The herald., 1896-05-18
IN THE FIELD OF POLITICS
The A. P. A. Council Meeting Is
Practically Over
DEMOCRATS FIND FAULT
Because the Advisory Board Mentions
Only Republicans
The Chicago Labor Congress Formally Names
Eugene v. Debs for President-Siivsr
Convention Called at Denver
Associated Press Special Wire.

ASSOSiAtco TSSS 6p0Ciat WlI6s
WASHINGTON, May 17.-Many Of the
members of the supreme council of the
A. p. A. have departed for their homes,
but over hundred yet remain to finish
up the business tomorrow, which in
cludes the election of the remainder OF
the supreme officers and the selection of
place Of holding the next annual meet
ing. There seems now to be no longer
any doubt that the next convention will
be held, here. and there Is talk of an
amendment to the constitution to be
proposed at the gathering in 1897, pro-
viding for the holding of yearly sessions
In this city. Where ever the parent or
der locates 1t seems reasonably certain
that the Woman's Protective associa-
ton will establish permanent headquar-
ters. The woman's association holds it's
next annual meeting in this city in Oc-
tober. After final adjournment the new
executive board. which consists OF the
first six of the newly elected supreme
officers, will meet and audit the ac-
counts of the past supreme officers and
outline the work and policy of the or
der for the ensuing year.
The Mckinley matter Is still the up
permost talk among the hold-over del
eEates. Several strong adherents of the
Ohio candidate are angry at the tenor
Of the report and the fact Of its publi-
cation.
Some few Of the Democrats among
the delegates find fault with the advis-
ory boards report because it mentions
only Republican candidates for the
presidential nomination as being worthy
Of the support Of the A. P. A.
DEBS FOR PRESIDENT.
CHICAGO. May 17.-Eugene v. Debs
was named for the presidency Of the
United States by the Chicago labor con-
gress today. The resolution provoked
q dfonyoofnn xryT1frh ft,V~oa
hours, but It was finally adopted by a
slight majority
It was recited in the resolution that
as the corporations, syndicates and
trusts are seeking to have presidential
candidates nominated who are in SYM
pathy with the existing order of indus
trial things, labor, organized and unor-
ganized. should be equally solicitous
that man be nominated who is known
to be friendly to workers and wealth.
producers. The congress expressed be-
lief that Eugene V. Debs Is best fitted
to become the leader Of the industrial
classes.
VERY MYSTERIOUS
WASHINGTON, May 17.-Thomas F..
ed to New York this afternoon. During
his stay in Washington he was the guest
of Senator Quay, at his residence. Both
Mr.. Platt and Senator Quay refused any
information as to the object or result
Of the conference.
NOMINATION DECLINED.
KANSAS CITY, May 17.-James Glib
son, who has been considered the leading
free-silver candidate for the Democratic
nomination for governor. has issued a
letter to the public in which he declines
to permit the use of his name as q can
didate.
A SILVER CONVENTION.
DENVER, May III. N. Stevens,
committeeman for this state, has called
a state convention of the national silver
party to meet on Thursday, June 25th,
in this city, to elect seventy delegates to
the national convention to be held at st..
Louis.