The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1897-07-21
THE NASHVILLE CONFERENCE,
Echoes From the Press.

The reform editors-they who have toiled
and shaved and existed on the most scanty
living were here in numbers. To many
the conference was wonderfully we'll
handled body of men, since Chairman Brad
ley carried out something never before
successful in cOnvention-that of setting
aside the call for the previous question, so
long any member wanted to speak
The conference caught on to the liberal
ruling and respected it. It was a well
governed body, and Editor Bradley de-
served the many compliments paid him.
Peoples Party paper.
Donnelly said in his Nashville speech
present conditions cannot long continue
without a clash. Populism seeks not only
to alleviate the suffering Of the masses,
but also to save the property OF the rich. -
Shoals, Ind. Referendum.
He, Robert Schilling, concluded by show
ing that nothing can be gained by en-
gendering hate and bitterness; that the
Peoples party must remain united and
firm that it is folly to cause schsm and
that if it is the intention to prevent fusion
the proper proceeding is to follow the adj
vice given Mr.. Vincent-to organize in
every ward and township and thus con-
troll the next national convention and not
allow it to be run by political wire pu!lers
as was the case at st. Louis.
This seemed to be acceptable to all
and eventually was the plan adopted by
the observation-disclosures Advance.
In Ohio last week the silver Republicans,
Populists and Democrats met in enc con-
vention for the purpose of combining, if
possible, on some man to run against the
Republican gol6hug candidate. Democrats,
however, acted the fool Gas they usually
do), and their action will Insure Republi-
can success. II ste ad of making the other
parties who had met With them a fair
Ir limo
Gus by demanding that the Populst and
silver Republican parties should disrupt
their organZ.tiC n and fight under the old
cishonored Democratic flag. OF course,
this proposition was not accepted. There
will be three silver tickets in the field
LincolntCn H ONE Journal.
The Texas delegation of Populists are
everywhere an Inspiration and an example
of sturdy independence and manhood
MOtSinger'S Paper.
To one close observer of an opposite
political faith, the rational conference
presented q striking example of earnest
ness. Speaking to me during the session,
while the committees report was being de
bated, he said, land to think how many
thousands of Re publc:ens and Democrats
delude Intensely es into the idea that you
fellows can never carry this country. Why,
sir that despe. ate earnestness and markell
desire to be conservative, yet positive,
charilab to bccksliders, yet firm and
commanding them to sin no more is
enough in itself to show that In your
party you have all the elements fer sue
cess-for right some day will be might it
can't always be like it is now."-People's
Party Paper.
No more fusion but conversions must
no cannot fuse with our
enemies and hope to win Victories in that
way, but we may convert them and thus
win the victories that fusion would make
impossible-Poplar Bluff Enterprise.
BY the vote Of the committee. president
and secretary were instruc ed to issue
an address explanatory Of he action CT
the convention, and saying that it was not
the intention OF the delegation assembled
here to form new party, nor to antagon-
iZe in any way the principles set forth at
Omaha and St. Lcuis.--Nashvill3 Ameri-
can.
A benignant smile can always be seen
on the face of Ignatius Donely. I speak
of him as plain Ignatius Donnelly since
he is the most approachable of men and
one that every delegate learned to love
and respect He is a natural lover of
men and finds his way to their hearts
easily. That he is close student can he
seen by his face, which is we'll marked.
He carries his age almost we'll as Chair
man Park, the Youngest boxing CT all
but one of the oldest men III the body
Peoples Party Paper.
Buzz saw" Morgan is now 1.-THE man Of
all work" AS secretary of the executive
committee, he has his hands full but that
he will do his work we'll goes without
saying. Morgan is a hustler and a COM
pound specimen Of that type of men, His
address is Hardy, Arkansas and Ire never
fails to answer letters.-Tom Watson's Pa
per.
The campaign of last year was a great
mistake and miserable failure but not
fatal to the cause Of PoDulism. The zeal
Of Populsts is still here. The determination
to still support the cause is here; and