The record-union., 1897-06-09

holding a national convention, the
membership of which could make an
authoritative declaration of principles
the discussion and adoption of plan
Of general organization in the States
and Territories would follow
Committees on Order of Business and
on Plan of Organization were then
named. Of the latter ex-senator Du-
bois of Idaho was made Chairman
A resolution passed admitting to the
meeting the visiting silver Republicans
who were not members of the Provis-
ional Committee and giving them all
privileges except that of voting.
Although nothing has as yet been
fully determined upon, a general plan
of organization has been outlined by
the leaders. This plan contemplates
the appointment of Chairmen Of the
State Committees.
These will appoint county township
committees. An enrolment of silver
Republicans, precinct by precinct, is
also proposed. An Executive Commit
tee, to consist of five or seven members,
the Chairman of which will be the
Chairman of the National Committee
will also probably be appointed 1t is
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adopted appointing Senators Pettigrew
of South Dakota, Cannon of Utah,
Mantle of Montana and ex-senator Du-
bois of Idaho as Commissioners to visit
Japan and China and report on the
financial conditions prevailing in those
countries.
The following resolutions were adopt
ed by the conference:
Whereas, 1t is not the province of
this committee to anticipate the action
of the National Convention in the
formation of a platform and declara-
ton of principles; but,
Whereas, In order to preclude any
basis for either misunderstanding or
Misrepresentation as to the object of
this organization, it is prudent to make
known the controlling principle of it's
existence; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Silver party of
the United States favors the immedi-
ate establishment of bimetallism by the
Independent action of the United States
through the free coinage of both silver
and gold at the ratio of 16 to l, and
clothing of both metals with every at
tribute 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 by US of
paramount political Importance and
shall form the controlling motive of
our political action until it is accom-
plished.
Your Committee on Plans and Or
ganization for the Silver party Of the
United States beg leave to submit this,
our report:
"First-We recommend the appoint
ment of National Executive Commit
tee of seven members, including the
National Chairman, to be appointed
by the Chairman of the National Com
mittee.
'Second-That this committee be en-
powered to take such action as may
be necessary in order to fill any va
cancy existing or which may exist at
any time in the national committee.
"Third-The Executive Committee,
with the advice and consent of the
national committee, is authorized to
call a national convention of the Ma
tional Silver party to meet at such time
to perfect the necessary details there
for.
'tFourth-In those States whose or
CARNATIONS are not complete the MEM
bers of the national committee for such
States shall take such steps under the
direction of the National Executive
Committee as a road to complete sue
cess of organizations.