Evening star., 1897-06-09
Silver Republicans Formally Launch
a New Party at Chicago.
PRINCIPLES And AIMS SET OUT
A National Executive Committee,
Appointed.
PLANS FOR ORGANIZATION

Special From n Stan Correspondent.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, June a-The two sessions
Of the silver republican conference con-
sumed Just nine hours. Within this time
their work vas completed. Shortly before
midnight they adjourned. with their work
finished. The meeting was notable particu-
larly for three thiEgs-the appearance OF
solid respectability of the men attending
from the several states. the high tone OF
the speeches and absence Of violent Ian
guage, and promptness of doing business.
The meeting became almost a convention in
appearance. on account OF the unexpectedly
large attendance and the business being
all transacted in public. A number of ladies
of the National Bimetallic Union were pres
ent. and one of them made a brief speech.
The formal speeches were not numerous.
The speakers were Chairman Towne, ex-
Senator Dubois. Alexander Delmar. tina
author; Prof. Cation and Representatives
Hartman and Shafroth. These are al
speakers Of some note and their speech =
were of a serious and earnest character,
Mr.. Delmar, who. II was announced, came
from Egypt to attend this meeting. de-
clared that there was absolutely no posSi-
bility Of an international agreement, ana
said that the bimetallists OF Europe did mop
entertain the same ideas en- the subject oc
silver the bimetallists in this country.
and could not be said to he In sympathy
tinguished bimetallists OF Europe.
Reports ON Political Situation.
A feature of the proceedings was a ve--
bal report by each state committeeman as
to the political situation. These reports
were probably somewhat coiored by the
sentiments of the men making them, but
they indicated considerable activity among.
the silver republicans. In most of the
states the organization was reported irl-
perfect but in several IL was announc d
that the organization was complete do, n
to voting precincts. The thing dwelt upon
by every one was the number Of repubii-
cans who. having supported Mckinley,
might be expected to desert their old party
In the near future. To promote such de-
sertions is what this party is organized for
The important work of the conference was
the adoption of the foreign plan of organi-
zation.
Report ON Organization.
The committee on plans and organization
reported the following:
Whereas. In order to preclude any basis
for either misunderstanding or misrepre-
sentatton as to the object of this organi-
zation IL Is prudent to make known the
controlling principle OF its existence; there
fore,
Resolved. That the silver republican party
OF the United States favors the immediate
establishment of bime;allsm by the inde-
pendent action of the United States through
the free coinage OF both silver and gold at
the ratio of l6 to ], and the clothing of
both metals equally with every attribute
of full money. with the right to every
debtor to choose which coin shall be the
basis of payment; and.
Resolved, That the achievement of this
great OBJECT Is deemed 10y us Of paramount
poltical Importance. and. shall form tie
controlling motive Of our political action
until II is accomplished.
National Executive Committee.
The committee also recommended the ap-
pointed of a national executive committee
of seven members. including the national
chairman, to be appointed by the chairman
of the national committee.
2. That this committee be empowered to
take such action as may be necessary i'm
order to NIL any vacancies existing or
which may exist at any time I'm the ma
tfonal committee.
3. The executive committee with the ad-
vice and consent Of the national commit
tee is authorized to call a national conyen-
lcn OF the silver republican party. to meet
at such time and place as they may desig-
nate, and to perfect the necessary details
therefor
4. In those states where organizations
are not complete the members of the ma
ucnal committee for such states shall
take such steps under the direction of the
natlCnal executive committee as are neces-
Sary to complete such organiza tions.
The character of the assemblage and the
nature of their proceedings indicated that
1t was body of COOL calculating men, with
some knowledge of politics and not the
least emotional. J. p NJ