New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
FUSION ON THE BRYAN TICKET
SILVER REPUBLICANS. ACCEPT STEVENSON
PoPULIsTs UNCERTAIN ABOUT TOwNE-
HE GOES TO SEE BRYAN.

Populists and Silver Republicans attended the
meeting. Nearly every State in which the Popu-
hst and Silver Republican strength is necessary to
carry the State for the Democracy was pledged
10 Bryan and Stevenson. The exceptions were Ne
braska. Kansas and South Dakota. the representa-
uVes OF these States saying they thought ex-
tremely doubtful whether they could be carried
for Bryan unless Populist should remain in the
field
At the same time they claimed they did not care
TO sacrifice Mr. Towne and force him 10 become
Watson even on a smaller scale. The Silver Re
publCans and Populists representing the three
States named did talk very encoura gtngly.
They said Popusts and Silver Republicans might
to some extent vote the Republican ticket. while
other Populists, who had heretofore acted with
the regular organization, would go to the
midde-of-the-road ticket nominated at Cincinnati
Stress was laid upon the danger Of losing four
Senator'S in the three States. The Silver Repubh-
cans said there would be doubt about carrying
the mountain States, but they had little hope of
the Pacific Coast The matter of running a third
ticket probably Will be determined after confer
ence of the leaders at Lincoln it is understood
many viii meet Mr.. Bryan there on Monday.
Acting Chairman Edmiston, General James B.
Weaver and Thomas Patterson spoke for the
Populists, while Chairman Tillotson. ex-senator
Dubois and Representative shafroth spoke for the
Silver Republicans All Of the Silver Republicans
pledged their hearty support to the Bryan and
Stevenson ticket, and the Populsts said they were
earnestly in favor Of the election of Bryan, but
pointed out the difficulty of the indorsing Of this
ticket by the Populist Committee without being
placed in the position of dctators Of the party,
something that the Populists of Kansas, Nebraska
and South Dakota would not stand.
The Silver Republicans presented the names OF
Chairman TtlIotson, Senator Teller and ex-Sena-
tor Dubois for representation on the Democratic
Executive Committee The Populists did not pre-
sent any names for this committee saying that
until they could confer with the leaders in the
various States they would take action.
II was determined that addresses in the interest
rT ~
soon by the Democratic and Silver Republican par
ties TO be followed later by an address from the
Populist party when it IS ready to act.
Chairman Jones said everything working
toward harmonious action by all of the reform"
forces, and that indications that all parties
be pulling together for the Bryan and Stevenson
ticket
At l2;3o p, m The committee adjourned sine die.
number of the leaders started for Lincoln this af-
ternoon TO confer with Mr. Bryan.
Practical fusion between the PopuIist and Dem
ocrauc parties the Presidential tickets has
been decided upon by the Populist National Com
mlttee Unless present plans are changed. how
ever, the Democratic TiCe-PresidentiaI candidate
viii not be indorsed whether or not Charles A
Towne decides to withdraw his name as the candi-
date Of the Populist party this. it is feared
would result in large detection 10 the midde-of-
the-road POpulists. Mr. Towne started for home
this afternoon. but viii stop over at Lincoln,
the invitation of Mr.. Bryan.
The whole situation will be thoroughly discussed,
and upon Mr.. Bryan's views the matter will
depend in a large measure Mr.. Towne's decision in
regard the Vice-Prestdency He will
nounce his decision until he has also had con
ferences with other leaders in both the Democratic
and Populist parties, and until he communicates
with the Populist Na1ioraI Committee which will
not be for several days least that body will take
no further action. In case Nj Towne decides 10
Withdraw his name as the Eice-Presidential candi-
cate OF the Popuist party the National Committee
The sentiment apparently is against the adorse-
Tnent OF Mr.. Stevenson on account Of the peculiar
] Roa6 6fs8E Kans m Sbrak Of and 9 ogth 6
kota, where the Pqpuist vote is larger than the the
the straight Endorsement Of the Democratic ticket
farries viii Work together in this Way: In the
States where the Populist strength is the greater
the Understandng will De that the electors on both
tickets will favor Bryan and Towne This will
Eastern states and other sscIoIs WAePe Lle
In the electoral college. according to the general
vote. probably on Mr.. Stevenson. This general
&aoRai Ma 6ommee SoRfa ' @ Tab Ta5 held W 5sf hght
The whole idea is 70 concentrate our forces and
former Congressman Ridgly OF Kansas, to-day.
factory to US bur peculiar conditions exist in many
States where our strength is the greatest and We
ticket in the field, as in this way We can best hold
The silver Republican National Committee has
voted u3aBiEoqSy 70 Paee Aaiai r = soa SJeyeaSon IN IN
every way with the Democratic party for the sue
OF the ticket No opposition 10 THIS aCLlOn was
made by any member OF the committee, the deoate
being solely the question OF the best time 70
I tIAe iig ] ~ ~Fei;rIj1ar7 GAIega+es vesterday over
T!I5rias To1Rne!s defeat for nomination bv the
6gT1oCTaric Convention several members Of the
committee advocated a postponement Of maj ac-
ton for thirty days but IL was finally decided that
accordingly placed on the ticket, the committee
having power to do this by acton OF the ConVen-
ectltive Committee, issued the following address:
To the Silver Republicans of the United States:
The Democratic National Convention Of 1900 has
nominated William J. Bryan for President ana
Adla E Stevenson for Elce-Freslaen[ 1000 ne ne Sver
mated William J. Bryan for President and referred
National Committee, with power to act. Your com
nitree has carefully considered the whole matter;
the PEOPLES National committees, and went over.
the ground fully Your conmlttee Iolhd I1seII lace
who had heIeIoiol @ suy5eIL AZ variance with their
stTIlrfcstion longer with the Republican party
r. hi 1tear tbev found IN the Democratic candidate
e. - ISrasstdent and In the platform upon which he
stood a complete and sufficient Justification for
giving MN thel -. dfSa+ @ hut In that defeat won a
victory for manhood and patriotic independence
which they feel just pride They retain and pre-
serve their right 70 vote as lheii goi.9eei.1s ~
boss and have not abdicated their right TO think,
In 1896 the RepubLca,ni PaIls nd iTterests of the
American people and Of that parry & b{ reg re2ecIhs Is
the free coinage OF slVeL + S me eold sfa1dsrd
ing itself in position 70 up up1f IIrTeserI,5It- Tor
This year il has declared ltseI uIII LoI
of 1896 But in addition TO its departure from the
advocacy Of bimetalism 1t now mas SUI more pro
Of the American people by becoming the apoIoglst
FOR and the champion OF tFLsIs t, ee
and theories into the administration OF the a1airs
Of government that for the first time in the his
torE of +bat Marty it's National Convention could
not even refer the Declaration or inde1@ n@detct @
and this although It's Convention OF ltl3 met IN
such place and within such an ehNlronIi!etI Ilat