The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-12
Popu!ists are Chagrined Over the
Defeat of Towne.
HE WILL LIKELY WITHDRAW,
Practically Announced This rs His
Intention in Speech-Silyer Re
publicans Endorse Candidacy
ofBryan and Stevcnson-Mr.
Bryan Spoke and Was
Heartily Crested.

LINCOLN. NFlB., July 1.-THE fusion
forces of Nebraska, including the Demo-
cratic, Populist and Slver-Republican
parties. held their State conventions here
to-day 10 nominate : full State and cleo
toral ticket. Some bitterness was evident
among the Populisls over the defeat of
their Vice-Presidcntal candidate, Charles
a. Towne, in the Democratic National
Convention, and uC to a late hour little
had been accomplished either by the con-
ference committees of the three parties.
which was TO decide upon t4e apportion-
menr Of the offices, or in the way of other
business before the convention.
w j Bryan and Charles i. Tovne made
brief addresses at the Populist Convention,
the latter remaining overnight in Lincoln
in order TO do so.
The Populst State Convention was called
to order by State Chairman Edmiston with
over 1.20O delegates present. In his ad-
dress Chairman Edmiston urged that d.le-
gates work in unity in the interests OF tse
reform forces. His reference to w. )
Bryan as that noble man, that free man
who represents the interest OF common
humanity was enthusiastically cheered.
Senator Allen was made temporary chair
man and made a plea for harmony, say
ing there was never time in the history
of the country that such a, grave crisis
confronted it.
After the announcement OF the commit
tees on platforms. and order OF business,
the Sixth Congressional districts elected
members of the committee on conference
with the Democrats and SilVer-Repuhti-
cans. The convention then took a 'eeI
until 2. NJ, pending the report OF the
committee.
THE DEMOCRATS.
Chairman Hall, of the State Central
Committee, called the Democratic STATE
convention to order, and introduced as
Temporary chairman T. j. Doyle, Of Lin
coin. Chairman Doyle made an address
OF considerable length. His incidental
reference to w J. Bryan brought out
hearty applause. Following the 2ppC'nt-
ment of a committee on credentials, W.
D. Oldham, and R. s. Bidd, of Beatrice,
addressed the convention. Mr.. Ridd four
wears ago repudiated the free silver plank
of the Democratic National Conventions
and supported Major Mckinley His
speech served to announce his reconv2r-
sion to the principles of Democracy.
The convention then took q recess Until
b'clock.
SILVER REPUBLICANS.
The Free Silver Republicans organized by
electing George Hibner, of Lincoln, tenn
porary and then permanent chairman
and after appointing a committee on con-
ference, took a recess.
The Democrats, on reassemblins, adopt
ed the report of the Credentials Commit
tee, and the temporary organization was
made permanent
The Committee on Resolutions then re-
ported the platform. 1t reaftirms the
declaration of the National Convention
at Kansas City commends fusion in the
election Of United States senators, mem
bers of Congress and State officers, and
pledges the nominees of the convention
to an economical administration of State
affairs.
NOTE OF DISCORD.
The first note of discord among the
Silver Republicans came when Delegate
Ransom offered a set of resolutions APP
proving the withdrawal of Charles y.
T0wne as a candidate for Vice-President
in favor of Adlai E. Stevenson. Protests
came from all over the hall, and the reso-
lutions were withdrawn. Mr.. Towne, who
was present in a short speech practically
announced his intention TO withdraw, but
added that he would tnke as active part
and work as hard for the success OF the
ticket az if he We're candidate.
The resolutions endorse the Silver-Re-
publican platform and pledge support TO
W. j. Bryan and Adlai E. Stevenson.
None of the committees were ready to
report, and the convention listened TO
speeches until 10 o'Nock. when the report
OF the Committee on Rules Of Order was
read and adopted.
Charles 4. Towne was introduced amid
tremendous cheering. Mr.. Towne ad-
dressed the convention for about ten min
utes, concluding with an eloquent tribute
to Adlai E. Stevenson.
BRYAN SPOKE.
Inst ne hp concluded
tered the building, and for twenty min
utes the convention was wild with enthu-
siasm. When the delegates quieted down
Mr.. Bryan said, in part:
Il believe in this campaign we have
better reason to appeal to the people OF
in which we have been engaged. |
If you will take the platforms adopted
by the parties you Will find that the Re-
publican platform has nothing in it which |
appeals to the people of great agricul |
tural State like Nebraska. Look that
platform through, and YOU will not find |
anything in it that reflects the interests
or aspirations of this State
"a distinguished Republican of Ne
braska said before the election of 1896
that Nebraska would give 2.,,O0O no mat
Nebraska will give more than $4,000 ma
jority against the Republican party this !
wear, There is no question about the
Democratic party Of this State. Read the
itoilSd q IAaE'SstS SAtS, cav
YOU will find that the Democracy Of Ne
bra ska is in exact accord with the Democ
racy of the Union, as Democracy is set
forth in the magnificent platform adopted |
at Kansas City and with the principles |
therein enuuciated we can go forth and |
make a coura geouS fight.
DEVOTION TO PRINCIPLE.
Il am confident that the. Democrats. |
Popuiists and Silver Republicans of this |
-,ate will place their devotion to prin- |
cIple above any differences; that before |
morning they will agree upon a |
ticket satisfactory to those who will make !
the fight this fall: that, with liberty of |
conscience we VIII. keep the three parties |
together. and / think this State |
has set an example to the other States |
of the nation In the unifying Of the re- |
form forces against the common enemy