Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, April 15, 1892, Page 2

THE OMAHA DAILY B FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1892. ALGER AND HONEST MONEY Restilt of Yesterday's Meoting of the Re- publican State Oonvention of Michigan. ELECTED AN UNINSTRUCTED DELEGATION Harrison's Administration Enthosiastically Endorsed ~Alger Thelr Chole o the Platform Adopted Heartily Cheers Name Drrroir, Mich., April 14, —The republi- cans of Michigan will present the name of Russell A. Alger to the national convention at Minneapolis as the choice of the Wolver- ine state for president. This was definitely decided on at the convention todav, and the friends of Michigar’s favorite son maintain that the delecates selected are for General Algor and that they will stand by him. The program announced by General Alger at his address last night was adnhered to and re- sulted in tho adoption of a resolution to leave the delegates uniustructed, the general de- pending more on the personal loyaity of the various delogates than upon tho efficacy of fnstructions. The approval of President Harrison’s admiuistration was also in con- formity with Alger's expressed wish of yestorday, out it will be ovserved that Blaine camo in for a somewhat larger share of the encomiums on the administration. Every mention of Blaine was recoivod with applause and the orators of tho day found it agreendle to conjure auite as often with the name of the secrotary of stato as of with that of Michigan’s favorite son. It was shortly after 12 o’clock when Secre- tary Bates of the state central committee called the convention to order, and after prayor by the chaplain prosentod ex-Con- gressman dward P, Allen as the temporary chairman of tho convention. Mr. Allen, who was subsequently appointed permanent chialrman, was warmly received and opened tho convention with & surring specch. He detailed the principles of the ropublicun party. Favored Honest Money, “‘Weo have beon honest with the people as to their money,” said he, “we never have held out to the American people that that which is worth nothing can be made worth something by the mere stamp or fiat of this great government; but we huve iusisted that whatever circulated among tho veople as a dollar, whether it were gold, silver or paver, stould be worth just as much as any other dollar a government ever coined, —(appiause| —that the doliar which went into the pocket of the poor man for his day’s work should not be worth 70 cents while tho doliar the rich man recelved for his couponsupon bond was worth 100 cents upon tho dollar.” Continuiug, the speaker praised the cou- duct by the adwinistration of the affairs of the United States with other countries, to had upheld the honor, the dignmty and the lory of the American flag. Hoondorsea the gll:l\'imcy law and, in conclusion, after pay- ing a high tribute to the administration of President Harrison, said: “But the repub- lican party is rich in material for the highest office in ke kift of the people. It is not com- pelled to seloct one man because there is uo other. [Applause.] But wnether it be Ben Harrison, or whether it be that distinguished citizen whose name 1s a household word and is treasured in love by every heart in the state of Michigan—|applause)-—a man who stands today stronger and truer and nobler becauso of the shafts of calumny and cowardice which have beeo hurled at him and havo fallen harmless at his teet, whether it be Alger—[applause]—or Harrison, the re- publican party will make uo wistake.” [Ap- plause. ] Delegates to the National Convention. After a rocess the report of the committeo on credentials was received and adopted. ‘The temporary organization was made per- manent and then the convention proceeded to select four delegates av large to the national convention at Miuneapohis. Delos A. Bloodgett of Detroit, James M, Wilson of Marquette, Charles W. Wells of Saginaw and D, M. Ferry. the groat gardon seod producer, were placed in nomination. On motion of half a dozen delegates the nomina- tions of these four gentlcmen were made unanimous. At this juncture ex-Senator Palmer, now resident ot the National Comwmssion of the World’s Columbian commission, was ob- served n the audience and invited to the stand by the chairman, His appearance was the signal for great applause, aud immedi- ately there were cries of “Palmer, Palmer.” In response to the popular clamor for a speech President ’almer said: ‘“‘Brethren of the great republican convention: ‘Oh, for a thousand tougues to sing the republican varty’s praises)” He was aware, he said, that ofticers of the World’s Coiumbian expo- sition were weasurably expected to make no partisan speeches. He did not propose to make any such, he said, but said he was a republican and always should bo unless it swerved from the line that it had followed for the last thirty-eight years. He pre- dicted the success of the republican party next Novemver. He praised President Har- rison and his administration and declared that whother they had that great man re- nominated, or whether the favorite son of Michigan should be unominated [cheers] it would make no difference with the result. They were bound to succeed. It was in the stars, |Laughter and .ps;.um, ] For electors at large William McPherson of Livingston connty and Congressman Jay A. Hubbell of Houghton were nominated by acclamation, The various congressionaljdistriots reported their members of Lhe state central committeo and caudidates for district electors, ana United States Senator McMillm was re- clected ohairman of the central committee by acclamation, Chairman Patton of the commiittee on reso- lutions reported the platform, which was re- cuived with groat applause. Platform Adopted. Thoe republicans of Michigun point with common pride with their compatriots throughout the unjon over the continued gratifving success of the great principles which by o iuspired its energy and controliod 1t NOLION A0S tho organtzutlon Of the purt We review with profoand sutisfaction tho record it hus mude in the past uand its unpar- alloiod achicvoments so conducive to the wel- fare of