The Portland daily press., 1899-09-29

oomtunc IN Dhck seat seoonded the mo-
tion enthusiastically. and with yell.
But Mr.. Gage protested that Mr.. Rob-
srts had no right 10 speak.
| There we're ye1is, amid which Mr..
Roberts shouted dramatically "Mr.
Chairman. as q member by proxy of the
Democratic Congressional Committee, ]
demand the right to he heard" (shoutz
Of pproval-Ysils.)
But the Chairman. nevertheless. shut
him out. The enthusiastic man ON the
bnck seat yelled, "Shut yer out, didn't
they; they kalksrlated to. they did,
uhoopi" Mr.. Roberts retired. and the
place knew him no more.
Then Hon. M. p. Frank arose to make
the motion 10 appoint committee on
resolutions. As no arose o great cheer
and yell developed In the audience. 1t
was an ovati on that made Mr.. Frank
blush with pleasure. He thanked his
friends and made his motion.
1his committee was appointed: n. p.
Frank, and Virgil G. Wilson, Of PORT
land, Frank L. Clark, Of Gray, Samuel
L. Lord, OF Saco. J. b. Kicker, Of San
ford. Harry q. Hurd Of Limington.
When the name Of Honest Sam" Lord
was called great shout arose. Mr.
Clark being absent, Warren II. vinton.
Of Gray, took his place.
The commit ttes retired to ooncoot the
platform. Someone proposed recess.
but Chairman Hersom said, ~ will en-
terrain the convention with few re-
marks on our industrial condition.
=. TellI.us about Bryan" shouted q man
in the lack Of the hall.
'He is the greatest American" said
the chairman.
"Hooray for Bryan" returned the end
man In the rear Of the hall.
Then Chairman Hersom proceeded to
talk about the wool, shoe and other in.
dustries. IL was statistical and a little
hard to understand. Some delegates were
on the point of going to sleep. MIR. Her
som proceeded to trusts.
show about the money trustf" shout
ed the man at the end Of the hall. che
was a large man. with q large voice, and
ample whisksrs. Charles Rollins, OF
Standish, was his name
81 viii get to 1t, said the chairman.
"That is the trust to talk about"
yelled Rollins.
I" want to hear you on money said
q serious man in the front seat.
snow about your money trust" con-
tinued the chairman.
"Spit 1t out we'll" shouted Rollins.
"a money trust is inst as bad as any
trust--" went on the chairman 1T 10
Bladder" yelled Rollins.
The chairman was proceeding with
his speech, when Samuel l.. Bates, Of
Portland. intsrposed with motion for
a recess. This was carried, taking the
chairman of his feet In the midst OF his
speech.
After few moments, big cheer arose
as the Hon. 81. p. Frank appeared with
his resolutions, which he read as follows:
We, the Democrats of the First Con-
Qressionai DISTRICT of Maine in Conven-
ton assembled, affirm our faith In the
principles Of the platform adopted by the
National Democratic Convention, held at
chicago In 1896, and we are heartily in
favor OF the. denomination of Bryan
and Sewall in 1900.
We proudly recognize the valor and
glorious achievements of our gallant sol.
diers and sailors from Bunker Hill down
to this very day ss being among the most
thrilling and glorious In the history of the
world; but we profoundly regret that
American soldiers are being used in
the sacred name Of liberty to crush
a incipient republic In the Orient. We
denounce the apparent purpose of Ameri-
can end English syndicates to use the
power Of government to further their de-
a of rrt ~ 10 Hat a he
OF tax payers and to bring about alliances
whereby this nation mny become involved
in needless war with foreign nations
Our government cannot be both republi.
can and imperial.
We view with alarm the ever increas-
ing combinations of wealth In the form
Of trusts, which have received and are
now receiving the fostering care Of the
Republican pirty, and which seriously
threaten the peace and happiness of the
people.
In support of the foregoing principles
we invite the cooperation OF all citizens
who are opposed to imperialism, militar-
ism and to trusts, and who are in favor
Of liberty, self government and the rights
of man.
We pledge ourselves TO use all honora-
BILE means to secure the election Of the
candidate of this convention.
This platform was greeted with cheers
and shouts, especially when the portion
relating TO the 10 TO 1 Chicago platform
was read.
Mr.. Darius ii. Ingraham a rose and
presented the name of - prominent resi-
dent of Cumberland county, He then
went on to describe the career OF Hon.
l.. +. Mckinney Of Bridg5on (chsers
mingled with hisses). as soldier of
Ohio in the war, Congressman fro IN
New Hampshire. candidate for Cover
nor Of New Hampshire, and rs resident
of this county and a candidate for Con-
gress. There were yells and cheers as
MIR. Ingraham nominated MIR. McKin-
ney.
"Are there other nominations.' said
the chairman.
'Lot5 of Them" said voice.
MIR. Levi Grsspleaf OF Portland Sec
ondsd the nomination and asked that 1t
be made unanimous.
Mr.. Harry q. Hurd Of Limington, sec
onded the nomination from York county.
Mr.. A. ]. Packer. now resident In