Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, August 17, 1893, Page 1

BRYAV'S SPEECH 0N SILVER Nebraska's Representative from the First Distriot Makes a Hit. HE CAPTIVATES THE WHITE METALLISTS His Eloquence in the Cause of Free Coln- age Lends fope to the Bimetallists —Other Speeches Mude—Pro- ngs of the Senate. oee WasniNGToN, Aug. 16.—The financial dis- cussion in the house took on a deeper inter- est today than on any occasion since the opening day of the silver debate. William J. Bryan, the eloquent young congressman from Nebraska, added greater luurels to his rep- utation as an orator and made a free colnage speech which, in the opinion of many, sur- passed the great tariff speech which gave his name to fame two years ugo. For nearly three hours he held the interested attention of the houso, and every interrup.ion o which he was subjected only gave opportuni- ties for those brilhant repartees for which he is so famou The silver discussion today was opened by Mr. McCall of Massachusetts, who made an elaborate argument on the repeal of the pur- chasing clause of the Sherman act, and de- nied that such action could be justly cou- strued as an attack on bimetillism. Mr. Coombs, speaking for repeal, highly commended the presideut's message, which, in his opinion, had never been surpassed by any before. ke president might h id, in conclusion: “Itis o condition snd not u theory that confronts us.” Bryun's Speoch, in opening his argument against the un- conditional repeal of tho Sherman law, Mr. Bryan said: “Upon the action of this con- gress might depend not ouly the welfare of the south and west, not only the welfare of the United Statcs, but that of humanity itself. Some outside of this hall had as- sumed the recommendution of the presi- dent lmposed obligations on members to do ns he desired, snd some had oven been hardy enough Lo suggest o failure to do as he said would subject the dissenter to ad- ministrative displeasure. But those persons did the president great —injustic The president would not forget the independen of congress, Lot the president's own language rebuke those who would, from false fealty, change their convictions upon the subject in order to conform to his sug- gestions. In the message of 1585 to congress, av the beginning of the first session, there would be found these words: ‘A zealous watchfulness of our constituents, great and small, supplement their sufrages, and before the tribunals they establish every public servant should be judged.’ g The victory of Charles Murtel at Tours n 782 rescued Christian civilization and de- termined the course of history for centurio The effects of our action may be as far reaching. If the United States, the great silver praducing country, abandons silver, it will, in all probability, lead o the anuihi tion of silver as u standard money tbrough- out the world. Under No Obligations. “The only law making any |m)vmlm!a for the tncreased use of silver movey is the Stieroran law. The president recommended © its uhconditfonal repeal The demo- ratic mémbers are under no obliga- tion to ddopt recommendations ~since they are ¥éspousible to their constituents and 51610 dusy bound to protect their rights. Weire belugidrageed toward a universal gold stautard—to a realm over whose door is Written the words. *Abandon hope, all ye who enter here.! ‘There is no such thing ns an honest dollar, because anhonest dollar would always have the same purchasing power, and’ the government has never tried to sccure absolute stability in the dollar. The most dishonest dollar over proposed is that child of ignorance, the gold dollar, for it would rise in value and cheat the debtor. While we cannot seeure an absolutely honest dollar, we should apvronch it as near as possiblo and a bimetallic standard ought to be adopted, becauso with bimetaliism the money unit fluctuntes less than under a single standard. International bimetsllism is desivable, but not necessary and not probable. The other European 1tions wait upon England ; England’s mterests lie in the direction of o gold standard. To make our action dependent upon her allows her to legislute for our people, and is an abdication of the right of sclf-government, Would Ruise the Price of Sliver. “We believe that the restoration of the right of free coinage as it existed provious 10 1573 would raise the price of silver bul- lion to 120 cents per ounce througheut the world and render unnccessary any chauge in rhe present ratio. The mjgeris not un- fair in asking for free coi for such a law caunot give back to any more than demonetization took away; but the miner's interest is an incidental one. He profits by tho use of silver as money just as the gold miner profits by the use of gold, or Just as an -undertaker profits by the action of the country in burying a pauper at public expenso—it niakes o market for his goods, “he Shorman law is not the cause of our finwucial strigenoy. The moneyed men of tho . started the panic b the dangers of the gold exportation, When tho panic came they were injured as much as anybody el The trouble now is the depositors D withdrawn their money from fear of the banks the repeal of the Sherman law will not ine! The law pr aso the solvency Of the banks. vides for an sunual imereaso in the currency, which s necessary. 1t also kecps up the price of silver and males the return to bimetnllism easier. The silver men wero called cranks, but they saw danger ahead, because it the adoption of a universal standard they saw disaster to all the world, The men from tho west wero denounced In tho cast as anarchists aud destroyers of the government.” Intereuptod by Harter, Harter, democra, the spoakor with quostions s quarter of + hour change of wits indulged in by the two men. Itwas a clash of bright steel, although thero was little in the colloquy protaining to the serious question under debate. Then Mr. Bry rotention of the ratio of 160 1 erease of that ratio woutd veas detrimental to an international agreement as to the coinage of the two metals, and continued; “The question was nov whether the prosi dent was honest or not. It wus whether he Wvis right Applause. ] The president has won the coufidence of the peopla, but he had been deceived. He said in bis moessage the people demanded the repeal of the Suerman act.” He had rteard from the bourds of trade and from the chumbers of commerce, but he had uot heard from the farmers or the men in the workshops; and he could no more judgo of tne opinion of the poople than he could measure the ocean. Lot the friends of silver call the battlo on and never leave until the peoplo's money was restored. [Applause. | In conclusion, Bryan said: “The demo- cratic party stands botween two conflicting forces. On the one side stand the corporate interests of the United States, the money rosts imporious, 0gant, compassion. They are able to subscribe maguin vently to campaign funds, They are able to orush with their all-pervading influonce any who dare 10 oppose. hey dewmand the varty shall become the agenmt Lo execute their merciless decreos. Work-Wora und Lust-Begrimed. Mr. interruptod and for an ex- n spoke in favor of the arguing an *'On the other side stands an unnunibered throng, those who have givento the old dowocratic party & name. ~ Work-worn aud dust-begrimed tliey muke their mute appeal, and oo ofton nnd thew vry for heip beat in vain against the outer wally, while othors lass deserving guin access to legislative This army, vast aud growlug, pleads with the party to be its champion in this conflict. Ijgeannot press its claims amid sounds of rB¥elry; it cannot march its pha- lanxes in grand parace. No gauay banners float upon_the breeze. ts battle hymn is ‘Home, Sweet Home,' i*s war cry, ‘Fquality Before the Law.’ “HBotween the forces hesitating in to which side to turn, yet conscions upon its decision must rest its fate, stands the demoeratic pirty, and to it standing thus, come the words of Israel's second law . ‘Choose ye this day whom ye will doubt that “Itis said that Napoleon ordered a re- treat at the batile of Marengo, but the drum- mer boy replind hie did not kuow any rotreat and begged he mizht bo allowed to beat a charge. A charge was ordored, and Marengo was added to the victories of the Man of Destiny. The president was elected on the platform thrice pledged to the gold and sil- ver coinage of the constitution. Nine-tenths of the people are ready to sustain him in the fight, but he has ordered a retreat, Let him no' ba dismayed. There is time yet to win tho battle if ho will but order a charge, Will the party stand by the principles of Jofferson and Jackson, or will it abandon its right to its namet Will it choose life or, death—which? [Tromendous applause.] At the conclusiou of the specch there wero loud cries of “Vote,” and tho Nebraska oru- tor was surrounded by his colleagucs, con- gratulating bim. Mr. Honderson's Little Talk. Mr. Henderson said tho most gratifying sound that could reach the people were theso cries of “Vote, vote, vote.” The peo- ple expected early action. He would be glad 10 vote at once. Fourteen days had been set aside for debato, but he rogrotted thatso much time had ' been given. The country was congested by distress. He trembled when he thought that the fever nad only just broke out. Congress was asked to come here as a physician to treat tho alarming condition of the country. Con- gress would not ack wisely unless it acted with judgment. In his opinion free coinage would nt drave the couatry to success. 1t the democrats had the courage and patriot- ism to forget the tarift plaunk of their pl form if they had courage to tell Mr. Cle: land they would not carry out his policy and let the tariff alone, they would give impetus toevery branch of business, He was willing to agree to any medicine which would clutch thoroot of the disease, and .he was willing even to take an opiate. But he could not be- lieve farmers wero interested in cheap money. If he knew anything about his duty it was to keep his pledges to the farmers and the workers of his district. Let all re- publicans join together as they could to moet the trouble which confronted the coun- try. [Applause.| Mr. Mosas of Georgia spoke against the repeal bill and opposed the proposition to raise the standard from 16 to 110 20 0 1. T'he heuse then adjourncd. IN TH SENATE, Yestordny's Utterances by Members on the Financial Situation. WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.—The flexible rules of the senite are proving of great service just now by permitting every gentleman,who has an inclination, to wive utterance to his finaucial views at any time and to any ex- tent he may wish. While Senator Voorhees did not succeed in getting the upper cham- ber to cntor today, as was hoped, upon the active consideration of his bill swelling the volume of national bank curroncy %o the pur value of the United States bouds on deposit the greater portion of the day was devoted to financial discussion on one or more of the ious” propositions of resolutions pending. No one expects any decisive action by the senato until mostof the senators have hud an opportunity to express their views, and anything which offers occasion for speech- making may be said to be u step toward final solutien. Bills and Petition, Among the petitions presented in tho morning hour was one irom Cass county, In- diana. 1t was directed, suid Mr. Voorhees in_ presenting it, “agaiust the manifold iniquities of the present civil service, in which opinion I heartly concur.” Mr. Manderson introduced two bilis,which, he snid, had been prepared and sent to him by a gentleman of financial ability, and which were read by their titles and referred to the finance committee. The titles are: “Directing the Purchase of Silver Bullion and the Issuance of Treasury Notes There- foro, and_the Appointment of a Mint Com- mission,” and “Providing for the Issue of Treasury Notes, Their Redemption and for rposes.” r. Voorhces, chairman of the mittee, said he had been appezted to by al senators, who reguized more time, not to call up todiy, as ho had intended, the bill to enable national banks to increase their circulation to the amount of the par value of the bonds deposited by thewm, but he gave notice he would do 8o tomerrow. Mr. Cockrell offored an umendment direct- the treasurer to pay to the holders of 2 ver cent bonds who present them for re- demption their face value with interest. Mr. Sherman stated the objection which occurred to him agaiust the amendment The moment the treasury notes were pild outon these bonds, which were not now, and the interest on which was no burden to the government, the-motes would be pre- sented to the government and payment in coin demanded. That would be an unbusi nessliko proposition and would complicate tho situation. The president had called attention in clear and forcivle languago to tho fact that tho treasury notes issued under the act of 1800 were presented for redowption in gold and that caused the first fulling off of the 100,000,000 zold reserve. The amendment he regarded as a dangerous finuucial propositio Ridiculed by Cookrells M, Cockrell ridiculed the objections by My, Sherman, whom hespoke of as the groat friend and patron of the national banks and as the great gold monometallist. Why, he ied, should the national banks he allowed o inerease their cirealation by 819,000,000 their bonds now deposited, while the govers ment could not issue greenbacks to rede its 2 per cent bonds? Many questions were asked by Messrs Mitchell, McPherson, Peffer, Aldrich and Gray. ‘They were all replica to by Mr. clrell, who expressed his amuzement and mortification at the objections mude to his proposition by the friends of the banks Finally the bill went over till tomorrow and Mr. Herry addressed the senate iu favor of the dolble standard of gold and sil vor. It was generally agroed, he suid, that the Sherman act was thoroughly bud, 1t was & law which never should have passed, and he was particularly gratified that not o single democrat voted for it whether in the senato or in the house. In an evil hour for the country the free silver republicans had varted compazy with their friends on tho democraticside of the chumber b had consentod to the passage of the Sherman actand the repeal of the Bland act. The alof the Sherman act, without other ation would place the ‘countey upon a gold basis, would prevent the future coiuing of any silver and forover practically destroy silver as woney, He (Mv. Berry) believed in the double standard, and was not wiliing to cast his vote for the gold staudard of money. He believed President Cleveland was 4 man of the highest and most patriotic purpose, a man of great ability, thoroughly honest, and absolutely fearlcss in the ox- pression of his opinions. M, Cleveland has often declared i faver of bimetallism and he (Berry) was confident, that knowing the president’s failure to discuss bimetallism in his message, he would approve auy biil re pealing the Sherman law and providing for both the circulation of gold and silver on such terms as would make thew equal. Mr. Allen's Awmendinent, Other | M finance Mr. Allen had an amendment to the na tional bank circdlation bill to the effect that intorest should cease ou bonds. on which the additional circulation shall be bused. The Lodge resolution was taken up with the Gallingor amendment to it—to the offect that it would b unwise ‘and inexpedient to make auy radical chauge 1o the taviff pror w March, 187--aud Mr. Gallingor addressed the seuato. He declared himself ready to vole al Lhe gariiest o sment for the fOONYINUED ON SBCUND Favk.) | a | I OMAHA, IN FAVOR OF LOCAL OPTION | Towa Republicans Detarmine to Throw Off the Prohibition Incubus, FRANK JACKSON NAMED FOR GOVERNOR Only Two Tallots Needod to Settle the ce —Stormy Timo Ovor the Plat- Finally Ou For Governor........ . FRANK D or Libut. Governor . WARREN. For Ratlrond Cont........... |5 '\ For State Supt. of Instruc JAC] DUNGAN Des Moises, Aug. 16, —[Special Telegram to Tuk Beg|—The republican state con- vention held here today will pass into his- tory as one of the stormiest on record, all on Account of the prohibition question. The morning session passed off very quictly and was put in excellent good humor by the strong and able speech of the temporary chairmai, ex-United States Senator Harlan, who counseled a broad and liberal platform. The committees on credentials, permanent organization, resolutions and vice presidents were unnounced and the convention ad- journed tll 2 p. m. The attendance at the morning session was not uncomfortably large, but in the afternon the Tabernacle, capable of seating 8,500 persons, was densely packed and many were turned away. The temporary organi- zation was made permanent with the sub- stitution for chairman of ex-State Senator Lawrence of Sioux City. Senator Lawrence had o lengthy speech pre- pared and being slow of delivery con- sumed more than an hour, the latter part of which the audience did not hesitate to show its impatience. He treatoa of the financial situation, silver question, tariff, pensions and prohibition, pronouncing strongly on the late question 1a favor of high liconse. Decided to Nominate First. Then there was a contest of half an hour over the question of waiting for the resolu- tions committee to report before proceeding with the nominations. The matter was finally decided in favor of proceeding to nominate, and presentations of tandidates for the nomination for governor were made. As the names were mentioned all received applause. The call of the roll was pro- ceeded with and it was evident from the start that Jackson was in the lead. The first ballot resulted: Jackson, 493: Young, 241; Drake, ib4; Lyons, 85; Torbert, 67; Ormsby, 8t; Head, 59; Coflin, 18; Henderson, 3: Harlan, 2; no choice. On the second Jackson gained from the start and his nomination was a foregone wclusion before the ballot was half re corded. The announcement of his nomina- tion at 5 o'clock was received with prolonged cheers. Local Option Endorsed. The committee on resolutions then re- ported, presenting a local option temperance plank and the fight began between the pro- hibition and the anti-prohibitioa forces on the question of its adoption. The contest was waged vigorously for a coupie of hours and was finally settled in favor of the local option element by a majority of ten votes. As adopted the resolution relegates the question to the legislative districts and pledges the party to a modification in favor of local option. HOW IT WAS DONE, Routine Work of the Convention—Com- mittoes, Speecies and Fights, Des Moixes, Aug. 16,—After the heavy rain of last night the sun is shining brightly this morning und the air is crisp and cool for the meeting of the state republican couven- tion. The enthusiusm among the 1,200 del gates is almost unprecedented. In addition to the delegates hundreds of republicans from difforent parts of the state are in at- tendance. ‘The convention hall, seating over 3,000 people, bugan to fill up at 10 o'clock and within_a fow minutes every visior's seat .was taken. The hall was finely decorated with flags and banne; District caucuses were held at 9:30 this morning for the selection of members of the various committees to be reported to the convention. Ina’few instances there wer contests over the selection of members for the committee on resolutions. the dividing question being that of shibition, but beyond this nothing of special interest was developed. The committee on resolutions as made up has & majority tor the liberal sentiment on prohibition. At the hotels the candidates' headauarte remained crowded up to the hour of meeting of the convention. One candidate, B. I, Clayton of Wurren county, withdrew from the contest late last night. fight Between kson and Young, he contest has now narrowed down be- tween ckson and Young, but unless either one receives a nomination on the first or second ballots itis likely togo toa third man, Ge ake being most frequently spoken of. enator Harlan is aiso beini wmentioned for the nommation. He looks hale and hearty, and since coming to the city has wade many friends among the deie- sutes. ‘I'he convention was called to order at ten minutes past 11 by Ch E. Blythe of the stato central com After the reading of the regular cal nporary ofticers wero announced as follows: Secrotary, I M. Treyuor, Pottawattamie county ; assistant secretavy, 4. \V. Bird, Poweshiek county; reading clork, A. B! Proudfoot, Warren county. Dr. A. L. Frisbic of the Congrega- tional clirel offered pr cence was made to the present industrial and lubor conditions. Chairman Blythe then in- trodiced ex-Senator Harlan of Mount Pleas- ant as one of the grand old men, not only of the state, but of the nation. The applause that greeted him lasted soveral minutes, Speveh from Ex-Sonstor Hurlan, Ex-Senator Harlan began his speech by thanking the convention for the honor b stowed upon him. 1t was o pleasure for him 10 look into the fuces of the representative republicans of lowa. He believed there were enough intelligent republicans there to | in which refer- fuaugurate & movement that shall result in overtwiuing the admimstration wow in power at - Washington. But this can uot be done unless every one goes to work for the cause of reform. Next to activity bo placed Larmony. Without harmony activity was wasted. The re- publican party mist not allow itself to rely on past victories. Eternal vigilance, ho sald, was the price republicans must pay for present und future victories. After having triumphed in national contests for a quarter of u century the republican = party met with overwhelming defeat in 1858 and again iu 1892 In Iowa the republicans party mot with partial defeat in 89, which was repeated with emphasis in 9F. Last ear these defeats were retrieved in lowa. Whother the party will win this year de- pends lurgely upoi the action of the conven- tion toda, rinciples of the Party, fde therefore cautioned the dele [ pause a moment and ascertain the causes of ihese widespread defeats in the'nation. He asked. Is it true that the majority of the peaple of the United States have repudiated tue principies of the republican partyt For himself, he auswered No. The people of the United States have never in- tentionally repudiated these prin- ciples siuce the election of Lincoln in 1800, Whal are tbese principles. THURSDAY MORNI One was that thesoFnited States are one sovereign nation, red to repel all foes at home or abroad, “'Krlm‘l)\\o. he said, had never been din Among other oD principies ~ of the _ ropublican party e enumerated: § Umyersal froedom and enjoyment all political of and civil rights inalfparts of tho republic; equality in distribublon of taxes and such discrimination iv as shall pro- tect American in ther of farm or shop; a_soun tem, which means ~ money, , silver and' paper, every dollar n&_ g90d ns every other, dollar, None of tho%8 great principles, ho said, had ever been udiated in the nation, and he did not beheve they ever would be: Cleveland and his congselors, ho said, acted on the theory that th¥se principles had been repudiated, from national sovereignty to national banks, but he will find later in his administration that #one of them have been intentionally repucaisted by the people of the United States. t "R Cuutlons the Pafly on Prohibition. Discussing tho dn‘gn of the republican party in 1802 in the nation and in the state n 1880 and 1801, Senator Harlan said they were due to the ‘fact that tho repub- licans had allowed their opponents to select. the battlefield. Republi- cans had been 164 into discussion of details instead of priticiples. Instead of dis- cussing protection as#a vrinciple they had had beon discussing dotails of legislation. He deprecated the fagt that such small ques- tions as the amount duty on tin plate or sugar, instead of protection as a piinciplo, had been made an isgue. In Towa. ho said, the party was du‘@!e‘l because it had Deen trying to make otails of prohibition legislation the issue instead of republican- ism. He cautioned the party this year to stand upon republicanism {nstsad of minor issues, and with all guns turnca on the enemy success 18 certain to bo the result of the deliberations herd toda; At the conclusion of Senator Harlan's specch ho was given three cheers, and the pplause following lasted for nearly & min- ute. Committees and Reports. After Senator Harlan's speech, on motion the roll call by districts was pro- ceeded with for selebtion of members of the various committegs. Following is com- miftee on resplutions: 8. M. Clark, Keokuk; George Hubble, Bavenport; C. W. Muliin, ~ Waterloose. K. K. Bailey, Decorah; Charles Ware, Cedar Rapids; H. L. Watterman, Ottumwa; T. J. Caldwell, Adel; M. L. Temple, Qsceola; John Howatt, Stuart; T. D. Henley, Fort' Dodge; A. B. Funlk, Spirit Lake. The committee doos not contain a single pronounced prohibitionist. All are either liberal or anti-prohibitionists. After an- nouncement of committees the convention adjourned till $ o'clock. ‘I'he convention was called to order again at 2:15, when the report 9f the committee on credentials was received’nd adopted. “The committee on pevmanent organizatien reported for chaivman J. C. Lawrence of Sioux City, and for the other offices the temporary officers were| made permanent. Lawrence was mtraduedd and amid much applause commenced the delivery of his ad- dress, Ho said: Distrast Boyets Distress. “The spirit of distress and uncertainty which today permeates and controls every part of our commercial and national life is the logical sequence of the recent success of the demoeratic party.. The reason for the cxistiug condition is found in the history of the democratic party it8slf. The record of that party is such thatiwhenever it hus as- sumed complete contrad‘of all branches of the government, capitdl, Hghtly and natur- ally assuming that thegiblicy of that party as annoupced in its plat would be rig- idly enforced, and thatjshe result of that en- forcement would be a. 1 depreciation of values, commenc: fortify itself by withdraywing from:may rises and re- fusing its aid to ot ilure follows failure and the labprer betomes o tramp. “Every democratie orator and all the demo- ic press for vears have pictured to the mechanics and laborers of this country in false and often indecent language the ‘rob- bery’ which those classes were sufforing at the hands of the republican party, and by waining their support last fall announced through its platform doctrines which, if car- ried into effect, would stop every wheel in the land, debase credit and flood the country with paper and silvor money, the value of which uo intellect, human or divine, could determine. “Thut congress hus not yet passed laws on these subjects is of no consequence, for con- gress is pledged to pass laws in keeping with these doctrines, and only time is wanting for them to fulfill the promises of their plat- form in order to keep faith with the people. The promise to pass such laws wiis enough to cause the withdrawal of capi- tal with all its attending eveuts; hence, re- sponsibility is to be fixed upon the demo- cratic party. Campaign of Currency Platforms, “The democratic party,” continued Mr. Lawrence, “has declared in its platform for free coinago, as have its alies, the people’s and prohibition parties; while the republican pugty has declared for bimetallism and for o dollar which shall be acceptod everywhere at face value. Bimetallism is right, and in time it will be concaded to be right by all na tions, but for the United States at this timo to stund alone would be most unwise and disastrous. If an international agreement could be reached whereby n link between the two metals could be formed, fxing u ratio, whether of 16 to 1 or whatever it might be, the question would be per- manently solved; but without such arrang ment the republican party insists that the dollar should_be a dollar in the hands of all ons inall parts of the union, and, if sible, in all parts of the world. The ve- publican party is for the removal of ull ox- isting distrusis; for the re-establishment of stability in our currency; for an honest dollar and for bimetallism.” Mr. Lawrence then discussed ut consider- able length the 10 per cent tax on state banks and pensions. Then taking up the subject of prohibition, he said: Purty's Position on Prohibiti “The republicans party can better be trusted the question than any other party, for the reason that the republican cparty is the tem- perance party of lowa. As an individual member of the party 1 believe the time has now come when it 18 wise for the republican party, from o political and moral standpoint, to change its declaraiions upon the subject, uniting the all the elements of our and giving to ita force and prestige none of its ememies can witlistand.” Concluding, Mr. Lagwerence said: “We demand the relegation to obscurity of all political leaders whose only object is spoil and self-aggrandizement. We demand that the red rag of anacghy shall ot be allowed to wave in the bregzes of our land, that its devotees be silenged, and that its defenders, whether from she slums of New York or from a guberpatorial chair, shall find no support for themselves and no continent for theiradoption.” After considerable Wwrangling over the order of business and & long wait on the committee on resolutions, it was decided to present candidates for the gubernatorial nomination, and they were presentod as follows: General F. Drake of Center- ville, W. H. Torbert of Dubuque, F, D. Jack- son of Des Moines, J. A. Lyons of Guthrie Center, L. 5. Cofin ‘of Fort Dodge, E, S. Ormsby of Emmetsburg, Lafe Young of Des Moines and Albert Head of Jefferson. The fivst ballov resulted as follows: Juckson, 40315 : Young, 84I)g; Drake, 154; Lyops, 84 7-18; Ormsby, 815 Torbert, 671 : Head, 59; Harlan, 2; Henderson, 8i(; Coftin, 18. Num- ber of votes required for nomination, 603. On tho second ballot many countie changed to Jackson and his nomination was made unanimous. Excitement in the Af The afterncon session wiill as the most exciting meeting held by lowa republicaps in & dozen years, A fight over the . resofutions immediately followed the nomination of Frank D. Jackson for gov- emor. ‘T'he report of the committee on reso- lutions was read by 8 M. Clark. He moved its adoption on behalf of the committee, which was seconded aad carrled. After this result bhad been announced Judge Stuble moved 50 strike out all words in the liquor plank begluning with “wmain [CONTINUVED ON THIND FAGE.] acon, {0 Inte history ., AUGUST 17, 1893. Hindoo Fanatics Kick Up a Dence of a Bob- bary in Bombag. MOHAMEDAN OBJECTS OF THEIR WRATH Falthful of One Sect Starts & War of Ex- termination on the ithfal of An- other—-No Danger t British fifi* Restdents Is Anticipated. LCopyrighted 1893 by James Gordon Bennett.| Loxvox, Aug. 16—/ New York Herald Cable ~Special to Tre Bree.)~1 have it upon Almost indisputable authority that tho gov- crnment received today dispatches from Bombay, stating that tho city was prac- tically possessed by rioters, nearly all the mosques have been burned, and that all the authorities could do was to protect govern- ment property from the violence of the rioters, and that the gunboats in the bay are prepared to bombard the native quarter so soon as nstructions on this point are ro- celved from the home government. Nothing defiuite, however. has yet been offielally promulgated, though wild rumors and counter denials provailed this evening. 1 think I can safely say tho foregoing state- ment will practically be confirmed before long. The latest telograms from Bombay, published hero this morning, report everys thing apparently quict, and though slight fresh disorders were ap- prohended on the occasion of the Hindoo festival, held yesterday, due precautions were taken and the presence of 8,000 troops on duty, it was hoped, would preveut a serlous outbreak, Thus the rumor of 8o sorious a situation camo like clap of thunder froma clear sk Dudabhai Navroji, usually describedoas “the member for Indi this evening. Al- though he had no very definite information as to the latest phaseof tho rioting, he talked freely about the disquioting rumors that prevailed. He said: Opin n of an 1 “L am not really concerned about the alarming rumors that arc being circulated. To me it appears quite evident that how- ever serious matters may now look, things will very soon settle down and the whole disturbances come to an epd with the termination 0§ the Mol shipliday. Tt is an exciting time just now aud e fiercest of religious passions are awakenoed. The hos tility between the Mahomedans and Hin- doos has for generations been wont to show itself in these almost natural out- bursts. The fanatics amongst the native population created a similar disturbance in 1851, and again in 1874, when the Mahome- dans and Parsees met in contention. The Parsces are few in number, and thewiots I saw dian. did not assume n very scrious aspect. Tho disturbances now affect more that 500,000 Hindoos and 160,000 Mahomedans. Con- scquently the disorders are more widespread and the acts of violence are of a more serious oharacter. I suppose the out- side estimate of the Christina population io be 50,000 souls, tacluding the British garri- son and the native Christians. uld say the number of natives in pfl..e.zm arms to be very small, for licenses to- them are only granted to well-to-do people, and there coula mot be any consider- able distribution of arms® without the knowledge of the magistrates. For my part, T caunot see any reason why cither Mahomedaus or Hindoos should mako any attack upon the European Christians, though they may, perhaps, in thelr excitement, op- pose the authority of the police and troops Until things come to such a pass, the native troops would refuse to obey the ovders of their oficers, confident of a peaceful settle- ment. ‘There ought not to be any appre hensTon of an attack on the British resi- dents. The disturbances aro probably con- fined to the Mahomedan quarters, Pard- honea and Bhenibozar, and the Hindoo quarters of Bhuleshvar and Numbaber, and ought not to touch the neighborhood of the British residents, on Malabor hill, Magazore and Pavell.” No Danger to the Britiah, The former governor of Bombay, Richard Temple, said that the situation 1n Bombay was not i his view fraught with the slightest danger for the British resi- dents. “These incldents,” he said, “are perenniul and must needs be coming to the surface to draw a simile, I may say novlike the great geyser of the Yellowstone valley, but rather like the little geysers surrounding it, which come bursting now and again, but have very little result in the end. I regard tho sug- Sir gestion that the native troops have taken side with the fanatics us pro- posterous. They are themselves o mixed body, and could not effectively take either side. Icannot understand, however, how the affairean be allowed to assume the serious proportions it now evidently has, and can only ascribe it to the fact that no British officer interfered in time to bring it to an immediate termination. 1 must say 1 ex- tremely regret that such occurrences can bo for a moment tolerated in the secoud largest city of the empire. They nre calcu- lated to bring our rule into disrepute and cause our administration to be made light of in Indinn eyes. MARTIAL LAW IN AKGENTINA, Pena Declares fils Government Ended and State of Siege for SLxiy Duys, (Copyrt hted 1893 by Janes Gordon Bennate,y VaLpaRaiso, Chili (via Gulveston, Tex.), Aug. 16,—(By Mexicun Cable to the New York Herald—Special to Tue Bee.|—Mar- tial law, which was yesterday proclaimed in the city of Buenos Ayres, has been extended to all parts of the republic of Argentina The Herald's correspondent in Buenos Ay teley claved for sixty days. The Natioual guard is to be mobilized and made ready for nase wherever armed intervention is needed, Many persons were killed and wounded last night during the fighting in La Plata between the federal troops and the radical revolutionists. An artillery company and a troop of cavalry were sent there to ald General Bosch in preserving order. The federal forces uwow ‘control the entire city of La Plata. Notwithstanding the fact that the troops coutrol the city, it 1sin & state of confusion bordering on an- archy. Murders and robberies were fre quent last night, and the military authori- ties scemed unable to prevent them, Radicals Hide Thelr Arms. Dr. Irigoyen, leader of the liberal party, is bitterly hostile to General Bosch, Many of Dr. Irigoyen's followers have hidden theiwr arms and more trouble is feared. Lhe gov- erner appointed at La Plata by the radicals after they drove out General Costa, tried to have an interview last night with President Peua, but the president declived Lo regoive him, la Corrientes the situation is constantly | Browing worse, Citlzens have attacked the 8 raphs that & state of siege has been de- CANNOT ABIDE. TiIE PROPHET | police and sacked the barracks. o ernment has asked the federal j= for aid, In my opinion quiot 3 restored until President Pena Wz One Minister Resle Nows nas just been received ty rientin Virasoro, who was minister of fa - vaffairs jn the reorganized Argentine /et has He was not able t It is not known whother members of the cabinet intend All itons have ) suppress an outbroak. Con gress hus authorized interveation by the gOV ment in Santa Fe and San Luis, The situation in the eity of Buenos Ayres is crit- fcal. The latest telegrams from La Plata say 2,000 rebeis have beon disarmod and that General Bosoh intends to push the work of disarmament with tho possiblo sveed, ened president other the any resigning been tak possiblo precs greatest Drazil s Quiet, From reliable sources 1learn that affuirs in Brazil are becoming quiet. The resigna tion of Castilho as governor of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, against whom war has been going on for nearly two years, has dono much to_bring about peace and pacify tho people. Peace now prevails in the northern states, and President Peixotto has regained public confidence since the failure of ex-Admiral Wandelkolk's scheme. Uraguny Unhappy. From Montevideo the Herald's correspn - ent telegraphs that ex-Dictator Lavorre is out in a protest against the movement in favor of the election of the presidents brother to be his successor as chief execu- tive of Uruguay. Argentina revolutionists have fuvaded Uraguay They were driven back troops. Bolivia's Siiver Me PANAMA, Colombis Aug. 16.—[By Mexican Cable to the New York Herald—Special to Tue Bee.]—The Herald's corresponaent in La Paz writes that there is a scrious crisis in Bolivia on account of the fall in the pricoof silver. Mine owners threaten to suspend operations. T order to prevent this the government will ask congress to authorize the collection of import duties on gold hereafter, and to r move the existing export duties o silver, Ecuadorlans After Poru. I*rom Quito a Herald correspondent writes that El Heraldo, government newspaper organ, expresses surprise over the reported purchase of arms in Chili for the Ecuadoran army. SincetheSeraphis sailed from Valvar- aiso for Guaynquil with theso arms reports have been in circulation the lor has joined Bolivia and Chili in a secret allianco against Peru. The semi-oMcial newspapers of Quito have revived the boundary dis- pute between Peru and Ecuador. They charge citizeus of Peru with h ing violated the treaty, and with committing repeated outrages apon Eeuador- iuns. who live near tho boundary line. A poputar demonstration was held in Quito, in which threats were made against the Peru- vian legation. The president was urged to take energetic measures against Peru, and if these did not bring about a satisfactory result to forcible measures for presery- ing E. tHE Napd® territory. under Casores from Corrientes. y the Uruguayan Excited. (via Galveston, Tex.), : _— MYSTERY OF THE SAND HILLS, Dead Body of Murdered William Dean Dis- covered Nenr Thedford. Tueproxn, Neb., Aug. 10.—(Special Tele- gram to 'Tne Ber.|—Word was received here today that a set of harness, a camping outfit, and & road cart had been found near Halsey,in this county. The sheriff and several citizens investigated. Not far from where the cart stood they found buried three copies of a worlk entitled *The Great Between Christ and Satan, the Herald Publishing company of Battlo Creek, Mich.; a letter from the Nebrasia Track socicty, Lincoln, Neb., under dato of May 17, 1803, addressed to William W. Dean; u receiver's reccipt for homestead entr 1609, on the southeast quarter of soction 13, township 82, range b1, issued by the Chadron land office to William Dean, May 18, 1803 Nearly three-fourths of a mile from whe this discovery was made, the dead body of o man was found in an advanced state of decomposition. He had undoubtedly been murdered. An orifice through both sides of the back part of his skull showed that death had been caused by the passage of & charge of shot, evidently delivered from a gun held in close proximity to his head. He was ubout five feet ten iuches tall A thorough Investigation will be made to- morrow. Controversy published by Suspe of Being w Burglur, Tanre Rock, Neb., Aug. 16.—[Special Tele gram to Tue Bee)—Another arrest was wade today in the case of the burglary some time ago. It is supposod that tho arrested in Missouri have a here. Arthur Brown, a young voy tured on the 14th, and he impl brother-in-law, G. C. Wood. A se ot was therefore issued, and heriff Anderson and Constable made tho pst this afternoon. father of the boy, resonted the intrusion! and picked up a hammer. There was a gon- eral scuflle, in which Brown received u blow w ated his arch war. Denuty Wimple | Brown, | on the head that caused blood to (i Wimple drew a pistol finally and the search was Nothing was found, but Woml will be hield for the present at any rate. Arthur Brown is in the Pawnee jail, and will be held for a witness, Lonod Money to a Sipxey, Aug. 16.—(Special Telegram Tup Bee)-United States Andrews avrived here on Monda; an investigation of the Sidnoy fluding the receiver, Mark M. Neoves. about §1,300 short in his accounts. Mr Neeves' explanation is that he had foolishiy loaned this money to helpa friend out who was ina close place, expecting to roplacy it before heing rolicved of his office by his successor. Preston A, Griflith, Neoves formerly lived in Ogallala, and has property there to_make good the doficy He his riend, to Inspector nd b lund office, been relioved of the recclvership, and Andrews assumes charge uutil Grifith's ar- rival. The mpathy of the community seems to be with Mr. Neeves, us no one be- lieves he would willfully attempt to defraud the government. . Farmer's Skul Murorn, Neb., Aug. gram to Tug BEE | known farmer living was_seriously injured by litched to @ plow that 16, Mr. Schlagel, southwest of Milford, -[Special Tel a well runaway Leam became unmanage- ble. Mr. Schlagel was thrown on the ground, tramped upon and his skull trac- tured. Indian Children Visit the Fair, CoLvmprs, Aug. 16.—(Special to Tue Bee, | —W. B. Backus and several of his employes at the Indian school of Genoa passed through here at noon today with about twenty-five Indian children bound for the World's fair Their band accompanies them, From here they had & special car. York County Hiberuiuns Plenle. -McCooL JUNCTION, Neb., Aug. 16.