the country, so creditable to it citi- zenship and so wunifestly fndieative of the broud ehuractor of Ity national statesman- suip, Qontivulng. the platform heartily endorses the glorious work of the repubiican majority in the Filty-lirst congress and promises con- tnued offort to uphold and sustaiu the victo- rigs already won for the grand tripie policy of protection, reciprocity aud honest money. Legislatiou by congress is demaunded to se- oure 10 every elector a free ballot and every voter & fair count. Approval is expressod for the forcefui, fearless and dignified policy of President Hurrison's administration, 5o ably assisted in all his sagacious and loyal doavors by that noble patriot and states- n—-James (. Blaine, The concluding plank in the vlatform states that whilo the republican party of Michigan recognizes the siorling worth of Genoral Russeil A. Alger, still it can safely loave to 1he polloctive judgment of the representatives of the p.rr{ at the uational conyenuion the solection of a lender who will head the tr umphant march of the repubtican hosts to victory at the polls in November, pledgiug to the nominees of that convention unqualified co-oper ation aud unswerving dovotion. ‘I'be reference to Geueral Alger and his candidacy for the presidency wes received with the groatest enthusiasni, und the reso- lutions were adopted amid choors, The couvention then aujonraed, Did nstruct, Deruoir, Mich., April 14, ~1'ue republicaus of the Niuth congressional diswrict elected Clarles H, Hackley of Muskegon and Fred A. Dieens of Cadillac delevates to the unationsl convention, Jobn R Butler of Oceana county and H. W, Wirt Newkirk of Luther wore sclected us alternates. No in- struotions. Makiug Ready ut Minneapolis, MixNEAroLls, Mino, Apedl 14.—The mem- bers of tho sub-exccutive committee of the nationar executive comwittee are here mak- ing the prellminary arraugements for the watioual reputlican couveution. They pro- nounce the convention hall very satisfactory. ng held ander the auspices of the Tariff Ro form club of Maryland, and in the interost of Grover Cleveland, was a complete success. Resolutions were adopted declaring that the condition of the tarifl and silver questions and the situation of the democratic party de- mand the nomination of Cleveland. WHITNEY'S FORECAST, Interview with the ! retary of the Nuvy on the Coming Presidentinsl Campatg NEW Youk, April 14.—Ex-Secrotary of the Navy Willlam C. Whitney started on a six wooks' trip to Kurops yesterday. He goos to visit a daughter who has been awav two years, Just bofore his departure he said to 108 Toportor The only trouble with the democratic party i3 that dissousions may possibly lead to bad blood. The situation, however, is vory much like it was in 1876, when Tilden was nominated. The democratic party in the wost was committed to greenbackism. Tho candidacy of Tilden was looked upon as likely to fail of support in the west. The Grant administration had creatod an issue, and Governor Tilven, by vigorous warfare on tho canal ring in the state, was a domi- nant_figuro in the democratic’ party to meot it. Ho was nominated and greenbackism was forgotten. ‘Phe party was unified and really carried the election. At this distanco from the convention of 1876 thero was a per- fect paralielism between the conaition of the party at that time and now,and with regard to candidates, it seems to me the situation is quite tho same as it was at thet tim Ior good or ill, the issus of the democratic party at the present time is tariff reform-—not free coinage, not the destraction of our industries that have grown up under present tariff laws, but_reliof from_over-protection unuccessary for the prosperity of our industries, from the over-taxation of the people that results in enriching o few at the oxpenso of the many, aud of the oxtravagance of public expendit- tures which results from this over-taxation. *“I'he battlo of 1502 has to bo fought upon theso issues in general. They have been framed and put to the front by Mr. Cleve- land, It seems to ma from lookiug over the field that the people will not oo satistied un- less he is made their leader in the campaign. 1 was one of them who struggled against Mr, Cleveland and in making the issue which be did in 1887, thinki it premature, and wish- ing the benefit of strength which wouid come 10 us in the fight after his re-eiection to the presidency in 1883, which should have natur- ally resulied front Lis administration record. However, the issue was made, it 18 today dominant in the country, and I think tho feeling of democrats throughout the country 1s one of confidence in the result in 1892, But if wehopo for suc- coss wo must have consideration for the dif- farences within the prly and for tho per. sonal preferences of individuals. I kuow that no one feels botter disposed in this re- gard than Mr. Cleveland hiwmself. He thinks much wore of the issue and of the party’s success than of his individual position. 1 have done o irg to influence peo- ple witin the part ave consideration for each other. We must have harmony and cordial co-operation in order to win. Peoplo cannot be dragooned iuto an enthusiastic support of candidates. 1 feel certain that when 1t_appears that Mr. Cleveland is the general choico of the democratic party for the next campnign, not from lack of appre- ciation of the merits of other promipent dem- ocrats, but because of the issues, and even this point to him, personal preference, wiil yiela to the general judgment, and_wo_shall k0 1nto the fight in better shape than in any other election within my recollection.” DEMOCRATS WYOMING DIVIDED, National D and C| Dovar ogatos Uninstructed, But Hill veland Both Have Votes. April 14.—[Special Tele .