The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-17
But Few Could be Found TO Vote
Against Endorsation-
THE THIRD PARTY MOVEMENT.
Representatives Met and Adopted $
Motion for u Convcmsio" in New
York City or September Fifth
to Nominate Ticket-Nom-
ination offered Dir. Sto-
rey and Declined.
fnv Associated Press,


TNDIANAPOLIs. IND. August 1s,-The
Liberty Congress of the American League
of antt-imperialists to-day ernphatica,ly
endorsed the candidacy Of William J.
Bryan for President. The resolutions to
that effect were read TO the convention
by Colonel Charles f. Goldman. of Massa-
ctUsetts. who moved their adoption. after
stating that the entire committee of %
had endorsed them.
The convention. however. did not adopt
the platform as submitted by the resoiu-
tions committee without q prolonged and
heated debate.
leader of the Third Ticket movement,
offered an amendment TO strike out en-
dorsement OF Bryan, and his amendment
was vigorously supported by several dele
gates and when the previous question was
ordered less than q score could be mar
shalied to vote against the Bryan en-
dorsement. The vote was viva voce and its
exact result Will never be known: but the
sentiment OF the convention was clearly
shown being in favor of the endorse
ment of Bryan as the most effective man-
ner of checking the alleged imperialistlo
policy of the administration.
THE OPPONENTS.
The most vigorous opponents OF the
Bryan pronouncemert in tho platform
were CONSPICUOUS members in the Ma
tionar or Third Party convention, who
wsre also admitted as delegates TO the
Anti-Imper.alist Congress- They were ably
led by Thomas NJ. Osborne and advocated
the ron.na ton OF third ticket on tho
theory that their followers while opposed
to President Mckinley were not prepared
to accept Mr.. Bryan on the Kansas City
platform.
Colonel Charles C,9dmcn and Edwin Bur,
-itt smith wera the chief proponents OF
the platform as reported. claiming that
ell political questions were now suoordin-
ate 10 th- one question of imperialism
and that all opposed TO the present adj
ministraton should unite to overthrow
in the most effective and available man
uer presented
Ever n,.ftrfon of Mr.. Brvan's name in
the convention called forth enthusiastic
applause.
The speakers who opposed the Bryan
r,lank in ths platform We're rsceiVed WIN
cheers and cries Of time from the dele
gates. and Charm Ieislar at times had
difficulty IN obtaining a hearing Tor thain.
The following resolution p=oPosed oy
" 8 Holden. of Chicago. was added 10
the platform as reported:
..ResalvefI--In d ciarins that the prin-
cfntas of the Declaration of Independence
include tha negro race IN Aularica as
y.ari as the Fif5pin0s s5e depraeate all
efforts whether in the South or in the
North. to deprive the negro of his rights
as a citizen under the Declaration OF In
denerdence and the Constitution of the
United States
THIRD PARTY.
After the adoption of the resolutions
inforsins Bryan the representatives OF the
Third Party movement met IN the as
,zyublv room of the Commercial Club and
selected Thomas NJ Osborne. OF View
York. for permanent chairman. and t.v-
erett V. Abbott. of New York for perma-
nent secretary. \ motion was made ard
carried that a convention be held In New
York city September 5th for the purpose OF
nominate a ticket
1t IS said the Third Party men to-day
offered rhe presidential nomination TO Mr.
MoorefieId Storey. Of Massachusetts, pu,
Mr.. storey. declined the honor William l.
Palmer. of Colorado. was reported 70 oa
the choice for yfca-Prestciert
The leaders Of the movement SAID lo-
night that they expectSl u large repressH
tation at their convention in New fofs
on s4pternber fifth. and that caHdt7ftes
for President and yfce-Presdent wo'ia
then surely be nominated
Secretary Mize. OF the Liberty CongrssS. t
to-day received letter from "litha