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o = THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 1896, quest that the Governar should sign his autograph on the white stripe below the inscription. The Governor mechanically dipped his pen in ink and beld the pen poised above the flag. “I will not write upon the stars and stripes,” he said quietly, but with ade- n from which there could be unmis- takably no appeal. That expression will go down in history, although it sounded commonplace there among the common- place people, who failed to take in its full significance—the patriotism of the remark. “No,"” said one of the prosaic lawyers from Manhattan, “it’s a misdemeanor.” *That’s so,”” remarked the man who had disfigured his country’s flag with bad let- tering. “Write your autograph and your name on a sheet of paper and that will be just as good.” The Governor readily complied with the request, and for ten minutes was busy writing his autograph. When I asked Bim for one for THE CALL he replied: “I will give my autograph to the San Francisco CALL with pleasure,”” and he dashed off “Yours, truly, Wm. McKin- ley,” in those bold, square characters, so like the man himself, mentally and physi- cally. A seedy-looking but frank and honest old man wearing on his coat lapel the cop- per button of the Grand Army pushed his way through the crowd and stood in the open space between the simicircle of visit- ors and the Governor. He wasone of those who would not write upon the stars and stripes, and who had stood side by side with William McKinley in the dark and bloody days of the Republie, offering with hini his life blood to wash the white stripes of country’s flag clean of the word “slavery’’ that had madeit, in the | eyes of nonesty, a flaunting rag of shame. The Governor's bright eyes glanced a mo- ment on the old soldier. ln a moment more he had sprung to his feet, had grasped the old man’s hand and ex- claimed with a beartiness which could not have been assurued: I am glad to see you, Thompson.” Tears came into the eyes of the old sol- dier, as he replied, “Yes, Governor, and I'm glad to see you, too. I helped to elect you twenty-five years ago, and I and the other old soldiers will help to elect you next Novembe The old soldiers will not write upon the stars and stripes by neglecting to vote for their comrade, William McKinley of loyal Ohio. And Ohio appreciates the honor that has been paid to her—the Presidency of this great nation. The soul of the nation is stirred to-day as [ have seen the soul of loyal Ohio stirred to its inmost depths within the two days past. The people of hi him this afternoon. tin factory at Niles ment made possible by the efforts of her Governor toward the protection of Ameri- can industries, called upon him this after- noon with banners made of American tin, and cheered their townsman to the echo. As the Governor stepped upon the front porch, it was seen that he wore upon his left lapel a badge of tin, representing one of the industries which had not existed before in America, but which had been brought into being under the beneficent volicy of protection, of which policy he was the foremost advocate, next to Blaine, of blessed memory. In his speech on this ®ccasion the Gov- ernor made the first political utterance since his name was mertioned for the Presidency. In a few zimple words he laid his finger upon the cause of the trials which now afflicted the working people of this Nation when he said that he was glad to have demonstrated in his native town that tin plate could be made irthplace came to The workers in the in America. His next sentence was greeted by a chorus of cheers: “When I have given the American workingman a day’s wages and a day’s work I will be satistied. “The Republican y that will give to ev Amer ngman American wages; a policy that will put money enough into the treasury to run the Government; that wiil bring back to us the period of prosperity and plenty that we knew for more than thirty years. It is espécially pleasing to have the men from my own boyhood town and from the place of my birth gather around me in my humble home as they have done to-day. I wish for old Niles’ prosperity in every workshop and every factory, and love, contentment and happi- ness in all your homes.” The Governor received me very cor- dially, but in reply to my request for a statement from him on his conception of vublic policy designed to secure the great- est hapriness to the greater number of the inhabitants of this country he said that, while he would be pleased to favor the San Franzisco CALL in every way he could, it would be impossible for him to make any siatements at this time for pub- Iication, for the reason that he might be misunderstood. “I have declined to state anything of that kind to Murat Halstead, John Rus- sell Young and a score or more of other newspaper correspondents from the great dailies of this country, because my friends have advised me that it wouid not be politic at this time, or discreet, to say any- thing on these matters. The committee appointed to formally notify me of my nomination will call upon me in about