Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, August 4, 1892, Page 1

"THE OMAHA DAIlLY BEE. { TWENTY—SECOND YEAR — S — THURSDAY MORNENG, CROUNSE WILL WIN His Nomination is as Certain as Anything in Life Can Be. GAREFUL ESTIMATE OF HIS STRENGTH Counties Already Pledged to Him and Others Who Will Como In. FIVE HUNDRED ON THE FIRST BALLOT Conservative Ehowing of Promised Votes @ives Orounse That Many. SENSATIONAL WORK OF PAID BOOMERS They Diligently Spread False Reports— Prompt and Declsive Action by the Douglas County Delegation—Be= fore the Big Conventlon, Laxcovs, Neb., Aug. 8.—[Special Telegram to Tur Bek.|—The nomination of Crounso 18 a forogone conctusion. A modorate estimate of his strength on the first ballot s from 475 to 485. A careful canvass among tho delegations now in_the city enable us to present the following fora- 5/0to Clay. * 12[Pawnce.. Colfax.. . Clinse. Cuminj Custer. Daw, Deuel. Dixon, Touglay This will bo swelled by fully thirty votes in the tollowing counties not yet estimatea: Blaine, Boone, Boyd, Brown, Dakota, Daw- son, Franklin, Frontier, Furnas, Garfield, Gosper, Harlan, Hayes, Hitehcock, Hooker, Johuson, Keya Pahu, Loup, Perkins, Pierce, Rock, Sheridan, Sioux and Stanton. Cass county will record her first vote for Lawson Sheldon, and itis currently reported that Saunders coauty may be induced to join Cass, Should Saunders vote her preference from the outset Crounse will score around 500 on the first ballot. The bulk of the remaining 337 votes will be cast for Majors, unless he withdraws from the race, which is more than probable, and in that case Crounse wil go in by " wardness of the closo relations that have for several years provailed tetween Walt Seely wna Licutenant Governor Majors are seriously alarmed over the possibility of an- other campaign of scandal which would - volve tho aspirant to gubornatorial honors, and would, if anything, bo less defensible than his contingent congressional record. It is beginnig to dawn upon even his most ardent admirers and supporters thatin cam- paigning under sueh circumstances ho would have o rocky road to travel in the coming campaien, Jack McColl arrived av the Capitol hotel about 10 p. m. and a veport soon spread that he is to be brought out as a dark horse, It is genorally conceded that McColl 1 not as strong as Majors. He is & more pronounced corporation man, and was for vears a Union Pacific railrond mon and always trained with the railvoad faction, ‘The oppone:ts of Crounse expect to create a division by drawing some of his supporters in western counuties to McColl and prevent- ing him from securing a majority on the first ballot. If these tactics are pursued the re- sult is bound to cause a bitier feeling and would seriously imperil the candidates for other state officers who can only hope to be elected if the head of the ticket is a man that can make an aggressive campaign, Thoughtful republicans concede that neither Majors or McCoil have o ghost of n chance against Van Wyck. COMING OF THE CROWDS, on the Night HBeforo—Douglas untv's Organization, Aug. 8.—[Special Telogram w ‘Iue Ber.|—The last of the incoming delegates to the republican state conyention acrived in the city at 10:05 this ovening from tho west, and poured themsolves into tho seething whirlpooi of humanity thav formed vortices in the rotundas of the Lincoln and Capital hotels, They brought with them a goodly wmount of Crounse supportand re- publican enthusiasm, and at once stripped their coats and lost their identity 1n the ever- talkicg, ever-walking, ever-bustling throng. MeiCinley's speech attractod the delegates from the central and western parts of tho state, and almost to & man they went to the capitol grounds to hear him, but the fact that the great champion of protection is to speak in Omaba on Friday evening seemed 10 leave many of the oast end’s delegates frce to devote their time to canveution lob- bying, postponing thelr tariff treat for an- other forty-cight hours. Hessians from Douglas, Under this state of affairs the Douglas county delegation vecamo noticeably cou- spicuous, but, strange to say, the members were kept busy repelling the advances of @ corporation lobby from their own county. The flest of these pald emissaries made their appearanco yesterday and have been unceasiug in their endeavors to create the dmpression that tue Douglas delogation 1s divided and thut Cronnse not its choice, Very naturally such stutements wero re- coived with surprise by delegates from other counties, and in order to carry prestigo and udd welght to their utterly falso statewents | these burelings bave lLad the brazen effrontery to palm themselves off as mem- bers of Lhe Dougias county aelegation, whei, a8 & matter of fact, they were not even dele- gutes L the county vonvention, But at o caucus at the Lin o'clock tonight tho Douglas count,; delej: Uou fudignantly huried back the lie iu the very faces of these shumeless impostors. T'he caucus was called for the purpose of selectiug o chairman of the delegation, wnd Mujor D. H. Wheeter accupied the chair. Tue namos of both Ben S. Buker and W. J, Broateh wero presentod 1o head the delega- tion Right thore the Intensity of the Crounse sentiment manifested itself, Firat, Last and Always for Crounse. M, Baker called attention to the fact that men outside the uelegation had been iu- dustriously eirculating the story that the delegation was to split, and a large shure lo at 10 and eulogistic of the democratic party. Crounse. He wanted to know by what au- thority such stalempnts were being made and called upon Mr. Broatch to say whether ary such move was countenanced by him. Mr. Broatch declared he came here in- structed for Crounse and intended to faith- fully discharge the trust reposed in him, and that if ho was elected chairman of the dole- gation he would cast its full vote for Crounse until he wes nominated or until it became apparent he could aot bs nominated, or as long as & majority of the delegation con- sidered Crounso iu the race. Mr, Baker said that if the delegates would unanimously pledge themselyes by vote to stand by the instructions