The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-01

convention that the democratic national
convention of 1900, after adopting a pat |
form made by democrats ought 10 piaoe
anon A by reclamation as the leader OIL the |
democracy In that year the one why oo ee
them against such fearful odas N lo'V,
and that ~ the campaign Oh l1OV' me
1896. the real and only democrats Oh 'ris
land will be satisfied and ought 10 De
satIs6ed with that for which tney con-
tended in 1896. Bryan and free silver
ex-senator j. c. 8. Blackburn was 70
have spoken this afternoon put ne was
detained at home on account OIL '"e n'He''
| OF his VIE. ,,-.ossr,e,,
lanes NJ. Robinson Of Indiana mace an
inpromptu speech. In reference 10 Ins
| coming campaign Of 1900 the speaker saw
| that II Inv with the democratic party ~
name the victor, and that tney Wou,u
make a great mistake II they dld noI &c
lect Mr. Bryan. The votes whloh MI o.
| an cot in 1896. he said we're only pleusea
on the part Of the voters 10 ca,I
standard of bimetallism to trlull i,til
| enish in our next National election. 1 hese
| nledges he said. were still fresh IN the
| hearts of all champions of the silver caus0
| and needed no reiteration ,
The convention then adjourned un'i
1870 p. nj. -.,A,t,,-
The delegates we're late in reassemollns
for the evening session and II was altel- 9.
o'clock before the convention got down W
business, MIA
President Tarvin introduced Hon RIA
| wins Van Vorhis of Indianapolis, who' Le
said had given forty years OF MS NE III
defending the principles enunciated by tue
republican party. Al,
The speaker at once entered INTO uls-
cussion OF the financial question saying II
was the problem Of progress ana OF I'D
erty
President Tarvln then introduced Hon,
d. s. oliver of Cincinnati, who presented
ex Governor John T. Altgeld OF ILLINOIS.
The greatest enthusiasm prevailed when
1.-THE Illinois statesman arose TO ADDRESS
the convention the delegates rising 10
their feet waving hats and cheering lusu
ly until the governor had ackno"iensso
the compliment.
While Governor Altged was in the midst
of his discourse. Mr.. Bryan, who had ar
rived in the city earlier in the evening
reached the theater. He was admitted 10
the stage by a rear entrance and TOOK
seat behind the flies. where be awaited the
conclusion Of MIR. Altgeld's speech
After the speeches of the convention mad
been concluded Mr.. Bryan and the more
distinguished visitors repaired to the Gait
house where the banquet of the Young
Mems Democratic club Of Louisville to
President James p. Taryiu was given. 10
attend this and to respond to the toh't,
The Democratic Party Mr.. Bryan nan
made a special trip TO Louisville two DAYS
earlier than he expected.
The banquet room at the Gait house had
been splendidly decorated. the National
colors prevailing At ono erd was large
picture of Bryan encircled by multi-col-
ored electric lights. Three hundred plates
were laid,
AT the conclusion of the banquet, and
with chairs atilt and cigars glowing, the
guests settled themselves to listen to the
feast of oratory that was planned for the
occasion In response TO the first toast
, The Ohio Valley League Of Bimetallic
o Clubs, Judge James p. Tarvin, presidsn
II of the league, responded.
= Following Judge Tarvin, Hon. william
d Jennings Bryan, who had accepted spe
= cial invitation from the clubs to be pres
= ont, WIS introduced to the assembled
= guests His subject was The Democrats
o Party" \ tumult of applause greeted hin
" as he arose and amid the huttering o
IL handkerchief and the clapping of hand
=. he was escorted TO a chair in the center o
W the dining hall.
Il He spoke in substance as follows;
= IL am not here TO make any EXTENDED
Il remarks The committee has arranged
" that for Friday. ! am in need OF rest. bu
y ! willingly join in this tribute TO the Ohi
=. Valley league and the Young Mems Demo
- cratic cub. In the campaign of 1856 "
were compelled to rely on the new me-
- because of the desertion of the old men
Is but as the darkness brings out the stars
A., so did many new ones appear all over tn
20 armament. You have asked me to respon
10 to the toast, The Democratic Party.
~ party is merely a business organization
g9 composed of individuals who think alik
nj and act alike in order to bring into op
A. Grafton certain fixed beliefs. If unity c
~ purpose determines party, the democrati
le. party is certainly entitled to be called one
w It's purpose is to carry the government
back and place it on the principles eN
he pounded by Thomas Jefferson, with tn
z. maxim. Equal rights to all, special priv
es branch legislative, executive and even iu
III "inN'l