The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-08-11


If Nebraska. in convention assembled
wednesday, decided to continue the al
lance with the democratic party,
which. on state affairs, has been main
tanned continuously since 1894 with
the single exception OF the year 1879.
Although the action taken by the
two conventions will go out 10 the
world as a continuance OF fusion, the
fact is that it amounts to practically
an endorsement of the popuiIst state
ticket by the democrats. There were
M conference committees to agree
,tt,ofi division of the state ofliccS, as
has been customary in the years gone
by.
shortly after 2 D. M Wednesday
chairman Weber called the popuil5t
convention to order IN the oilVer
theatre. Prayer was offered by heV.
Henry C. Swearingen. A musical pro-
gram consisting OF selections by Hage-
now's band and singing by Mrs. y. "A.
Rarris took up portion OF the Time
Mr. watson and Mr. Tibbles then came
mon the stage while the band played
aDixie." Congressman Sutherland III
q neat speech introduced Mr watson,
the PEOPLES party candidate for presi-
dent who then addressed the assem-
Mod citizens and delegates. A steno-
graphic report OF Mr. Watsons aaaieS9
anpears elsewhere in this paper.
B. r. B. Weber was MADE temporary
chairman and ]. r. Farris and Il. a.
Walrath were made temporary sec
,ataries A committee OH credentials
was DISPENSED with. Upon motion
senator Allen was maue permanent
chairman and the twotsecretarles Wefe
retained -,
chairman Allen appointed the loi-
lowing committee on rules and ofaei
~ business. E. o. Garrett OF Ere
mont p n Barry of Greeley, George
Horst of Polk, Arthur Mullen OF hole,
George L. Burr Of Hamilton, ana Tue
following committee on resolutlol9
ard nlatform: ]. H Edmisten, Guy
I,averty Garfield; E. A. Gilbert, 4orh;
George w. Berge, Lincoln; K, u. hei-
" fremont. r. d. Suther' ana, Nei-
son; J. J. Points, Omaha j, %
The convention adjourned until t.oo
p. IN. c,n Al
Shortly after p M. Chairman Al,
Ion called the convention to order anu
General Barry presented the report OF
Tho committee on rules and order or
business, as follows:
/. Report of committee on order Oh
business.
3. Report of committee on resolu-
tions
3. Selection of state central commit
teemen.
4. Nomination Of two candidates TOT.
presidential electors-at-large.
5. Recess for cauCuses oil congress
sional districts for electors.
6. Report of caucuses OF SAID dls-
tricts on electors.
Z Consideration of the question OF
fusion.
S. Nomination of candidates for gov
ernor
9. Nomination of lieutenant COVER
nor.
10. Nomination secretary OF state.
II. Nomination of auditor.
10. Nomination OF treasurer.
IL. Nomination of attorney general.
IA. Land commissioner.
Is. Superintendent OF public instruc-
ton.
is. Resolution for filling vacancies
on the state ticket.
1T. All speeches shall be limited to
five minutes.
The following state central commit
Tee was selected:
Adams. N. Lyman, Hastings.
Antelope-O A. Williams, Neigh
Boone-W. r. Watson, Albion.
Box Butte-G. w. Lohr, Heming
= ford.
Boyd-W. Mullen, Spencer.
Buffalo-W. l.. Hand. Kearney.
Burt-A. w. Hopkins. Lyons.
Butler. C. Perry, David City.
Case. w. Schroeder. Murray.
Cedar. H. Felber, Harrington
Chase-S. s. Bishop, Imperial.
Clay-F. T. Swanson, Clay Center
Colfax-W. III. Cargan. Leigh.
Cuming-L. Emley. Wisner
Custer-C. w. Beal. Broken Bow.
Dawson. T. Coston. Lexington.
Dodge. X. Farris. Fremont
Douglas. j. Points. Omaha.
Dundy--C. r. Walker. Benkleman.
Fillmore-H. T.. Wilson. Geneva.