The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-10-16
DEMOCRATIC CLUBS.
Second Quadrennial Convention or
the National Association.
Synopsis of tho Proceedings President
Black -Elected-oth-r Omcers
Chosen-Tbe Report of the Conn
mittee on Resolutions.


The noticeable features OF the convention
we're the presence OF William j Bryan, Adlai
Stevenson. yce-president' Chauhcty r.
Black, who has been president OF the assoela-
ton for years; Senator-eect Money, of Missls-
kippi, and Congressman John Nj Alien, OF the
same state; GOV William }, Stone OF Missouri.
and many other notables OF prominence, ana
the enthusiasm o. club delegates from the
various states and territories.
IN point OF numbers the convention was
disappointment The management OF M ar
Engagements was faulty In that no one knew
what was TO be done, one knew who was 10
speak. nor at what hour Because OF these
mistakes the hall was not filed at either OF the
day sess ions.
Ii was nearly noon Saturday when the con-
vention was called To order by President
Chauneey r Black
Thirty-three states and territories we're rep
resented. but the attendance WAS small There
were not more than ZOO people present at the
time
on the platform were among others, Vice
President Stevenson. Senator Money Of Mis-
sissppi: Gov stone OF Missouri Secretary
Laurence Gardner 81 Washington ex-Lieui-
Gov Afford, OF kentucky; Assistant Secretary
Mexican. OF New Jersey
Without any introduc tory remarks President
Black announced that the convention would
open with the singing OF America" by the
Jefferson Glee club.
The song concluded with cheers and then
President Black began his address 70 the
Quadrennial convention OF the National Asso-
citation Of Democratic clubs. Dir. Black was
greeted with cheers and his address was
warmly applauded
Immediately after the conclusion OF Presi-
dent Black address he Introduced Viee-Pres-
ident Stevenson.
The reception that the delegates ana VISITORS
gave him n warm one.
They cheered him Tor fully minute, ana
throughout his lengthy speech vigorous ap-
plLusc greeted the many strong points
ON the conclusion OF Nlce-Presi dent steven
son speech he was greeted with an ovation OF
cheers, the audience rising en- masse ana
swinging hats ana shouting. The uproar con-
tinued for some moments.
Gov stone OF Missouri was introduced and
made an address OF welcome TO the delegates
T. the state OF Missouri.
Congressman f @. Newlands, OF Nevada, n
Silver republican who is supporting the cause
o. william j. Bryan. made an eloquent speech
Tor the silver cause.
When Mr. Newlands concluded the S7aven
lion named the usual committees and took
recess until four o'clpck.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
with the song o. "The star Spangled Ban
uer" the afternoon session was opened at4S
o'clock.
The committee on permanent organization
reported Senator II. ID. Money, OF Mississippi,
Tor permanent chairman; John Bakerwhite. OF
;
Indiana. for assistant secretary; Jef Pollard
OF Missouri. for reading clerk Ceo's- I" Rays
OF Texas, for scrgeant-at-srms
The report was adopted
In transferring the gavel TO his successor
Nice-Pres dent Stevenson thanked the con
vertion and said.
II congratulate you upon what you have &C
complished and upon what you are yet to ae-
comp!ish You have the thanks of all goot
democrats in the United states "a voice
We are sorry you are not in Cleveland's place.
Great applause) Gentlemen. II gives me grea
pleasure to present permanent president o
-he convention the Hon. H. ID Money, senator
elect from the state OF Mississippi
senator Money received with great ap
p.ause. and made an impassionod address Z
the convention.
The committee pc rmanent organization Of
the National Association Of Democratic club.
recommended the following national officers
for the ensuing four years:
President. Chauncey f. Black Pennsylva
ola: secretary. Lawrence Gardner District of
Columbia. treasurer. William A. Clark, Mon
tana.
The committee further recommended selec
tons OF vice. presidents from each state by IA
state delegations. The report was adopted.
Mrs. G.. l.. Werih. president OF the Women
Nationa Bryan club. was next introduced b.
Chairman Money In few well-ehosen re
marks.
we arc glad to have the women with US
he exclaimed. while the assembly cheered
Mrs. Wcrth was frcqt ,ntly applauded durin
hcr address. She said, ~ the course OF her re
marks.
The Woman's National Bryan and Sewa
club was organized for the purpose ~ arousin
the women Of this country to exert their inf
euce in behalf % humanity. honesty an
Justice and the promotion OF prosperity for n
common people. We ask no favors for n
cause OF woman, but we assert our rights
citizens Of the United States 70 use our intt
ence Ia the direction we acknowledge to be 4
the greatest good 70 the greatest number.
1--WE exert ourselves by every HONORABLE
mcai> to influence votes for Mr. Bryan. who
We recognize as the Moses OF the new era, WI
has come 20 crush the golden calf and lead Il
people to prosperity aud peace. The record
his past life gives Us assurance for his homes
as our future resident and we hail the day
bis election as the brightest one the nation h
ever Leheld. tApplause)
~ address myself now especially to the del
gates here assembled and beg them mos, ear
estly to exert themselves 70 induce the not
and patriotic women OF their respective cite
towns and villages to organize clubs on /
same principle as ours. The Indifference a
prejudice OF women IN politics is a thing Of [
past"
J w. Kelly. OF Valparaiso. Ind, president
the National Assoc station OF Bryan and Sew
College clubs and student AZ the India
sta.e normal school, was introduced by Ser
tor Money with the words.
Here is Young man who goes to school a
Is not sent" Cheers
Speaking OF Bryan, Mr.. Kelly said; =
represents the interests OF the millions "
produce and his cause Is the cause of huns
lty
"1mpeled by the knowled ge that this is
greatest crisis that has ever confronted /
nation, and that IL had 10 deal with t. Il
great convention at Chicago knew after
speech from Bryan that It had found its LEAD
He is no man for college boys to sheer
Great applause.)
AZ the conclusion OF Mr.. kely's address
committee on resolutions reported the foil
ing
u. That we approve and ratfy the platf'
OF principles and declaration Of purposes ad,
ca by the democratic party in national con,
tion assembled at Chicago and we approve
indorse specifically each separate III
thereof. assured that when made the ru
chart Of federal administration and
lslation IL will relieve the people
the pressing and increasing bur,
OF monometallism, low prices and b
ness depression, restore the anc
and natural conditions necessary TO a retui
general prosperity and tho exhibit OF so
eign power as we'll a. the stern Purpose OF