The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02
CURRENCY REFORM NJ.
Silver Republicans Will Hold a Ma
tional Convention.
COMMITTEE REACHES A DECISION.
Win Try 20 seenre Unity OF Actioa
with PopuIisis and Democratic
Defines Class OF waters En-
IIiIcd To- Representation.

Chicago, Nov 30. THE special meet
ing Of the national committee OF the
silver republican party adjourned
Wednesday to meet again nj the call Of
the chairman, after having taken ac-
ton that practically assures the fusion
OF the party with the democratic and
populist parties the Endorsement OF the
democratic platform and the presiden-
tial candidate OF that party, The sub
committee appointed TO decide ON the
most practical date and place for hold
ing the national convention and also to
report on matters of practical organi
saiion for the campaign, including the
superintendent Of delegates from the
various states To the national canven-
ton, submitted It's report TO the COM
mit'se. aud after u lengthy discussion
its recommendation with one or twn
minor amendments were adopted. The
subcommittee recommended that all of
the mntters In question be referred for
action 10 the executive committee, Of
which former Senator Fred W. Dubois.
OF Idaho, Is chairman.
An OmciaI statement.
Chairman Towne gave ont the follow.
ing official statement Of the action of
the committee:
"A resolution was unanimously adopted
that national convention II the silver re-
publican party to held and the executive
enmmit'oe was instructed Ca confer with
tho democratic ahd populst rational com
miitesF ln an effofi % secure, n possible
the holding ~ ali three rational eousen-
NH4F AZ
tho earliest practicable date. 90 the end
that complete cooperation 0f the reform
forces may he had The executive commit
toe was authorised 10 determine the mum.
her OF delegates 60 the national eonVen-
/ ton, the same 20 ho not less than 500.
! to arrange the basis Of selection and 20
| aiint the representation fram each state
/ u was decided that the cal for the con-
/ NeHton shall include a. eligible to rep
/ reaentaiian all those voters who hereto
! fore, prior 20 1896 or since. have acted POI
/ HticallY with the republican party but are
! himotaiilsts, ana faver the unrestricted
| and independent coinage 81 both gold and
/ silver az the present irNai ratio, and who
| are opposed 10 the policy Of extending the
said standard iH the United ntstes ny
| retiring tho grernhncks. destroying the fun
| money power OF the existing slver dollar
providing Tor the payment OF all govern
| mCnt obligations ana the redemption Of
! all forms ~ paper nancy IN gold alone.
ard surrenderiuk 20 banking cornhiua-
| ton the sovereign function o. issuing pa.
! per money,
! Pledge we're made covering tho sx.
| penHe Of holding tho national convention.
| and Hon Elw0od y cprsrr. ~ MlnHeapo-
| lis, was chosen treasurer uf the committee.
| with Instructions 60 maintain relations ~
| practical cooperation with tho Democratic
| and populist national committees"
! TrsIimopImI Ca Mr.. Tawne.
Immediately preceding adjournment
| there was by resolution unanimously
adopted tribute 10 Hon. Charles \.
ToWnc, chairman Of the national com.
miitcc. which wns a wonderful testi-
mouial 10 the answering fidelity and
great ability which he has given to his
party and the perfect confidence which
bis party associates have In his leader
| ship.