|—The state democratic convention at Douglas closed its session to- day. The six delegates to the Chicago con- vention are: Colin Hunter, Cheyenne; A. C. Beckwith, Evanston: George T. Becl, eridan; Nat Baker, Lusk; Robert H. Homer, Laramie; D. A. Preston, Lander. Alternates: Dr. IS. Osborne, Rawlins; Dr. 5. T. Murray, Rock Springs: C. C. Wright, Casper; Jobin L. Harper, Sundance; Myer Frank, Newcastle, and J. M. Tobbon, Buf- falo. Of the delegates three are outspoken for Clevelana and all will suvport Hill in the ovent that he shows any deciced strength; they are not, however, radical in their view: Lhe resolutions contain these provisions: Resolved, That we deprecate the deplorablo condition of afairs in certuin sections of the state and we hold the republican ndministra- tion responsible for the same. Wo demand strict enforcement of the constitution, which guarantees the protection of life, liberty and property to every citizen. We condomn the fmportitions of urmed men into the siate ex- copt #s authorized by the constitution. I'lorida Republicans Discouraged, JACKSONVIL] Pla., April 14.—Tho repub- lican state convention has fiually elected dele- gatos-at-large Lo the Minneapolis convention. “Thoy are instructed to vote for Harrison for prosidout s long ns his name appears bofore the convention, The platform declures that in view of the prosent batlot box law, it is doemed useless to placo any republican ticket in the' field this year, eithor national, congressional or state. orth Carolina Re icans, Raveigy N, C,, April 14,—The state repub- Jiean convention met here today, James H. Youne, colored, collector of the port of Wil- mington, was chosen temporary chairman. Johu B, Taves was re-elected chairman of the state executive committee at a late hour after a heated and exciting battle. No state ticket wus nominated, Must Not Hurt the Democrats. AtraNTA, Ga,, April 14.—The state execu- tive committeo of the (Georgia state alliance tonight unanimonsly passed a resolution de manding that all aliiances which have entered tho people’s party movement must rescind such action promnptly or surrender their charters. lored Republicans Want Recognition. Baramone, Md., April 14, republicans in Grand Island 1n mass meeting demanded that thoy be given four of the six- :,loan delegates to the Minuneapolis conven- on. s Appenling for Mrs, Oshorne, Loxpox, April 14.—~Msny prominent physi- cians bave signed an appeal to Soecrelary Matthews to liberate Mrs. Osborne, e LOCAL BREVITLES. A young man named Frank Moger raised a disturbance at the Salvation army meeting last night and was arrested. Chiof Seavey was busy yesterday after- noon mailiug coples of his annual report to tho chiefs in all the principal cities of the country. Peter Oleson was arrested vesterday after- noon for disturbing the peace bv fighting, and was promptly fined §10 and costs by tho poiice judge, which be paid. The residence of 5. A. Westbrond, 505 Woolwortl avenue, was damagoed to the ox- tent of $100 last evening oy fire. A gasoline stove explosion was the cause, J. M. Vaughn has been dotalled by Chief of Police Seavay to take charge of city li- conse wattors until such a time as the couu- cil passes an ordinance reovgan'zing the oftice and a license inspoctor is appointed. Coruelius aud Peter Clausen were held to the district court yesterday by Judge Berka for passing forged paper. The two Cla sens found some notes and cortificates of a posit belonging to Peter Hausen and disposed of #0 worth of the negotiable paper, first forging the endorsement. The trial occu pied nearly the ontire afterncon and ot its con- ciusion the- court announced that the bail would be §i00 in each case. A. (. Gotf was thrown from his buggy ou Cuming sweet near Twenty-fourth last evening sud had s right leg broken just above the ankle. The horse whica Mr. Goft was driving was frightened at a shadow and started to run. Beforoe going far the buggy was ditehied and the ocoupant thrown out. An oficer notified the police station and the patrol wagou conveyed Mr. Goff to his home, 2216 Clark streot, where bis wjured limb was dressed, Atthe First Methoaist Episcopal churoh Jast night the Ladies Ald society gave a very interesting musical entertainment to & good sized audience, ’l‘% program con- sted of organ solos by ThowasJ, Kelly, recitauions by My Katherine Cole. a con- tralto solo by Miss Anisden and & baritone solo by L. B, Copeland. Mr. Jules Lombard also fuvored the sudlence by a couple of choice seloctions. The enl umeut was a cowplole success. FREE SILVER FAILS 3 M. Hubner of Otoo, Theso wero also ratified. The Fourth distriot presentod the names of Matt Miller of Butler and B. W. Cook ot Gago ns tho delogates with J. §Barker and Aiex Vance as alternates. ‘The selections were ratified by the convention. The Fifth district presonted R. H. Batty and F. H. Spearman as delegates ano T. I°, Turer and H. Keoler as aiternates. Tho solection wns ratified. The Sixth district prosented the names of J. D. Crocker and J. C. Dahlman as the delegates selected and A, W. Gumaer and W. Broomo as the alternates. The action was ratified, After a brief but vigorous fight over a ro auest from the delegates of the Third dis- trict to permit them to retire and caucns upon their ctioico for delegates-at-large, the nomination of delogates-at-largs was declared in order, The caucus finally decided on J. Durn of Dodgo and I, J. Halo of Madison for dele- gates and A. P. Childs of Wayne and P. F. O'Sullivan of Cuming for alternates, Bragging About Their Men, And then the oratory bozan to flow in grl‘lnl quantities and in varied form and style. R. S. Bibb of Gage got the floor first and in a rather neat speech he nominated Mr. Jay D, Hubbell of Jefferson county. Matt Miller of Butler seconded the nomination heartily. & Parlker of Salino nominated Tobias Castor. The tomination was seconded by several delegates, C Judge J. C. Crawford was nominated by a delegate from Platte county. A vigorous orator from Holt county nomi- nated Milton Doolittle of Holt county. He reqaosted the secretary to hang up a map of the state at tho back of tho stage seainst the wall whero everybody could seo it, and then called attention o the great stretch of terr tory lying north o the Platte. For this em- piro the speaker made his special plea and said that Mr. Doolittlo would reprosent that, wide stretch of country. Warreo Switzisr of Douglas county, in a speoch of cousiderablo length, nominated no body in particuiar, but said a good word for soveral of