of the coutity con- vention he would withdraw in favor of Mr. Broatch. They so declared themselves by vote with. out a dissenting voice. Mr. Baker then moved the election of Mr. Broatch by acclamation and it carried unani- mously, The delogates individually exprossed their allegiance to Urounse and said ‘“Amen” to Major Whneeler's assertion thatany man who was unwilling to stand by the instructions ought to be kicked off the delegation. Pleased the Walters. The report of this action of the Douglas county deiegution sproad like wildfire and tho effect was electrical. Delocates who had been nonplussed by the reported condition of affuirs in tho Douglas delegation settled down in thelr chairs with evident satisfuc- tion at this most positiveassurance toat such @ thing as a_split was not for a moment con- sidered by the Douxlas county delegutes and would not be tolerated. The York Republican ciub, 100 strong, is in the oity accompanied by the York band, un elegantly uniformed organization of twonty-six pieces. The band gave a concert this evening in the rotunda of the Lincoln, admirubly rendering a number of choice selections and several vocal numbers by sowme of the bandsmen were 1 received. The lonesomest man in the city is Jim Hubble of Fuirbury, who was postmaster of Jefferson’s county seat by the grace of & olitical associate of Grover Cleveland. ubble and O, H, Scotvof Hebron are the only demoerats in Lancaster county tonight. At a late hour the _state central committes agreed upon Johu R. Hayes of Norfolk for towporary chairman. The hotels are filled to overflowing and although cots occupy every uvailablo niche a rosting placeis not to bo had for iove or money, and scoras of visi- tors aro sleeping on chairs, while others ure strotched on the floors of carpeted hall- ways, oblivious alike of conventions and as- piring candidates. LAWLER FOR GOV RNOR, Democrats lace & Ticket In the Field, MixyEAPOLIS, Minn.,, Aug. 8,—The demo- cratic state wonveation mat hare this after- noon. Fred Jacques of Duluth was elected temporary chaivman, Tho usual commitiees wero appointed and a recoss taken. At the afternoon session the committee on permanent organization recommended that the temporary organization of the convention be made permanent and the report was adopted. The choice of electors was left to the delegates from the various congressional districts. 1t was moved and carried to proceed to the nomination of a candiaate for governor. Judge Flandreau of St. Paul presented the name of Daniel W. Lawler of Ramsey county as a candidate for the nomination. Muyor Winston of Minneapolis movea that Lawler bo nominated by acclamation by & rising vote, ana the motion carried with a rourof cheers, “The platform committee through its chair- man, Lewis baker, presented the usual reso- lutigns denunciatoty of tho republican parts, 0 sompulsory ‘educa- nnesota stform also aeels with er disonssion as to the wethods of the state centrul commlttee, u recess was taken until 8:30, At the night session Sacretary Hawkins of Carleton county was nominated for lieuten- ant governor by acclamation, H. B. Martin of Hennopin county and Peter Nelaon of Goodhue county were the candidates for secretary of state. Martin is tho candidate of the people's party for thut offico and many aelegates announced thei opposition to him for” that reason. Befor the rollcall had proceeded very far Nelson's nomination became apparent” and ho was aamed by acclamation. The ticket was completed as follows: For state treasurer, Frank Niccolin, jz., of Scott county. For attorney general, John C. Nethaway of Washington county For auditor, J. S. Hyer of Braxton county. For judiges of the supremo court, W. Dan- iel Buck of Blue Earth county and Thomas Canty. Eleotor son. District electors, D. H Sackett. D. N. Jones, J. T. Burreu, J. Gos wald, W. A, Quion and Martin Schultz, Judge Canty, one of tho nominees, wiil bo placed on the people’s party ticket. m’l‘no convention av midnight adjourned sine e, at-large, A. Swmith ana B, F. Nel- Hibbe, A, L. WEST VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS, Secretary Elkins Declines n Nomination for Governor—The Nominees, HuxriNaroy, W. Va., Aug. 3.—Tho repub- lican state convention met here today. John H. Holt was ochosen temporary chairman, Tue usual committees were appoluted and a recess taken. At the alternoon session Secretary of War Stephen B. Elkins was introduced nas permunént chairman and addressed the con- vention, dwelling on stato and national issues, particularly the tariff issue and praising the administration of President Harrisor. ‘I'ho report of the committee on resolutions was road_aud adopted. The platform en- dorses Harrison and Reid, the republican national platform and especially protection: rejoices that tho turlf is not involved in the Homostead oflair; opposes invasions by Pinkertons aud denounces the gerrymander of the state and the avt of the legislature in refusing to seav Goveral Gott. Nomiuations for governor were then ve- guu. An effort was made to nominate Kl- kins by acclauiation, but he would not ente; tain the motion. An effort was made o nom- inate Atkinson, but he, too, declined. Then an obscure little man by tho name of Smith gotup and suid Elkins was the only mun who could unite the party. Then came the outburst. Delezates arose and waved hats ana hanakerchiefs, the band plaved ana cheer after choer rent the air, After five or six minutes Atkinson cume out and said M Elkins wanted a couple of hours to consider tho matter in hand and & recess was tukon untl 7 o'clock. A feeoling of disappointment swept over the csnvention tonight whee Cuairman Eikins called the convention to order and an- nounced that it would be impossivle for him to uceept tho nominatlon. T'he call of 1l counties was then ordered and Thomas Davis ot Taylor county was nominated for governor by acelamation Davis is a wealthy business mun, a Grafion baskor and stute senator from his district, Steveuson s Hopes. Louisyin Ky, Aug. 2.