The herald., 1897-11-19

principles of Republicanism to their old
position as the corner stone of our party
organization. and from which position
they were wrested by a combination OF
Gold Democrats, foreign plutocrats, do
nestle autocrats and money trusts, who
were inspired by greed, wanting in pa
triotism and devoid Of principle.
Resolved, That we have utmost con-
fidence In the patriotism and devotion to
principle in the voting masses of the
Republican party and their inherent
power to correct the mistakes and want
OF patriotism which controlled the last
national convention of the party. What
the people demand cannot long be with
held, and hence the necessity for prompt
and vigorous action by the voters them
| selves.
Resolved. That we regard the cause
| OF bimetallism as the peoples cause
against encrOachment and usurpation
OF aggregated wealth, and in this behalf
we recognize the distinguished services
OF the Peoples party as the pioneer who
blazed the trails to the goal of financial
reform, and we extend to that party and
to all others demanding the abrogatior.
| Of the single gold standard the right
hand Of fellowship and bid them God
speed in their noble work"
The resolutions were adopted and
| then the following one was read
Resolved, that we extend to Hon.
Charles D. Lane of San Francisco our
| best wishes for his continued health and
prosperity, and that we take this occa-
sion to recognize his sterling worth as
citizen and his usefulness as worker
In the cause of the people. We wish to
publicly thank him for his disinterested
services in the battle for silver, as chair
man of the National Silver Party of
America. Representing the Silver Re-
publicans of California. We believe that
the Independent stand taken by men Of
the standing and influence of Mr.. Lane
in the interests of the people is a mat
ter of present congratulation and hope
for the future"
animously adopted.
On motion of the chairman Nathan
Cole. national committeeman, was ad-
ded to the administration committee as
one Of it's members. Mr.. Cole spoke re-
garding the suggested visit to this state
Of Mr.. Towne, chairman of the national
committee Of the Silver party and stated
that he had been in correspondence with
the gentleman, who had signified his
willingness to visit California and give
series Of addresses on the proper place
Of silver in our monetary system, at any
time next year that the local committee
might appoint that did not conflict with
dates he had already arranged for Mr.
Towne was represented to be a most
eloquent speaker and in event Of his
coming west would set the state on fire
with enthusiasm for the silver cause.
On motion the chairman and Mr.. Cole
were empowered to make arrangements
with Mr.. Towne and arrange time for
his visit to California.
The main resolution adopted set forth
by assertion. as well as by direct infer
ence, the desire of the Silver Republican
party for cooperative union with all
other parties holding the belief that
reform of the countrys financial sys-
tenn is the most urgent and fundamental
reform required. In order to emphasize
this. Judge Phillips offered the follow
ing resolutions:
Resolved. that we recommend such
affiliations locally and throughout the
state as will best tend to the advancing
of the principles enunciated by the Ma
tional Silver Republican party"
The resolution was adopted, and so the
Silver party, contending for silver at
ratio of 16 to l, first. last and all the
time. stand ready to join hands with
Democrats, Populists or any other party
on the basis of financial reform along
that line. Inasmuch as the Populists of
the state gained two congressman and
about 20 per cent of the offices in the
state at the last election, they certainly
made gain by fusion and such recogni-
ton certainly cannot indicate any lack
of wisdom if the same plan is again fol-
lowed.
This concluding the main work of the
administration committee, an adjourn
ment was taken until s p. m.
The administration committee recon-
yened at o'clock and held a short ex-
ecutive session, but the evening was
given UP principally to an informal re-
ception of friends.
In the parlors hung a magnificently
executed crayon drawing of William ].
Bryan, executed by Mrs. c. H. Owen,
who is a great admirer of the
great leader Of the silver hosts.
The artist has won fame abroad,
and some of her work graces the walls
of Queen Victoria's art gallery. Being
an enthusiastic Bryanite, she has prac-
tically donated the crayon drawing,
framed, to the Silver Re-
publican club.
During the evening a number Of the
young men Of the three parties pledged
to silver took the preliminary steps to-
ward the organization Of Silver Union
club. w. c. Petchner was elected tenn
porary chairman, and ]. G. Clark Tempo
rary secretary. The purpose of the
proposed organization was set out by the
chairman to be more particularly for
educational purposes. While the Silver
Republican club afforded a rallying
place for the silver forces, and focus
for political effort. the new club of young
men would be along educational lines.
Lectures, informal talks and debates are
to be distinctive features, and to youn.
men not deeply versed in political his
tory will prove profitable and advan.
tageous.
On motion the chairman was empow-
cred to appoint a committee of seven
on organization, he himself. to be
to draft a constitution and by