The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-31
.POPULISTS DECIDE ID HAVE ND TICKET Meeting Was Held at the
 Metropolitan Hotel ATTENDANTS ENCOURAGED While No State Ticket Win Be Put Out, It Was Decided to Run Can
 didates for the Lesis-
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called by the state organizer J. H. Van dergrift of Branchville was held yester- day in the Metropolitan hotel. The meet ing was called not for the purpose of putting out ticket, but merely for the sake of recognizing and keeping the par ty together. No state ticket will be put out this year, but if a good opportunity presents itself candidate will be put in the field for the most favorable posi- tions.
 John A. Parker, chairman of United States executive committee was present and stated that he was doing all in his power to strengthen the populist party all over the southern states, and that he was meeting with unexpected success. The meeting was called with the in- tention of making final decision as to what should be done but after a short session they decided to postpone final ac- tion. The date of the next meeting was not fixed, but it will probably be held at an early date In Birmingham.
 The following partial statement was given cut:
 After the informal meeting this morn ing We see no reason why the populists of Alabama should or even could feel discouraged. Ev erything is brighter than 1t has been for years and the party is gradually increasing and more interest is taken by the leaders. Our principles are the words of the people and the wish of the people. We believe that the work ing class is gradually being educated in- to our beliefs and we therefore. recom- mend:
 Recommendation Made.
 1. That work of organizing clubs in the school districts be carried on vigorously and the principles of our movements be laid before the people. 2. That no nominations be made except for legislative positions and that wherever possible candidates for legisla- | ture and for congress will be nominated on our principles.
 | 3. That in the state elections, populists l and other reformers will be left free to act for the best interest of Alabama. l but that steps be taken to provide for straight allied peoples party ticket in future campaigns.
 1. That all reformers and members of | organized labor unite in demanding a 1 written pledge from the legislative nomi- nees of all political parties providing for the initiative system of majority rule through the adoption of rules of proce- | dure as well as a constitutional amend ment.
 5. That J. H. Vandergrift of Branch ville, Ala, be and Is hereby selected state organizer with power to select local or ganizers to perfect the organization of the allied peoples party of Alabama from the voting beats in the state.
 6. That the true reformers fin every county where no active county party ex- lets be urged to meet as soon as possible. from county organization and report to the undersigned
 T. Resolved, that we heartily endorse the plans, principles and purposes of the allie> movement, believing that in the union or mechanical and manuel labor lies the salvation of the republic Re- spectfully submitted
 J. H. VANDERGRIFT,
 General Organizer.
 A Coming Party.
 MT. Parker stated that the populist party was the coming party of the south. and that before the next national elec- tion that fact would be shown to the public. He does not believe that William Jennings Bryan will be the next popular candidate for President, but thinks a southern man will be selected. He names Congressman M. W. Howard as suit able man, and thinks possibly that he will make the race. He also said Tom L, Johnson of Ohio was possible man. MT. Vandergrift is very enthusiastic over the prospects of the party and hopes to do great work in organizing the clubs over the state. He will make the race for congress from the seventh district, and thinks his prospects good
 R. F. Kob was also present at this meeting and seemed greatly encouraged. Dr. Grafton B. Grove attended the meet ing but when seen refused to state his intentions, except to say that the pop- ulsts of Alabama were greatly strength ened, and would be led by the best men in Alabama.