—-Hon. Adim Stevenson, democratic nominee for vice presi- deut, accompauied by Mrs. Stevenson and J. Stevenson Ewing, Stevanson's law part- ner, reachod the city ut 4:40 o'clock this mornlug. They were mot by Mr. Heury Watterson and wife and u committee of nine from the Watters uli here were but fow peoplo at tho station and the party | ontered carrisges and were driven to Mr, Watterson's residence. After supper an informal reception was held und a few intimate friends called uwna paid their vespects. A comwittee from tho legisiuture will luvite Mr, Stevenson Lo ad dress that body, In an futerview General Stovenson sald the demoecratic party in New York was thor- oughly unitea, He had great bopes of the domocrats carrying Iliinois and = Wisconsin, Aug. 8. —Cougrossman Lester was today unauiwously reucminated 444 BUPPOrL Was Lo be oast agala st | for a third term, i VAN WYCK GETS THE PLACE Otoe County's Agrioultaral Leader Named for Governor at Kearney. POWERS HAD TO WITHDRAW AT LAST Little Queation as to the Ontcome of the Conventlon from the First—tlow the Night was Spent—Come mitcees and Platform, C. 1. VAN WYUK octors— i H, TIBBLES E E LINK “J. FERGUSON J. R CONKLIN OHN T. JONES RUSH R. SCHICK A, GARRET I STER EBBERSON For Governor ... For Prosidential At-Lurge...... First Distriet Second District Third District Fourth District Fifth Distrie Sixth Distelov. )00 L LE Keansey, Neb, Aug. 8.—[Special Tele- gram to Tire Bee.]—The state convention of the people’s party is being held in a tent pitehed out on the prairie a mile from town. The tent is a remnant of a two-ring eircus that stranded at Lincoln, and in the evening makes a gratotully cool auditorium. A big platform has been ercoted at one side of the canvas and the dolegates are seated in semi-circalar rows of chairs stand- ing on the ground. Eacircling the chairs are the regulation seats of a cir- cus for spectators and the big tent is packed to overflowing with a good natured, en- thusiastic crowd. Arc etectric lamps on the two center-poles give a fairly good illume ination, and gasolina lamps on the platorm give officers and reporters an extra cirous flare! The delegates have been seated in alphabetical order, veginning with Adams at the left of the semi-circle, an arrangement whica makas it easy to locate. them,® expedit- ing business, Caucusing during the day was rather quiet. Van Wyck had an overwhelming majority of tho delegates so firmly fixed in the faith that it was unnecessary to Worcy about organization or to rustle for recruits, ne Powers faction ex- hibited the dogged sullenness a beaten but & plucky minority, and the gubernatorial bee will have a chance to buzz in his bonnet two vears longer. Called to Order. Kearsey, Neb,, Aug. 8.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue Beg.|—It was half past 8 when Chairman Wolfe of the state commitiee se- cured the attentionof the convention and started the music by introducing Ckaplain Diffenbacher, who delivered a prayer from notes. Among other things he said: ‘‘If, as In the past, the strong servent of bribery shall intrude in the fair garden of Nebraska, may ooth giver and receiver rest under the curse of Thy vengeance.” Choirman Wolfe also seized the opvor- tunity to read an elaborate essay congratu- laung the sunburnt sons of toil on the bright prospects of the purty, and complimenting them on their noble virtue in riding in ordi- nary coaches at their own expense instead of special palaco cars on free passes. He confidentinlly assured the delegates that the encmy was on the ran, and the third party veeded only to be united to elect any ticket it might nominate, (3. H. Cutung, president of the city coun- ‘cil; made a speech of welcome on behalf of Kearney. Judge Allen for Temporary Chalrman. Nominations for temporary cheirman being declared in order, tho names of Judge Abbotl of Saiine county, H. G. Stewart of Sioux and Judge W. V. Ailsn of Madison were pre- sented. Before tinishing the call of counties it became evident that Judge Allen was far in the lead ara ho was nominated by acola- mation without Anishing the count, - Ho ao- knowledged the noaor briefly. B. S. Littlofield of Lancastor was chosen chairman, and J. A. Edgarton of Buffalo and Dayid Alphin of Gago assistants. No factional significance was attached to the seloction of any of thoofMcars. Both Allen and Abbott were for Van Wyck. Oue Victory for Van Wyck. H. Cohen of Omaha captured the chair- mauship of the committee on credentials by moving the appoin‘ment of & wember from ench congrossional district. ‘The chiirmun uamed H. Cobien of Douztas, Mart Howe of Lancaster, J. M. Devine of Colfax, Judge Abbott of Saline, 0. B. Hewitt of Adams and J. B. Hooker of Lincoln, and added C. . Muftiey of Madison for good measure. J. C. Gorin of Ritencock, O. A. Williams of Autelope, H. L. Hopkis of Webster, Edwil E. Léo of Halland J. H. Edminston of Dawson were made & committee on rules and order of business. While They Walted. Tnen followed the inevitablo delay for the committee on credentials, A call of the roll showed 220 federal and tive coufederate soldiers among the delegates. A call for the bankers showod thoy were scarce, A delegate from Antelope shouted: *1f the gentlemun means the owners of sand banks, I am one.”’ *Is there u mortgage on it asked another delegate. Yes, thore is a mortgage of $1,600 on that sand bank.” [Laugater,] 1 ‘Then D. Clem Deaver of Omaba got the wageworkers on their feet and back ou Lheir seats, and o Choyeune delegate calied for the bhayséeds to rise up. ~ About thide-fourths of of the dolegates got up amid a great shout, and, gato roared : These are the men who work witnout wages."