The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-05-17

uSht sOytE l0L5 W iiluhS
any nomination for the vice presiden,
tial office, but to refer the entire mat
ter to a committee to be appointed to
confer with the Democrats and Silver
Republicans In their conventions to
be held at Kansas City. Both propo-
sitions to nominate and to refer and
also various compromise suggestions
We're presented, but upon them was
based quite memorable debate,
wich not only developed
Great Deal OF Orntory,
but came near terminating in fisti-
cuH. Speeches were made by f.
Gerry Brown and George r.. Wash
burn, who, both from the State OF
Massachusetts. differed on both prop.
oeitions, By Senators Butler and AL
len. who also differed, by Gen. Weaver
and Jerry Simpson, DR.. Taylor of Chi
cago, who spoke warmly for Charles
A. Towne. and others. They presented
all sides and shades of the contrO-
versy, tile debate lasting far into the
night before the close was reached.
The exciting event of the convention
was oceasi0ned when Congressman
Kelly OF South Dakota, becoming ex-
cited over failure to secure recog-
milton. rose in his seat and denounced
the occupant Of the chair as d "bunco
steerer To this Chairman Patterson
responded spiritedly. There were. cries
of put him out" and a number OF
delegates gathered about Kelly. Quiet
was. however, soon restored. and the
convention proceeded as IL nothing
unusual had occurred.
sNha y,,nfinr, ~
OF a vice presidential candidate to a
committee to confer with the Demo
cratic and Silver Republicans was de-
feated by a vote OF 2GS to 492.
Towne Is Nominated.
Nomina tions for vice president were
then taken up. Mr.. Bowler Of Min
nesota nominated G. A. ToWne. and
seconds came in from several states.
Several other candidates were placed
in nomination, but they afterward
withdrew one by one and Mr.. Towne
was nominated by acclamation. The
result was greeted by the Minnesota
delegation with great delight and the
blowing Of tin horns.
Mr.. Grace Of Michigan moved that
q committee Of one from each state
be appointed to go to Kansas City
to confer with the Democratic and
Silver. Republican conventions with
regard to nominations by those bodies.
The regular order was adopted, how.
ever and the convention proceeded
with the selection Of the national COM
mittee. After some debate the con-
vention by an almost unanimous vote
decided to select three members from
each state for the national committee.
Thanks to Sue.
Thanks were rendered the city Of
Sioux Falls for its entertainment Of
the convention. DR.. Taylor Of Illinois
moved that the new national commit
tee be made the committee en- confer
enc with the national Democratic and
Silver Republican PARTIES, the com
mittee to have plenary powers. The
motion was carried unanimously.
Y A motion that Permanent Chairman
Patterson. with committee of his
appointment and Temporary Chair
man Ringdal and similar committee
be appointed to notify w. j. Bryan
and Charles A. Towne of their nomi-
nation was also agreed to.
The call of states was proceeded
with in much confusion. many OF the
delegates leaving the hall. At its
conclusion motion was made and
agreed to that the national committee
men named be declared the national
committee. S
A motion to adjourn was carried
and at 1858 this morning the conven-
tion adjourned. .
The Platform.
srr.
long series Of resolutions. The preamble con-
graduates the Peoples party on the marvellous
growth Of Its principles during the last four
years among people Of all political parties. The
resolutions on imperialism and militarism de-
p1ore the conduct OF the administration in the
Spanish-A merican war, and denounce its con-
duct in connection with TIE Philippines. De-
mand is made for the cessation of this war
With reference in this connection to Porto
Rico. It lis declared that the Declaration OF In
dependence, the Constitution and the American
flag are one and inseparable. 1t is also de-
clared in this connection that the Island OF
Porto Rico Is part Of the territory Of the
United States made SO by our promises and
the consent OF the Porto Ricans themselves.
The increase Of the standing army s de-
nounced There Is strong resolution of SYM
pathy for the Beers, declaration against the
monopolizing Of public land for speculative
purposes, a demand for return to the. orig
inal homestead policy, declaration. for this
placing of all goods controlled by the trusts
upon the free list, condemnation of the
governor OF Idaho and the federal government
in connection with the Coeur d. Alene troubles,
and the usual demand for the initiative and
referendum. .tt
Y Trusts are denounced, and the government
control of public utilities, such as the rail-
road and telegraphic systems, and OF the is
suance of money is recommended as the proper
remedy for this evil They GeaTnnd
direct legislation, giving TO the peo-
pie the lawnaking and veto power
under the Initiative and referendum. The irn-
portation Of Japanese labor under contracts is
denounced. The gold standard act of the pres
ent congress is denounced in strong terms
The party is pledged anew never to cease
agitation until the financial conspiracy is
blotted from the statute books the Lincoln
greenbsck restored and the bonds all paid and
all corporation money forever retired" The
system Of issuing injanctions in cases OF dIs-
putes between employers and employees 3is, un-
der certain circumstances, denounced as an
evil and to remedy 1t legislation Is demanded
The election Of president, vice president and
United States senator's by direct vote Of the
people is also urged, as is the governmental
ownership OF railroads and telegraph lines,
OF idle labor on public works in time Of de-
preston and the payment Of just pensions to
disabled soldiers and the establishment OF
postal savings banks fair ballot is also
demanded and 1.-THE wholesale system OF
disfranchisement by coercion and intimida-t
tom in some states is condemned as unre-
publican and undemoeratic.
Yesterdays Session.
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