Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-13

former Republicans who can no LONGER
support that party; but in the Democratic
party. with its liberal ideas expressed In
the pia torn of 1896 and to be again re-
peated. together with their disapproval Of
imperialism and trusts, We may, 1 be-
lieve. fully discharge our duty as Amer
lean citizens by the support of that
party.
The first mention of Mr.. Bryans name
came near the end OF Chairman Teller's
speech. 1t started storm of applause.
but the demonstration was eXcelled by
that which occurred when Charles A.
TONNES name was mentioned. The dele
gates. one and all. jumped TO their feet.
waving flags. handkerchiefS. fans. and
hats. and shouting and cheering for Bry-
an and ToWne. For two or three min
utes the delegates cheered for their
choices. and when moment later Chair
man Teller finished his speech and sank
nearly exhausted into his chair he was
surrounded by number of the delegates
on the stage and congratulated.
\ committee was appointed TO confec
with the Democrats and the convention
then adjourned 10 meet Thursday.
Thursdays Session.
The committee on permanent organiza-
ton on Wednesday reported the selec-
ton of Judge l.. w. Brown of Ohio as
permanent chairman of the convention
and II. \. McCreary of California as
permanent secretary. Judge Brown re-
ceived hearty recognition from the con
ventiOn as he took the chair. He said
that. the east turned to the west in
the time of Lincoln. so 1t again turned
to the west. and found a leader in the
person of William ]. Bryan. The men
ton of Bryan'S name gave the conven-
ton an opportunity of showing its 10y
atty to the Democratic leader. The chair
mans further alusion to Charles A
TOwne as the candidate for second place
accorded to Bryan. The chairman re-
viewed the history of financial legisla-
ton.
Some one called upon the delegates
present who voted for Abraham Lincoln
as nearly 200 white-headed men arose
Major John Brown (colored) Of Kansas
who saw service in Cuba, was applauded
when he promises the negro vote to the
silver Republican party. There was ap-
parently no prospect OF a report from
the committee on resolutions, and An ad
journment was accordingly taken until
Friday. as the platform committee was
unable to report.
Fridays Session.
The convention reassembled Friday and
tons for president and vice-president
were not reached before the adjournment
of the convention OF their allies in the big
convention hall. where Bryan and Steven
son had been named The platform con-
densed is as follows:
Consent of the governed as embodied in
the declaration Of independence and the
federal constitution Is held to be essential
to the maintenance of the United States
republican institutions. Bimetallism is
declared to be necessary. and a pledge is
made for the repeal of the gold standard
law. A graduated income tax is favored
Election of United States senators by d.
rect vote is favored Civil service is con-
sidered proper, but public servants should
he retained in office only so long as the
efficiency of their service Is maintained
Trusts and monopolies are condemned
and laws to destroy them are advocated
Adherence to the Monroe doctrine is held
to be q wise national policy. Control by
the United States of an inter-oceanic
canal is considered necessary Legisla-
ton is demanded to prevent the public
domain from falling into the hands Of
aliens. The referendum principle is ia
vored. as we'll as liberal pensions to de-
serving soldiers. etc. sympathy with the
Beers is expressed Porto Rican tariff is
condemned Imperialism is considered
dangerous. Application of the policy
adopted toward Cuba is favored for the
Philippines. Repeal of war taxes is de-
manded and the admission as states OF
Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma.
Reclamation OF arid lands is urged. Pub
lie ownership of public utilities. eXpan-
sion of commerce in the interest of Amer
lean labor and the prevention of importa
ton of Asiatic labor are the final prin-
ciples advocated. as in the spirit and
teachings of Jefferson and Lincoln"
Nominate Bryan and Stevenson.
Bryan was nominated by reclamation.
candidate was left to the national COM
mittee. The committee met in the even
ing and named Adlai F.. Stevenson. the
candidate of the Democrats.