! Chaplain Diffenbacher presented the chair with a cherry guvel that he bought in the kitchen of Washington's old wansion at Mount Vernou, W. L. Green, the Kearney ex-proacher and attorney, was called to tho platform snd prowised to spauk until the committee was ready o report. Green talked for an hour and a half, but tho committee came not, snd he threw up the contract. Another hour ana a half was taken up by Captiin Ashlev of Gage, Judge Bryant of Cedar, T, H. Tibbles of Thurston and otners, whose taliks were interspersea with glee olub songs. Did Yelser Win It? At 1 o'clock the committes on credentials reported. ‘Thore were no contests except in Douglas count; Elmer Toowas, 0. Yeiser and John Jeffecoat of Omuba went be- fore the committee und dewanded tho sub- stitution of u Powers delegation from Doug- las county in place of the sitting delegates, Thumas and Yeiser were given leave to present their ccse and consumed & windy our in talk, The committes then voted unauimously agaivst them. The report of the commitiee was adopted und the tempor- ary organization wus made permanent, ‘Cho committee on rules reported an order of business ttat would makd it inipossible to transact any further business until after the adoption of & platform. Paul Vandervoort woved us an awendment Lhat the convention proceed with the nowiunation for governor, white the committee was manufacturing a platform. Allan Root bobved up for the flyst vime and objected, but the motion prevailed It was ordered that all rosotutions be ro- fervod to the committee without debate, Plattorm Buil Nuniod. Mayverry of awnee, D Clem or of Douglas, W. . Bryaut of Cedar, . I. Penuinglon of Seward, W. J. Borger of Hall, and Jobn Stebbiugof Buffalo were appotuted tho comuaitoe ow renolutions. ryant and Penniogtlou declined to serve, explaining that they wishod to be prosent 1o yole on nominations. I, Al Tawney ot Plerce was substitutea for Bryaut, S H. Craig of Gage for Pennington sod W. L. Green of Buffalo for Stebbias, who 1s not a delegate, ‘Then Vaodervoort's motion to proceed jwnu uomiualious was kuocked oul by s AUGUS ] NUMBER 47 substitute to first select ,J Sstate committee. The names of the committeemen were passed up to the secret, ¢ Presidential file:i--nl-l.nr.e‘ Soth M. Craig of Gaga:| R. E. Farmer of Cass; H. B, Miller of 0} George A. Abbott of Ri on: | B. B. Link of Frontier, and T, B, Tibbles of Thursten were placed in nominal for presidential electors- at-large, N 'ho voto was: iEraie, 940: Farmer, 01; Miller, 241; Avbo 2207 Link, 2815 Tibbles, a1, Tibblos and Linlk Wore dectarod elooted. The distriot olactors ohosen aro: First, T.J, Ferguson, Nemaha county; Second, Dr. J. R Conklin, Oaiaha; Third, John T: Jones, Hartington Fourth, Rusn R. Schick, Soward; Fifth, W, A, Garrott, Hollrege; Sixth, Beter Ebberson, Dannebrog. State Committeemen, Following are the state committeemen : Adams, A. C. Tompkins, Hanson; Antelopo, J. D. Hatfleld, Neligh; Banner, J. A. Bur- ton, Harrisburg; Blaine, Willlam MeCor- mick, Browster; Boyd, John Leatherman. Grand Rapids; Benone, J. P. Barnes, Lo- rotta; Box Buwte, F. N. Sands, Alliauce; Brown, C. W. Potter, Ains worth: Buffalo, = A, KEday, Gibbon; Butler, H. R. Craiy. Ulysses: Burt, Charles P. Grifin, Oakiand; Cass, G. S.' Upton, Unton; Cedar, Jullus E. Bitte, ; Wausau; Rock, W. T. Phélps, Bassett: Saline, Mames G. Hodges, Friend; Sheridan, E. R. Van Linep, Hay Springs: Merrick, 8. F. Ken- nedy, Central City; Harlan, Dr. S. Sadler, Alm Perkins, Rev. W. 8. Hampton, Grant; Logan, C. S, Wells, sr., Gandy ; Clay, D. A. Morris, Fairfiela; Dawes, J. W. Reu- land, Crawford; Scward, M. Mebhan, Se- ward; Dundy, A. B Starkev, Benkelman; Wayne, H. B. Miiler, Wiuside: Cuming, T H. = Tibbles, Bancrolt; Polk, w. B. Hursy, Osceola; Hall, BE. S, Lea, Cameron; Greeley, T. H. Barry, Greeley Center; Johuson, W. P. Brooks, Cook; Jefferson, Joseph Krebock, Fairbury; Pawneo, (. N. Mayberry, Mayberry: Fron- tier, W. A. Bradbury, Stockvilie; Webster, C. A, Teel, Cowles; Holt, John H. Hopkins, Agee; Phelps, L. G, Barr, Holdrege; Frank- lin, R.. W. Harvey, Campbell; Rich- ardson, Goorge “W. Adkins,' Ver- don; ' Red illow, 1. M. Smith, Indianola; Otoe, Kugene Munn, Swift; Douglas, D. Clem Deaver, Omaha; Gage, Dan Freeman, Beatrico;' Cherry, J. R. Ayers, Crookston; Hitohcock, G. W, Ben- jamin, Culbertsows York, J"D. P. Small, York; Madison, As B. Blenter, Clarion; Lan- caster, F. D. Bishop, Lincolh; Loup, Sam Marsters, Tavlors Stouv, M. J. Weber, Fort Robinson: Nomaha, T. (. Ferguson, Stella; Fillmore, Willism Waite, Goneva; Devel, W. L. Harvington, Chappell; How- ard, D. F. Rollinger, Eiba; Koith, V. S. Abrabham, Ogalalla: Knox, Charles Crockett, Niovrara; Sarpy, R. M. Carpenter, South Omaha; Saunaers, V. B. Way, Wahoo; Kaya 'Paha, Ralph Eewis, Spriogview; Humilton, ¥, -M, \Howard, Aurora; Farnas, ‘W, J. Holloy, Cambridge; Daw- eon, R. D. V. Carr, Lexington: Lincoln, R. D. Rhea, North Platte; Colfax, O. Neison, Schuyler; Washingtop, L. R. Fletoner, Bioir; Chase, - Andrew Nichol, Imperial} Kearney, P. H, Drisgol, Hartwell; Stanton. Eimer ' Porter, 8 P, Hattan, Ira_ D. F. Hali, Waterbury Fowler, North Bend; Platte, John C. Swar zier, Colunbys; Custer, E. P. Camp- bell, Broken Bow; Garfiold, G. W. Bartley, Burwell; Gosper, W, H. Stono, Hilton; Thayer, D. W, ~ Harris, Hebron: Picrce, G: A. Porter, Plainview: Valley, D. M. Cull, Ord; Hayes, John M. Dagiel, Estello. George W. Blitke of (Lincoln was elected chairman of the State commitsee and C. H. Pirtle of Lincoln ocm Synopsts of the'SPitrorm. The committos on, utigys reported the following , platform,~ which was adopted “with little dij : Tho rates for 1iké ‘service fn" state of Iown and fi' the ‘enhictment of such law and the regulatfons of freight charges. Railways in this state shall be classitied ana rates eajusted in proportion to the trafiic, 8ad 1o tha end that'exot jystioe may be done to alt . Wo areoppdsed {0 ‘ghe restoration of the sugar bounty, in any form, by the state of Nebraska, s We démand of oup next logistature tho passago of an act'ta preseribe the mode of payment ot obligations of debt contracted, to be paid in money, as fotlaws: Bo it enncted, ete. That from and after the passage of Uhis aet all oblizations contracted to Le pavable in money shall be payabiv in ang money nuthorized by the United States government, and any stipu- 1ation to the contrary in aja contract or ob= tigation is hereby declured void. We demand the submissiou of an amendment to tho constiution of this state providing that the permanent 00l fund ~ ma®s be loaned to zons of Nevraska ofi firsL mortgage on producing renl estate @t an interest of not more than 5 per cent, @ 13 now done in many