Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-23
THU SVALLOWERS.
GREAT ANACONDA ACT Is Elk.
PECTED.
Pops Are Preparing to Gulp Down the
Dose That the Democrats Fixed
Up'for Them silverites Say NE
Too"

81. iLOuio, Jul III AVpuioo
National convention was called to or
der at noon by Chairman Taubenneck.
1t was noticeable that Democrats were
about as thick around headquarters
and on the platform as Populists and
it is estimated that over 1000 hench-
men of the National Democratic COM
mittee have been working on the Pop
delegates for two days to secure an
endorsement of Bryan. However, the
middle-of-the-road faction claims over
500 votes and declares that it will
never consent to such action. The
Silverites who have been in conven-
ton all day appointed committee to
wait on the Pops and will take the
same action as the Pop convention.
1t is generally believed that Bryan
will be endorsed by both conventions.
Gov. Stone Dem Of Missouri, de-
livered the address Of welcome. Ig-
natius Donelly responded. Senator
Butler, Of North Carolina, was intro
duced as temporary chairman and
was cheered when introduced. In his
speech be said the Democrats had
stolen the Populist platform. He
hoped the convention would not turn
itself into a Democratic annex and he
had too much faith to think it would
become a Republican annex.
Roll was called for committees on
credentials and permanent organiza-
ton.
Convention then adjourned until 5
P. m.
Charlie Crawford sits far back on
the left hand side. He is ready with
his speech for favorable moment to
spring it on the convention.
At the evening session heavy rain
was falling, Only part of the dele
gates were present and the hall was
unlighted, something being wrong
with the electric light wires. After
waiting half an hour for light ad-
iourned until 10 o'clock Thursday.
SILVER sIDEsHOw.
The National Silver party met this
morning and is running as an annex
or sideshow to the Populist big tent
performance.
Congressman Newlands Of Nevada
was made temporary chairman and
made an address. In referring to
Bryan be said the Pops must accept
the Bryan brand Of Democracy and
march with him to victory.
A young lady dressed in United
States flag read the declaration of in
dependence which was received with
cheers.
Committee on credentials was APP
pointed.
Chairman read telegram from
Senator Teller saying that vote for
Bryan and Sewall is vote for the
monetary independence of America.
Great cheering.
Ed Little has not yet been heard
from and it is feared that he is lost in
the shuttle. An afternoon paper re-
ports that he spent all night practic-
ing his speech at his room in the
hotel. The Boy Orator of the Smoky
Hill is expected at any minute.
As soon as the Pop convention adj
iourned motion was made to adj
iourn. There was much opposition
and confusion, many delegates talk
ing against it, The chairman at 2:3O
declared a recess OF two hours.
When the convention reconvened at
4:S0 fight was opened on the APP
pointment of committee to confer
with the Pops. This was bitterly
fought by large portion and order
was kept with difficulty. Finally a
committee was selected 'and conven-
ton adjourned to 10 a. m. Thursday.