New-York tribune., 1900-07-02

agrees with Judge Van wyck that there other
questions more important for consideration. and
while still processing the utmost loyalty to the
white metal contends that in the interest OF the
party it should longer be given the place of
paramount Importance in the declaration of prn-
ciples.
Senator James K. Jones, chairman of the Ma
tional Committee, and Ex-Governor Stone of Mis-
souri,. both Of them recognized as stanch leaders
OF the silver sentiment. Of the opinion that a
reairmaton OF the Chicago platform is all that is
necessary. Governor Stone said to-day that he con-
sidered the differences that have manifested them
selves quibble. but he declined TO say
whether he would be willing to stop with the reaf-
frmation of the declaration of 1896. Many Southern
delegates express themselves Indifferent on the
point, and inclined to make the concession de-
manded by the Hill sentiment. National Commit
teeman Campau is also inclined to subordinate the
question of ratio other subjects of current I'M
portance
On the other hand George Fred Williams an
nounces that he considers the financial question
sti OF the greatest Importance, and says that ne
feels that New England Democrats are pracucaIly
solid in that position. The free coinage or silver
the ratio OF Is to 1 the touchstone Of the
campaign of 1896" he said to-day 'and its reitera-
tion will add strength to the cause in the coming
campaign"
James Kerr, a delegate-at-large from Pennsyl-
vania and secretary OF the Congress Committee,
takes somewhat different view. but he would not
stop at mere declaration for the Chicago plat
form. He holds that conditions will render 1t
necessary to add something what said on
trusts in 1896 and he says that to make addition
on that subject and not make it on the finances
would be considered nvidlous and would result In
juriously. He would however not use the phrase
16 to but would declare for free coinage at 1.-The
legal ratio"
1t is expected that the Silver Republican party
will ask to be consulted upon the question of the
financial plank. The representatives of that party
already here express strong preference for posi-
looT, l.
l." said former Senator Dubois. OF Idaho, to-day.
But il they will put Towne the ticket with
Bryan we will be willing to make concessions on
the money plank H. however, such a man as dlll
is 10 be nominated we want an ironclad silver
platform Thus, you see the ex-senator added.
may have decided influence on the platform, and
vice versa. Bryan and Towne would be a platform
n MI ndh BTyans ans position Outlined by those close
ularity of the Democratic ticket in 1896 was due
largely to the positive position taken the silver
time would be an evidence of fatering, and would
strengthening it where there is no hope Of winning
He even goes so far to say that he regards the
thinks also that If he should take any other posi-
ton he would be accused Of vacillation. and that.
change while nothing is to be gained by it;
conend that tfere is no possbilify Of his changing
front before the time arrives for the partys official
the convention should disregard his wishes on this
point Hence they eontend With great IT. f4nndence oe
not there will be an unequivocai pronouncement Of
For the rest the PIatforp will dsnopnGe the gGId
last session of Congress- It will condemn in
unmeasured terms and at the same % time accuse IGi
be tbem PTRe Pf al viii also come in for
strong censure for its policy in the Philippines and
peaeo be placed upon the same footing as Cuba,
In the same connection there will be panks de-
nounring miIitarism and imperialism, and there
will also be planks on the income tax. good roads
of sympathy with the Beers.