The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-07-07

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each state unrepresented at the con-
vention. Weller of Iowa moved that
each state have power to substitute
other members by action of state con-
vention, and this carried.
The 9Th order of business being
reached, committee composed OF W.
]. Babb of Kansas, Col. ]. S. Felter OF
Illinois, and Theo. P. Rynder of Penn
sylvanla. was chosen to consider and
report plan of raising funds. A re-
cess was then taken to l o'clock.
While waiting the report of the
platform committee, DR.. |. ID. BurdlcK
Of Indian Territory addressed the
convention on plan of campaign or
ganizatiOn, and Senator Allen explain
ed to the southern delegates, showing
where they were in error as to certain
occurrences at the st. Louis convention
in 1896, especially as to that alleged
telegram from Bryan; and the turned
out lights The eight years OF mis-
understanding have now been pracu-
cally all cleared up. Possibly few
southern populists still hold grudge
at Alien for being big man-men-
tally and physically-but it is safe to
say that next to Tom Watson, Senator
Allen is the most highly esteemed
populist in the south That was evil
dent on every hand at this conyen-
tion.
Edmisten of Nebraska, chairman OF
the committee on platform, read the
report of that body and moved its
adoption, which was carried unanl-
mously by rising vote amid great
cheering. Populists are not grudging
in payment of their tributes to abil-
ity, integrity and honest manhood;
but it was noticeable that every time
Mr. Edmisten rounded out one of those
well-turned periods-and Harley did
himself proud as reader-the enun-
citation of every well established prin-
ciple of populism was greeted with
hearty applause. 1t showed that pop
ulists look more to platforms and
principles than to men.
Nothing in the way of an editorial
analysis of the platform is possible
this week; but it is printed in full
elsewhere in this issue-and it can
speak for itself. The money plank
was drafted by Mr.. Tibbles-and now
he will have the opportunity to ex-
plain it on the stump, as vice presi-
Dental candidate.
The platform adopted, the regular
order was taken up. Robinson OF Ind
lana moved the following resolution,
which was adopted:
Resolved, That the rule shall be
in making nominations by this con-
vention that the roll of states shall be
alphabetically called and on the bal
lot a majority of all votes cast shall
be necessary to choice"
Coming to the 9Th order of bust
ness, the nomination of candidate
for president of the United States,
former Congressman Ridgely OF Kan
sas gained recognition of the chair
ana moved that this be postponed I'M
til after the st. Louis convention
should have made it's nominations.
Pandemonium reigned for few min
utes; Kisses, bowls and cries of mo,
no: get into the democratic party
where you belong ETC., were heard on
every hand-and then the delegates
realized that gag rule and such actions
are unpopulistic, and they quieted
down and allowed Mr.. Ridgely to go
on.
He explained that under the resolu-
ton passed at the state convention,
April l2, the Kansas delegates regard
ed themselves as under instructions
to take this stand. 1t was their duty
to make this motion and make the
best possible fight for It, Morgan OF
Arkansas raised the point of order
that this is populist convention and
It's action Is not contingent upon the
action of any other conventions" but
Chairman Mallett made no ruling. Ed.
misten of Nebraska, Miller of Kansas
DR.. F. b. Lawrence of Kansas Col
Park of Texas and others spoke tc
the motion
AS the discussion progressed. con
fusion again arose and two motions
were made and seconded al about thu
same time-one to table and one fol
the previous question. There was {
little dispute as To which should b,
put. but Chairman Mallett ruled 4
Quhmif the mpffou To table which