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BRYAN KEPT THEM IN LINE.
FUsfON OF THE sILTER FORCES IN
AEBRASh1 ACCOMPLISHED.


hEBRAShh ACCOMPLISHED.
Some Opposition to the Populist Nominee
for Judge, but as This Was Part OF the
Fusion Plan Bryan Pushed II Through.
Cheers for Bryan aud Silver In 1900.
OMAHA. Neb.. Aug. 22.-w. 8. Bryan and his
heutenants managed to pull or the three State
conventions OF the silver allies Of Nebraska to-
day without much display Of friction. Col
Bryan sat in the Democratic Convention with
the delegation from Lancaster County. Tho
three bodies met within stones throw OF
eneh other and were so organized as to be
easily subject TO the one man power.
The fact that only a candidate for Supreme
Judge and two university regents were to be
selected made that part OF the work insiRnin-
cant as compared with the boost 1t was in
tended TO give Mr.. Bryan abroad by letting it
appear that the State was as enthusiastically
for him and silver as ever.
II was 2!3o o'clock when the convention halls
were filled. but early In the day II was plain
that siias A. Holcomb. Popullst. would be the
nominee for Judge. There was some opposi-
ton to him, however. In both the Democratic
and Populst conventions. To avoid trouble
the Honorable Matt GerrnR was instructed by
Bryan 10 make a personal appeal TO the Demo-
cratic convention TO stand BY the promise
made to the Populiste two years ago. that the
Democrats would this year endorse a Populist.
The speaker said that the convention owed
1t to the cause to stand by the arrangement
with the Populists By which fusion had been
accomplished two years ago. and by which 1t
could be accom- pished this time. Having Ger
ring thus appeal to the Democratic convention
left the i'm preston very broadly that Mr.. Bryan
had feared a revolt against his plan Of fusion.
but the fear was not we'll grounded. Holcomb
was nominated.
Col. Bryan had also carefully laid plans for
harmony In the Populist Convention. A bitter
fight had been precipitnted by the Popuiists
and Democrats Of tho sixth Congressional dis
trict by separate nominations. and tho Popu-
lists came to the convention to-day from many
counties with the avowed dissemination to
defeat Bryan's fusion plans unless tho Demo-
cratic candidate for ConRress-M J.. Harring-
ton-was forced from the ticket. This had
been refused until this afternoon. when Mr..
Harrington announced to the convention that he
withdrew in favor Of the Populists' candidate
Judge Neville. This practically removed the
last obstacle to the plans OF Col. Bryan. and
the fusion OF the three-headed party met in the
Creighton theatre. the Populists In Creighton
hall In the same building, and across the street
the Silver Republicans met 1t was o'clock
when the temporary chairman. W. II. Thomp-
son, addressed the Democratic convention.
Every reference to Bryan as the presidential
candidate in 1900 and silver as tho leading
Issue evoked applause. W. II. Kelligar was
made permanent chairman.
A message sent this morning by John P. Alt
geld to Bryan was read as follows; There
must DO no receding on the part OF the Nebraska
forces from the platform Of 1896. You cannot
abandon to- day the platform without abandon
ing the whole field. The platform that DOM
mated tho party In 1896 must dominate the
Ms ri " In 1l0O - Thia ,,i.b
applause.
Bryan was placed at the head OF the COM
mittee on resolutions. and after some speaking
the convention adjourned until evening
Congressman r. D. Switzerland was made
chairman OF the Populist convention, and he
called upon ex-senator W. V. Allen to sneak.
Allen declared that tho country would rally
around Bryan in 1900. and especially the West.
Allen was made chairman Of the committee on
resolutions and a conference committee to
meet the committees from the other conven-
lions appointed.
There were 1876 delegates to the Silver Re-
publican convention. Judge Delcy was made
chairman. and the body followed the routine Of
tho conventions and adjourned. awaiting the
action Of tho com mittees.
When the Democratic Convention reassem-
bled. and while It was waiting for the result Of
the first ballot in the Populst Convention, an
attempt was made to nominate ex-senator
Allen for Supreme Judge and thus defeat the
fusion plans There was great excitement. tho
chairman refusing to accept the motion.
Senator Allen got the floor and declined the
nomination. Then Bryaps lieutenants got
Holcomb's name before the convention I'm
motion to nominate him by ACCLAIM aton, this
being carried whom the vote In the Populist
Convention nominating Holcomb was made
known. The Silver Republicans action fol-
lowed. Tho Democratic Convention adopted
the following platform
We are in favor Of on amendment to tho
Federal constitution specifically authorizing
an Income tax: We also favor constitutional
amendment. providing for the election Of
United States Senators by popular vote. We
believe In government OF the people, by the
people and for the people. and to the end. that
tho people may expect more direct and potent
influence upon legislation. We favor tho use
OF the initiative and referendum rs far as the
principle can be applied
We point with pride TO the prompt enlist
ment OF Nebraska's quota OF volunteers and