Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-22
DELEGATES NAMED.
PLATFORM STRIKES KEYNOTE OF
NATIONAL CAMPAIGN.
Populist Convention Refuses to Recog-
nize the Mid Roaders-Judge Westover
Yields the Gavel-Thomas Succeeds
Beaver as National Committeeman.

nize the Mid Misunderstanding Westover
Yields the Gavel-Thomas Eucceeds
Beaver as National Committeeman.
LINCOLN, March 2O-In effectWilliam
]. Bryan announced last night to the
Democratic party and to the nation at
large the platform which he considers
best for the Democratic party and prac-
tically upon which he desires to stand if
nominated at the Kansas City >conven-
ton.
The platform, which was adopted by
the Nebraska Democracy with the
greatest enthusiasm, reaffirms the Chi
cago platform, declares for "16 to ~
opposes a large standing army; de-
nounces the action of the Republican
party on the Porto Rico tariff bill; de-
clares against trusts and imperialism;
favors the initiative and referendum,
an income tax and the choice Of United
States senators by popular vote. The
platform concludes as follows:
Porto Rico Bill Condemned.
We condemn the Porto Rico tariff bill,
recently passed by a Republican house of
ton of the nations organic law, and u
fragrant breach of good faith
We assert that the constitution follows
the flag and denounce the doctrine that
an executive or u congress, created and
limited by the constitution, can exercise
lawful authority beyond that constitu-
ton or in violation of it.
Believing that nation cannot long en-
dure half republic and half empire, we op-
pose wars of conquest and colonial DOS
sessions
The Filipinos cannot be citizens with
out endangering our civilizations; they
cannot be subjects without endangering
our form of government, and as we are
not willing to surrender our civilization
or convert Il republic into an empire, we
favor an immediate declaration Of the ma
tion's purpose to give to the Filipinos,
first, q stable form of government; second,
independence and, third, protection from
outside interference, as it has for nearly
o century given protection to tho repub-
lies of Central and South America.
We favor the expansion of trade by ev-
cry legitimate and peaceful MEANS but
we are opposed to purchasing trade at the
lannon's mouth with human blood,
! neither do we believe that trade secured
and held by force is worth the price that
| must be paid for it. We are in favor of
! extending the nations influence, but we
believe that that influence should be ex-
tended not by force and violence, but
through the persuasive power of high
and honorable example.
We oppose militarism. Itimposes upon
the people an unnecessary burden and is a
constant menace. A small standing army
and a we'll equipped state militia are suf-
ficient in time of peace; in time of war
the citizen soldier should be republics
defense.
We believe, with Jefferson, III peace,
commerce and honest friendship with all
nations and entangling alliances with
none, and we regard with apprehension
| the doctrine, advocated in some quarters
that this nation should, in it's dealings or
| diplomacy, show Partially toward any of
| the European nations.
Not because of hostility to foreign lands,
but because we believe in the principles
| of a republic, and reject, as did our fore
| fathers, the theory of monarchy, we SYM
pathise with the Beers in their heroic
efforts to preserve their national integrity
The failure of Republican leaders. who
four years ago expressed sympathy for the
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struggle of the Dutch in South Africa,
shows the paralyzing influence of the i'm
perial policy to which the administration
snow endeavoring to commit this country.
The platform adopted by the Populist
convention was subs tantially the same
as that adopted by the Democrats. 1t
differs somewhat in form, but conflicts
in no essential point
Both conventions were enthusiastic
for Bryan to the last degree and every
mention of his name was greeted with
cheers of delight and approval. Instruc-
tions were given to both delegations to
stand for Mr.. Bryan in the Kansas City
and Sioux Falls conventions.
The Democratic convention was
called to order by James Dahlman,
chairman OF the state central commit.
tee. He announced that Thomas j.
Nolan had been selected as temporary
chairman. The temporary organization
was made permanent. While the com.
mittee on resolutions was out Ric' ard
L. Metcalfe of Omaha, w. D. Oldnam
of Kearney, w. H. Thompson of Grand
Island and A. j. Tibbetts of Lincoln
were chosen as delegates-at large to the
national convention at Kansas City.
While the convention was in the
midst of hot row over the choice Of
alternates to the delegates-at-large, Mr.
Bryan appeared in the hall. The sight
of him put a stop to all business. ant
the delegates went wild as he mounted
the platform.
Populist Convention.
The Populist convention was some
What turbulent from the start. The
meeting opened with spirited contest
for the position Of temporary chairman
which finally fell to w. H. Westovel
of Chadron.
The committee on credentials decided
against the claims of the middle of-the
road Populists from Omaha to be classet
as delegates, and barred them from tn,
convention.
Senator William V. Allen and Gov
ernor Poynter were unanimously chosel
as delegates-at-large to the national con
vention.
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