The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-17

not create value. II has not the alchem-
lists subtle art Of transmitting unlimited
silver into gold, nor can It by omnipo-
tent fiat make fifty cents worth a hundred
cents. The attempt to compel unlimitei
dollars of such unequal value to circulate
at a parity is bad in morals and vicious in
politics.
Long before he had finished his
lengthy address Mr.. Fairbanks voice.
in the effort to accomplish the impossi-
BILE task of reaching every part of the
immense auditorium, became painfully
distressed, but still most Of his points
were taken up by those nearest to him; /;
those in the distance waved their fans
in unison with the applause Of those in
front. His reference to the impossible
ity of compelling 50-cent dollars to cir
culate In unlimited numbers on parity
with gold was greeted with loud bursts
Of applause, while Senator Teller smiled
sardonically and one of the western del
egates in the rear emitted a dismal OWL
call. His reference to Blaine produced
genuine demonstration, the conven-
tion rising and cheering repeatedly.
APPLAUSE FOR CUBA.
When Cuba was referred to flags were
waved and there was considerable hand
clapping. This applause was redoubled
in recognition when his closing SEN
tences declaring that the fight of 1896
was between free trade and free silver
against honest money and protection.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Fairbanks
speech Mr.. Carter proposed the ap-
pointments of the secretary, assistant
secretaries, sergeant at arms, official
stenographer and other officials and the
persons so named were declared duly
appointed. w. Lamb, delegate from
Virginia, offered a resolution which
was agreed to, that until a permanent
organization is effected the convention
will be governed by the rules of the last
Republican convention. Mr. Lamb also
offered another resolution which was
also adopted, ordering that the roll of
states and territories be now called and
that the chairman Of each delegation
announce the names of the persons Sc
lected to serve on the several commit
tees as follows: % On permanent or
ganization (2) ON rules and order of
business; (D on credentials; (D on reso-
lutionS.
Also that all resolutions in respect to
the platform shall be referred to the
committee without debate. The states
were then called for their selection of
delegates as members of the several
committees.
SENATOR TELLER RECOGNIZED.
When the name of Senator Teller was
announced as member of the COM
mittee on resolutions for his state there
was small outburst of applause. after
which the call was proceeded with.
When Massachusetts sent up the
name of Senator Lodge as its represent
tatlve on the committee on resolutions
there was a counter demonstration on
the part Of the gold standard men. Hon.
Joseph b. Foraker was sent up as the
representative Of the state of Ohio on
the committee on resolutions and when
1t was read at the clerks desk 1t was
hailed with cheers.
When the reading Of the roll was
completed Mr.. Clayton, Of Arkansas,
sent up a resolution which he desired
to have read and to have referred, but
opositiOn was made to it's being read
and 1t was referred without reading.
1t related to the determination of elec-
tion contests.
Another resolution from colored peo-
pie OF Illinois affecting their right as a
race was treated in a like manner.
After an announcement of the places
and times of meeting of the four COM
mittees the convention at LAT adjourned
to tomorrow at 10 a. m.