—(Special to ‘Lue Bee)—The Hibernian society of York county heid its annual picale yestor- day in McCool park. afernoon interfered with the progrum There wus o large altendance, 8 etoo with | A heavy rain in the | | OF HOMES Story of a Visitor to the Scono of Yester« day's Oyclone, AMID THE RUINS FREAKS OF THE TERRISLE TWISTER HWouses and Darns Koocked to Plecos ang Soveral Porsons Injared acape of n Baby ot the Tor Miraco Datai ous Pawser Ciry, Neb, 16, Telegram to Tnr Bre.|—Tae poudent at this place today visited the sceae of yesterday's cyclone and followed its path for over six miles to tho west line of Richardson county, The first dip made by the revolving cloud was: about four miles south and two miles east of this city, where it struck the house of John Turabull, totally demolishing it. Mr. Turabull was in the act of closing the kitchien door when the house was struck and all he remembors is that the building Aue, [Special BEr cor was lifted bolily into the air and torn into a :thonsand frag- ments. H wife and children wero blown 100 foct awayand fell among the debris. His babe was carried in its crib a distance of 150 feet and lodged at the base of a haystack, where it was found an hour later covered with the ruins of the houso and only slightly injured. All the members of the family were hurt, but none fatally. The next place struck was tho farm of Mr. Irwin, about a mile distant. His house was slightly damaged and his barn and several fine fruit trees destroyed. The entire path of the cyclone was marked by fallen tro twisted and torn from the ground, and at na placo covering a space more than an oighth of & mily wide, Story of a Witness The house and barn of Al Craig were worse than destroyed. Mr. Craig says he firss heard a rumbling sound resembling the roar of a train, and upon looking out saw the cyclone about to descend upon him, Calling 10 his wife to follow quickly, they barely es- caped from the house when it was engulfed iu tho whirlwind and sent spinning like a tov untl it fell to pieces. Mrs. Craig was struck with a piece of flying timber and soverely injured. ~ All of Craig's farm implements, wagons, buggics and plows were broken and twisted into every conceivable shape. Tue Brm cor- spondent saw a buggy wheel with the hub and spokes torn out and the tire twisted into the shape of a figure 8. Across the road from Craig stood the house of Dr. Alvright, surrounded by a grove of trees each from eight to twelva inchies . diameter. Many of these were broken off and uprooted on every sida of the housc His barn and windmill,’ fifty feet south __of the house, and alarge orchard the-‘Same distance north were complotely” destroyed, but the house remamed untouched, not even a brick being moved from the chimney. In the grove wheat straws were driven three inches deep 1uto and under the bark of trees aud leaves were drivern stem first mora fivmly into the trunis than if they had grown there, o~ Another mile further on the bavwof Amos Habka was destroyed, and beyond stflLans other milo the stone house of Mr. Hunzeker— demolished. was The men had just vetirned from the teld, when they saw the cyclone approaching. All were outside the house except an otd lady, who refused to leave the building. The men rushed in and carried her out by force. They had sear reached the outside when the building secmed to rise in the air and fall & crumbled muss upon its own foundas tion e six or eight persons inall arc mora or less injured, but none fatally, TABLE ROCK REPORTS, One of the Vietims Brought to that € for Treutment. TanLe Rock, Neb., Aug. 16. —[Spocial Tele- eram to Tue Bee.]—The cyclono yesterday was more destructive than first accounts indicated. Its general course was northe castand gained force enough to do aanage four miles south of Pawnee City. The track was not more than 100 feot wide, but ar- anged to strike s number of buildings, en- tirely demolishing two houses and greatly damuging two others, besides windmills, barns and sheds, Only one person was ser- fously hurt, but a number of children had bad broisc Mrs, I8 L. Craig received a severs cut from flying timboers, laying open the flesh of the thigh to tho bone. Being a fleshy woman, her condition is critical, . The family * hud observed the storm com- ing, and running out of the house, had reached the gurden, where they laid flat till 1w fury was spent. ‘The house was a fine wo-story one belonging toa gentleman in Pawnee City, and was blown entirely to picces, one of the sides landing st least 200 feot from the foundation. The storin began about a mile and & hulf to the southwest of Mr. Craig's at about half past 4 and leveled the residence of John Turnbuil, carcyivg iv y cutirely away. Freaks of tho A purt of the floor was lifted up bodily and carried with it the cradle in which was a Somonths-old baby. § The baby was found i the timbor slightly hurt. The family mivaculously escaped with a few bruises, About aneighth of a mile northeast stood the farm buildines of Moses Irvin, The dwelling escaped, but the other buildings were wrecked. The next house was Craigs' Tornado, from'there it crossed the road to the large grove of Mr. Albright, in which his dwelling stood. The wind turned to make @& path around it, twisting off large troos, overturning the windmill, stable and all outbulldings. It performed this very curious frouk of cutling & swath around the house and yet did not move or damage the building. It then continued its @ through the grove and orchard, making its path plainly discernable through the flelds of corn for three or four miles before any other buildiugs obstructed its path. It damaged to some extent the resi- aence of John Hunzeker and also & house accupied by & Bohemian named Kosy, and pussed on through a settlement of Bohewians on Dry Brauch and toward Humboldt. Mrs, Cralg was moved to Table Kock this afterooon to the residence of Nick Craig, her brother, where her injuries way be more carefully treated. — - Fallure of Puddook & Co, Fort Honixsoy, Neb., Aug. 10.—[Special 1o 1k Bek.|—The firm of Ben 8. Paddock & Co., post traders here, gave chattel morigages today om its entive stock of merchandise to Steele, Smith & Co., Kil- patrick-iKoch company, Kirkendall, Jones & Co., and Hrauch & Co. of Omaha, The real estate was mortgaged to Hon. Joseph W addock of Omana 1 o firm's lisbilitles are Dot given, but undersiovd o Le heavy,