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

Dy the gentlemen.
"Then I'll withdraw the words, and
say that am glad to see you so frank"
In discussing the trust question,
Bryan practically made the point that it
should be the paramount issue.
Frank J. Cannon, of Utah, was the
next speaker and he declared that he had
followed Mr. Bryan in 1896 and 1900,
but that he could not follow his lead
this time. He said victory was the
thing now most desired Bryan answer
ed in SC many words that victory was
not the essential thing, and be de-
clared unless the question is settled right
it is not settled at all.
One of the early morning events was
the defeat of that plank in the platform
prepared by the subcommittee which
declares for liberal appropriations for
the navy.
AT $3.50 this morning, after the repre-
sentatives of the territories had been
fully heard, the Statehood plank was
perfected. 1t demands separate state
hood for Arizona and New Mexico. and
statehood for Oklahoma and Indian
Territories, without specifying whether,
in the cases of the latter two, it shall be
separate or joint statehood.
In his fight for realiirmation of the
Kansas City platform Bryan was routed.
In the trust and tariff planks, although
those prepared by the subcommittee
we're adopted as a basis, Bryan won
notable victories by securing the adop-
ton of amendments which make the
declaration more emphatic and strictly
in conformity with his views. In the
trust plank Bryan's proposition for
prosecution was incorporated by vote
of % to 20. In the labor plank he and
Gov. Thomas, of Colorado, stood to-
gether for an amendment covering the
Colorado situation. There was no specific
reference to Colorado, but the declaration
was so amended that it guarantees the
right of man to work when and where
he will, but declares that there shall be
no inhiction of punishment, save by due
process of law.
The platform committee have de-
cided that the trusts must be subject to
examination and must prove, II neces-
sary, that they are not in violation OF
the interstate commerce law. To pre-
vent the restriction of trade, capital
stock must be paid up in full. During
the progress of the session member Of
fered the following amendment much to
the amusement of the members "That
we shall not melt the silver dollars that
are now legal tender and convert them
to subsidiary coin, thus reducing the
volume of currency so proportionate to
the remarkable increase in the gold pro-
ductiOn."
At 1910 the committee for the first
time since early morning showed some
indication of reaching definite con-
clusion The trust plank, which was
almost unanimously adopted, declares
against Interstate traffic in trust made
articles. 1t is authoritatively stated
that the platform will not have money
plank nor an income tax plank. This
was the basis OF compromise between
Hill and Bryan. There also will prob
ably be no minority report, Bryan being
satisfied.
Convention Hall, st. Louis, July S.
, Tempted by the exciting and interesting
events of Yesterdays session and hoping
J to witness equally inspiring scenes to-
! dav, the crowds this morning thronged
towards Convention Hall earlier than
usual in order to secure good seats. By
9 O'Clock the galleries were half filled,
and when the time came to call the vast
assemblage to order there was scarcely
nook or Granny in either balcony which
did not hold a specimen OF perspiring
humanity. The thermometer registered
pretty near the 100 mark in the hall yes
terday afternoon and the prospect is that
this will be duplicated if not exceeded
today.
lO.32-The band is playing patriotic
airs, each of which is greeted with yells
of approval When "Dixe" was played
the man with the Texas Lone Star flag
led the cheering.
10. 40 Convention called to order and
prayer offered by Rabbi Samuel Sale, of
ST. Louis.
10. 50-Announcement made by chair
! nltu ludl nC IL W udNt DIhNi.
The first person raising row will be
taken out by the police.
10 53-Call for the report Of commit
tee on resolutions brings no response. The
roll OF States Was called for announce
ment of members of new national COM
mittee.
i1:04-The new national committee is
asked to meet at the Jefferson Hotel i'm
mediately after The adjournment OF the
convention.
1l:l0-On motion of Walter NJ. james,
a committee was appointed to wait upon
the resolutions committee and ascertain
when it will be able to report
11:12-A delegate suggests while
waiting for committee to report the con-
vention would like to hear from THAT
silver tongued orator from New York,
3ourke Cochran" it was popular
suggestion and loudly cheered.
ll:13-COchran was not in the hall
so the crowd called for Charles Towne.
Towne has refused to speak. Crowd
now calling for Bailey, of Texas.
l1:15-To kill time the roll of honor
airy vice president is being called.
l1:37-Delegate G. w. Pratt of
Alabama, moves that Richmond p.
Hobson address theconyention. Motion
adonted