ten days, and whatever I may have to say on those matters wili be given to the pub- lic on that occasion.” At this moment Mrs. McKinley entered the room. She has been for twenty-three years a confirmed invalid and cannot walk without the aid of a cane or other support. She is a highly accomplished lady, of most fascinating manner and of a cheerful dis- position. It has heen a common remark among those who have known this couple for more than a score of years that into the sunshine of iheir weaded lives there never has come a cloud. Governor Mc- Kinley is a devoted busband. Of him can no man dare to say aught that he would fear to have published to the world. His private life is without a stain; without even a suspicion of biemish. Yet upon their happy wedded lives the whirling wheel of fate has brought much sorrow. Across their lives misfortune swept and tracked their hearts with deso- lation. Two children blessed them; no brighter in mind, no lovelier in face and form, no more beloved by God, indeed, than those the poorest laborer holds close against his breast when twilight ends his day of toil. Their hearts’ best love went out to those sweet gifts of God, and prattling music filled that humble home. But angels came unbidden and unseen and stilled tte vibrant chords, and plucked the rosebuds | oneby one, to weave them into the crown of him who smiled when little children played about the feet of God. Thereis a spot on which the passing clouds cast shadows; two little mounds, kept green by summer suns and summer showers, the grass as fr-sh and as bright as they who lie beneatt: locked in the earth. This man and woman, joined as closely as holy love could weld them, have learned, through bitter pain, that smiles and tears and life and death are interwoven in the lives of all God’s creatures. So these two —this kind and Christian man; this gentle, vatient suffering woman—have not es- Ohio, an establish- party represents a | caped the common lot of all, and sorrow’s link has bound them to the lowliest of their neighbors. Among the grassy slopes where the little mounds are shaded 'neath the maples, this man’s and woman'’s feet on many a holy pilgrimage have worna pathway to their loved and lost. Death can take away all else but love. The memory of her own lost darlings has bent her steps to deeds of golden light. Many a home in Canton has been blessed by the sunshine of her smile, the benefi- cent giving of her hands. The ch‘ildren of the poor have been her special care. A score of years have not fatigued her nim- ble fingers, and in that time there’s many a baby’s foot been warmed with web and warp and woof of cotton and of wool by this sweet lady who will grace the White House. The record of William McKinley is one of which the foremost citizens in any State or any country might well be proua. | His loyalty has not been confined to tongue utterance; it has been expressed in deeds upon the field of battle; it has been breathed forth in the stifling smoke of gunpowder, nor has it been deafened by the roar of cannon. Mr. McKinley was born in Niles, Ohio, January 29, 1843, avout fifty miles east of Canton, just north of the Western Reserve line. His father was an iron-master there, | and had moved from New Lisbon, Ohio, to the town of Poland, near Niles, so that his children might be educated at the Poland academy. In his college days at Poland rley was the prize debater. When the War of the Rebellion broke out young McKinley’s pulse wa: irred with patriotism, and in June, 1861, he joined the ranks of the Union army at the age of 18. He enlisted in the Twenty- third Regiment of Ohio Volunteers, which was organized at Columbus. Its first colonel was William 8. Rosecrans, after- ward major-general. ltslieutenant-colonel was Stanley Mathews, who became United | States Senator and Justice of the Supreme Court. 1Its major was Rutherford B. Hayes, afterward President of the United States; and last, but not least of ali, in the words of an old comrade, ‘‘there marched in the ranks of Company E, with a fat knspsack on his back and a heavy | musket on his shoulder, in a new suit of blue, footed in brogans, the leather of ich resembled cast iron, the boy of 18, Villiam McKinley, who was serving his apprenticeship as one of the Presidents of | the United States.” The first battie in which Private McKin- ley, a stout lad at that time, was engaged was when Rosecrans defeated Floyd at Car. nifex Ferry. Afterward McKinley’s regi- ment fought under M¢Clellan of the Army of the Potomae. He smelled powder at An- | tietam and South Mountain, and after the battle of Antietam he was promoted from the rank of private to that of second lieu- tenant, on accountof soldierly bearing and brave conduct in those engagements. The only step between his rank as high private and that of second lieutenant was that of commissary sergeant. He never was a corporal, although he is little, and he does not take kindly to his re- ported resemblance to the first Napoleon, “The Little Corporal.” He was afterward promoted a first lientenant and captain, and served on the brigade and division staff of General R. B. Hayes part of the time, later as aid-de-camp. He also was acting assistant adjutant-general on the staff of General George Crook, and with Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley cam- paign. He faced the battle clouds from which rained hissing lead at Cedar Creek, at Winchester, at Fishers Hill, at Ope- quam, and on other fields at that period. On that historic aay, when the gai- lant Phil Sheridan rode his foaming horse from Winchester, young Major McKinley was rallying the troops at Cedar Creek, and Sheridan speaks of it with pride in his memoirs. At Berryville, Major McKinley’s horse | was shot from under him. He holds a | commission of brevet-major of the United States Volunteers, issued in 1864, for gal- lant and meritorious services at Opequam, Cedar Creek and Fishers Hill. This com- { mission was issued by Abraham Lincoln. Major McKinley accompanied General Crook to Cumberland, in Maryland, where, after the capture of Crook and General Kelley, General Hancock retained Major McKinley on his staff until the brave young soldier was assigned to the staff of General Samuel 8. Carroll, commanding the vet- eran reserve corps at Washington. The future President of the United States looked on with tear-filled eyes and bosom swelling with loyalty and pride when Grant received the sword of Lee at Ap- pomattox. Not until the end of the war, Sep'ember, 1865, did young McKinley lay aside his sword. Art connoisieurs will not approve of the taste of Governor McKinley in the selec- | tion of pictures with which to adorn the walls of his Cantcn home. Instead of Psyches, nymphs and satyrs, Venuses de Milo who do not bear armsand realistic monstrosities by Munkacsy, or *‘A Maiden Going (o the Bath,” there is a fine etching from the life of General Ulysses S. Grant, a large stcel engraving representing the | surrender of Lee to Grant at Appomattox, | a fine engraving of Abraham Lincoln, and other subjects of a like kind, which prove that Governor McKinley’s loyalty and pa- triotism are foremost in his thoughts; not only in his thoughts, but next to the dear little woman whom he loves they are fore- most in his home. In the case of men of the mold of Gov- | ernor McKinley distance does not lend enchantment to the view. On the con- trary the nearer you get to them the better | you'like them. This is an infallible test | as to whether a;popular man merits his popularity. The man who is not popular at home and who is popular abroad does not improve upon a nearer view. Unlike wine he does not improve with age. You may set in down as a tiuism that in nine hundred and ninety-nine casesin every thousand the man who is not popular in his own home—who is not more popular | there than anywhere else in the world—is | like the man who starves his familyin order that he may open wine for his friends | downtown. I have found by indications which flaunt in banners on the car walls in my jour- neys through this State‘of Ohio, and in what I have seen and heard in Governor McKinley’s home, where he is “‘an every- day occurrence,” and where his home life, his business life and his political life are daily observable, that there is no man in this State more esteemed or more beioved than this same William McKinley. In- deed, it has been a matter of great sur- prise to me, for I had heard from those who are not his friends, that he was a cold man and that he had once given the soci- ety handshake to a young woman reporter. “Tnhe prophet is not without honor save in his own country and among his own people,” is a saying which does not apply to the subject of this articie. Governor McKinley is not only.loved and honored by his own people, but he is loved and honored by the people of the United States, for no man can truth- fully say aught of his integrity or his reputation that is not consonant with that of a true Christian gentleman and a loyal citizen of his country. “I will not write upon the stars and stripes,” said -Governor McKinley to-day, and no citizen who has at heart his own welfare, the welfare of his wife, of his children, of his friends and neighbors and feliow-citizens, the integrity of his home and the perpetuity 6f this great republic will, in his sober sense, write upon the stars and stripes in a ballot against the loyal soldier, the patriot, the loving hus- band, the beloved father, the true citizen, the champion of American labor, William McKinley. Jonx PavL CoSGRAVE. g VISITED BY NEW YORKERS. Informal Reception to Returning Deslegates at the McKinley Home. CANTON, Omuro, June 20.—As Major McKinley came out of the breakfast-room this moraing he was met at the door by the members of the New York delegation, who were admitted to the convention aiter a contest before the National Committee. They were: Cornelins N. Bliss, Anson G. McCook, S. V. R. Kruger, William Book- tield, C. H. T. Collis and Robert J. Wright. They were accompanied by Abner Mec- Kinley, the major's brother, whose wife had been = guest at the house for several days; Senator James R. Garfield, son of the late President, and the following: General Horace Porter, president of the Union League Club; Colonel Henry H. Pettyman of Ohio; Senator D. Pavoy, New York; Roger I. Lewis, New York Assem- bly; Andrew Jacobs, member of the State Committee of New York; William S. Bagg, Benjamin Oppenheimer, William Heno- ker, John C. Graham, Andrew Peddi, Thomas Humphrey, I. E. McMullon, Montagre Lesler, T. F. McGowan and Lloyd Colliss. Their special car had been detached from the train at the station, and they had walked to the house. It had not yet been put in order, but the visitors were warmly greeted by Major McKinley. While con- versing with him Mrs. McKinley returned from a short drive, and each of the party was presented to her. In several ske found ola friends, notably General Mc- Cook. Before leaving the party was photo- graphed, seated under a tree in the yard. All bore away a memento of their visit in the shape of the candidate’s autograph under a suitable sentiment. Abner Mc- Kinley arove several of the gentlemen about the city and the surrounding coun- try for an hour or two. The New Yorkers jeft at 1:20 o'clock for their homesover the Pennsylvania road. There was no formality in the greetings, but Major- McKinley conferred at some length with several members of the party over -the outlook in New York for the campaign. Bliss, who is president of the Tariff League, expressed the liveliest satis- faction over the situation. Congratulatory messages by wire have about ceased arriving, but the mail this morning brought in a great number of let- ters. Among them was the following autograph letter from ex-President Har- rison: My Dear Governor: 1 beg to extend to you my hearty congratulations upon your nomina- tion and to express my confidence that the people will, in November, ratify the work of the st. Louis convention. Please present my respects to Mrs. McKinley. BENJAMIN HARRISON, At 3 o'clock a trainload of people from Niles, Major McKinley’s birthplace, reached the house. They attracted much attention on the streets, for the banners they bore were sheets of home-made tin stuck into staffs. Major McKinley's ap- pearance to respond was the signal for an outburst of applause. This subsiding, he addressea them in a cordial welcome. The first of the delegations from Wheel- ing to arrive was that of workers from the La Belle Iton. Steel and Tin Mills—about 500 strong—who came in at 5 o’clock. They carried tin canes, dadges of tin, with the name of the mills stamped on them, and an immense banner of tin. On one side was inscribed the name of the mills and the year, and on the otber in immense red letters, ‘*McKinley tin.”” The banner was presented to Major McKinley and he accepted it in a few appropriate remarks.. An bour later a second train arrived from Wheeling containing the Ohio County Republican Club, Bentley Jones, president, 250 strong. 1Its spokesman was Congressman B. D. Dovenor, who said: “These gentlemen of the Ohio County Republican Club represent the true Re- publicanism of our State and the loyal Republican party that has stood for free speech, for free men, for free press, for a free ballot—but never for the free coinage of silver at16tolor frec trade in Amer- ica.” [Cheers.] Major McKinley, responding, referred to West Virginia joining the Republican col- umn in 1894, and hoped they had come to stay. He continued: *I recall with feel- ings of emotion the rsference by Captain Dovenor to our first meeting over in the Kanawha Valley. We were then in the midst of war. The States then were in active rebellion againstthe Federal Union. Thirty three years have gone by; the war is all over and the glories of that war belong to the vanquished as well as to the victors. Itis the common heritage of all Ameri- cans, and to-day we know the North and the South only as geographical divisions. ‘We are all one in devotion to the Union and the flag; one in striving to make the Nation more glorious than ever before.” T ADDRESSED BY HANNA. Cleveland Republicans Give the Manager of the Campalgn an Ovation. CLEVELAND, Onio, June 20.—Hon. M. A. Hanna and party arrived from their victory at St. Louis this afternoon. The Tippecanoe Club, 300 strong, 400 street- car employes and thousands of citizens met Mr. Hanna with a band at the Union depot. The procession, which included fifty carriages, moved through the principal streets of the city, and a great demonstra- tion was held at the Tippecanoce Club rooms. After several speeches calls were made for Mr. Hanna. He said: “This unexpected and overwhelming demonstration robs me. of what little power of speech I have left. I had little idea that anything I had ever done en- titled me to such distinguished consider- ation. True I have for months been asso- ciated with a cause dear to the heart of every honest Republican in Ohio and to every patriotic citizen of the United States. I entered upon that work be- cause of the love I bear for McKinley. No ambition for honors like this prompted me. I acted irom motives of love for my friend end devotion to my country. No selfish ambition actuated me. “I unite with you in rejoicing that our efforts thus far have been crowned with success, quite unexpected to our ad- versaries. [Laughter and cries of “Me, too!”] For myself, I lay no claim for the honor you accord me. 1 could bave done nothing without the people. All I have done has been to assist the people in nomi- nating the man they desired, and who will by the people be elected the next President.” “‘Yes; and after four years after that,” some one shouted. “I accept the amendment,” said Mr. Hanna, laughing and amid loud appla “William McKinley,” he continued, wanted by the people not only because of his persondl characteristics, although I may say io passing he is the best man I have ever known, but because of what he represents, Without the people I could have accomplished notbing, but if with them I have accomplished anything I have received in the succese of the move- ment thus far full compensation.” Although Mark Hanna was elected chairman of the National Committee at its meeting yesterday he did notsitasa representative of Ohio, C. L. Kurtz having been chosen by the delegation from that State. Mr. Hanna is the personal repre- sentative of Governor McKinley, and his election as chairman of the committee is in conformity with the precedent estab- lished by President Harrison when he re- quested that Thomas H. Carter, who was nota member, be placed at the head of the National Committee in the campaign of 1802, ——— HOBART IN PERIL. A Train on Which He Is Riding Sig- naled Just in Time to Prevent a Wreck. PITTSBURG, Pa., June 20.—An acci- dent that might have deprived the Repub- lican party of its Vice-Presidential candi- date took place to-day on the Pennsyl- vania Railroad. Harly this morning two sections of a west-bound freight train collided. Two freightcars were derailed and thrown across the east track directly in front of the first section of the fast vestibuled train running from Pittsburg to New York. With two engines pulling it this express train smasi:ed into the wrecked freightcars at full speed. Engineer Mc- Intyre jumped and was severely injured. Both engines, the combination baggage and mail car, two express-cars and one sleeper were derailea and damaged. All he passengers were severely shaken up by the shock, but none were killed. Following the first section closely were sections bearing the Quay party, the cor- respondents’ train and the private car of Senator Bell, having on board Hon. Gar- rett A. Hobart, the Vice-Presidential nominee. Fortunately these sections were promptly signaled and stopped. The news of the accident preceded the train and at each stopping-place physi- cians were in readiness at the stations to act, but their services were not required. FaGaaia HARRISON IS PLEASED. Expresses H's Satisfaction With the Work of the St. Louis Con- vention. INDIANAPOLIS, Isp., June 20.—Gen- eral Harrison said to a reporter this after- noon: “Iam satisfied with the work of the Republican convention at St. Louis and pleased with the results. Asto Teller and the silver bolt I don’t care to talk.”’ General Harrison declined to be inter- viewed at length, but made these observa- tions in answer to a direct query. Heis apparently giving himself little concern over the political situation just now. Some of his near friends had hoped all along that the St. Louis convention would stam- pede to Harrison, but the general gave no sign that he had an eye on the conven- tion. e MR. DE YOUNG ALARMED. Belleves the Silver Bolt Has Placed the Republican Ticket in Great Perll 8T. LOUIS, Mo., June 20.—Before de- parting for the East this morning, M. H. de Young of California talked on the effect of the bolt in the Republican National convention. ““Tne bolt,” said he, “from the Republi- can convention is the wedge that may be utilized to split Republican calculations wide open. I do not hesitate to say that should the Chicago convention make a platform and nominate a candidate in barmony with the position assumed by the seceding sil- ver men and following closely on the heels of such action, and the Populists and Bi- metallists, who are to meet in St. Louis, should fall in line, it woald place the Re- publican ticket in greater perilt than I would like to see. I believe it would take California from McKinley, snd I know it would lose a number of heretofore reliable, strong Republican Western States to our ticket.” 3 ENGLISH PRESS VIEWS. The St. James Gazette Fears the Vigorous Foreign Policy of the Republicans. LONDON, Ex6., June 20.—The St. James Gazette, in an article on the effect of the possible election of McKinley to the Presi- dency upon the relations between Great Britain and the United States, says: It cannot be said that the Democrats, under Cleveland and Olney, have shown a too friendly spirit, but we fear we must not hope for better things from the Republi- cans. Jingoism is not a monopoly of one party, and we shall be lucky if we escape further causes of difference daring Mec- Kinley’s regime. We shall be lucky, too, if we succeed as speedily as possible in arranging for the permanent arbitration of which the Marquis of Salisbury spoke yesterday. However, the Gazette adds, Great Britain is to be congratulated upon the reasonable certainty tnat if McKinley is elected the United States will continue to pay its obligations in honest money. The Globe says: The outside world would prefer the installation of a govern- ment pledged to both a gold standard and a moderate tariff. The paper adds that President Cleveland might consolidate under gold the Democrats of the non- manufacturing States by proposing to con- tinue the existing tariff with slight modifi- cations. The Westminster Gazette says: The protection policy to which the party is committed will douhtless be as injurious to our trade as before, but for the moment there will be a sense of relief at the fact that the Republicans are against tamper- ing with the currency. The Pall Mall Gazette says: The hol- lowness of the silver fraud was shown at the St. Louis convention. The Statist says that despite the deci- sion of the convention in favor of sound money, the election of McKinley will not assure the restoration of order in cur- rency so long as the Senate is governed by a eilverite majority. President Cleveland, it adds, has met the opposition of the Senate by continual borrowing, and Mc- Kinley will go on borrowing. He is cer- tain to disturb trade by raising the customs duties. The United States within seven years has had three aiterations in the tariff. Probably there will be a revolt against the new McKinley bill, but the country is threatened with a fourth tariff. The outlook, therefore, does not im- prove, but growsdarker. Investorsought to leave American securities alone. The Spectator declares that it is prema- ture to assume that the Republicans will win. The Democratic convention to be held at Chicago may by a successful straddle attract the silver vote. The world owes no man more than one living, WHITNEY'S BOOM AGAIN INFLATED, Gold Democrats Advance Him as the Logical Candidate. BELIEVE HE CAN WIN' The Ex-Secretary Still Declares He Does Not Want the Nomination. HIS MISSION AT CHICAGO. Will Issus a Statement Urging His Party to Desert the White Meta'. NEW YORK, N. Y., June 20.—The sound-money men of the Democratic party are looking to William C. Whitney as the natural leader of the single standard in the Chicago convention. He has received since Wednesday letters from conspicuous men in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Penn- sylvania, Michigan, New Hampshire and New Jersey, thanking him for his aeter- mination to battle against the free-silver forces. These messages have contained pledges of support in carrying out any plan which Mr. Whitney may have formed for pushing gold to the front. Mr. Whit- ney saw President Cleveland in Washing- ton about two weeks ago, and the finan- cial question was talked over by them. Mr. Whitney also saw Mr. Lamont in ‘Washington and conversed with him on the same subject. Mr. Whitney has adopted a course of complete reserve until he shall have reached Chicago to begin personal work among the delegates, and with men through whom he can influence the acts of the delegates. He has not decided on the day that he will go to Chicago, but it will probably be about July 5. When there be will make some written state- ment of his reasons for urging the con- vention to adopt a gold standard. Mr. Whitney considers that the Demo- crats on a sound money platform, with a sound money candidate, will have an equal chance to win against McKinley and the Republican platform of gold and protection, This view is shared by other notable members of the party. The possibility of Mr. Whitney being a candidate for President, notwithstanding his repeated statements that he was not, was revived again yesterday. In talking of it he said: “I am not a candidate for the Presidential nomination. I am going to Chicago to do what I can for sound money. Some of my friends think I can do something.” General T. C. Catchings of Mississippi is a sound money man from a soft money State. A short time sago, he said last night, his State was for gold. It still had four gold men among its seven Repre- sentatives in Congress. The other three were rampant for silver. So were the two Senators. The General believes that some of the gold Representatives will fail of eiection this year, and that, unless the tide of free silver sentiment 1= stemmed soon, nearly all the gold men will be over- whelmed in the flood. “I am not discussing politics, however,” he added, “and I do not care to go into the subject. I may say that I think we will have a very hard time in trying to turn the silver men from their set pur- pose. An earnest and persistent effort will be made, but I cannot venture a predic- tion as to the result. I can only hope that, whatever may be the financial plank at Chicago the Democrats will win., “I think the party will remain intact in the South. We have many other consid- erations in that section that will keep us all in line at the last moment. no matter what may be the general policy adopted by the party for the political campaign.”” It appears that bankers and other busi- ness men interested in the maintenance of the present gold standard are nov going to rest content with the declaration upon that point in the St. Louis platform. Efforts are already being made through various banking and business channels