New-York tribune., 1900-05-10
POPULIST FACTIONS MEET.
RIVAL NATIONAL CONVENTIONS IN
DULGE IN RECRIAIINATIONS.

Sioux Falls S. d. May 9.-The Populist National
Convention called to order by United states
Senator Butler chairman OF the National Com
mittee this afternoon. The great tent which has
a seating capacity Of 5000 far from being
flied. There were probably five hundred delegates
in their seats. and surrounding them there was
fringe of alternates and visitors numbering six to
eight hundred BY means the least noticeable
characteristic OF the gathering the presence of
a number of women Colorado led the list In the
number of women delegates three being present
from that State. They had front seats. Kansas,
IDAHO and the District Of Columbia also sent women
delegates. who took their places as II accustomed
TO participating in public affairs All the delegates
entered quietly, with the exception of those from
Minnesota and Nebraska both of which evoked
much applause they came marching down the
aisles The Minnesota men carried banners and
large shield upon which inscribed Bryan and
Towne." large number of the delegates carried
tin horns, and made their presence manifest by ear
splitting toots
The Nebraska men, by all odds the largest dele
cation in the convention, came in close on the
heels of the Minnesota They also carried
flags and waved them vigorously they entered.
Senator Butler called on Bishop OGorman to offer
prayer.
Amid applause Senator Butler then introduced
Governor Lee. of South Dakota who behalf Of
his State welcomed the convention to South Da-
kota.
Governor Lee had close attention. and fire.
the splendid heroism of the South African re-
publics'' bringing burst Of cheers His allusion
to William Jennings Bryan, however, the first time
his had been mentioned brought the dele
gates to their feet in hurricane of cheers and
waving of flags. some enthusiastic delegates climb
ing their chairs to voice their approval
BUTLER TELLS OF THE BOLT
In the course OF his final speech Senator Butler
referred to the party split follows
feel that IT is my duty 10 state a few facts
cerning the party's history since the last National
satisfaction resulted from the unpleasant but
ngiy M , episode of two &
advantage OF this dissatisfaction to appeal to an
ate a schisIn in the party. They urged that there
was a conspiracy 9 on foot headed by by myself & as
snd END a baggags &c to Ss the In
Of the National Committee TO save the party
They said that as your Chairman should Se cal
State outline a policy for the party until the next
Naona in the of 1895 M
Omaha. I did IL to give those sef-constituted lead
mee n the 10 oa ehance to to act ar
their grievance. These selfconstitued patriots de
manded the committee meeting that resolu-
ton should be PASSED decIarng that the a next Ma IA
held at least one month ahead of that of the old
party conventions.
these the f "
% luton and passed it unanimously This resolution
has since been known the Omaha agreement.
ber but very noisy proceeded to bolt the action
ou % hs eG has and ea for
a rump convention that met in Cincinnati in Sep
National Committee ems at its meeting. ting held in Lin
coin Neb few months ont ago a9 stood yd by that h
convention to meet more than thirty days ahead
But what was oI the result? The selfconstiued
patriots again bolted the action of the committee
in he Omaha "a sn r They he spf THn tho to
party. and: failing to find excuse. they bolted
anyway. They went again to the meeting OF the
bolt and try to find an excuse TO bolt and failing
one eo member n of the Naona
tee voted and only two or three who held proxies
voted. in fact. by supporting the Barker and Don
nelly rnmp icket These b9teIS h3wever owe are as lew
noise enough for million.
At the conclusion OF his address. Senator Butler
announced the following temporary officers of the
convention: Chairman p VI. Ringdal, Of Mime
sofa: secretary. R. f. Bray of Oklahoma; assistant
secretaries Lee Vincent of Colorado, and Eugene
Smith, of Illinois.
PURPOSE OF CONVENTION
Mr. Ringdal in taking the chair, spoke in part
as follows
We assembled today for r. twofod pgrpose
10 10 ne me Newt Prden of the Inifed States
We have come to counsel together. to take up the
the neapIs 90 0i dg ng bn Psined dm a
victories IT will continue TO gain others. The spirit
OF liberty is abroad in the land The Declara ton
of Independence is once more the gospel of great
Its principles have again become the watch
word of the Nation. We must nominate men whose
campaign. AS ] believe in the guidance of the
Almighty. believe that this convention will
gladly. joyfuily indoTse the nomination already
made by the great common pople.
Thomas Patterson. of Colorado. was selected for
permanent chairman of the convention by the Com
mittee Per uanent Organization and Order of
Business after session lasting for two hours.
The temporary secretaries named Perma-
nent secretaries The selection of Senator Patter-
made by acclamation. Several names
considered before the final selection made.
The evening session devoted entirely to
singing and music by the 5lst Iowa Regiment Band.
When the temporary chairman called the con-
vention to order at $40 D. m. It announced
that the Committees on Credentials. Resolutions
and Permanent Organization were ready to re-
port. Cries for 'Pettigrew, Jerry Simpson" and
Cyclone Davis at once went up. but of them
appeared. Senator Pettigrew is suffering
throat trouble and wishes he excused" an
nounced Chairman Ringdal. and Mr.. Davis will
speak here tomorrow night" Chairman RingdaI
then introduced the Rev. Mr.. Hatch, of Iowa. who.
he said, had some songs of his production"
The minister, who is blind. sang two songs, which
received with wild cheering. Following the
singing the 5lst Iowa Regiment Band played a
medley OF operate and other airs
The convention then adjourned until o'clock
tomorrow morning.
MIDDLE OF-THE-ROAD MEN MEET