The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-17

The auti-Norris Democracy Of The Dis
trict held its city convention last night
at Grand Army Hall 10 select a conts sting
delegation to the Democratic National
Convention at Kansas City. The delegates
snd alternates chosen are as follows,
nelegates-Charles W. Slater, William
,. Holmesd Cotter T. Bride, E A. New
man. Francis O'Mears. r. f. Mat,ingiy-
Alternates-J Syme Hastings H. j.
schulteis. John schlotterbe,k, Milton H1"-
lins. Frank Richards. Dr. y. E. Nowle7.
The following resolution instruCung The
delegation for William Jennings Bryan was
Pdopted:
Resolved. Having implicit confidence
in his PATRIOTISM. courage, ability. anu
unswervinE devotion 70 the common
welfare. the best interests OF the enllre
country. the perpetuation OF repuph-
can institutions. and the liberties OF
the people, we hereby instruct ana
command our delegates TO the conNel-
tiun TO be held at Kansas City TO sup
port by their votes, their energies ana
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
support to any other possible candI-
date And we further command tnat
they demand and use their influence
and their votes TO secure the reathrma-
ton OF the Chicago platform and TO
further strengthen IL with dec arations
against trusts. Imperialism. and militia
rism. aud any plsnks OF similar import
which may be suggested tending TO
the possession Of the people, the rights.
liberties. and prerogatives OF which
they have despoiled by usurplti1n.
surreptitious legislation, and acc dental
conditions arising from fraud, c1Trup-
tion and chicanery.
The convention was announced TO open
at 7:sO O'Clock. but it was half an hour
after that time before the proceedings be
gan. The large hall was filled almost to
overfowing, although a 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 conyen-
ton 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 il had been feared
that there might be some uncertainty re-
gsrding 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 informally
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 ". 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
falsifcations and the most despicable 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
10 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
rice is maintained. Il lies with you now
10 redeem yourselves and the District. II
Is your duty TO speak your minds freely,
honestly. and without attempt at diplo-
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 a short speech. in which he criticised
the Administration.
The roll Of delegates and alternates was
then called. The following answered tC
their names;
First district Delegates: Victor Beyor. A.
Williams. !. r. BrasheaTs. Aiteuates. Andrew
Bey,r. George " Fowler. Henry Perkins.
Second disfrict-Deecates. William T. Carr
". A. C. Regal Alternate: John A. Lauer.
Third dislriCf-Delegates: Edward REYNOLDS
CHRIS llager Ateuates: Pink Cross, Chris Tai
bert. Joseph Cunucrs.
Fourth disirict-Dclccates: John r Mason
George Co-neu George 7. Hilton Ateruates
n q Kale " J. Hazel. Michael Norris
Finh district Delegate; James y. tlearT
Bel4 s Feeuey, William O'Br.en AtcrHates