the nomincos. He entered into a refutation of the charges mado against (iov- ernor Boyd to the effect that Mr. Boyd intended to control the convention. Some Lendors Euloglzed, Thon Mr. Bryan arose. He said tho dele- :;lw: had met to discharge an important uty. ““We have met,” said Mr. Bryan, ‘‘to select delegates to represent the democrats ot Ne- braska in the national vonvention. We should not fail to recognizo those who bave been loyal and true and who have borne the burden in the heat of the day aund at the 8ame time not to forget the young blood of the party.” He then proceeded to culogize Mr. W. H, Thompson of Grand Island and ciosed by naming him as a delegate-at-large. S. M. Wolbach of Hall seconded the nomi nation, Mr. Oftutt then caught the ear of the con- vention and in a ringing speech he nominated Governor James I5. Boyd. During his remarks Mr. Offutsaid: “I will mention a man, Mr. Chairman, whom by the grace of God and democratic votes wo elocted to be governor of this great state,” Con Gallacher seconded the nomination of Jay Hubbell of Jefferson. Watkins of Lancaster arose to second the nomination of Governor Boyd. Ho was proud of the fact that Mr. Boyd had taken so hon- ovable a partin the retirement of a usurper of the gubernatorial chair. Matt Miller of David City seconded the nomination of Governor Boyd in a speech that was quite obscure, but sufficiently vointed to secure a round of applause. Secretary C. R. Glover then made an illustrated speech, in which he seconded the nomination of Milton Doolittle of Holt county. Only One Ballot Needed. Nominations were then closed and the roll call was begun upon the election of four delo- gates-at-large. ~ There were six delegates in the eld. 1t becase necessary to inter- rupt the roll cull forten minutes in order to letsome of the delegations caucus a little upon the situation. The result of the first~ bailot stood as follows: Boyd, 500; Castor, 321; Doolittle, 341; Thompson, 456; Hubbell, 315; Crawferd, 157. The chairman vhen announced that the fol- lowing gentlemen had been elected as the delogates-ut-large to the national convention : James k. Boyd, Tobias Castor, Milton Doo- little and W. H. Thompson. Presented the Platform. * The committes on platform thon reported. Tho report was read by Chairman Sawyer, The report read as follows : The democracy of Nevraska In convention ussewbled do reaflirm our falth in the princi- ples and doctrines of demogracy s firs promulzated by Thomas Joffrson and gapoundud “by Jackson " nud | Sumiucl ). . We declare our steadfast adher- to the dectarations and princi- luid down in tho national demberatio ud in that sterlin t fearloss domocrat, Grover Cleveluna, in which this nation was aro used us never before to the sense of the great 1 oto the Americun people. by the high on war turiff laid upon thon nee thit mostinfumous Luw known Moliuiey bill. pussed by a_ republican congress for the purpose of perpetuating a system of taxation whose direct and immodis ate object is to rob the wany for the benofit o the fo We ‘bellove that all special logislation whoreby one elass fs to be bullt up by the oppression of another 18 pernicious, unjust and un-Ameriean, Recognizing the lofty patriotism of the sol- diers and sailors who perliod thelr lives In do- fenso of Lhe union, the dewocratic purty of Nebraska is in favor of liboral pensions to@1s- abled veterans und their dependent and neody widows und orphans. We favor tho regnlation of raflronds nnd railrond rates by the state. and fuyite all who arc in symputhy with tho foregoins. pintform to join us in elécting u democratic president. Free Silver Sprung. Mvr. Bryan then stepped upon the platform and presentod a wAnority roport whioh oon- sisted simply of thie following silver plank: We doslare ourselves in favor of tho free colnage of sllver, He snid: “Gentlemen—{ have come upon this platform to perform u panfal duty. I wish 1o present- & minority report which agrees with the majorily report in every particular with the exception of the addition of this free silver plunk. I believe that thi plank, which was iu the democratic sta platform npon which Governor Boyd was elected, is a true expression of the demo- ciats of this state.” Mr. Gray of Fillmore wanted -the subject opened for dabate. Ho wanted Mr, Bryan to open tho discussion, Casper of Butler county sprang upon o chuir and soconded the motion to have the suoject dobated. A delegate from Gage county thought it would be unwiso to open this question. It would breed discord. The only way to win in the coming campaign, o believed, would be to keep the matter i the background, Mr. Bryan came again to the front. He declared that evory true democrat ought to be brave enough to express his opinion, *] have presented this minority report [CONTINUED FROM PIRST PAC against the most urgent advice of some of my warmest friends,” he suid. “They havo oven hinted that tho advocacy of this measure would bring about my defeat 1 case I should again bo & candidate for congress, Gentlemen, 1 believe that God hates a coward. ‘I'wo vears ago the democrats of Nebraska electod A goveruor here in Nebraska oeosuse our party was orave enough to state its position on the prohibition question, aud the repyb- licans iost bacause they were too eowardly to daclare thicmselves. 1t will be the same with us on this guestion, We must meet it bravely or be defeated, Arguiug for the Plank, It was finally decided by the convention that Mr. Bryau should open the discussion aud it was finully agreed that all the speakors excepting Mr. Bryan should be limited to ten minutes, He was given all the time he wanted, Mr. Bryan said: ‘‘CGentlemen—Hear me for my cause aud be silent that ye may bear. " 1 would be the last mau in the demo- cratic party to bring about discord. Had the democratic party uever placed tuis plank inats plattorm, then I might be sccused of dragmng in & new issue. But I am simply advocating that which 1s cousistent with the record of tho party, The wewoers of Lnis commitiee on - platform, with the exception of myself, were appoluted with a thorough uoderstanding that they were opposed to the free coivage of silver. I was the only one of the nine iu favor of puttiug fn this free silver bill plauk, 1 claim that the democratic party has u in favor of free silver colnage all along sud the burden of the arguwent ought to be placed upon these gentlemen who bhave of sought to keep MW" froe silvor plank out this platform. “Why do metugwu rotreat upon this question! For eAtoen years the democratfo party has ooen trying to reinstate silver whoro it was befere the demonotization of 1878, Kyverp timo sve have tried it tho gold standard men hevilscoured enough votes in both parties tqr defent the will of the masses, ‘W have declared that we stand upon the-principles of Jackson and Jefferson, and 1 want to say_that for that very reason | a# fu favor of froe silver coin- a40. 