of the states of the union, Wo are opposed to a system of government that allows corporatins or [naividuals of the United States to employ Pinkertons or any otlier armed force to Antimidate and coerce organized labor. We fayor such logisjation as shall tequire all differences betwesa employes and em- ployers to be subuiftted 10 acommittee of arbitration and the onforcement of the de- cision of such committee, Wo demand the eleation of president, vice president and United States senators by di- rect vote of the peopie. Wo favor equal pay for botk men and women, We demand a more prompt delivery of in- depefent muil mattor, as we believe such mail matier 15 not ulways delivered promptly. We denounce the convict labor system as practiced in the state of Nebrasia. Some Extra ttesolutions. Dodze, Charles S. Soveral resolutions were reported by the committes without recommendation, and the following were adopted : Resolved, Thut, whegeas, at the last of the leglsinture 50.0°0 Wis appropr Nebraski's contribution'to the Worid's fuir to ugo in 184, we, tho members of nvention, recommend thit no further uppropriations from tho different counties or stuto loeislxture, either diroctly indiroctly, be mude for this purpose, nni furthier that Wo set our geal of conden.nation against its manazers for their refusal to nize the just clalnw of labor in the con- on of ttie works and bulldings Resolved, That fnassuuch us the. state itin is only un gxbensive ornament. fostered by thit eleneny who seam disposed o udd to the aireudy heaxy Lardens of taxi- tion, to create wn arm@lo time of pe: to protect enpital und lm@midate labor, we usk for its wboliv.on or a refsal to make' an up- probriution for It to cdutinue its expensive 011y OF PArAdn ILS UTIOERBY enuCE. Powers Withdeéw. His Name, When, at 8:40 6. i, nominations for governor wore . deciazed in order John H. Powers , wal the plavform, and in reply ' w0 reports of & Powers faction, he stated his life was de- voted to the cause of thearmy of the puople. He then anpounced io the interest of that army and for the of thatarmy hbis name must uot be presgated to the conven- tion for any ofice. | rs. | Motions to nominaté by acclamation were ruled out of ordersad the rolicall was or- dered called for an infopmal ballot, The word had beeg passed along among the Powers forces and the scheme was Lo throw their votes to Leese, In bope of creating & stampede. Buffalo county cust eight votes for Leese, Butler one, Burt one, Casxs two, Chase four, Choyonne two aigd Clay three Then leeso arows 1o & question of privilege and appounced thet b8 was aot & candidato, He sald he was for Van Wyck and he moved tbe womination of the general be madao by scclamation. Thore were objections from the Powers side and the motion was ruled out of order. Voted Van Wyek In, Notwitnstandig Leese's refusal to be a candidate some@f ' the supporters of [Powers continued to ¢ for @im. ‘Che ballot re- llulw-l‘: «Van Wyek, 5525 Leeso, 147; Poyu- er, 0. Van Wyck's mominstion was then made by acclamation, But the Powers men died hard, and many voted sgainst the wmotlon to make it unau- | imous, VETOED BY THE PRESIDENT Jurisdiotion in Contasted Land Cases Will Not Bo Given the Court of Claims. OBJECTIONABLE FEATURES OF THE BILL Yesterday's Timo in the House Taken Up by Fillbastering on the rart of the Democrats—Nominations by the President. Wasmixaroy, D. C, Aug. 8.—The presi- dent, in vetoing the bill conferriag on the court of claims jurisdiction In contested land patent cases, say: “The work of the land office within the last thres years has been so eflicient ana friendly to the bona fide settler that the large accumulation of cases there bas been swept away and the office, as 1am informed by the secretary of the interior, is now engaged upon ourrent business. 1t seems to me that a transfer, in whole or in part, of this business to the courts—some of Wwhose dockets are already loaded with cases —cannot tend to expedition; while 1t is very manifest that, by reason of tho greater for- mality in takiug and presentation of evi- dence which would be required 1n court, and of the long distances which settlers would have to traverse in order to atiend court, the cost in such cases would be enorcously in- creased. “It 1s proposed by this bilt to give what is called concurrent jurisdiction to the district courts of the United States and to the court of claims to hoear and determine all claims for lund putents under any law or grant of the United States. Whether concurrent with each other and the land office Is not clear. It is quite doubtfui under the rulings of the supreme court whether the courts now pro- vided by daw for the territorivs are ‘district courts of the Unitad States’ within the meaning of this bill. The effect of this legislation would, if they were held not to be such, be that as to all suits relating to lands in the territories of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Olklahoma, no other forum is pro- vided than the court of claims at Washing- ton. In this state of the case, a settler, or one who has taken a mineral claim in any of these territories, would be subject to be brougat to the city of Washingtoa for trial of such casa. Would Be a Burden, “In view of the fact that all recent lozisia- ton of congress has been in the direction of dividing judicial districts and of bringing the United States courts nearer the litigants, I cau ouly attribute to oversight the passage of this bill, which, in my opinion would bur- den the bomesteader and pre-cmpter, whoso claim is contested, whether by another indi- vidual or by any corporation, by compelling . him to appear at Washington to conduct witt the formality and expense incident to court procendings, the defense of his title, “‘Buteven in the case of land contests, arising in the states where district courts exist, the plaintiff, it will be observed, by the act, 1s given tho option to suo in theso courts or to bring bis adversary to Washing- ton to litigate the claim. Why should he have this advantage! One that is not given, 50 far as I know, in any other law fixing tho forum of