Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-15
THE THIRD PARTY
Wholly at Sea as to What
Course Il Will Take.
Depends Largely on the Anti-lmperial,
Liberty Congress, Today.
Chapman Of New York. Frankly Says Mckinley
will Be Elected.

indianapolis. Ind, Aug. 1.-THE first
days session of the National or Third
party convention was devoted entirety
to addresses, no formal action being
taken beyond the appointment Of A
committee of three to confer with the
anti-imperialists, whose convention
will open tomorrow.
The sentiment among the ''indepen-
dents was strong against the caDdi-
dacy of both Mckinley and Bryan and
seemed to indicate that a third ticket
would be the outcome of their con-
vention. although there is also a de-
sire to combine with the anti-imperial-
lists if possible and there is scarcely a
possibility of the anti-imperi1lis.s
nominating ticket.
The convention was called to order
by Thomas Osborn Of Auburn, n. Y.
1--WE have chosen" he said. ITO bc
known, temporarily at least. by the
name of the National party. Both the
old parties have grown corrupt ana
selfish. We favor platform contain
ing anti-imperialism, sound money and
civil service reform. With much Of
the movement OF the anti-imperialism
or liberty congress-. which meets hero
tomorrow, we are in sympathy, but at
the same time we want it understood
that we are entirely distinct and sep
arate from them
Louis +. Enrich of Colorado Springs,
Col. was then presented as temporary
chairman of the committee. Mr..
Enrich was frequently applauded.
f. V. Abbott of New York. after be-
I'M IL nHIi nj al
call of the convention. \ resolution
was then adopted reciting that
Among the anti-imperalsts who
meet here. tomorrow. there will pe
found many who seek not only u
counterfeit the evils Of the present adj
mnistration. but also the evils pro-
duced in our public life by the press
and candidates Of the Democratic par
ty. therefore il is resolved that com
mittee of three be appointed to COM
municatc to the liberty congress q
statement Of the curse Of this country.
Prof. Francis Philip Nash Of Geneva,
y. ". said: -Four years ago the plat
form Of Bryan was more dangerous and
the record Of Mckinley less objection
able. This year, the candidates of both
parties are morally ineligible. Mr..
Mckinley. after telling the world what
would be criminal aggression, proceed
ed himself to consummate that crime
The President of the United States has
robbed this people of their good name
and their honorable standing among
the nations. As to the Vice Presiden-
tial candidates l have little to say. OF
one Of them l shall say nothing. AS to
the other, the melodramatic hero with
the adhesive hat, many now refuse to
think of him or speak of him. A few
years ago he promised much but his
admirers are disappointed and srieved. -
John Jay Chapman of New York, said
that Mr.. Mckinley would be reelected
because Bryan is tied up to things
which the conscience of the country
cannot support" He said: Il cannot
vote for Bryan because | should have
to vote for electors picked out by Rich
ard Croker. We are powerless to win
this year, but we must make a begin
ming"
Mr. Chapman concluded by express
ing the hone that the independents
and the anti-imperialists would be able
to get together in the nomination Of
third ticket
AT the conclusion of Mr. Chapman's
speech the convention adjourned sub
ject to the call of the chairman. 1t is
not probable that they will be called
together until after the anti Imperial
lists have held their first session, tomor-
row