1 8tind upon the platform that Andrew Jackson stood upom. Iam in_favor of ihat which will bengfit, the many who bave littio mouer s againsy the few who have plenty of meney.'" " istor§' 8 the stragele. The speaker tish attackod the demonetiza- tion of silver act of 1 and came along down the years, showing the democratic ©congresses since the war had been in favor of freo coinage. Hedeclarod that Cleveland was not in harmony with his party when he cautioned congress and_the country during the first year of his presidential torm against the coinage of too much silver. he reviewed the free silver fight in congress in 1800,show- ing that toe bouse was overwhelmingly for the mensure. Ho said that the republicans from the west were largoly in favor of freo coinage. Tho south, he said, was for free coinage and the west was for it. “It you oppose free coinage,” said the young statesman, “why don’t you say so in your platform (" Then turning to the audience he continued : “1f you want the purchasing power of gold 10 go up volo against free coinago; if you want to get a higher price for your corn, your wheat, your cotton, vote for free silver coinage. 1 agree with the gentlemen who hold that the Lariff should be made a para- mount _issue, but [ dou't propose to seo tho silver question turned out in the cold. Lot these wentlemen who bave brought in this platform dectare themselves.” He then read from a speech delivered by Roger Q. Mills in which iree silver coinage was declared to bo one of the urgent necessities in logislation. **Weo stand on the same platform with Mr. Mills,” said Mr. Bryan, ‘“Taviff reform and free coinage go haud ia hand. We call on the battle and wo shull never desert tho field until the people’s mouey is placed upon an ©equality with gola.” [Girent applause. | 1t was ovident that Mr, Bryan had made a very strongimpression upon tho country dele- gates. Wanted to Be Consistent. A. J. Sawyer of Lancaster, chairman of the coramitied on resolutions, was the first to reply to Mr. Bryan. As reasons for refusing to place the frec silver plauk in tho platform, be stated tbat it was a question that was dylag, if not already dead. Another reason was that the convention had endorsed Grover Cleveland, and the committee did not think that the convention wanted to stultify itself, as such action would necessarily and cer- inly do. The party had aiways been in favor of an nonest dollar, and opposod Lo tho various rag baby schemes brought vefore the veople from time to time. . He wanted to say that in the days of Jefferson and Jackson silver occupied -a different. relative position from what 1t does today, The output of silver undor improved processes Tar exceeds that of gold at an. alarmingly increasing ratio, 1t is proposed to vlace 10 cents worth of silver equal to 30 per cent more of gold giving the difference Lo the interested capi- talists of Colorado and California. Offatt Sprung Fhis Scene. Mr. Offutt of, Rouglas was the next speaker, and in spesking he askea: “G tlemeu, 'are you in favor of Grover Clevelan or not?" N That called for’ the expression of differing sentiments, and vells of “Yes” and *No" were loudly blended, tor somo tinie. “Lwill_ask Mr, an whothor or not he over (loveland,” continued Mr. Offutt. The congressman stepped quickly to the front of the stuge, and raising his hand impressively said with considerablo em- tasis, “I waw fivs) for Horace Boies of owa.’ The shout f approval that followed this reply could have been heard a block away. It fairly took Mr. Offutt's broath, and for a moment, yiere was a tableau upon the stage and papdemonium in the audience. Delegates by sgorcs leaped on their chairs, and amid a sea of wildly.waving hats a storm of cheers was tuyycd Joose that the churman did not even attempt, 1o check for . fully tive utes. And eéveo then his efforts wero 1d¥ile foriive mivutes more. Young Man ‘Eloquent Roasted. Ab, pehitlemen,y ¥id Mr. Offutt, smiling sweotly, ‘‘there’s the milk 1n the cocoauut. The gentloman dere aot say he is 1n favor of Grover Cleveland and advocate free coinage. What is fpee silver? It means that the men who own bullion may take 41215 grains, havo it stamped and get a dollar for it, benefit- ing 1o one but -the silver owne The one thiug democracy most. needs is tariff reform. Gentlemon, this is a national cam- paign, apd this is only one of many states that will have to consiuer -this question. Until the policy of the party is settled we shoula not commit the party on tuis point on which its members' are divided. ‘I'he day will come when our congressman will regrot the words be has uttered on this platform today, Murk the words! (Prolonged cri ot ““Never, never.”| We wanl to win. Wa must not declare a fixed position on this point on which the party is divided. ““There never was a time when the democ- racy of the country favored the free coinage of silver. There is a difference between freo conage aad & bimolw basis, We are favor of the latter our congressman had favored that ho would have voted for Regen) Q. Mills for spoakor of the house of repref sentatives.” This statoment called forth a storm of hisses and laugns of derision, and tho chair- man rapped loudly for order for several m utes beforethe speaker’s voice could behicard, Cries of “Shame,” “Rats’ and numerous other disupproving oxpressions rolled up in protest against the cousure of the congress- mun. “Yes, hiss if you will,” concluded Mr. Of- futt, *“but what I say is true, and you know it Dead Against the Scheme, Chairman Batty then took up the discus- sion. Ho held that it was not necussary for the democratic party to take up overy ism that came drifting along. *“The democratic party,” said Mr. Batiy, *might as well adopt a plank favoring weman's suffrage as freo silver coivage. [“Oh come off!" “Rats! Rats!” yelled the freo silver men.