Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-08

to ueslsl. nc gentleman Is out OF
order" declared acting Chairman Till
man. owe cannot permit such per-
sonal illusions, such vituperations -
Senator Daniel persisted that he meant
no dlsrespect. He said he thought the
time had arrived when all loyal demo-
Gratis should be actuated by the purest
motives, and their actions open to the
fullest criticism. Continuing, he de-
clared his belief that the country stood
upon the brink of great calamity and
catastrophe. al have favored free sill
ver," he said, "but, right or wrong,
think the exigences Of the situation de-
mand that we should bow to the wishes
of New England and the great Empire
State. Heroic situations demand heroic
remedies" he shouted 1--WE should
put ourselves in line so as to touch
elbows in this great conflict. No self
interest, no right of personal regard, OF
ambitions should weigh with any man."
Mr.. Shively, of Indiana, pleaded that
no mention of finance be made in the
platform. "You say it is settled" he
exclaimed. "'Then let it remain set
tied. Why raise it again to cause a
rupture in our party? Even the
moderate treatment proposed would in
dictate all too. plainly that the silver
question is not settled. There are tens
of thousands of democrats in Indiana
who would consider such a plank a slap
in the face. "
Fleming, of Wisconsin, declared that
he was there to oppose any reaflirmation
of the Kansas City platform, and to OPP
pose any specific declaration of finance.
''How, in Gods name," he exclaimed,
"can you expect to get the votes of
millions of people VOC need, il you take
such an action.
81 admire Mr.. Hip he continued.
81 have great respect for him, but |
cannot let him lead us into this act OF
commission without protest
Mr.. Poe, of Maryland, declared that
the committee should remember the eff
feet such deliberate refusal to incorpo-
rate financial plank in the platform
would have. 81 don't favor the adoption
of any resolution which would cause any
democrat to recant," he said. II am 60
ing to make no personal illusions, | will
reflect on nobody. / wouldn't vote to re-
pudiate planks which have defeated us.
But we Should remove all obstacles. We
can't get the vote of Maryland without
this plank. fit were thought we would
disturb the existing monetary standard,
we couldn't win"
Mr.. Hill made a strong pleafo the
plankS declaring that it was in the in
terests of good government, and augured
success in the fall. He drifted from a
discussion of the plank to Judge Parker.
He declared that he had known the judge
many years, that he was an able and safe
man. "There is no more loyal man and
democrat in every respect than Judge
Parker. He has ever supported his party
nominees, and will say if this conven-
ton sees fit to nominate some other man,
he will support him, and | will go back
to my State and work for the party's
choice"
The committee on resolutions after
eliminating the subcommittee plank,
declaring that the financial question Is
out of politics, decided to leave the ques
ton of satisfactory financial plank tC
subcommittee composed of Bryan,
Williams and d. B. Hill. Unless the
committee fails to agree on the financial
plank the indications point to a unani-
nous report. On theincome tax plank,
Bryan received setback; Hill opposed
him.
"Do you mean to say that income tax
plank will result in democratic defeat in
New York;" Bryan asked Hill.
81 don't say that" he replied, "but
| do say that il will hurt us"
The proposed plank was Withdrawn,
but may be renewed.
Mr.. Bryan defended the silver issue
and denounced the attempt to discredit
it. He contended that the apparently
non-committal plank was in reality an
endorsement Of the gold standard. He
could not conscientiOusly give ii his
support, he declared. "Itis not gold in
the platform that the people object to or
fear" he said. "Et il gold in the man
who may occupy the White House."
Senator Carmack declared that while
the Nebraskan could see many things to
criticise in Parker, he could rot find a
flaw or have a word of criticism for the
greatest imperiaist in the country, and
the man outside of his party-meaning
Hearst. He said he was ready to sup
port any one for President. He pre-
ferred Parker, but was not tenacious.
Parker, he declared, had got unanimous
endorsement OF Tennessee, in which not
one cent of Parker money had heen
spent. The Senator said he did not be-
Iieye in bowling to one mans will.
Mr.. Bryan spoke frequently, combat
ting the propositions advanced by his
fellow workers.
Senator Bailey, at 3 o'clock, offered a
motion to throw out the financial plank,
and an income plank which had been
offered by Bryan. at vii lose us New
York State, if adopted" declared Mr.
Hill
"Then let's throw tout" interrupted
Senator Bailey; 1--WE don ! want to lose
the Empire State. "
II have been long time in political
life," dryly answered Bryant "but l
have never sacrificed principle for sue
cess" .
Later when Mr.. Hill " as urging the