The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-17
ANTI-NORRIS CONVENTION
A Contesting Delegation TO Kansas
tiiy Elected.
ResoIutions of instruction TO Vote
the Chicago PIatform-A District
Central Committee Chosen - Al
legged Election Frauds Denounced.

The anti-Norris Democracy OF the Dis
trict held its city convention last night
at Grand Army Hall to select conte sting
delegation to the Democratic National
Convention at Kansas City. The delegates
and alternates chosen are as follows:
Delegates-Charles W. Slater, William
f. Hoimead, Cotter T. Bride, E. A New
man. Francis o'Meara. R. E. Mattingly.
Alternates-J. Syme Hastings, II. J.
schulteis, John Schlotterbeok, Mi ton Haw-
kins. Frank Richards, DR.. n. E. Vowles.
The following resolution instructing The
delegation for William Jennings Bryan was
adopted:
Resolved. Having implicit confidence
In his patriotism, courage, ability, and
answering devotion to the common
welfare the best interests of the entire
country. the perpetuation of republi-
can institutions. and the liberties of
the people, we hereby instruct and
command our delegates to the conven-
tion to be held at Kansas City TO sup
port by their votes, their energies. and
their whole ability William Jennings
Bryan first, last, and all of the time,
and we declare that they have no au-
thority TO change their allegiance and
date. And we further command that
they demand and use their influence
and their votes to secure the reafirma-
tion Of the Chicago platform and to
further strengthen it with dec arations
against trusts. Imperialism, and militia
rism, and any planks o: similar import
which may be suggested tending to
the possession of the people, the rights
liberties, and prsrogatives of which
they have despoIled by usurp1tion,
surreptitious legislation, and acc dental
conditions arising from fraud cOrrup-
tion and chicanery.
The convention was announced 10 open
at 7:30 O'Clock. but it was half an hour
after that time before the proceedings be
gan. The large hall was filled almost TO
overflowing, although strict watch over
the door was maintained to prevent the
entrance OF representatives from the Nor
ris faction
The convention was full of enthusiasm
during the entire evening. A denuncia-
tion OF the alleged frauds at the Demo-
cratic primaries made by J. A.
Collins was received with ringing
cheers and every mention OF the
name of Mr.. Bryan called forth storm
of applause. The climax of the conven-
tion was reached after the reading and
adoption of the platform and the Bryan |
instructions when three cheers were
given for Captain Collins, who drafted the !
resolutions, and three tremendous cheers.
for Mr.. Bryan
There was very little friction during the |
convention, although it had been feared |
that there might be some uncertainty re- |
garding the validity of the credentials of /
the delegates. Two men holding proxies |
In the Seventh district were declared to /
be ineligible on account OF an informality, |
and William Z. Ryan took the place OF |
Mr.. Bayly in the Sixth district Otherwise |
the delegates and alternates were declared |
regularly members of the convention by |
the Committee on Credentials.
Called to Order.
The convention was called to order by
J. A. Collins, the Chairman of the Bryan
association, with W. L. De Wart acting
temporary secretary
We are called together on one of the !
most solemn missions which falls upon
an honorable American citizen" declared
Captain Collins. Within the past week |
we have witnessed the most infamous
falsifications and the most despicahle con-
spiracy that has ever come TO light in
the country. Here under the very shadow
OF the Capitol We have witnessed the trea-
son OF hired henchmen who have assumed |
TO dictate what the people shall do in
choosing their political leaders Nowhere
has such crime and outrage been witnessed
as has attended the action of the heeler
who in the past week has tried and has
almost succeeded in perverting the wishes
OF the people. The people of the whole
country are looking at us to see that JUS
tice is maintained. 1t lies with you now
to redeem yourselves and the District Il
is your duty to speak your minds freely,
honestly, and without attempt at dipIo-
macy"
In conclusion Captain Collins named
Charles W. Slater as temporary chairman
W. NJ. Collins and ". L. De wart were
made temporary secretaries. Mr. Slater
made short speech, in which he criticised
the Administration.
The roll of delegates and alternates was
then called. The following answered to
their names;
First district-Delegates: Victor Beyer. A.
Williams, J. r. Bf5shears Alteruates Andrew
Beytr. George W. Fowler, Henry Perkins
Second dist ict-Delegates: William E. Carr |
". A. c. Regal. Alternate: John A. Laner.
Third district-Delega tes: Edward REYNOLDS |
Chris li9ger. Alternates: Pink Gross, Chris. Tai |
bert, Joseph Conncrs.
Fourth Observation-Disclosures: John r. Mason |
George Gosneil, George 7. Hilton Alternates: |
II. o. Kae, ". J. Hazel. Michael Norris.
Fifth di~trict-Delegates: James ID. Cleary
Bela s. Feeney, William OBrien. Alternatcs: