The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11

entire power of organizing the conven-
| ton with the temporary chairman
TEMPORARY SELECTION OF COM
MITTEES.
While Chairman Sheldon retired to
select the committees ex-COngressman
E. H. Funston was called to the chair.
There were yells for ingalls, and
cheering of this kind was kept up for
some time ingalls, did not respond.
Then there were calls for Burton, Blue
a long buzzing sound for BlUe-Charles
Curtis, and finally J. X Hudson was
called for. Mr.. Hudson came forward
and made an earnest speech. He said
he regretted that the statesmen who
were called for were ashamed to come
forward and the rank and file had to
be called on.
Mr.. Hudson said that the Republicans
accepted the gauntlet thrown down by
Mr.. Bryan that the financial question
was the issue.
L. B. Kfefer of Neosho county moved
before Major Hudson was called for
that these Republicans who had failed
to respond be required to go before a
notary and make affidavit that they
were Republicans. Mr.. Kiefer's funny
idea" didn't take very well and there
was little laughter.
BEEKMAN SPEAKS.
]. V. Beekman was called for and
created not a little furry when he
started out by declaring his position
on the silver question.
For some time past I have been
asked by my friends, what are you
going to do with your silver speeches? p
I now for the first time answer that
question. Gentlemen, before God I
have confidence in the wisdom and
patriotism of that son OF Ohio, William
Mckinley" Mr.. Beekman then de-
clared that the tariff was the supreme
issue and the people would not be di-
verted from it by side issues.
An attempt was made to take a re
cess until o'clock, but it was unsuc-
cessful.
Theodosius Botkin, made notorious
by the assassination of Sam Wood, and
his subsequent impeachment trial, was
called for and spoke, dwelling upon
the tariff which it is evident all the
politicians are trying to make the
issue.
The greatest cheering of the fore
noon was when Temporary Chairman
Sheldon mentioned the name of Nc
Kinley and the covering of the huge
picture was drawn aside. The cOnven-
tiOn walked up at this point and
cheered loudly for a few moments.
After Mr.. Botkin had finished, Tenn
pOrary Chairman Sheldon appeared
and announced the committees. Jim
Simpson stood over Sheldon during the
consultation and virtually named the
committees, as the Morrill, men had
control and rushed things through
quickly. The committees are:
Committee on Credentials-W. F.
Leach, First district: Joe Carey,
Second district; S. G. Wells, Third dis
trict; A B. QUinton, Fourth district;
v Il
thorpe. Sixth district; c. S. JObes, Sew
enth district.
Rules and Order of Business-Chair-
man, J. G. Haskell, Douglass; Samuel
Murdock, Nemaha; VIM. French.
Crawford NJ A. Grouse, COffey; J. L.
Mcdowell. Riley; S. P. Pettys, Raw
Inns; John Lawson, Reno
Permanent Organization Chairman,
Phil Kelly, First district; w. w. Pad
gett, Second district; Mark Tully
Third district; DR.. Jacobs, Fourth dis
trict; J. R. Kreger, Fifth district; c.
D. Jones, Sixth district; F. D. Smith,
Seventh district.
Resolutions. L. Bristow, Second
district; D. A. Hook, First district; H.
H. Lusk, Third district; F. S. Jackson,
Fourth district; z. A. Berry, Fifth dis
trict; Bob McGOnigle, Sixth district;
D. A. Banta, Seventh district.
The minority were of course given
representation on the committees, but
the Morrill, men are in control The
credentials committee will decide in
favor of Morrill, men.
After the appointment of commit
tees, Harry Bone of Clark made a mo-
ton that when the convention adjourn
it adjourn to meet in Garfield park.
He explained his reasons, saying the
convention was grateful for the nicely
decorated hall but it would be much
cooler out doors.
Objection was made, however, and
the motion was defeated.
The convention then adjourned to
o'clock.