The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-09

Iopp the conference at Sprlngneid,
June l. was designated as meeting OF
the state committee, but as all pop
ulists were invited to attend, 1t was,
in fact. rather mass convention 10
select 36 delegates to the natlonal
convention. J.
We quote from the Joliet News OF
June 2:
"The state committee met at Spring
field yesterday to select the delegates
for the national convention to be neid
there July 4, and were in session all
day. Joseph A. Hopp, of Chicago,
chairman. presided. Colonel Felter
Fad nearly everything in shape for the
July convention. A. C. Barton re-
NAMED over this week to help in the
work. Headquarters for the national
committees were established ana
Messrs. Parker and Edmisten will be
in charge.
"It is proposed to assist in the cele-
bration of the Fourth and some OF
the best speakers will probably take
part in ceremonies at the tomb OF Lin
coin"
The following delegates were Sc
.lected: (Those marked 20. g." were
previously enrolled in the Old Guard
of Populism; invitations have been
sent the others.-D.)
Joseph Hopp, Chicago
Col. J. S. Felter, Springfield.
A. C. Van Tine, Flora. 60. CD
Dir. F. B. Bullard, Mount Pulaski.
James H. Ferriss, Joliet. 70. CD
rutx mate D1ooly huru
7. F. Watkins, Chicago.
n. C. Huff, Salem. 20. CD
Phil Roessler, Shelbyville. 20. G.)
A. D. Shafer, Peoria.
NJ. w. Greer, Rushville.
Samuel Frederick, Chicago.
A. C. Barton, Danville. 70. CD
Henry Balster, Bethalto.
N. Rosenthal, Chicago.
J. H. Smith, Petersburg.
z. Kennedy, Du Quoin.
James Routt, Loamf 70. G.)
w. S. Bale, Petersburg.
Richard Standley, Jacksonville.
Silas Walker, Mercer.
F. w. Weston, Chicago.
y. RI. Welch, Winchester. 20. G)
j. M. Danforth, Chicago.
A. G. Crosswell, Streator.
Jacob Hess, Pittsfeld.
w. C. Gullett, Marietta. 60. CD
jacob Cosad, Farina.
John Shepherd, Danville.
john Ward, Owaneco.
A. F. Heninger, r. F. D., Edinburg.
Philip Ebert, Rosemond.
Earl Richardson, Peoria.
Lorenzo Elliott, Farina.
Robert L. Caldwell, Jacksonville.
&. N. Sapp, Farina.
Resolutions indorsing previous acts
of the national committee seeking a
reunion promulgated at Denver ana
g. Louis were indorsed. Action was
tcken providing for national head
quarters at Springfield until after the
adjournment of the national conyen-
tion. Among those present from
other states were National Chairman
I, A Parker of Kentucky and Judge
Samuel Williams of Indiana. the
nopulists of Illinois are fully alive
IT, the responsibility resting upon
ttem and send their greetings to the
ropulists of the nation. assuring them
mat everything possible will be done
"Ne&N@ Nst~
ri pleasure. The following address
was issued.
TO THE VOTERS.
The peoples party again presents Q
united front in the state Of Illinois
and in every state of the Union
There are no differences Of opinion
ruon matters of party policy. and
there are no trades or any tratiiekinf
contemplated With any other political
rarity. II is in the middle OF the
read.
The party membership Is herewith
congratulated upon their loyalty and
fortitude. and upon the good repnta.
ticu and exemplary character main
tanned for their organization. While
united. opposing parties are torn BY
d.fsension apparently In every Sec
tson Of the Unlon. The outlook fol
the prosperity OF the peonle's party
seems better than for many years.
Time has worn away prejudice
tIe Ia "A hattar understanding OF Oul