The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22
BRYAN MEN WERE BEATEN.
CONNECTICUT DEMOCRATS REJECT
CHICAGO PLATFORM.

Bryan's Name Fails to Arouse Enthusiasm
at Their state Convcntion-Daniel NJ. Nor
gan Named for Governor - Chairman
Troup Predicts Defsat-Stormy Scenes.
BAIDaEPoRT. Conn. Sept. 21.-The Demo-
cratic State Convention OF Connecticut, by q
vote OF 141 TO 15S. repudiRted the Chicago plat
form Of the National Democratic party this
evening. The vote was upon the question OF ac-
cepting the minority report Of the Committee
on Resolutions. which reaflrmed the Chicago
nlattorm. The majority report OF the commit
tee. which favored bimetallism. was accepted.
The convention had been in session all day.
The entire proceedings we're marked by de-
bates In which personalities we're INDUCED in.
and at times great confusion prevailed. Thu
name OF William Jennings Bryan aroused no
enthusiasm, II was sprung upon the con-
ventlon several times with dramatic ae-
cessories, but 1t caused no demonstration
There was q fight between the gold and
silver factions from the start. It developed in
the appointment OF the various committees
and went on all day. The contest between
Banker E. c.. Benedict OF Greenwich and
Homer 8. Cummings OF Stamford. who was the
Democratic candidate for Secretary Of State
two years ago, and is a prominent silver Demo-
crat. was renewed. The convention decided In
favor Of Mr.. Cummings, but when Mr.. Benedict
questioned the decision OF Chairman Kennedy
the convention promptly dismissed the matter,
and the warning factions were told that they
must settle their differences between them
selves.
1t was through the report Of the Committee
on Resolutions that the real situation was
shown. In the committee the gold mon were
in the majority and the report OF the majority
favored bimetalism. The minority report re-
affirmed the Chicago platform. On the loor OF
the convention the silver men made q deter
mined fight. Chairman Kennedy refused to
shut of debate on the question. although Q
vote on the matter was called for many times,
giving as his reason that he proposed to have
the matter discussed us fully as the delegates
desired. The gold men pleaded for harmony
Alexander Troup, Chairman Of the State Cen
trail Committee and the leading silver Demo
crat of the State. took the floor and savage
was leading the gold forces. Editor Martin Of
which fhs s eSSTae @sGs I the sep sstisade Of fP &c So u
men as that that 81 the bastard ard D Dem ezra and IL, q
lowers Of that wing OF the. party were trying
t e PSll dRds oIFsIs'@ F IsS for Ta fifteen e ,s ST T twSnsS
and the spectators who now and then took part
~ lett t tSo S tSSSsTs! Before %es the ssS vote e9 %ss TAX ssEEe sOo on
the, acceptance Of the report OF the Committee
s On aSsSinTitSSS S s 6Hli n ssS .s SS3s sESt sh s1 Vote left # t &:
entire convention would have disclosed a more
complete defeat for the followers OF the Chi
The resolutions adopted say:
"Resolred. That the Democracy OF Connect.
metallism as enunciated by Jefferson. AFFORD.
ing as IT does the most stable standard Of
posed to monometallism OF any kind.
We call attention to the fact that while q
s %SSity has w BOUGHT IN fae n eaSf honor 0e q to SG tRe &me eq-
can people and fresh glory to their nag. the
management OF the various war Departments
to us a sense Of shame.
THE American sailor and soldier have done
ident Mckinley has been utterly Incompetent
to discharge the obligation which the manage;
y%enaiityy in places OF high trust have brought
disgrace. upon the administration and aroused
the msn Ire 81 e I'm an 5RR spSbIiosBP eO 0PIfy In for this h. m aTTaiGe.
States senator from Connecticut and our
c eS%e RtS With me a u Snss of M Fsis
atives and personal favorites than with
they the r a1t | ' nneEs only 1Eee Of the f National SiO odiun;
and disGraee; but together with the present
brought upon Conneoticut the shame Of being
The last StaIe in the Union aIM to put men in the
neg aTh he o SURFACES 81 i in the fes camp and in the field
must be investigated. No guilty man should
be permitted t6 to escspei n FSE a Republican =
to! Illustrate the object Of the Investigation. For
this reason we especially appeal to the people
of Connecticut to aid in the election OF Demo-
cratic congressman.
I'VE condemn the Republican Legislature
for its interference with the Secret Ballot law
OF the State. and demand such legislation as
will assure absolute secrecy In the vote"
The convention nominated Daniel N. Nor
gan of this city. ex-Treasurer OF the United
States. for Governor.
The fight between the gold and silver wings
OF the party Ia bitter.
Tonight on the floor OF the convention Chair
man Troup practically predicted the defeat oil
the ticket and placed all the responsibility on
the shoulders Of the gold men. who had beaten
him on the platform and rejected his pet hobby
OF silver,