The herald., 1898-09-09
STRUGGLING HARD TO AGREE ON
APR0GRAM
THE ANTI-TELLERITES BOLT
The Three Other Factions Seem Likely
to Agree in the End-Other
Gatherings

end Of the first days meetings Of the four
state conventions here the situation seems
no clearer than yesterday. The chances
for fusion between the Democrats. Pop
ultsts and Teller branch OF the Silver Re-
publican party appear little brighter,
Judging from actions taken by the different
conventions. According to the agreement
reached last night neither faction of the
Silver Republicans attempted to meet IN
the opera house. The fusiondsts gathered
in Durkee hall and chose Senator Teller
as temporary chairman. Mr.. Teller made
an address of two hours length, in which
he traced the history Of the Silver Repub-
lican party and denounced President Nc
Kinley and his supporters as enemies OF
silver. He spoke on some of the phases OF
the late war, claiming that vt would not
have been necessary had the president
listened to the plea of congress when 1t
asked for the recognition of Cuban bel
!igerency. He created great enthusiasm
by a vigorous advocacy Of the annexation
of the Philippines.
Four Big Meetings
Four state conventions, representing the
Democratic, Populist, Fusion and Anti
Fusion Silver Republicans, assembled in
this city today, in separate halls. Further
conflict over the possession OF the opera
house, between the warning factions of the
Silver Republican party was averted by an
agreement which was reached by the lead
ers to hold separate conventions in other
halls. The Teller Silver Republicans met
in Durkee Hall. In calling the convention
m order Chairman Blood said:
'There is no doubt that the people Of
Colorado are with Henry NJ. Teller in this
tight"
The delegates rose en- masse, waving
hats and cheering. The demonstration con-
tinued 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 added:
1--WE organized our party in 1898 for the
sole purpose Of furthering the cause OF
silver. could have attached myself else
where, but would not have returned to the
Mckinley fold II there had been no other
place. believed we could best serve the
cause Of silver by organizing this party
It was for the purpose Of carrying out the
education of the people Of the country. We
have assembled at various places to cast
our votes where they will do the most good
for silver because this question Is the para
mount one. have on apologies to make for
voting for Mr.. Bryan. (Cheers) I will
gladly support him in 1900 again. (Cheers).
When people say they could not see how I
could break away from the old party, !
answered I did not see how I could stay
In It,"
Senator Teller denounced President Nc
Klnley as an enemy OF silver. He advo
Gated retention OF the Philippines.
The Senator branded ex-Chairman
Broad's statement that guns had been
placed in the opera house as an infamous
Me-"
]. NJ. Downing was made permanent
chairman, and committe was chosen to
meet with similar committees from the
Democratic and Populist conventions to
arrange for a fusion ticket.
After this. National Chairman Charles A.
Towne addressed the convention. He de-
Tended his action in deposing State Chair
man Broad, who, he claimed, had ar
ranged to turn the machinery Of the party
in the state over to the Mckinley Repub-
licans. He was followed by Congressman
Shafroth in brief speech.
A committee was then named to negotiate
for fusion. The convention adjourned till
10 o'clock tomorrow.
Ant-Teller Faction
The anti-Teller faction met at Coburn
hall and elected Judge Dixon first as tenn
porary and later as permanent chairman.
While waiting for the report of the commit
tee on resolutions, ex-Congressman j. B.
Belford addressed the convention. He said
he was tired Of being political tramp and
wanted to get back with the Republican
party. He saAd Senator Teller had re-
peatedly stated his purpose of devoting the
remainder of his life to the destruction Of
the Republican party and predicted tina.
he would fail. He said If silver was ever
remonetixed It must be through the Re-
publican party.
At the night session OF the anti-Tellcr
Republicans the opposition to the nomina-
ton Of Guggenheim was withdrawn and
he was nominated for governor by ac-
clamation.
When the convention reassembled the
resolutions committee repored platform
which was adopted. The most important
planks were as follows:
Resolved, That we favor the restoration
Of the money Of the constitution by throw
ing open the mints Of the country to the
free coinage Of gold and silver at the ratio
Of 16 to /.
That we commend the patriotism, skill
and ability displayed by the present ad-
ministration during the trying times Of
the late war with Spain and as proud of
the achievements of our army and navy in
the Victories over the enemy and especially
the bravery and patriotism displayed by
the Colorado volunteers in the Philippines
and the daring courage Of the Seventh in
fantry at Santiago.
That we are unquahhedly in favor of
keeping forever the American flag wher-
ever It has been unfurled to the breeze,
whether as result of conquest or peace
able requirement.
The Democrats
The Democratic convention elected E. c.
stimson Of Cripple Creek permanent chair
man and chose its committees, including
one on fusion. also listened to speech
by Charles A. Towne. national chairman OF
the Silver Republicans, who was invited to
address them.
A committee Of one from each county was
chosen to select committee of seven on
fusion, after which the convention ad-
until tomorrow morning.
The Populists
The PopuMsts met at o'clock and chose
Lyman /. Henry OF Ouray temporary chair
man.
After thu reports Of the usual commits