The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-07-07


Congressman Sutherland of Nebraska
did-did not-and did present the
name Of Nebraska's favorite son,
William v. Allen. Mr.. Sutherland's
speech is unique. 1t started out like
the regulation nominating speech, but
he wound it up by saying that he re-
GREETED Senator Aliens decision not
to allow his name to 60 before the
convention as candidate.
Senator Aliens position was that
he should not enter into any scramble
for the place: but-as every loyal pop
ulist and American is bound to do =
he could not refuse the nomination IT
it came to him with something like
unanimity. Some of the southern
delegations, but for positive instruc-
tions, could have made up the votes
necessary to nominate Senator Allen
by big majority. Either Watson or
Allen would be perfectly acceptable
to them 1t was noticeable that the
southern delegates were earnestly de-
sirous OF avoiding contest which
would result in the humiliation or
either: and Senator Aliens peremp-
tory order to have his name with
drawn from the list of candidates pre-
vented such a contest.
AS the roll call proceeded Rev.
| Thomas Wadsworth of Indiana, in one
of those speeches which only preach
| er can make, presented the name OF
Samuel W. Williams.
Former Congressman Ridgely OF
| Kansas withdrew the name OF Sena-
tor Allen and spoke regarding Watson.
Mrs. Marian Todd seconded Watson
nomination On behalf of Michigan.
| Nelson fer Missouri seconded Watson.
| Norman of Iowa seconded Williams.
Bray of New York favored adjourn
ment-and placed Senator Aliens
| name before the convention on be-
half Of New York, believing that Wat
son would refuse the nomination IL
Hearst should be the democratic nom
inee.
| DR.. Reemelin Of Ohio believed the
same way and he also believed that
Hearst would surely win out at st.
Louis. He, therefore, moved Allen S
nomination by reclamation under sus-
pension of the rules.
Edmisten then demanded some proof
that Watson would accept if nomi-
mated. This caused some furry. Hol-
loway of Georgia, as chairman of the
state committee, had notified Mr..
| Watson of his election at head of the
Georgia delegation; he had asked him
il he (Watson) would come to Spllng-
field; he had asked Mr.. Watson if he
would accept. Watson's reply was
not direct, but it was satisfactory.
"The letter! The letter." shouted
Aliens supporters; read the letter.
Mr.. Holloway would have complied
but for some of his colleagues. They
then took the position that it is a
private letter and, therefore, could
not in justice be demanded to be
read. Apparently Mr. Holloway had
not thought so much about the let
ter's sanctity as private" before that
time, for he had showed it to mum
Der of delegates.
Then 10 Parker told how he knew
that Watson would accept. Parker, a.
chairman of the allied peoples party
had organized clubs and taken a ref
erendum vote on candidates. MI
Watson was the choice. The clul
rules required him to notify Mr.. Wat
son and demand acceptance or rejec
ton. Mr. Watson had accepted by
letter three weeks ago.
The letter! The letter." AGAR
shouted the delegates; read the let
ter" But 10 refused to make publ,
a private" communication AnC
then Nelson of Missouri took on /;
streak OF the real old southern dignity
They would resent the indignity.
was an Insult to even think of want
ing to hear private letter read.
1t was magnificent bluff, too, il
view OF the fact that every step In TIT
Parker transaction was party oliicia
business and not private as agains
populists.
Rynder Of Pennsylvania seconde,
Watson's nomination; but Fulton o
the same state said their delegation
was divided and he would second AL
. len. Col. Park seconded Watson
Texas was under instructions. Clay
son of Washington seconded Watson
Van Tine OF Illinois seconded VIII
, Jams. and Brewer of Mississippi di
the same for Watson Tennessee