litigation between individuals, Not ouly is this true, but the court of claims was established for the trial of cases vetween in- dividuals and corporations on the one side, and the United States ou the other, sna so_ faras 1 now recall, wholly for the trial| of money claims. There are no adequate provisions of law, if any at all, for conducting these suits between individuals contesting private rights. The court has one builiff and one messenger, no marshal, and is not provided, & think, either with the machinery, or with the appropriation to send its processes to ‘the most distant parts of the country. Yet it is apparent under this bill the real issue would frequently be between rival claimants and notv between cither and the United States. This court, t00, is already burdened with business, since the reference to it of the Iudian depredation claims, the Freich spoliation claiws, ete., and 1tcertainly cannot be thought thata more speedy settlement of land claims could b3 there obtained than is now given, Indetinite in Its Provisions, “Again, the bill is so iudefinite in its pro- visions that it cannot be told, I think, what function, if any, remains to be discharged by the general land office. It was said in ao- swer to an interrogatory when the bill was under cansideration that ivdid not affect claims pending in the land office; and yet it seoms to me that its effect was to allow any coutestant in the land at any period later to transfer the whole coutroversy to the courts. He mav take his chances of suc- cess in the land office, and if at any time ho becomes approhensive of an adverse decision he may begin de novo in the courts. If it was intended to preserve the jurisdiction of the land office and *o hold contestants after a judgment had been reached, the bill should have so provided, for it is capable of, and in deed, seems to mo, compols the construction that either party muy forsake the land oftice At any stage of the contest. am also inclined to believe that 1if pro- vision were made, as in section 1,063 of the ravised statutes relating to the cliims in other departments for the transfer to u proper court, under regulations, of certain contest cases, involving questions affecting large classes of claims, it would be a reliel to the land office and would tend to a more speedy adjustment of land titles in sucn cases, a result which would be in the inter- est of our people. Nothinz 15 morve disad- vantagcous to a community, its progress and peace, than unsettled land titles. This bill, however, as I have suid, is so radical and seems to' me to be 80 \ndefinite its pro visions that I eaunot give it my approva RIVAL ASY LT COMPANIES, Washington Commissionors Unable to Deal with the Puving Questiop. Wasmscroy, D. C,, Aug. 8.—[Specinl Telegram to Tue Bek. |—Washington is now interested in & war between rival asphalt paving companies, the question atissue being tho same as that which worrylug the Board of Public Works 1 Omabu, In the early part of July the commis- sioners, in accordavce witn an ad- vertisement, opened bids tor the paving of streets with asphalt. Three com- anies submitted proposals, the Craufcra Paving combany, the Barber Asphalt Pay- ing company and the Schilhuger Paviug company, Of these the Schillinger Paving company 18 now the lowest bidder on sume streets und cluims contracts therefor. But there are several impediments 1n the way be- fore the commissioners can enter iuto & con- tract with Lbis company. In the tirst place Lthe commissioners are re- quired by law to construct streets only of the best material, and not to enter into’con- tract with anyone unless they are assured of wheir competency to do the work. T'he Schil- linger company use what is termed *land wspnalt,” that s the product fouud about the lake oun the islund of Trini- dag, Tus lake 1s coutrolled by 1the Barber Asphalt Paviog company, and tho asphalt from It 18 claimed to be superior to any othor. U'his afternoon the commis- stoners beard the claims of Lhe new compuny and also heard the arcuments of the rep- resentatives of the Barber company agaiust the use of *land asphalt,” Prof. fichard- son. the lnspecior of cewents and wsphalts, has been detulied L examine tho luna asnbalt, and the commssioners will undoubtedly sct upon his report, S s pinations by the President. xarox, D, (., Aug. 8.—Judges of probate, territory of Utah: Murtin Slack, Washington county; Orauge Scely, Emory county: Heury bhlelds, Summit county; Jacob Johnson, Sun Peteo county; Stephen V. Frazier, Rich county: Hector . Haight, Davis county; Willlam Goodwin, Cache county; Thowas S, Watsod, Wasatisch county; John Rider, Kaney countyy _ vin L. Robinson, Wayue county. = CONGRES! 1L PROC I=TN Fllibustering Still Persisted in by t/ 5 crats In the House, = Wasnixatoy, D. C., Avg. 8.—F= houso after filioustering for two hout son tho World's fair bill adjourned. Holman introduced durine the resolution to oxtend the current su appropriations to blank date. Ac ing it were two resolutions by Doo for a cloturo rute on the Holman1 siution, the other to give 1t parlinmentai, status. Kilgore of Texas says ho favored filibuster- 1ng agalost tho World's faie comoromiso bill aud tho probability of the World's fair get- ung any aporopriation now looks small, In the Sern Wasnxotoy, D, C., Aug. ng senate bills were takea from the calen- dar and vassed: To establish subport of entry at Helena, Mont.; extonding for two yoars the time for tha construction of Big Horn Southern railroad through Crow In- dian reservation, After other business, including the ap- nointment of a commities on the Pinkerton detective foree and ashort executive session, the sensto adjourned, ston a ty eivil npany- ‘v, ono te. ~The follow- Wil Send a Vessel tor Them, WasmiNgroy, D. ., Aug. 8.—Acting Seo- retary Soley has forwarded to Commander Evans, commanding the United States floet in the northern Pacifio ocean, orders to dispatch & vessel to St. Malhews islaud, Bering sea, for tho relief of three hunters reported to have been abandoned there, dents Easlly Declde on the Incumbent. Kearsey, Nob., Aug, 8.—[Spoial Tele- geam to Tar Bee.