The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-31
H|SGEN OF MASS,
GRAVES Of GEORGIA
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CAGO CONVENTION FOR THE
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PENDENOE LEAGUE.

Chicago, ILL.,, July 2S.-President
Thomas L. Hisgen, of Massachusetts,
Vice President John Temple Graves
of Georgia, is the ticket nominated
tonight by the Independence party
at the first national convention.
Friends of Mr.. Bryan made an eff
fort during the night session to
bring his name before the convention
and the man who attempted it near
ly produced riot and narrowly es-
capped physical violence at the hands
of indignant delegates. He did not
succeed in his mission and upon be-
ing called to order by the convention
and questioned by the chairman he
admitted that it was his intention to
nominate Mr.. Bryan. He was prompt
ly declared out of order by the
chairman and under guard Of sever
al sergeants-at-arms was hustled out
of the hall, while some incensed
vandy attempted to strike him with
his fists, and one swung at him saw
agely with his cane.
The nomination of Hisgen came on
the third ballot, his chief competitors
being Milford w. Howard, of Ala
bama, and John Temple, of Geor-
gia.
Reuben b. Lyon, of the state of
New York, received a compliment
tary vote on the first BALLOT and
William r. Hearst had many friends
who voted for him on the first two
ballots.
Graves nomination for vice-presi-
dent was unanimous.
At today's session the Independ-
ence party adopted it's platform and
finished it's organization.
But little work was accomplished
at the first session because of pro-
tracted debate among the members
of the resolutions committee on the
question of how the currency plank
should be expressed.
Tentative draft of this plank pro-
vided for the issuance of all monies
by. the government, while the plat
form as presented to the convention
demanded the creation of a central
governmental bank, through which
all currency should pass to the peo-
| pie.
The feature of central bank was
strongly distasteful to several mem
bers of the committee, some Of whom
declared that they left the republic
can party because. of its adherence
to this principal and If the Independ-
ence party was going to advocate
the same doctrines they might as
well return to their original party
The platform was, however, ac-
cepted by the convention with every
demonstration of enthusiasm.
The platform declares for direct
nomination, initiative and referendum
and right of recall. severe legislation
against corrupt practices at cleo
lions, condemns over capitalism and
demands legal restraint. Upon that
duty it recognizes the necessity to
modern business of corporations and
stocks companies.
States that the anti-junction
planks of the republican and demo-
cratic parties presumes on the unin-
telligence of the American working
man. The platform condemns the
arbitrary use of injunction and con-
tempt proceedings as violatin Of
the fundamental American right Of
trial by jury. It declares no injunc-
ton should issue in actions grow
ing out of wage disputes until the
matter has been tried on the merits
before jury and In no case should
any person be deprived of liberty
for alleged comptempt without q
jury trial.
Farmers organizations are en-
dorsed and the platform recon-
mends they be exempt from the
fisherman antitrust law.
Black listing employees is denounc-
ed and the care of safety and health
of employees demanded.
Child labor and the sale of prison
goods in the open market is de-
nounced.
A cabinet officer for labor with a
department Of mines Is demanded.
The issuance of all money by the
government direct from central
governmental bank for distribution
is favored.
Exactly equal terms for all is
demanded Of the railroads.
The trusts are denounced and
prison sentences rather than fines
recommended for violators OF the
ianti-trust laws. IS
Parcels posts, postal savings bank
federal aid In construction OF roads
land court review Of postal censor.
ship is favored.
Future dealings In farm products
Is denounced.
IA national health bureau and
Asiatic exclusion are favored witt
. strong navy sufficient to protect
Slboth coasts.
Demanded inland waterways and
irrigation projects OF the government
h endorsed.
Popular election OF United State.
senators and graduated income "a,
favored.
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