Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01
NO THIRD TICKET.


By u aoimous vote OF the National
Committee Of the National gold eta lG :
ard Democracy at Indianapolis, d.,
Wednesday, the scheme f fusion vi Ii
the anti-imperialistc NOV, meut oriqi-
mating with the recent mass meeting in
New York city, was defeated, as was.
also the plan to place a gold standard
Democratic ticket in the field his year.
A sub committee OF the auti-impeial.
lists presented an address setting forth
the proposition for fusion and third
party ticket.
In accordance with suggest on by
Charles Tracy, of New Y, RI, ca h
member of the National De uocra &c
Committee expressed his views on the
matter. Eastern and Western men
severally opposed the proposition, tax
ing the ground that the placing of
third ticket in the field this year with
the new issues now before tue country
would in no way tend to accompli,l
the end and aim of the organization of
TIE National Democratic party in 1896 |
When W. B. HaldemAr, proprietor
of the Louisville Courier. j ournal, and |
member OF the National Executive |
Committee, arose, a sensation was
sprung. The speaker declared his in
ttntion OF supporting Bryan and Stew
enson. Mr., Haldeman in 1896 contrib
uted much aid in actively raj ing funds J
for the campaign and maintenance OF
the work Of the gold Democracy, and
was member of the auditing commit
tee Of that party. While be was talk
ing hush fell upon the gathering, and
when he had concluded he took his
leave and left the room. Mr.. Halde-
man sad:
"In 1896, 1 took upon myself abund.
ant abuse from Kentucky Democrats,
and l did 50 because believed with | !
my friend, Henry Watterson, in the
of q refusal to comrro :
misc with dishonor on the quest on of I
a sound and staple currency.
81 believed then that the national 7
honor in the stability of its money v as
involved, and if believed that in th s
aspect there was any danger now, l
would stand this day against tie rogr-
ar Democratic organization. No sane
nan believes the Danger exists. The Sc
rec and unlimited coinage of silver a; sc
he ratio of sixteen to one without the to
ne consent of any other nation, has ne
cen relegAted to another generation til
y this nation. 1t is past issue. bl
"My heart goes out to those who WI
ruggle for liberty in every nation, W
nd ! applaud and approve the express wi
on in the Democratic platform SYM MS
with the Boers-a people who Pr
ay be robbed of free citizenship in I'll,
der to enable English greed to gather mi
lis Golfers the diamonds and cold Of pol
'uth Aires Only in the interest of Lo
r own selfish purpose does England tw'
sire the use of America. This Re to-
blIcan administration seems to love pul
gland more tran it loves its own fJll
lntry-the gteat republic which in
lay is first in peace, honor and place of 6
ongst the nations of the world. We Sta
mot, We must not, encourage a we k -
corrupt administration 70 barter ~
ms itutions AMI civil liberty in r.
lbination with the most autocratic. L
ogant and selfish pow er in all Eu. q
e. u
l am compelled with ense Of r
1t is de to the free American that L
oye, to earnestly, actively support v
American who believe loves his &.
1try, and whom believe 10 be the y
lest type of American citizen, and u
believing l shall vote for and svp- y
Wi liam j. Bryan" Y
r. Haldeman said there was BAL sss
IN the treasury Of the committee. --es'
n he suggested should be placed II
he disposal of David B. Hill.
briefly referred to conditions in Kr
lucky, saying no selG-respectiug assas
could support government by event
'sination. with
10 "l'norawal Oh Mr. Haldeman of tht
the meeting was understood as gave
hdrawal from the committee and said /
ltnel connection with the National | Nonz
ocratic org ,nizatlon. miles
e vo.e on fusion AMI n'mina- popUl'
II third ticket was taken, Gordon VISITED
Jury OF New hampshire, proved Humb
the only committeeman present had /
avored third party ticket. The prize,
TODD Of In o0o: a ~ - ...
M NJ. W NJ 10 aga nSt the propo- compe
H. VII woodbury. at once moved carriag
Inc WIG oe unanimous, and tn 8 the CT
'no' struck
= o tnree was then ap quick S
d TO Graft a manifesto setting lbs hea
posi',cn OF the National DEM a few Il
regarding the issues before the