The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-11
T B bryan AND IONNE
Sioux Falls POpuIIStS Namsd
Both by ACClamatlOn.
FIGHT ON VICE PRESIDENT
But the Minnesota Mans Friends
Carried Their Point.

a Strong Effort Was Made to Avoid
the "FataI Mistake of 1885," but
the Convention Was Determined
on NOminatiOn-PIatf Severe
in Its DenunciatiOn of the New
Currency Law, Imperialism, Trusts
and the Republican Policy Gener-
aIIy-Free Silver and Government
Ownership of Public Utilities In
dorsed.
Sioux Falls, S. d. May 10-The Nation
al Populist Convention concluded it's ses-
sion at l o'clock this morning and ad-
journed sine die after nominating Hon.
William Jennings Bryan for President and
the Hon. Charles A. Towne for Vice
President.
The nomination of Mr.. Towne was only
accomplished after struggle of several
hours duration in which an effort was
made to have the question of the nomina-
ton of vice presidential candidate re-
ferred to a committee to confer with the
Democratic and silver Republican parties
in their national conventions. motion
/ to this effect was defeated by a vote of
26S to 492.
Both candidates were nominated by ac-
clamation, but before the result was
reached various candidates were placed in
| nominations and their names successive
ly withdrawn. Both nominations were ac-
complished amid scenes of enthusiasm.
Temporary Chairman Ringdal raped the
National Populist Convention to order at
9:45 clock this morning.
a.
its report which was adopted, declaring
that there were no contesdng delegations,
and recommending that the vote of Mis-
souri, be increased by two votes, Ohio by
Two and South Dakota by three.
The Committee on Permanent Organiza-
lion recommended Thomas M. Patterson
of Colorado, for permanent chairman; T.
H. Curran of Kansas. Leo Vincent of Col
orado and E. NJ. Deisher as permanent
secretaries. Mr.. Patterson's appearance
provoked prolonged applause.
Chairman PattersOn's Speech.
Mr. Patterson briefly sketched the his
tory of the Populist party.
The speaker gave short history of the
financial legislation of Congress during
the last administration of President Cleve-
land, and that of President Mckinley.
During this controversy" he said, "the
seed of the Peoples party which had been
sown in 1892 began to bear fruit. The
party believed then, and believes to-day.
In 'he right of the people to control the
issue of their own currency without the
dictation of Wall street."
Mr. Patterson said the Peoples party
oia not surrender its rights when it nom
mated Mr.. Bryan in 1896 1--WE never
could have nominated any other man."
alo ne, He predicted a sweeping triumph
or Mr.. Bryan in November, and that his
lection would mean that the rights of
ne people are advanced to a higher level
than ever before
Whatever may be the glory of that
victory he said, "the Peoples party may
7lm the greatest share, and it will have
esh the great political power that
Dro9ght about the great result"
A.tNr the reports on rules and order of
ualhess had been presented a recess was
aken 10 await the Committee on Plat
srin report A conference of chairmen
state delegations followed to discuss
lie vice presidential question.
The Mistake of 1896.
chairman Patterson made bitter argu-
tenl against repeating the fatal mistake
Ioul years ago" Senator Marion Bud
81 strongly advocated a nomination as
ssenual to the welfare of the party. A
"npromise proposition was submitted by
'tVrse f. Washburn of Massac chusetts
TO advocated the naming of several men
~ ~ presented to the Democratic Nation
convention, any of whom would be ac-
tptable to the Populists
-ueIe was considerable talk about
-npFomise which il was hoped will be
'eptable both to the friends of Mr.
""ne and 10 those who are opposed to
aNIhS a nomination. This compromise
- nominate Mr.. Towne and 10 appoint
.Vmmittee to submit his name to the
.lAocrauc National Convention, Mr.
0"He 10 withdraw in case the Demo-
~ 90 not accept. No conclusion was
Al $40 o'clock this afternoon the Plat
.u' committee report arrived ard II was
Tl ny Committeeman Gillette of Iowa.
E or e Iong financial plank, including .he
M 1lN"g'auon OF the recent banking law.
specially the demand for free silver,
10 TO ], was received with wild cheer
* " "nen that portion Of the plank extend
#M mpathy 10 the South African re-
M " denouncing any alliance with for
|N oWers was read, The convention
|M mo wild applause and the direct
ou OF United states senators demand
eNoked considerable applause Jerry
ton moved the adoption Of The plat
M "ud me motion was seconded by half
W t9~nn delegates
delegate from Michigan ohiectea os
X pa'iorm carried no pledge OF support
"e candidate TO be nominated
* i'1de a motion to that effect.
N M us vote was taken and every dele
Il ne 'ne tent arose amid great cheer
hryan Nominated by Allen.
or,, or.airman Patterson announced the plat
nj he