| What we want is success, and it is better to have success without free coinage than failure with . Mr, Batty was applauded by the antis and hooted by the free siiver crowd. Mr. Albert Watkins was then called out. He talked rapidly ana touched only upon the expedienoy of putting a freo silver coinage plani in the platfon. He held that the national democracy could not hope to win if tho party took up the free silver craze, New York, Wisconsin, Indiana and the whole northwest would go-agaiust freo silver. 1f the party should agopt a freo silver plank, succes: would be impossible. Mr. Watkins s.na‘h‘xh;;:vnu amazea that a man of so much ability;¥kould tako up a snide monetary policy. -He had great respect for Mvr, Bryan’s bonesty and for bis ubility upon the tanff question, bk he thought he had been a very poor studeut of history. Andrew Jackson had assisted:in the demonetization of silver rather thanito encourage free co age. Mr. Watkins spresented some pretty keen arguments aguinst free silver coiuage. N. 8. Horwood was afraid thut a froo cowmage plank in 4 Ktate convention would conflict with the goilon of the national con vention. “The :people should direct tho party upon this question instead of congress direoting the people. | am in favorof the dog wagging the tail gnd not the tail wagging the dog," said Mr. Harwood in conclusion, Eager td kaee Them All, Mr. Bryan ther gfked if thero were any others who wishol ; speak upon the sub- jeet. Ho said th would bo pleasing 1o him to bave all -thd anti-free silver men speak before he made his closing talis. Ho wanted 1o answer the whole crowd at one shot. Wanted to take them in job lois and he camo very near doiog it. Judge Crawford nrose to speak, ‘*Tako the platform,” someone shouted. ‘‘Take the gallory,” yolled auother voice. *(Goout,” shouted a free silver man, *‘We want to hear Bryan.” Judge Crawford offered but a few rewarks upon the dishonesty of the i0- ceut silver dollar. “Bryan, Bryap,” bowled tbe crowd, and then the young statesman stepped to tue front to ‘mako the closing effort. He was cheered tumultuously ard oue enthusiastic adwnirer leaped upon his chaiw aud led off with three rousing checrs for Bryan. > Bryan then proceeded 10 answer a few of the poiuts mado vy his opponents. Made & Cold Bluft He sald: *“Phey tell you that the silver dollar is only worth 70 cents. If these men have any siver dollars that Lhey went to sell I will be glad W pay them 99 cents for every one of them. Thay don't believe what they say when they tell you that the silver doliar is worth only 70 conts. Thoy khow that a sitver dollar is worth as much as a gold dollar.™ | Applause. | Mr. Bryan exolained his vote for William . Springer. Ho said that his opponents on this milver discussion had asked pim why he had not voted for Mills. *1 voted for Mr. Springer because 1 believed that the great northwest was missionary ground and it ought to have a fair chancé to come to tho front. 1believed that Mr. Springer was a man who would do what he could for the northwest, and I went down with him to de feat, and [ am not ashamed of my action.” [Applause, | Speaking of the position of tha party upon tarift Mr. Bryan said that th party was di- vided. The party was divided upon a great many issues. Ho didn't beliove in acting cowardly simply because the party was di- vided upon the question. Place for the People, ‘A citizen of New York told mea fow days ago,"’ said Mr. Bryan, “‘that he had been told by a_Nebraska ~democrat that tho party in Nobraska was opposed to the Trea coinage of silvor, and that the question had been discussed at a great banquet in Omaha, where tho democratic sentiment was found to be against froe coinage. 1 told the gentleman that he could not expect to learn the sentiments of the people of agreat statoat o banguet whera seats costs $ a plate.” [Tremendous applause. | Mr. Bryan read the plutforin upon which GovVernor Boyd was elected, in which there was a froe silver colnage plank, and said: “Upon that platform we olected the only democratic governor over clected in this state. Until my friends who oppose silver coinage have secn @ democratic governor clocted on n different kind of a platform they had better not call this silver ques. ton @ craze. Let us not be cowards, 1T God ve God, let us follow him; if Baal b God, then foliow him.” [Great applause. | Free Siver Knod out. The roll call was ordered on Bryan’s motion to mako the sitver plank a part of the plat- form. The confusion was something terrific. Most of the western counties were 1 favor of free siiver. Douglas, Gage and some other counties casting heavy votos wont solid against freo silver, Some of the delegates had taken their departure, but those who re- mained woro deaply interested in the vote, T'wo secretaries kept tally and one got. the columns footed up first. Heo gave it out to those near the platform that free silver had carried. Mr. Bryan and several froo silver men rushed to the platform and in a twink- ling the free silver men were yelling and flinging their hats in the air. Chairman Batty rapped vigorously and finally socured silence. He then read the result as being 247 in favor of the silver plank and 957 against. Tho scene that followed beggars descrip- tion. Ths wildest storm in the Douglas county fight was a summer zephyr com- pared with this. Democratic Harmos The tree silver men flow toward the front yeiling, “Fraud,” “Villainy,” *“It's a lie,” *Youanre a villain,” and kindred remarks of tho most violent nature. Thoy sprang unon the revorters’ tablo in frontof the chairman’s desk and fairly howlea with rage. They shook their fists at