The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09
CHANCES FOR FUSION
THREE SILVER PARTIES IN COLORA-
DO MAY GET TOGETHER.
Senator Teller Makes No Apologies for
Voting for Bryan-FusiOn in WASH
ingtOn-POIiticaI News.

the end of to-days sessions of the four state
conventions here the chances for fusion be-
tween the Democrats, Populists and the
Teller branch of the Silver Republican party
appear little brighter. The nomination of
Simon Guggenheim by the anti-Teller fac
ton, which seemed assured last night, is
not at all certain. According to the agree
ment reached last night neither faction of
the Silver Republicans attempted to meet
in the opera house. The Teller Silver Re-
publicans met in Durkee Hall. In calling
the convention to order Chairman Blood
said: There is no doubt that the people
of Colorado are with Henry M. Teller in
this fight" The delegates rose en- masse,
waving hats and cheering. The demonstra-
ton continued five minutes. Senator Teller
was then elected temporary chairman. He
made a speech in which he reiterated his
Well-knoWn views on the silver question,
and said: Il believed we could best serve
the cause of silver by organizing this party.
1t was for the purpose of carrying on
education of the people of the country. We
have assembled at various places to cast our
votes where it would do the most good for
silver, because this question is paramount
one. have no apologies to make for voting
for Mr.. Bryan (cheers.) l will say would
gladly support him in 1900 again. (Cheers)
When people said they could not see how
could break away from the old party /
answered 1 did not see how l could stay in
it."
Mr. Teller made an address Of two hours
length in which he traced the history of the
Silver Republican party and denounced
President Mckinley and his supporters as
enemies of silver. He spoke on some OF
the phases of the late war, claiming that
it would not have been necessary had the
President listened to the plea OF Congress
when it asked for the recognition OF Cuban
belligerency. He created great enthusiasm
by a vigorous advocacy of the annexation
of the Philippines.
j. NJ Downing, of Pitkin county, was
made permanent chairman, and a committee
was chosen to meet with similar. committees
from the Democratic and Popullst conVe1-
tiOnS to arrange for a fusion ticket. After
this National Chairman Charles A. Towne
addressed the convention. He defended his
action in deposing State Chairman Broad
who, he claimed, had arranged TO turn the
machinery of the party in the State over 10
the Mckinley Republicans. He was fol-
lowed by Congressman Shafroth In a Drler
speech.
The anti-Teller faction met at Coburn
Hall and elected Judge Dixon permanent
chairman. Former Congressman Bedford
addressed the convention. he SAID tnat
Senator Teller had repeatedly stated ms
purpose of devOting the remainder or his lie
to the destruction of the Republican party
and predicted that he would fail. He said
if silver was ever remonetized it must be
through the Republican party. b. Clark
Wheeler, of Aspen. nominee for Congress
in the Second district, spoke briefly, after
which Judge Hilton, of Denver made an
address. He asserted that Senator Teller
has not been the friend of silver that he has
claimed to be- and paid tribute w 10 tine
which was applauded. Friends of Simon
Guggenheim made strong efforts to force
his nomination without further delay, but
ctr daVplOne0 fought
cessfully for delay. 1t is said that the OPP
position favors the nomination of Judge
Dixon, of Pueblo.
The Democratic convention elected E. S.
Stimson of Cripple Creek, permanent
chairman and chose its committees, lnclud-
ing one on fusion.
The Populists chose Lyman l.. Henry, of
Ouray, temporary chairman. 80
Senator Wolcott came TO town to-day ana
has been in conference with some OF the
anti-Teller Silver Republican leaders.
Simon Guggenheim, of Denver. was nomi-
mated for Governor by the anti-Teller Sill
yer Republicans.
After the reports of the committees Mr..
Henry was made permanent chairman or
the Populist convention and fusion COM
committees from the Teller Silver Repub-
licans and the Democrats. The three con-
MENTIONS named then adjourned until to-
MI The anti-Teller Silver Republicans to-
night nominated a full state ticket as fol-
lows:
lieutenant governor, Ira Bloomfield, of Rio
Grande county; secretary of state, Joseph
w. Millsom, of Fremont county treasurer,
Harry Mulnix, of Denver; auditor, John A.
Wayne of Weld county; attorney general,
H. M. Hogg. of San Miguel county; super
intendent of public instruction, Miss Wayne
Marble of Denver; regents of the State I'm
iversity, f. ]. Tample, ]. W. Gunnell and
DR.. ]. II. Pershing. The Guggenheim opposi-
ton delayed proceedings in the convention
all day, but at the night session the OPP
position suddenly collapsed and the nomi-
nations were made by reclamation
The coroners jury in the. case of Charles
e. Harris killed Wednesday in the fight
between rival factions in the Silver Repub-
lican party, rendered it's verdict tonight
justifying the Teller faction in its endeavor
to hold the opera house against the anti
Tellerites. The verdict says that the shot
which killed Harris was fired by persons
unknown to the jurymen.