New-York tribune., 1900-08-15
DIVERSE AIMS AT INDIANAPOLIS,
ONE CONVENTION FOR A THIRD TICKET
AND ANOTHER OPPOSED TO IT.

AND ANOTHER OPPOSED TO IT.
indianapolis Aug. Il (speciaD.-Radical differ
ences to the aims and purposes of the anti-im-
periastic organization OF the country its duty
In the present political exigency characterized the
conferences here to-day between the members of
the new National party and those of the American
Anti-Imperalistic League and all the indications
point TO the nomination of National ticket by the
first and the Endorsement of Bryan and Steven
son, or in place of this. denunciation of McKin-
ley, on the part of the second On the point,
that the tendencies of the present National Ad-
mtnistration are imperalistic, there is division
of opinion among the delegates to the two meet
ings. but the divergence comes when attempt is
made to agree upon plan that will make the
vote Of the two most effective.
Mcssrs. Osborne, Riley Klein and others still
contending that the anti-mperialsts cannot be
true TO themselves and their country unless they
nominate National ticket, and thus give that
party such candidates they support without
the feeling that they making sacrifice of prin
cipe. While admitting that Bryan is worthy
champion of liberty to the Fipinos, they argue
that his free silver heresies almost OBJ
jectionabe McKinley's imperial policy and that
thousands of independent voters would not support
him under any circumstances. and far they
are concerned, the November elections would go by
default. 8
They ask that all anti-imperalists come together
on a platform declaring specifically against i'm
periaism mitarism and free silver, and in favor
OF Civil Service reform. They admit that they
or, indeed on any other. but assert that they
might hold the balance of power If the election
were thrown into the House. and thus force the
selection of who would represent them on
all points.
The delegates who have come here attend the
meeting of the American Anti-Imperialstic League
not convinced by these assertions, and reply
that the next President will be William Jennings
Bryan or William Mckinley; that the Democrats
have practically abandoned free silver in their
fight against other tendencies of the Administra-
tion, and that even if Bryan were elected change
in the monetary system is not probable; that Nc
Kinley and his advisers absolutely committed
to an imperialistc policy, and if the present Ad-
mnistration is indorsed by the country it means
still further aggressions against human liberty and
the possible subversion of American institutions.
Having stated these propositions they assert
that there are only two courses open TO men who
would prevent such consequences. One of these
is TO indorse the only man who possibly be
elected to the Presidency on an anti-imperalistic
issue and throw the entire strength Of the League
into the campaign for him. and the other is
denounce Imperialism and then leave every MEM
Der free to support whom he wills. It stated
further that there question but the great
majority of the League members would vote for
Bryan and it was only a question whether the
League a body should do what il would do
individuals, and it added that. whatever the
conclusion should be, it certain that the
League would not support third ticket.
The Executive Committee of the Anti-Imperial-
gramme for the convention. which will have its
opening session Tominson Hall, II o'clock
tomorrow morning. The Nationals who anti
imperialists who also anti-sver, anti
Bryan and anti Mckinley, whose avowed purpose
in meeting to-day is TO swing the Anti-Imperialst
League members to support them in naming a
third ticket, met this afternoon in the assembly
room of the Commercial Club.
The convention called to order by Thomas NJ.
Osborne. of Auburn, n. Y.
Louis r. Enrich, permanent chairman. delivered
an address, in the course of which he said
I declare that if need be- 1 shall fight this Phil
ippine crime long life shall last. The crisis
presents the alternative between National self
plane of civilization, and National lust and oppres
sion. which will soil and corrupt the very soul of
perialistic spirit Of Napoleon, who taught every
thing for the people but nothing by the people"
and the Republican spirit of Lincoln, who said that
Government of the people, by the people and for
the people shall not perish from the earth. Real
izin6 the countless blessings which God has so
laVishly poured on this race OF american freemen,
reVerently crossing the threshold of the coun-
try, not. dare not stoop TO adopt a
declaration of independence. subtracting liberty
and the nrrsuit of happiness from the rights of
man. and maintain that governments derive their
just powers from the consent of the governed.
There has been talk of nominating Grover Cleve-
land for President, and of the Nationals al
lege that he is in sympathy with their movement;
Robert A Widemann said this morning that he had
talked with Mr.. Cleveland less than a week ago,
and that Mr.. Cleveland would not accept. on ac-
count of his health. 1t asserted to-day that
of the delegates to the independent Con-
vention had received letter from eX-President
Cleveland in which the latter announced that he
The first days session of the Convention was de-
voted entirely to addresses no formal action beng
three to confer with the anti-imperalists, whose
convention opens tomorrow morning.