The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03
ALLIED REF0RMERS Meet
OPPONENTS OF "PLUTOCRACY- IN
CONVENTION AT LOUISVILLE.
They Listen to Speeches, Hear 10
Parker Read the Call, Appoint
Committees and Take n Rest.

LOUISVILLE. Ky. april 1.-The move
ment for the formation of an allied party
comprising adherents of all parties opposed
20 the Republicans and Democrats, or. as
the call for the meeting stated. "a union
OF reform forces against plutocracy." took
definite shape this afternoon when a con-
vention attended BY about two hundred
delegates representing eight States and az
many different parties was called to order
Mt Liederkranz Hall in this city. The ses-
fion to-day was Of a preliminary nature,
n temporary organization being effected
and committees appointed to prepare for
the permanent organization. The conven-
ton adjourned at 40 O'Clock this afternoon
10 meet again tomorrow morning.
At the opening to-day the Rev. Senator
Gin. OF Indiana. offered prayer. after which
Dr. Joseph E. Chambers. OF st. Louis,
spoke Of the purposes for which the con-
vention had been called and urged that
the time had come for action. He stated
that the two great parties were watch
ing the proceedings of the meeting with
great interest and that a party be formed
with a platform broad enough for all to
stand on. Not only were the politicians
concerned. he said. but the great common
people and the fnanciers OF Wall street
were greatly interested. lie compared the
meeting with the continental Congress in
Philadelphia. In conclusion DR.. Chambers
urged thai all little differences should be
thrown aside. and said that while he adj
vocated a platform of few planks. he
wanted every one TO be strong enough TO
hold all humanity.
Chairman Parker. of the national Popu-
list committee. then read the call for the
nAaFtnD nINAH rh1 b nanA h.
ment reached by the conference at Kansas
City last September when the meeting I'm
this city was provided for. This agreement
stated that delegates 10 be entitled to n seat
IN the convention must subscribe to the
initiative and referendum and the impera-
tive mandate; the public ownership of all
public utilities; that the land. including all
natural resources. shall not be monopo-
lied for speculative purposes. and allen
ownership shall be prohibited: that all
lands now held by corporations i'm excess
Of natural needs or held by aliens shall
be reclaimed and held for actual settlers;
In scientific money based upon the wealth
OF the people of the Nation and not re-
deemable In any specific commodity, but to
be full legal tender for all debts. public or
private. to be issued by the government
only and without Intervention of banks.
sufhcient In quantity TO meet the require
ments OF commerce.; just and natural taxa
ton, the election of the President. Vice
president. federal judges and senator's by
the people; the creation of the Cabinet
Office OF the department OF labor and e0ui-
table arbitration; the establishment of pos
tai savings banks.
Col j. : Felter. of Springfield, Ill. was
unanimously elected temporary chairman.
Mills Williams. of West Plains. Mo. was
chosen temporary secretary and j. V. l..
Pearson. of New Jersey. assistant tempo
rary secretary. When the question OF the
organization of committees arose DIR.
Chambers. OF st. Louis. proposed that a
committee on conference be appointed con-
sisting Of one member from each State in
order 10 settle any differences that might
arise. This caused considerable debate. but
the motion prevailed. Col. Milton Park. of
San Antonio. Tex. urged strenuous objec-
lions To the appointment OF a large number