to arouse a sentiment throughout the coun- try in favor of the adoption of a similar plank by tne Chicago convention. Per- haps the most comprehensive movement in that direction is being made by Harvey Fisk & Sons, who have a large number of barkers and investment correspondents throughout the country. They sent out a circular yesterday setting forth the im- portance of educational work to remove ignorant notions and prejudices in favor of cheap money. In conclusion the firm says: ‘“We suggest that, irrespective of party affilliations, you at once comniunicate with tue delegates and alternates to- the Chicago Convention from your district, urging the importance of the adoption of a plank declaring in unqualified terms for the maintenance of the present gold standard.” e MONTANA DEMOCRATS. Cieveland Denounced in Speeches and a Free Coinage Plank Adopted, BUTTE, MoxTt., June 20.—The Demo- cratic State Convention met here to-day to select delegates to the Chicago conven- tion. It was the first harmonious gather- ing of Democrats held in the State in a number of years, the Clark and Daly fac- tions being united in the convention and both were given representatives in the aelegation. By acclamation Hon. W. A. Clarke of Butte, the millionaire banker Letters Of praise, telling of great benefit from Hood's Snrsa{pnrilla,cume in eyery mail car arriving in Lowell. The keen dis- crimination of the people long ago settled the question of the comparative merits of blood purifiers, and the millions take Hood’s Sarsaparilla and only Hood's. Hood’s Sarsaparilla | and mine-owner; Senator E. S. Matts of Anaconda, a leading Daly .man, and ex- Governor Hauser of Helena were chosen delegates-at-large. They are probably the most prominent Democrats in the State and have a National reputation. The other three delegates elected are Paul A. Fusz of Granite County, W.G. Downing of Cascade and Sidney Fox of Sweet Grass. The platform makes no mention of Grover Cleveland or his administration, but both were roundly scored in speeches. The financial plank reads: As a question overshadowing all others, which to-day engages the thoughts and affects the welfare of the people of the United States, we are in favor of the restoraticn of siiver as money as it existed prior to its covert demon- etizationfin 1873. For this purpose we demand that the mints of the United States be opened to the free coin- age of silver as well as gold, at the ratio of 16 to 1, without awaiting the action of any other nation, We declare it as our belief that the demone- tization of silver is the prime cause of its de- preciation and also of the general stagnation and depression that exists in all branches of industry and trade throughout the United States, and that permanent prosperity can be restored only by the restoration of silver to its former position as mone: equally with gold. We believe the tree coinage of silver will not only revive the drooping industries of the country, but the naturel and inevitable result of free coinage will be to enlarge and extend the foreign commerce of the country, particu- larly with ail nations having alike system of currency to our own; that in this respect it will be more promotive of reciprocity in trade than all tariff laws or treaty stipulations that can be devisea or entered into. Finally, we believe on this question the use of both gold and silver as money will put it beyond the power oi any combination of capitalists, whether at home or abroad, to so concentrate,money as to be able to raise or de- press at will the products of labor throughout the world. The platform declares for a tariff for revenue suflicient to meet the expenses of the Government, and that it shall be levied for the equal benefit of all sections of the country. 1t declares against the issuance of bonds in times of peace, and favors an amendment to the constitution providing for the election of Eenators by popular vote. The American Protective Association was also denounced. e LET US PRAY FOR WISDOM. Ex-Governor Campbell’s Advice at a Gathering of Maryland Democrats. WASHINGTON, D. C., June 20.—Ex- Governor James E. Campbell of Ohio was the orator to-night at a Democratic gather- ing under the auspices of the Interstate Democratic Association at Riverview, a river resort on the Maryland side of the Potomac, fonrteen miles below this city. Governor Campbell commended the cour- age of department officials and employes in attending a Democratic meeting and making an open profession of their po- litical taith. Speaking of the forthcoming convention at Chicago, Mr. Campbell said: “If a stinging and lasting defeat would be avoided in November the majority at Chicago must concede and conciliate, while the minority must yield and concur. If sagacious, harmonious and brotherly counsels shall not prevail, we go to un- avoidable defeat and to a defeat like that of 1860, the result of our own stubborn and recalcitrant conduct. ILet us pray ,lhat wislom, prudence and patriotism may govern the Democratic hosts when they assemble.on the 7th day of July. They haw: it within their power to per- petnate the only existing party whereby the rights of the great masses'may be pro- tected and preserved; or they have it equally witkin their power to destroy its usefulness for years and mayhap forever. “The peopie of this country have for- given the Democratic party much in days gone by, but will thy ever forgive it if, in contention and animosity, it {ritters away the opportunity of to-day?"” ON THE EETIEED LIST. Two Chief Engineers of the Navy to Take a Long Rest. WASHINGTON, D. C., June 20.