The Portland daily press., 1900-08-17
They VIII Have Another
Convention.


Indianapolis. Ind. August 16.-The
ulsssy congress Of the American League /
# anillmperlallgts to-day emphatically /
endorsed the candidacy OF William J.
nyan for President. The resolutions to /
lAas elect were read to the convention
Col. Charles r. Goldman Of Massachu-
sgis. who moved their adoption after
Iatlas that the entire committee Of -
Aad endorsed them. The convention, how
saF did not adopt the platform as sub
mltted by the resolutions committee
without prolonged and heated debate.
Thomas n. Osborne Of Auburn, n Y,
aaasr of the third ticket movement
oasred an amendment to strike out the
Endorsement OF Bryan and his amend
mnt was vigorously supported by sew
gal delegates, and when the previous
question was ordered. less than "a score
could he marshalled to vote against the
Hgan Endorsement. The opponents Of
g Bryan pronouncement in the plat
fern were ably led by Thomas II. Os-
hne. aud advocated the nomination Of
third ticket on the theory that their
Blowers while opposed 70 President Nc
kInley were not prepared to accept Mr.
bryan on the Kansas City platform. Col.
Charles K Goldman and Edwin Burritt
smith were the chief proponents OF the
platform as reported, claiming that ell
Political questions were now subordinate
70 the one question Of Imperialism.
Every mention Of Mr.. Bryan's name
aned forth enthusiastic applause.
The speakers who opposed the Bryan
plank II The platform We're received with
fas aud cries Of ''.r Ime from the del
egales and Chairman zeisler at time had
difficulty IN obtaining a hearing for
them
After the adoption Of the resolution en-
dofslng Bryan, the representatives of the
third party movement met in the assem-
Big room Of the Commercial club and Sc
leted Thomas ii. Osborne OF New York
Ter permanent CHAIRMAN, and Everett
Y. Abbott Of New York for permanent
acresary.
motion was made and carried that
convention be held IN New York city
September FOR the purpose Of nominal
ing ticket. 1t Is said that the third
party men today offered the Presidential
nomination to Mooreheld Storey Of Mas
Aehusetls, but MIR. Storey declined the
honor. William 1. Palmer of Colorado
was reported to be their choice for Vice
President.
Secretary Nize OF the liberty congress
today received a letter from William
Lloyd Garrison of Boston, pledging the
writer's support for Bryan.
Indianapolis, Ind August 16.-Dele-
gates to the congress of the national anti
mperiallat league were late in assembling
for their second days session. Ex-Gov-
emoF Boutwell, called the session to or
der.
Pending the report of the committee on
resolutions Chairman boutwell, called on
d. l. ". Habercom of Washington, to
address the convention. DR.. Haberoom
charged that the Pres ident had done that
which be had himself declared to be a
great crime. and now attempts TO shift
'ae responsibility upon Divine Provi-
aeaoe' lie said he appealed more especial
y to those who like himself had come
nom country over which monarch
5elgns. Il Mckinley Is re elected, !" con
unued DR.. Habercom, *the chances are
'ae Standing army Of the United States
VIII be Increased to 900, 900 men because
UNDER the now order Of things we are
o0und to be embroiled in all the troubles
Of the world.
have always been Republican, but
now feel it my duty to fight the Repub-
Aean party with oil the ability I possess. "
" Habercoin concluded with a decla-
ration for Bryan.
colonel Charles r.. Goldman of Massa-
oAusetts read the report of the committee
"a resolutions, which took the form Of an
aa0ress to the American people, who We're
advised to withhold their support from
mckinley and give direct support to Mr..
bryan, as the most effective means of
Oaeoking Imperialism. When Bryan s
nanne was mentioned the delegates rose
N body and gave. three cheers for the
Democratic candidate.