The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-04

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the Chicago platform was all that was

of the Chicago platform was all that was
called for.
No action was taken on the Nlce-fresi-
Dental matter, it being announced 'hdl
the delegation was in favor OF any man
who could be agreed upon by the state OIL
New York.
l G. Johnson was reelected a member
OF the National Committee.
NISSOIrRI-One OF the livelists in the
fights in the list of States took place TINS
afternoon in the Missouri delegation, "fleIe
a determined effort was made TO oppose
w. ]. Stone from his position as Nauond.
Committeeman, and also to keep MN Oh
the Committee on Resolutions. MI stone
won out on both propositions tatho"sh ~
was a hard fight. and his marslls was mar
row = majority of the delegates were
for a reahirmation of the Chicago plat
from
MICHIGAN-Th Michigan delegation at
the caucus for organ!za ton this evening
adopted a resolution instrucuas Ihomas
p Barkworth member of the Committee
on Resolutions, TO present a reaues. 70.
the reaffrmation Of the Chicago pla1ior"
without reference TO a speclic iai,o
GEORGIA-"In our opinion SAID JuoSe
Snaiding. OF Georgia on the arrival OF tue
deIega ton from that State to-day, ''ie
proper thing for the convention 10 90 =
to reafirm the silver plank OF the 20
nIatform. We have not made up our
minds. as delegation regarding the wee
Presidency, but any man who mas inc en-
dorsemen: OF Indiana will do for us
FLORTDA-Tha Florida delegation held
:, caucus and named A. Gibbons as mem
Der OF the Committee on Resolutions Il
was decided to instruct him to work tor
tha rea affirmation OF tho Chicago platform
and against tho insertion OF a specific plank
calling for the ratio OF l6 10 i.
ARKANSAS-The Arkansas delegation
to-day elected Senator j. X Jones msm-
Der of the Committee on Resolutions. Alter
the delegation had formally organized by
electing jefferson Davis chairman, the
financial plank OF the national Platform
was discussed at some length, the discus
sion showing an overwhelming sentiment
for specific declaration in favor OF free
coinage.
Tn, question of the Vice-Presidency was
not discussed. Many of the members. IN
formally. however. expressed preference
foi David 3. Hill, and one or two favored
Mayo: Carter Harrison. OF Chicago. James
u. Clarke was elected National Committee
| man
ALAEAMA-The State of Alabama had
itl caucus this evening, and after a lively
| tis.ht over the candidates for the Com
n7ttee on Resolutions, elected John W.
IONlilnSOfl, WHO Represented LiiS Ii a. III
| lowing which is anxious for Speclhc
| plank in the platform calling for l6 10 l.
| The delegation took no aCsion on the Vice
Presidency.
OHIO-A contest took place over the
| election of national committeeman, John
| R Mclean being finally chosen over for
| mer Congressman Tom L. Johnston. H.
| L, Chapman was placed in nomination as
| member of the Committee on Resolu-
Iri,;-. ta1 live, dol 3
Governor, are you in favor of the free
! coinage of silver at the ration OF III 20
| and the insertion Of a plank to tina. effect
| in the pIatforn?" asked a delegate.
mo, I am not" said Governor Chapman,
| emphatcaiy.
After considerable debate a resolution
| was passed by an overwhelming vote n
| structing Mr.. Chapman to work for the
| simple endorsement of the Chicago Flat
| form.
WEST vIRGINIA-There was no con-
test for national comm tteeman, John L.
| McCiraw being chosen unanimously. The
| members are willing simply TO reaftirm
! the Chicago financial plank. but are OPP
| posed to a specific declaration for l6 to l.
The delegation is inclined to favor the
! nomination of an Eastern man for Vice
! President.
| NORTH CAROLINA-At a. conference OF
| the NGTln AaTOllH3 Ne!eSdlIOI lp-li!SilL IL
| was decided unanimously TO present 10 the
| convention Colonel Julian S. Carr, of Dur
| ham, as candidate for Vice-President-
| Later he stated that 1t was uneXplicable
| how such d report could have started
Il have not received an invitation icom
| the committee and l know l have not &C
! copied one"
I Mr.. Bryan added that he had talked with
many gentlemen in Kansas City during
| the day and night over the long distance
| telephone and not one OF them had men
! toned the fact that he had been invited TO
| address the convention.
| Mr. BRYAN said ne would not discuss the
| report that a number of Democratic edl-
| tors had united in request that he con-
| sent to a simple reaffirmation Of the Chlca-
90 platform.
Mr. Bryan this evening gave out the
following as political sentiment for the
Fourth of July:
THE campaign of 1896 brought out the
greatest discussion of an economic SUB
iect this country had seen for genera
ton The campaign of 1900 Will not only
involve economic questions. but questions
reaching down TO the fundamental prin-
ciples of government. In 1886 We We're
discussing the wrongs of man. This year
we should not only discuss the wrongs
but the rights of man.