|—The Sixth congros- sional district convention of the people's party met this morning = and organ- ized by selecting M. G. Stewart of Sioux county for temporary chairman and JG. C. Lingenfolter of Chevenne for secre- tary. D. McCall of Valley county, A. D. Becbe of Brown, John Leith of Butte, H. J. Shinn of Custer, and T. A. Taylor of L’ml\vsnn were make committee on creden- tials. During the absonce of the committee Con- gressman Kem delivered himsolf of several idous ou political science. He declared that any one present with & selfish inferest at heart was no true reformer, He asserted that because a man was elected congressman it was no evi- dence of tho possession of brains, and after eight mounths at Washington he haa become convinced a congressman was made of the same kind of mud as other people, Tho comuittee raported no contests, the temporary organization was made perma- neat, and the conventlon adjourned till after- noon. At the adjourned meeting this afternoon resolutions were adopted endorsing the na- tional platform and congressman, denounc- inz the Pinkertons and oxtending sympathy to the bereaved families at Homestead. C essman Kem was renominated by acclamation. When broueht beiore the con- vention he recalled the scones attendant upon his uomination two years ago, when the in- dependent party was a mero handful, He excused himseif from extended remarks, saying he had just received a telegram from the sergeant-at-arms of the house of repre- sentatives, stating that that body was in o deadlock and that his services were de- manded to aid in unlocking it, aud he must return at ouce to Washbingron, ‘He would return tnere and do everything ho could for the people, but he thought thut if the Fifty- i el Wl “to'tho m ol ‘the n have been just as well off. An Advisory Gommittee. People’s party delegates from the Third coneressionai district met this morning and selected the following advisory committee to co-operate with thecongressional committeo: Burt county, C. T. Grifiin, Oakland; Thurs- ton, T. I Graves, Pender; Dakota, H. Sayre, Dakota City: Dixon,' P. McCabe, Pouca; Dodge, C. S. Fowler, North Bend} D. N. McCord, Schuyler; Wayne, ip Sundburg, Wayne; Cedar, Charles Plumleigh, Hartington; Kuox, = Charles Crockett, Niobrara; Pierce, Nason Turner, Pierce; Madison, C. H. McBride, Madison Platte, Warwick Sanders, Columbus; Nance, M. O. Moudy, Genon; Boone, G. L. Brown. Aibion; Antelope, O.' A. Williams, Neligh Merrick, A. E. Ewing, Ci ral City, The chairman and secretary of the congrassional commivtee will also act for the advisory bouy. iS* MURDER CASE. HASTI One Instance In Which the Vietim Wrote Mrs. Mason a rtrer, HasiNGs, Nob., Aug. 3.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue Bee. |—ue Ber correspondent saw Mrs. Mason, who is supposed 1o be the woman in the Cole murder case, at her sis- ter's home near the scer:o of Monday night’s tragedy. She earnestly denied ever having been intimate with Cole, having beon on speaking terms with him about two years. A month ago she received an anonymous lettor, which suggested that it was o pity that such & nice woman as she was coutd not ive with her husband and in- ferving that the writer might give the Masons & farm, nicely fitted. Ed, her hus- bund, received a similar lotter, aud both sont resentful answors to Cole, who did not aga refer to the matter, Tue letter to hor she destroyed, but sho believes that ske made no threats in her answer, still she never had been mucn in Cole's company and never had made any engagemants to meet him. Snhe had a 82-caliber revolver which was taken away from her vesterday on u seurch warrant. This she claimed to have had soven vears, and thai several moaths ago she cleaned it thoroughly with lerosene, o8 it was getting rusty. Financial necossity was all that kept her from living with her hus- baud. Cole always acted tho goutleman toward her. B ORKMEN INJURED, Exploding Naptha Hadly Sarns . Five Men. Puitaperemis, Pa, Aug, 8.—An explodiog carboy of neptha today set five to the Jayue chemical works st Fraukforl, a suburb jof Puiladelphia. At the time it fexploded & targe force of men were at work in the several depariments, and by reason of the construction of the bulldings, were caught by the bot fluid and wany injured. ‘The follow- ing employes wi urned by the scattering of the burning fluid, Tuomas I, Lixy, aged 19, Tuomas N. Roacn, sged 11, Curanres Mavex, aged 14, WirLias (!, Deal, aged 4), RICHARD GRAUDERVILLE, aged 11, IRouch und Deal will burdly” recover. origin of the explosion cannot be lesrned, e WEALHER FOKE Orrice w Wearier Buikav, | OyAuA, Aug. 8 f With the exception of lignt local showers in South Dukota fair westter bas prevaled thr nout the western sections, Somewhat cooler weather prevails in the upper Missis. i valley and the lake regions, but tem lng in the northwest. The luts were Dodge City 1002, and Pueblo 11422, Locil, ¥ Omahia arully fule weathe wibly lucil rains the 1orthern portion, custerly to southerly winda, Wasmxaroy, D. O, Aug. 8. braska—Falr, except showers west portion; south winds, For the Dakotas —Kair, warwer Thursday ; south wind For Iowa—Faie, probably preceded by showers tonight; warmer, south winds, For Ne- 0 extremo ANXIOUS T0 HEAR M'KINLEY Nobraska Republicans Moet at Lincoln to Groet the Ohio Statesman, IN DEMONSTRATIONS THE EVENING Thousands Joln in the Parade—in Ime prompta Reception—All Plonsed with the Distingulshed Visitor's Brilliant Specch—Miscellancons Politioal, Lixcory, Neb,, Aug. 8.—[Spoctal Tologram o Tie Bee.)—The republicans have taken possession of Lincoln today. Hundreds of them are here to attend the republican stato eonvention, while thousands aro here to lis- ten to the address of Governor William McKinley of Ohio. The enthusiasm displayed by the ropub- licans of Nobiaska ovor the appearance of tho distinguished republican orator has bsen unbounded. He arrivea from Beatrice at 10:30 this forenoon, being escortrd from that city by a committeo of the Young Men's Republican club of this city. The reception committee was composed of the followlng republicans of Lincoln: President F. W, Collins, C. 1. Waite, W. T. Kalloy, S. E. Low, W. E. Jones, W. H. Clark, . 