The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-12


johnson, Rice.
Permanent Organization-H. w. Rubi,
Sedgwick; L. C. Criner, Mcpherson; E. G
Nettleton, Reno; G. w. Finch, Harper.
Order of Business-L. s. Croft Stevens
J. H. stratton. Clark: ]. A. Priest, En-
ney; G. c. Barker, Pratt: T. W. Camp
bell, Seward
The convention then adjourned for Gin
ner
The Populists were slow in re-conven
ing. The hour was set for 100, but few
delegates were in the hall at that time.
1t was known that the conferees were
very busy, and even the presence Of
United States Senator Harris and other
speakers, who were expected to address
the Populist convention while the con-
ferees were doing business, did not bring
the patriots out on time.
Webb McNall came in early and en-
lightened the few present on various
matters as the faithful gathered around
him at his advent
During this waiting period occurred
something rather pathetic Old, gray
haired Populists, men who left the Re-
| publican party ten years ago because
they believed in certain reforms, came in
and took seats and talked quietly among
| themselves. They looked uneasy. rest
less, embarrassed, sort Of wondering why
they were there. Meanwhile the confer
| ees' the hxers, the Democrats, the bosses
| were doing the work that these old fell
lows were to swallow later on
AT 2:l5 the convention reconvened and
committee reports were received and
adopted
the report Of the committee on creden-
tials disclosed no report or delegation
from Gray Greedy, Haskell, Kiowa, Lane
| or Stanton.
The committee on permanent organiza-
ton recommended Sam Hale of Rush for
permanent chairman.
Hale declared himself a Republican and
said he always had been Since 1892 he
said, he had been a Silver Republican
and was proud of it.
Il was fortunate enough" he said. 'to
he delegate to the Minneapolis national
Republican convention Of 1892 In that
convention I supported MI Harrison and
IN that connection I want to say have
some documents I used in support Of
harrison which will use in this cam
paign."
Hale took up the silver question and
claimed that President Mckinley made
the money question the paramount one in
TINS campaign. He referred to Long in
one particular when he said: "In a speech
Long made at Garden City the other day
he said if the president and his admin
istration were reelected they would do
thus and so. I said to the boys at home
and said I didn't know but Mckinley
would be willing to do certain things,
but I didn't think the administration
would let him."
Hale then hammered away on trusts.
but failed to explain why the Democrats
did not assist last session Of congress in
passing an amendment giving congress
power to restrict, restrain, control or
abolish all trusts and combinations.
In the midst of Hale's speech T. 7
Crotts Of Reno again Interrupted the
proceedings and suggested that ''this was
not the time OF the occasion to consume
all the afternoon in speaking"
This did not feaze Hale in the least,
and he whaled away again at imperial
ism. In this connection Hale mentioned
the fact that he now had a son fighting
in the Philippines
Asher of Reno then suggested that
Webb McNall again address the conven-
ton with the understanding that he cult
when any committee showed up. Amidst
loud cheers Webb took the platform. but
ne hadn't proceeded very far when A
committee came in. Webb sloshed around
generally and amused the crowd.
Senator W. A. Harris was Introduces !
Following McNall. Senator Harris, after !
relating some historic facts, such as Mel |
sons injunction to his men at Trafalgar.
and Napoleon's to his men when he told !
them that forty centuries looked down |
on them, said: Every man in Kansas is
watching and praying for a successful |
result Of this convention. Not alone |
that, but 125 years of self-government is
in the balance. and watching the result
and the manner in which you consider
the serious question which you have to
decide.
L beg Of you to act with caln1ness and
moderation. For the past four hours this
has troubled me. You do not know that
your action viii not control in the nation
Inc Seventh district always has been
considered the tenth legion in fusion
forces and 1 beg Of you, do not turn
away from your banners shrlunununn
away the eagles of victory from your
banners by hasty or injudicious action"
The senator took up the Porto Rican
tariff and dwelt upon it at great lengtht:
and trusts. as well.
Judge Ray Of Wichita presented the
resolutions. The points were:
Endorsement Of the Sioux Falls plat
form and Kansas City candidates and
Fort Scott platform and candidates
2-Approve the action of DuvaI and
Campbell in retiring from the race for
Chester I. Long for voting
for the ship subsidy bill. which is all
right except that the bill never came
from committee during the session.
Narious other things were suggested. !
such as digging up some old Republican '
platforms
When Ray had completed the reading
u the resolutions. Charley Blakeslev. {
correspondents for the Kansas City Times I
asked Ray # he might have a copy. i
I haven't but one copy" said Ray. IN I
l surly tone. +
Blakesley then suggested that he .
might look over the copy. but Ray didn't ,
want to LEI them set away. so Blakeslev :
said if Ray thought that the best dispos- :
Il Of the platform. he didn't care. ;
Senator Harris resumed his speech fol-
owing the reading Of the resolutions
The committee Of conference reported 8
through c. W. Fatrchlds. as follows: :
I'VE recommend that both conventions
meet in the a. O. L. W. hall at SO :
'clock and that the members 81 the :
found duly accredited by the
'redential committee % each convention
- entitled to seats in the joint conven- 4
son in naming a choice for Congressman
rom this district it shall re1uira se,-ar, b