The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-07-30


When he mentioned the candidate Of
| the Democratic party a storm OF
Kisses and boss greeted the reference.
and the hail was in an uproar and the
delegates broke in upon Mt Sheppard
and scene 81 riot followed Severa.
delegates attempted % Offer physicai
violence 90 the speaker. a number %.
sergeants-atarms threw themselye.
across the aisle in front OF the ros-
trum steps and held back the iufuriaf
90 men by sheer physical strength.
Mr.. Sheppard was asked if be- iu
tended 70 nominate a man who was noe
member of the independence party.
"Of course. I don't want 10 deceive
you." said Mr.. sheppard Il intend. g.
] am allowed 90 finish. 90 nominato
UT William j Bryan"
The lali broke into n wild up-oar.
dozen delegates again madly sirius.
CLING In the main aisle in an attempt
90 reach Mr. Sheppard. Canes ana
fists were shaken az him furiouslv
while bowls OF oxecraiion went u-
from all sides of the hall Sheppard
instantly started 20 leave the plat
form. and Sergcants-at-arms Frarf
8rust and Max Annenberg. reauzinc
what might happen 20 Sheppard. step
ped close 20 his side as he starto.
down the aisle.
Instantly a crowd OF delegates. al 90
them In an ugly mood. closed In On
for minute OF Two Sheppard was g.
actual danger.
Brust and Anncnborg almost carried
HHHH VA
along the passagewav. John DAILY
delegate from the Twcntyhfth Assem-
bly, district Of New York city. struck
viciously ar Sheppard's head with n
cane. and II the blow had not been ir.
tercepted might have seriously injured
him. DAILY was showed down into =
seat and. escorted by sergeants-a
armss. Sheppard was taken 20 the foo-
and told 10 leave the hall. He lost ne
time In obeying the Injunction.
The Platform.
Tho tentative draft OF the platform
IS as follows.
Direct nominations by the peorla
The initiative and referendum and the
right OF recall.
Severe and effective legislation
against all forms OF corrupt practice
at elections and the prohibition Of the
use of money AZ elections except for
meetings. literature and necessar,
travelling expenses OF candidates
demanded
The extravaganza q the federal al
ministration IS denounced and econ
omy urged
Over-capitalization OF industrial er
terprises IS denounced.
The arbitrary use Of the writ Of H.
junction in contempt proceedings or
condemned as a violation Of the --oN
Of trial by jury II is declared thai p,
injunction should issue until after 81
trial upon the merits. and that sue.
trial should be had before "A jury az
that no person should be deprived C..
liberty in contempt proceedings witt
out a trial by jury.
The enactment OF law prohibitir
the black-listing OF employees Is favl-
ed. as is the passing OF an employer
. liability law.
The state and federal inspection o.
railways is advocated
Child labor Is denounced and DO
? hibltion asked.
. The manufacture of prison-maC.
goods is denounced.
The federal Inspection Of grain f.
p urged.
. A declaration Is made in favor OF M
n creation OF a department OF labor. thl
q head Of which shall b, a member O
u the presidents cabinet
e A demand is made for a gradual r.
duction OF tariff duties. with just con
" sideration for n rights of the publ
\ and established industries.
I'll All combinations for the restraint q
n trade and establishment OF monOpol
r are denounced
q The government ownership OF a
public utilities. including railroads an
'e telegraphs. is urged.
10 The creation OF postal savings banl
Is asked.
Legislation suppressing buck.
shops and selling OF fictitious product
n for future delivery is denounced.
or Other important planks declare Il
" larger navy. endorse the inland dee
!, waterways project. advocate the pop
M lar election Of senator's by the peopl
ot and favor a graduated income tax.