Ch; thrcatened him with personal violence. Over the roporters’ table and upon the platform they swarmed like o band of Indians on tho warpath. Tho chaivman was powerless, He pounded tho table in vain. Mr. Bryan, Mr. Boyd and haif a dozen others tried to quiet the tumult, but the fury of the storm haa to blow itself out Lefore a calm could be secured. Gilded Bryan's Pill, After fully twenty minutes of this perfect bedlam, in which it'looked as thouzh several fights might take place, the chairman finally secured something like order and explained that there were two footings, one giving the victory to the free silver faction and the other gving 1t to the opposition. Another howling storm of dissausfaction and rage followed, but after ten minutes mora it was decided to bave another roll call, The second ballot resulted in the defeat of tho silver plank by a voteof 229 for and 247 against, some of the delegatos having gone home. - The result was a bitter disappointment to Mr. Bryan and bis free coinage followers, out they had to take their mediciue, W. H. Thompson offered a resolution en- dorsing the work of Congressman Bryan, particularly upon the tariff question, and commended his work in congress as being for tho best interests of the people. The res- olution was pussed by a unanimous vote. Planks to Catch Votes, A rather heated littio tulk took place be- tween Governor Boyd and Congressman Bryun during u ten-minute recess taken for the purposo of letting tha Third district solect its district delegates. That freo silver plank in the platform upon which I was elected didn’t mean any- thing, and you know it,”’ said the governor. *What was it put in forif it didn't mean anything? retorted Bryan, “I wasn't a member of that committee. You can’t accuse me of putting it there.” “Don’t aiscuss the matter any more,” said Mr., Offuit, leading Governor Boyd away, while some of Bryan's friends took him in the opposite direction. Easily Finished, Most of tho delegates left tho hall after the vote on tho silver question, and the work of sciccting four altornates-at large was void of imterest or excitement, Niue men were placed in nomination, and the vote resulted as follows: J. Hubbell of Jefferson, 270; George W. Wost of Polk, J_W. Tergu: son of Kearney, 220; H. K. Bonesteel of Boone, % R Hamilton of Deuel, 183; P. D. Sturtevant of Fillmore, 148; L. W. Shuman of Hamilton, 845 H. C. Miiler of Douglas, 70; 1. D. Connell of Gréeiey, 13. The convention adjourned at 10 o'clock. Democratic Convention Notes, The Martiz men went out to sharpen thelr knives. “The gallories were for Martin, but the gal- leries hud no vote. Bryan astride of the fouco brought out derisive laughter from both sides. Chairman Batty warned up to the responsi- bilities of his position this aftercoon ia good shapo. Mr. Hitcheock was much interested in the proceedings and clecrly showed that he leaned towards the Martins, s thang Is nov over,” said a Martin delegate. “We can got oven several times vetween now and November 9. Congressman Bryan has learned the trick of coming in late and walking whore ho can bo seen by the whole convention. A. J. Poppleton and J, M. Woolworth,who were elected delegates to tho state conven- tion by the Martin faction, took no part in the convention. Mr. Offutt. fell down on South Omaha and Mr. Mahoney picked him up with remarka. blo doxterity. South Owaha was Offutv's only bad break. N. 5. Harwood seewed at home In the democratic convention altbough it is but two campaigns siuce he was a red hot republican and always a delegate, When it was announced that the Hiteh- cock county contest bad besn settied by giv- e cach delegate a balf a vole somobody shouted out: *Hitehcock must bo a World- Herald county. A. J. Clute, editor of the McCook True Democrat, filled one of the most capaciovs chairs n the Itea Willow delegation and un corked his racket vial every time the names of Boyd or Cleveland were inentioned. e Douglas county contest over the next fight, it was aenerally conceded, would be over the silver question, Congressman ryan being determined to have a free siiver plank in the platform was looked upon s the chief cause of bringing on the fizht. Governor Boyd oceupied o seat near tho platform and was a deoply interested snacta tor. During the caliing of toe roll on the quostion of admitting the contestini delowa Highest of all in Leavening Power.-~Latest U. 5. Gov't Report. ol ABSOLUTELY PURE ! rman Batty and | tion from Douglas county ho disguised nim solf behind & volaminous and apparently very satisiied smile, which grew broader and dooper as the votes kept coming his way. 1t was a pitifal thing to sco such battls scarred democratic vetorans as Charlio Conoger, Tom Lowty, Mike Roche, T. J. Mahoney, Hugh Clark, Joe Paddock, Carrol Montgomery, E. M. Corell, k. F. Moriarty John A, McShano, W. N. Babeook, W. Shoemaker.J. J. 0'Connor, Pote Birkhauser, Henry Osthoff, W. A, Gardnor and Stove Martinoviteh, horoes of caucuses, primaries And conventions for twenty yoars, take up thoir hats and march out of a democratic convention. - ‘‘THE STORY OF THE CROSS." Dudley Buck's Latest Cantata 1 Sung in Omaha. It rarcly bappens that an audience is troated to 8o dramatic an incident as was the large assemblagn of people last Trinity cathedral upon the fir Story of the Cross,” by D acantata illustrative of the and death of Carist and His resurrection. “And Ho Bowed His Head and Yielded Up the Ghost” had boen sung by the chorus, when out over the sleeping city toilod tho bell of Trinity, not once, but thirty-three tinies, the years of the Savior's life. It was unexvected, startling in its nature even, and the religious séntiment came uppermost in the minds and hearts of the 600 people pres amatically ovening at ndition of floy Buck, condemuation ent and uil over the beautiful editice bowed heads testified to the hold that one incideat ha upon them. The silence was op. Imost, and for three minutes not tho rustlo of a skir or the turning of a leaf broko tho swelling eadence of the big bell in the belfry of the church 1t i3 1Ot extravagant to sav that thes few Protestant chiurches whose