12, Spen- cer, W. 8. Summers, J. S. Baer, C. B, Camp- bell, W. G. Roberts, H. T, Westernun, W. B. MeArthur, Jacob Oppenheimer, Georgo Woods, W. L. McClay, C. H. Foxworthy, C. M. mcKuoight, L. A. McCandless, B. L. Holyoke, L. L. H, Austio, M. M. Starr and W. M. Morning, A large crowd assembled at the depot to welcome the distinguishied visitor, He ar- rived in a speciul car, the, Nemaha, attachod to the regular Beatrice and Wymore ox- pross, and was accompanied by his wife and severai membors of his family. Whsn Gov- ernor McKinley made his appearance on the platform he was met first by Captain Culver of Governor Boyd's staff, who acted ns his special escort of honor during the day. Tares rousing cheers were given, the dis- tinguished speaker acknowledging the ap- plause of the crowds by several graceful inclinations of his head. Stepping intoa carriage ho was driven to tho Hotel Lincoln, where asuitoof rooms had been prepared for himself and family., An Impromptu Reception, During the forenoon and for an hour or two 1n the afternoon Governor McKinley re- wmained at_his rooms, where he recoived & large number of callers. At3 o'clock his private car was attached to the suburbam train running to Burlington beach, the new pleasuro resort two miios from the city, where at 4 o'clock he was tendered an infor- mal recoption. No speechmaking was in- dulgea 1n, but several hundred people seized the opportunity to grasp the hand of the dis- tinguished protectionist and champion of American industry. A ride around the lake in the steamer City ot Lincoln concluded the reception. No attempt was made to give o forraal significance to the affair, snd it was planned more to allow the governor an opportunity to get a little relaxativn. Demonstrations in the Evening, The main demonstration of the evenin, consisted of a parade through the princip: streets ot the city from the Hotel Lincoln to the state capitol grounds. The parade was formed as follo: Unlon Vetoran Republican Of Military Band, Governor Willlam MciKinlev, jr., and Escort in Carrlages, Young Men's Republican Club of Lincola. Lepublicun State Central Committoe. York Band, York Republicun Flambeau Club, Aurora Repuolican Olub, Nebraska Olty Republican Club, Miligary Band. Capital City Flambeau Olub, Wuhoo Republican C.ub. Crete Band, West Lincoln Republican Club, Euglo League, Oreto Republican Club, TDelegutes tc State Convention, The procession moved promptly at 7:48 o'clock and moved through the following streets: South on Ninth stroet to O, easy on O to Fifteenth, south on Fifteenth to K, west on K to Fourteenth, south on Foure teenth to J, thence through the caplitol grounds to the west entranco of the scate house and through the corridors to the north entrance, Here Governor McKinley and his party took seats on @ large platform which haa been serected during the day, while tho crowds found places on the broad stone plaza in front or upon the spacious lawn surrounding the north approach to the capitol, Fifteen Thousaud Present, When Goveraor McKinley ascended the platform he turned and faced probably tho largest gathering of people that ever assem- bled in Nebraska to listen to a publio speaker. The most conservative estimate places the number in the audience at 15,000, while others claim even more. Governor McKinloy appeaved at his best, Ho was dressed in well-fitling clothes of dark mate- vial, his Prince Albert being closely but- tonea, His voice was in excellent condition, notwithstanding his open air speaking, and no difficulty was experienced by anyone in hearing bum, . He was introduced by F. M. Collins, presi- denv of the Lincoln Young Men's Repub- lican club, and was greeted with continued cheers and applause. Whiie the spoakec was referring to the tariff on bardware in 1861, a_man fainted in the audience. Governor McKinley gave directions to have the mun carried out of the crowd. Considerable amusement was created by shouts, ‘*He's & democrat, uo wonder hu's siok,” ete. As to Silver, During the course of Lis romarks some one shouted, **What avout silver?” T'he speakor instantly responded, “I'll tell you wy friend what [ think aboul silver and iv's what the republican party thinks about it. 1 belleve, and the republican party thinks, that every dollar, be it gold, silver or paper, should be the equal of tho other. The farmei and the laborer more than everybody else want an honest dollar. When the farmer sells a bushel of wheat he must use a full bushel and when he gets ks pay he demands a full doilar, worth 100 cents. T'bis was greeted with continued applause. Aunother man in the audience cu[’led out, *Homestead.” Governor McKinlev said: *‘Perbaps my friend alludes to tho great homestead law pluced on the statute books by tne republi- can party-—|applause] —but I prenumuLo re- furs Lo Lhe unfortunate condition of affairs at Homostead, Pa. 1 will be perfectly frank with wy friend in the sudience. The pro- tective turiff can no more be blamed for the strike at Homestead than free trade s re- spousible for strikes aud lockouts in Eng- land, and in the latter country they bave LWO SLrIKes to every one that we have in this country, 'The preatest strikes we bave ever had in’America bave been in ubprotected industries and trausportation intercsts,” \ Frontler's County Convention, Srockvinie, Neb., Aug. 8.—|Special Tele- gram to Tue Bee, | ~Au entbusiastic and hars monious republican county convention was held today. A full ticket was put in the tield. The following delegates wero elocted Wt state couveution: o, C. Gammiwell, M. M. Runyol, W, H, McCoylu, . A, Comp~ ton, A. Wilsey, A. 5. Bands, Kepublichns are'swarming oo line in this county, A vigorous cawpaign will be pushed till tion, HBloowmtleld's Kepablioan Olub, BroowrikLy, Neb., Aug, 8.—[Special to Tik Bee. | —Saturday the local republicans orennized 8 Harelson club ocomprisiog | wovouly-five mewmbers, with excellent pros- pocts for increasing the number to 100 spd over. Foilowing are the officers: Dr. C. B, Littlo, president; J. P, Towlel i D, W, C. Nichels,