vice presidency by
National Chairman Dickie of Michigan,
and number of other names were pre-
scented, all of whom declined with the
exception of johnson and l.. o. Hughes
The former was nominated on the first
ballot and the convention adjourned sine
die.
The broad gauge element Immediately
left the hall and organized n rump con-
vention. Eleven state chairman were
among the boilers, and twenty-four states
were represented. Among the prominent
boilers are Helen l.. Cougar, Ex-Governor
st. John, John l.. Lloyd Thomas of New
York and l.. Il. Logan of Ohio.
A motion to name national party was
lost.
Ex-Governor st. John made a speech
advocating prohibition, woman suffrage
and free silver. The new party has been
named the National party and its motto
Home Protection"
1t is generally conceded that the nomi
nations of the new party will be the
broad gauge candidates, Charles r..
Bently of Nebraska for president.