—Iwo chief engineers of the navy will this week be placed upon the retired list upon their own application after forty years’ service, though neither of them has yet reached the retiring age. One of them, Chief En- ineer Kutz, is stationed at the Mare sland navy-yard and has been promi- nently identified with the construction of the machinery of the ships of the new navy, his last duty having been at the Union Iron Works, San Francisco, prior ich he was at Cramps. NEW TO-DAY. EAGLESON &C0. Factory Prices! OUTING SHIRTS, NEGLIGEE SHIRTS, FANCY SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, SUMMER UNDERWEAR, SWEATERS, HOSIERY, ETC. 748 AND 750 MARKET STREET, 8. F. 242 MONTGOMERY STREET, §. F. LOS ANGELES and SACRAMENTO. NEW TO-DAY. HUMPHREYS “Brain Fag” General Debility ; Physical and Nerv- ous Weakness and Prostration, arising from long continued illness, Excessive Physical or Mental Applicatioi, Exhaust- ing Drains upon the system beyond its power of recuperation. The symptoms are varied: Weakness, Easy Fatigue, Weak or Lame Back, Sweat or Starting on going to sleep, Vertigo, Singing in the Ears. No. 2¢ is a HOMEOPATHIC TONIC and wil! make you well. If there is indigestion alternate with No. 10, the famous Specific for Dyspepsia; indigestion; weak stom- ach: bad taste, coated tongue, offensive breath, loss of appetite, and dull, heavy stupid feeling; rising of water or food after eating. Scores of sufferers have been restored to LIFE, HEALTH and VIGOR, by the use of SPECIFICS Nos. 24 and 10. €77 ro= Rose Cold Homeopathic Book mailed free. Sold by druggists or sent prepald upon receipt 7 rrice, flask $1, trial 25 cents. Humpbreys' Medi- cine Company, +11 William streer, New York. Do you need any Of these items? If so, call on us at once, for they won’t last long. Real China, Decorated Dessert Plates, were 15¢: now 10¢. Real China, Decorated Dinner Plates, were 20¢; now 2 for 2 5c. Real China, Decorated Dinner Plates, tinted edge, ‘were 35¢; now 15¢. Real China, Decorated Dinner Plates. extra large, were 30c; now 15¢. English Decorated Cups and Saucers, large sije, Table Lamps. o NICKEL STAND, CENTER DRAUGHT, 40 CANDLE POWER Complete with Shade and Chimney, Were $2.00; now $1.55 A5~ RAZORS and SHEARS ground by skilled mechanics, a specialty. USh 618-820 MARKET ST. HIGHEST GRADE AND GUARANTEED. $85—8$5 NDOWN—$2 FER. For the Beautifal 96 Models. Excellent Second-Hand Wheels at from $15 to $35. INDIANA BICYCEE COMPANY, 18 and 20 McAllister Street, 3. F. OPEN EVENINGS. WILL TANS YOU “FOR" WALK? DOLLAR. Even though it is a little out of your way; even though it may be the first time vou have gone south of Market street for your shoes? It is not only & question of price with us, but also the assori- ment, shapes, styles and the fit; for we have ail the new ideas in shoemaking at prices that atiract. CHILDREN’S SUTrIMER TANS 00 CHILD'S FINE TAN GOAT BUTTON (chocolate shade), made on our new square-toe shape, stylish toe-caps and solid oak-tan double soles...... .. — These shoes are only to be compared with thoss soid elsewhere at £1 50. Child’s sizes run from 6 to 1014 only. Have you the Sullivan Money-saver—the book of shoes for out-of-the-town people? Sent free anywhere for the asking. SULLIVAN’S MONEY-SAVERS : IN : SHOES, 18-20-22 Fourth Street, Just Below Market. -—, e, HURRAH ¥FOR THE FOURTEL ¥rom Now on Up to JULY 4, '96, We ‘Will Give With Each Purchase of a BOY’S SUIT At Either of Our Stores, a Box of FIREWORKY FREE. Composed ot the following: 8 packages Crackers, 1 Ruby Light, 1 Sparkling Bomb, 1 rlower Pot, 1 Red Gem, 1 Young America Salute, 1 Miniature Red Torch, 1 Trolley Wheel, 1 Yellow Jacket, 1 Bee Hive, 1 box Red Fire, 3 Pin Wheels, 3 Blue Lights, 1 package Torpedoes, 1 Pistol, 1 dozen packages Caps, 1 Volcano, 1 Sky Rocket, 3 One- bail Candles, 2 pieces punk. THEOLD | XL, L. V. MERLE, Proprietor. 616 to 620 Kearny Street, 646 Sacra- mento Street, 647 and 649 Commer- cinl Street; also Brauch Store, 45 COSMOPOLITAN, Opposite U. S, Min:, 100 and 102 Fifth st, Saa Xrancisco, Cal.—The mos: select family hotel la the city. Board and room, uhuu.muwg.z 250 Rooms, 903 Is the One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. §1 day, according 10 room. M are the best aiter-dinner Hood’s Pills pills, aid digestion. 20c. | Mopolitun Houel and 760 & day. Kree coach 10 aud Look for the coacn bearing the name of the Coa WM FAHKY, Proprietos and 47 Sixth Street, corner Mission. FOR BARBERS, BAK- ers, booibiacks, bath- brewers, e bookbinders, candy.makers, can; ! dyers, flourmills, foundri laundries, hangers, printers, painters, shoe factories, [ Rt cac oot {oaase ilom ste, Brush Manufacturers, 609 Sacramentodte