music bas not been dignified and 1mproved by Dudley Buck’s contributions, particularly of anthers and te deums, as well as compositions for the orgun, of which e is & consummate master, But of late years ho bas turned his attention to cantata, among his larger works ocing his “Doa Munio,” (1874) the “Centennial,” written for the contennial at Philadelphia; ho Nun of Nidaros,” (1878) ; *“The Voyage of Columbus,” (1883) { *The Liicht of Asta,’ (1856), and ‘now bho crowus his reputation with “The Story of the Cross,” (1542). Nothing couid be more appropriate for Lenten services than this dramatic rocital of the last days in the Savior’s life. Phe author has approached the subject with deep relie- ious thought: he has grasped the ondles possibilities of the drama enacted in the holy city with a clasp of a Titan, and he has given to the religious world a work which cannot help but place him among the world's great composers of the “lyric poem set to music 1 different, alternating compositions,” as the cantata has been definea by Kocu. The cantata opens with % _prologue, “Now my soul, thy voice uprising,” antiphonal in construction, changing to a modified form of the caunon in style, which ushersin “The Morning” and gives opportunity to the olto, ending in a trio, “And Dilate asied the are saving,” which was finely sung by Mrs. Cot- ton, Miss Bishop and Miss Clarkson, . Pllate, who was impersonated by Mr. Lombard (bass), then appears and in- recit ative asks, “What accusation brivg yo | ngainst this mant” followed by *“The Accu sation,” u fine chorus taken up by the A br | this point, the v, athing speil is given the singers at an in magnificent measures turing the march to the judgment hall. A quartet of femalo voices roveals tho environments of the hall, which Munkacsy" bas immortalized in painting by his famous picture, “Christ Before Pilate.” Then fol- lows asolo far Pilate, which gives a fine background for the words of Jesus suug by Walter Wilkins, the tenor, My kingdom is not of this world.” Ana right hero it may e said that Mr. Wilkins never sang with more soulful fervor than last mght. Tho music s intensely sympathetic aud beauti- fully suited to the voico of him who gave so much careful musicianly study to the score. Throughout he showed the st of the artist and astouished his friends with his excellent quality 6f middie und upper register. After tho scene vevween Jesus and Pilate comes a strong dramatic situntion which brought out the fine training of the choir to commendable advantuge, whero the rabble cry out “Crucify Him!” Tho organ lacked strength at this point, particularly n tho forte pussages wiien the chorus was singing, but in the repetition of themotif Mr. Butler, the organist, came gloriously to tho front. "Che condemnation opens with a quartet of femalo voices, which chauges to solo for buss (Pilate), and this is followed in turn by a fugue for chorus: **His biood will be upon us and upon our children.” There is in this number a remarkable change in_key, which shows how absolutely Buck is master of tho organ as well as master of composition and counterpoint, Very firm is *he numbor that follows: “Then did Pilate dehver Jesus unto them to be crucified,” the via crusis, as 1t is d nominated in tho work, writtea in funcra mareh ten:po, giving 1ho chorus fine oppor tunitios for choral interpretations. Jesus closes this part of the scene with His soulful utterance, ‘*‘IFather, give them, sug stive almost of tno vian chant in The “Stabat Mater Dolorosa’ introduces the fourth scene of the tragedy, with Mary, the mother ot Jesus, i.s the central tigure, “At the cross her station keeping,” for so prano. Mrs, Cotton, who deserves instiut: d creait for this production, excellod berself m her soprano solos, particularly in this lust number, * She sang tunofully and intelli gently with technical skill and agrecable evidonces of deep relyrious sentiment. ©Oh, how sad und sore distressed,’ for alto, gave Miss Bishop a chance to show tho timbro of her voico, aid the young lady o braced the opportunity. ~Her voice is pecu- lintly sympathetic, suited for just such com- positions, and she acquitted herself with distinguished credit, as aid also Miss Clark- son in the quartet work, From this on tho action is vapid, Jesus from the cross saying, “My God, why bust thou forsaken me,” tho chorus aud busses iting the last scene of that “eventful his- *"And then the pent-un spirit of the Lord breaks tho prison bars, while over the heads of the multituda foats the words, It is finisbed,” the chorus taking up the mens- ure and merging it into the picture of tha situation “And he bowed His head and yielded up the ghost,” the bell tolling the ge of the Savior as a grand ciimax. “The action iucreascs. ‘Tho carthquake 15 announced by & terrific peal on tho orgnn, imitative of tho faliing of temples, houses and tho parting of the carth, which' is sue- cooded by tho quartet singing, '1is fin shed, ‘Phen comes the final scene in the tragedy, “Ihe sepulchre,” Mrs, Cotton singing tie descriptive part, telling how Joseoh rolied the stone away. The epilogue, conforming to the ancient form of dramatic works, closes tno tragedy, sung by chorus, principals aud aided by tho full power of tho organ, “I'ho Story is Told," lyrical to o pronounced Jde- gree. Too much cannot ba said in praiso of the work of the choir, which, without & baton, was excollont in the attacks and sang th a religious fecling that was unusual. Trinity is to be congratulated on having so excellont au organization, THREE WORKM v KILLED. Pecullar Lxplosion in a Machis dama, O, Lisa, Q., April 14.—A violent explosion took place in 1ard's machine shop by which three men were killed. A pistou head brought 1o the shiop for repairs which was pul iuto a furnace and the hoat converted tho water 1t contained into steam. ‘The furnace wis blown to rragments. W. Heary, Frank Josetia and Dave Toeun, who wero struck by the pieces, were killed. Shop at Snow Storm in Eagland, April 14,—Suow foll in several country today. Loxno; parts of th Baking Powder __AMUSEMENTS. 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