New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
CARRIED FOR BRYAN.
MITS ITSELF TO THE DEMO
CRATIC TICKET

Bryan for President The resolutions TO that ef-
feet were read 10 the Convention by Colonel Charles
r Goldman, of Massachusetts, who moved thAir
adoption. after stating that the entire committee
OF twenty-five had indorsed them. The Convention
however. did not adopt the platform submitted
by the Resolutions Committee without prolonged
and heated debate. Thomas y Osborne of Auburn
y y, leader Of the third ticket movement Of
fered amendment TO strike out Endorsement of
Bryan, and his amendment vigorously sup
ported by several delegates but when the previous
question ordered less than score could be
narshalled 10 vote against the Bryan Endorsement
The vote was viva voce, ana the exact result will
never be known; but the sentiment of the Conven-
ton clearly shown being in favor of the in
dorsement of Bryan the most effective manner
of checking the alleged imperalistic policy of the
Administration.
The most vigorous opponents Of the Bryan pro-
nouncement il the platform were conspicuous
members of the "NationaT' or Third Ticket con-
venton, who also admitted delegates to
the Anti-Imperialist Congress. They were led by
Thomas II. Osborne and advocated the nomination
of third ticket the theory that their followers
while opposed to President Mckinley, were not
prepared to accept Mr.. Bryan on the Kansas City
platform
Colonel Charles R. Goldman and Edwin Burritt
Smith were the chief advocates OF the platform
reported claiming that all political questions
subordinate TO the one question of Imperialism,
and that all opposed the present Administration
should unite to overthrow it in the effective
and available manner presented.
Every mention or MI BryanS name in the Con-
venton called forth enthusiastic applause.
The speakers who opposed the Bryan plank in
the platform received with jeers and cries Of
time from the delegates. and Chairman Zeisler
at times had difficulty in obtaining hearing for
them:
The platform as adopted. was as follows:
This Liberty Congress of Anti-Imperiahsts recog-
nizes a great National crisis, which menaeeS the
measure the hope of freedom throughout the
tory the President has undertaken to subjugate
a foreign people and to rule them by despotic
over. slavery and polygamy. in the sulu Islands.
m mas be 54 of the Ph0pe 10 go
ment without tleir consent and taxation without
ASSERTING the verp prlnciples for the maintenance
of which our fo:(iathers pledged their lives. their
himself and Congress authority to govern the
territories of the United States without constitu-
We heiieve in the Declaration of Independence,
It's truths not less self-eyident to-day than when
first. announced by our fathers. are of universal
ernment by the people endures.
We believe in the Constitution Of the United
tain limited powers and secures TO every man
within the Jurisdiction of our Government certain
or Congress can govern any person anywhere out
We arc absolutely opposed to the policy of Pres
ident Mckinley which proposes to govern millions
estabiishes taxation Wtbnnt Taprnsentston IN and
government by the arbitrary Will OF A legislature
unfetered by constitutional restraint, and in the
Philippines prosecUtes a war of conquest and de-
mands unconditional surrender from people who
OF men for freedom has ever been a struggle for
citizen has no rfgb{ which the Iee1sIatIire NAV
not invade. II he may be taxed by the Legislature
protected by fundamental law against the arbi-
trary action Of executive power The policy of
dence, no Prospect Of American citzensRp no con
Congress which taxes them. This is the government
Of men by arbitrary power without their consent
This Is imperialism.
There is no room @ under the free nag Of AmeFiSa
derive all their powers from the Constitution. can
We believe the greatest safeguard of liberty is
a free press, and We demand that the censorship
people the knowledge OF what is done in their
name. be abolished; We are entitled to know the
President holds in trust for us shall be not used
Because We thus believe we oppose the re-elec-
ton OF Mr.. Mckinley. The supreme purpose OF
TO stamp with their 1nal dsapproval his attempt
grasp imperial power. A self governing people
from public life a Chief Magistrate who. whether
tn authority to beTt the chaetr af Of
their government and 10 destroy their national
We, therefore in the belief that 1t is essential at
tSiS cFsis 4or me AeCn Pfope asaL H. 70 ueS41e are
Declaration OF Independence and TO reassert their
%i Sny S oWeT whSever other than nose confefred
by the Constitution, earnestly make the following
recommendation TO our countryTnen.
First. that. without regard 10 their views on
minor questions OF domestic policy, tney NithnoId
their votes from Mr. Mckinley. in order 70 stamp
win their disapproval what he has done.
Congress in their respective districts who will op-
pose the p9liGy Of tnperaiisrn other atnoo =,
opposing the reelection Of Mr.. Mckinley, We ad-
fasye sf Gr9St daSs Spo3F o erGhe Us f Saa %
We are convinced Of Mr.. Bryan's sincerity and
their r' indepsndehce His position and The decara
tons contained in the platform OF his parry on the
vital issue of the campaign meet our unqualned
aRRRFoyac Rs Tecommend that the Executive Committees
of the American Anti-Imperialist League and its
allied lea CUES continue and extend their organiza
ment and that th9y take the most active part
possible IN the penGlns pi p3inqcai @ SampaigSn, S b r
pinos from warm friends 10 bitter enemies; which
their country has been the policy Of the President
After the next election it becomes the policy of
every who votes to re-elect him and who thus
becomes with him responsible for every drop of
blood thereafter shed
The congress adopted the resolutions as reported
bv the committee by viva voce vote. Less than
score OF delegates voted against them
The following resolution. proposed by ". S.
Holden, of Chicago. added TO the platform as
reported
Resolved That in 1dssc!ari9g that the PRINCIPLES Of
this Congress means 10 include the negro in
efforts whether in the South or in the North 70
deprive the negro Of his rights as citizen under
the Declaration of Independence and the Constitu-
ton OF the United States.
The Congress concluded tonight with an address
at TomIinson Hall by Charles a Towne, of Mime
sofa, TO large and enthusiastic audience
After the adoption Of the resolution indorsng
Bryan the representatives OF the Third Party
movement in the assembly room of the Com
mercial Club and selected Thomas NJ. Osborne Of
NeW-York, for permanent chairman and Everett V
Abbott, OF New-York, for permanent secretary. a
motion made ana carried that a convention
be held IN York City September for the pur-
pose OF nominating ticket.
II is said that the Third Party men TO-DAY Of
fered the Presidential nomination 10 Moorheld
Storey, OF Massachusetts, but that NJ. Storey de-
honor. William | oP ToI do
reported 10 be their choice for Vice President
The leaders OF the movement said tonight that