The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-25

FORT SCOTT Kan. July 24-The fea-
ture of today's proceedings in the Pop
ulist, Democratic and Free Silver Re
publican conventions. which met here in
different halls TO nominate state ticket
or effect Il fusion in the interests OF
single ticket. was the turning down OF
the senatorial aspirations of Jerry Simp-
son by the Populist convention.
The ex-congressman desired TO go be-
fore the next Legislature in the event
of a Populist or fusion success at the
polls with the definite Endorsement OF
the state convention for the office Of
United States senator. His first fight
came before the committee on rules and
order OF business, and there he was sue
cessful, for the committee reported a rule
bringing the question of senatorial in
dorsement before the convention.
In the convention there was consider
able opposition to this and in the heat
of discussion Mr. Simpson took the floor
and urged his own candidacy. lie was
bitter In denunciauon OF some OF his op-
ponents, making charges of bossism. and
the convention was soon in an uproar.
The ex-congressman retired from the
platform amid groans and Kisses. When
"A vote was taken an Endorsement OF his
candidacy was refused by majority of
nearly two-thirds.
Little IL Accomplished.
Neither of the conventions accomplished
much at today's session. The agreement
reached at Topeka several months ago
by state committees of the three parties
providing for a division of Offices was n
cause of contention today. BY the Topeka
agreement the office of associate justice
WAS given to the Democrats. Populist
leaders, however, have since been working
to force the nomination OF ex-Justice Da-
vid Martin. of Atchison. formerly Re
publican.
At a late hour tonight the three con-
ference committees reached an agreement
whereby the Topeka agreement will be
modified TO the extent of permitting the
t'opulists TO name David Martin for asso-
ciate justice. for which they surrender to
the Democrats the Office OF attorney gem
eral. The agreement thus modified will
be reported to the convention tomorrow
Division of Ofsices.
II gives the Populists the offices of as
sociate justice governor. lieutenant gov
ernor. auditor. superintendent of public
instruction and ongressman-at large,
while the Democrats will name the cAndi-
dates for secretary OF state and attorney
general The Silver Republicans will bs
given the nomination Of superintendent Of
insurance. The agreement provides also
that the Popullsts and Democrats shall
each name four candidates for presidential
electors and the Silver Republicans two.
This agreement will probably be In
aorsed by the conventions,
Before the conventions were called TO or
der this morning the question of fusion
had resolved itself down 10 "A night for and
against David Martin for associate jus
tico The Populists insisted that he would
be nominated. although this Office. by the
terms ~ the Topeka agreement should
20 To the Democrats. and tho Democrats
are AS Arm Ia declaring that the agree
meut should he lived up 20.
The Democrats met In the opera house.
the Popuiists IN the new convention hall.
and She silver Republicans in the Coates
hotel.
Houtine Of the Day.
In tho Popuilst convention. G. n Hot
man. of Enterprise was elected tempo
rary chairman over State senator King.
Chairman Hoffman. in' assuming the
chair, spoke boldly FOR a fusion of all
forces He predicted that In is0f there
Nni NJ no Peoples party, so identical are
iis principles 20 those Of the Democratic
party"
Judge Forte. In an address declared for
Vrvau and Stevenson and said that the
Dcuccrsts had done a wise thlnE iB
nominating Stevenson. a sentiment tha,
was chocrea heartily
chairman Morgan. 10 addressing the
L To funs rHftr convention cesiEflRf8attf'l thN
ratfv an the prospects ~ suceesa ia the
uatforai canvass and the hops ef a cam-
uHrt elaeu wkieh ~ thought would in
sure sacerss in the state.
Wsth McNa'i who was Insurance conn
missioner af the last Pop8llsi strniaiuTR
uor aul earned the utie ~ car" Waa
selected temporary as wfii ss permanent
I chairman q The silver Republican ruu-
Neufiru.
pa "a convention. after disposi8F % ibe
usuai rrguuineriss. aprnintfi uonferencs
committees ana took a reccss aatil after.
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The Afternoon Sessions.
Thc aHfruocn sessions were saksn up
wsth routine affairs auA spacr r. making
! Among the SPEAKERS before the several
] -ouvsatious uere 'Cvr3uus" fsag5s. a,
I Trras. Couxresauaar EoArmorH. % Mie.
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