The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-08

yrne contest was one OF the most inter
ssttng features OF the convention.
INCOME TAX.
The main fight was upon a proposed IN
come tax plank. providing for an amend
ment TO the constitution 10 meet the ad-
verse decision OF the supreme court upon
TIE Wilson law. II was upon this amend
ment and the gold pink, the two propo-
sitions having been brought In contunc-
ton, that Mr. Bryan made his strong
night
Mr.. williams OF Mississippi first offered
the income tax amendment and 1t was
Immediately antagonized by Former SEN
ator Hin, who stated that with such
plank in the platform. New York could
not be carried for the Democratic nom-
nees. He urged the adoption of plat
form which would enable the Democrats
20 win In doubtful states and elect their
candidates.
Mr.. Williams withdrew the amendment
saying that he with many other Demo-
Gratis. were seeking harmony and an ad-
fustmeut OF al differences with view OF
succeeding on Democratic platform
BRYAN TALKS.
ssMr Bryan then offered an income tax
amendment and made a speech In FAVOR
OF IL lie asserted that. while votes might
be lost among the very rich. the Demo-
cratic party ought to consider the great
mass OF the people. who bear the burdens
OF taxation and the expenses OF the gov
arnment
Senator Daniel replied TO Bryan and
was very vigorous in his denunciation Of
the course the Nebraska man was pur-
suing. He said that he wanted to win
and desired platform which would
bring back TO the Democratic party the
voters who had left II when pursuing a
course which Mr. Bryan had shaped and
advocated He was tired Of being forver
In the minority and insisted that IL would
be absurd for Democrats. facing victory.
to take any action which would mean de-
feat To lose New York meant defect.
ueenator Bailey and Senator TiIlman.
while believing IN an income tax said
that In View OF the statement OF the New
York member OF the COMMITTEES 1t would
be unwise to Insist upon the income tax
plank
senator Bailey then asked unanimous
consent TO have both the income tax
amendment and the gold standard plank
dropped but 70 this Mr. Hill objected ana
there was a prolonged discussion, Mr..
Itill taking leading part In II.
HILL ASKS FOR HARMONY.
Mr. Hill began by saying that he was
In this campaign not from personal mo-
tfves. but because OF his loyalty and en-
thusiasm for the Democratic party. He
hoped tho party would cease It's discus
sion and agree upon a platform In har-
mony with the views OF the party gen.
srolly. He was opposed TO the insertion
o. an income tnx plank because he saw
no necessity for making this new issue.
= Mr. Thomas of Colorado also made a
STRONG protest against the gold standard
plank. yl
Senator Carmack OF Tennessee made a
plea. sptciaily for the soIth and said
that democratic success was necessary
jr the face OF the Republican policy OF
fsn3eT'oism.
DANIEL. ATTACKS BRYAN.
Shortly before o'clock, Senator Daniel
created q sensation In the committee by
an attack upon Mr. Bryan which soon
evoked cries for order from several NOM
bers.
Senator Daniel. who some time before
called Senator 'fillman TO the chair. be-
gan by sslying he questioned the proprdety
OF man whom the Democrats had twice
bonored with the presidential nomination
and rndef whose leadership the party hal
twice been defeated. attempting 20 corco
his leadership upon the party again.
Growing more impassioned. Senator
Daniel said. regarding Mr. Bryan;
the silver question was a question in
Virginia 10 years before the gentleman
from Nebraska discovered Il. But con-
ditons have changed IN the last few
years and heroic changes demand heroic
remedies We must consider New Eng
land. New York and that section OF the
country"
Again facing Mr.. Bryan. Senator Daniel
said: ''Iie has reviled every man whom
any state has recommended for the presi-
dency and as far as I have been able
70 learn, has as yet presented no san-
dicate of his own"
CRIES OF "oRDER"
At this point Senator Daniel was in.
tsrrupted with cries OF order Senator
Tfllman. who was acting chairman. de-
fnanded order and said. We'll. let's have
order before this meeting degenerates
into conversational row"
Mr.. Bryan asked that Senator Dan el
be allowed 10 proceed and the latter re-
sumed his speech by saying that he had
not intended 10 enter into personalities
Continuing the senator said:
II am convinced that the country "a
on the verge OF a great catastrophe and
calamity
He said further that Il was urren,
that Democratic party recover the reins
Of government
This Is not the time" he said. "for
ssihsh interest for small concession OF
consistency. for personal likes or regards
II n not pleasant for me 90 give up my
own opinion. but there are questions OF
expediency 70 be considered"
Senator Daniel favored the gold plank
FOR coI.p-p4AAsKs s--4---
Mr. Poe. OF Maryland made n briet