The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 27, 1896, Page 1

VOLUME LXXX.—NO. 57. PRICE FIVE CENTS. WATSON WAS A FOE TO BRYAN, Scoffed at the Nebraskan in His Speeches in Congress. BITTER IN HIS ATTACKS. The Young Orator Ridiculed as a Party “Darling” and a “Pretty Man.” RECORD OF THE GEORGIAN. Once Created an Uproar in the House by Accusing Members of Drunkenness. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 26.—The nomination of Tom Watson of Georgia as & running mate with Bryan on the Popu- list ticket is regarded with derision in Washington, where Watson is best known. It is recalled that Bryan and Watson, when members of the Fifty-second Con- gress, were often pitted against each other in debate. Indeed, the Georgia Populist seemed to feel an especial ani- mosity toward Bryan and vented his spleen whenever opportunity offered. The two men are as different as possible in both physical and mental makeup. Bryan, a gifted orator, a man of commanding presence and a fine voice, always had the sympathy of fellow members and of the gaileries, which greatly irritated his ad- versarv. Watson is a typical ‘‘corn-crack- er.” His physical appearance is utterly insignificant and strongly reminds one of “Ransy Sniffle,”” described in Judge Long- street’s Georgia scenes as a native of Georgia, who had been reared on a diet of red elay and blackberries. ‘Wateon was an aggressive Congressman, impetueus and intemperate in his utter- ances and seemed never happy unless he was fomenting trouble in the Houseof Representatives. When the tariff bill was being considered, he sought to show that Bryan was insincere in his tariff-for-rev- enue professions. He paid his compli- ments to Bryan in this fashion: On theother hand,we have our handsome and brilliant friend from Nebraska (Bryan), who was put forward as the “darliug” of the Demo- coatic side of the house, the prettiest man in all the bunch, and his entire speech, which ranged from Tom .Aaore' _poetry to Miller's jest book, was th.. . and substance of the old Democratic posivion on the tariff that “We will practice what is wrong, while we know what is right.” After,a burst of laughter Watson pro- ceeded to the serious features of the tariff, but soon returned to Bryan, and con- tinued: He announced his ideal Democratic plat- form, not & platiorm you would have, but s platiorm you should have—a platform you could have if 2 man were sitting quietly by his fire at night with his feet in his slippers, cigar in his mouth, a hot toddy by his side, nothing to disturb him, and ideal Democratic dreams in his heart. Now, what was that plat- form? Itwasvery pretty. It has all the yague charms of the undefined. It has all the bound- less beauty of a landscape that has no limit, He says this phrase, “tariff for protection,” is the only thing of which he complsins. He says, in effect: “I do not object to it if it does by indirection what the other says it should do directly; but I object to a tariff which says in plain words what 1t is meant to do.” There was much laughter on the Repub- lican side. . Watson quoted some of Bryan’s glowing sentences and then added: That is beautiful. It is like the old fish- trap, with one mouth down the stream and the other up, and it catches’em & comin’and & goin’. [Greatlaughter.] Watson finally made himself odious to his fellow-members by writing a campaign book, in which he accused some of them of incompetency, intemperance and venal- ity. On one hotJuly day General Wheeler of Alabama arose to a question of privi- lege and read from the cletk’s desk the following paragraph from Watson’s book: Lack of common business prudence was never more glaring. Drunken members have reeled about the aisles, a disgrace to the Republic. Drunken speakers have debated grave issues on the floor, and in the midst of maudlin ramblings have been heard to ask, “Mr. Speaker, where am I at?”’ General Whneeler then proceeded to ar- raign Watson for his statements. Watson tried to make an explanation, but was howled down. This angered him and he bellowed, loudly: I want it to be understood thatno Repre- sentative from New York can bulldoze me in the exercise of my rights on this floor. He may as well understand that mow. I stand here to defend every line in the book, and will do it against aH comers, whethér from the North or South. [Hisses.] I say that every word in that book is literally true, and all men who have been keeping their eyes open and wanting to admit the fects will admit these facts as fairly stated. A scene of confusion followed, and Wat- son was calle | to order, but by a vote of 139 to 25, was allowed to proceed as follows: 2 1 ask no grace from a Democratic majority which seeks to hiss me down when I am defending my character on this floor. I scorn your grace. I scorn your mercy. The only crime charged in that paragraph, which a Democrat takes offense &1, is that he got drunk ai the barroom this Congress allows to be run in the busement, and the record shows that members came up here on a previous day and admitted that they were drinkers at it. You have planted the tree, why should you wonder at its fruit? Loud protests were now heard from all - parts of the chamber, and the House voted against allowing bim to proceed. Watson frequently gave utterance to incendiary sentiments. He was one of the strongest advocates for an investigation of the Pinkertons, and it was during the discus- sion of aresolution to this effect that he used the following language: We are on the eve of a social outbreak. We ave at the crisis of our republican govern- ment. In a few months it vill be decidea whether we have a Government of law and or- der, whether peace can be ‘maintained by the constituted authorities, or whether each side will arm itself with the dzadliest weapon of destruction and fight out their grievances. 8uch is the character of the man who by \ stress of political circumstances might pos- sibly be elected Vice-President of the United States. WINSLOW SNTEPS OUT. The Democratic Nominee for Governor of Maine Resigns. PORTLAND, Mk., July 26.—In a leiter of withdrawal given out to-night by Hon. Howard B. Winslow of this city, who last month was nominated as the Democratic candidate for Governor, he says: The platform adopted by the State conven- tion, which has declarea for a single gold standard, is plain, and it was upon that plat- form that I was nominated, and I could not, even had I so desired, have -accepted this nomination under any other circumsiances than to stand firmly upon the platform made by the Democratic party of Maine. The Democratic National Convention adopted & platform declaring for the free aud unlimited coinage of silver and there was a strong pressure brought to bear to have me announce myself in favor of the National Con- vention, which I dia not consider was right todo. There have been many expressions on the part of the Democrats of Maine in regard to my duty, but it has been plain to meat all times that there was but one thing for me to do, and that was to stand firmiy by the Maine platform. It is evident from the free expres- sions of opinion. that if I wish to securetile vote bpflhfo' Democratic party I shall be obliged to harmonize with both gold and silver plat- forms, and that I cannot do under any circum- stances. A meeting of the State committee will be held at once to take action on this im- portant matter. JONES VISITS BRYAN. Earnest Conference on the Demo-Popu- listic Sitwation. LINCOLN, Ngse., July 26. — Senator Jones of Arkansas arrived in Lincoln this evening and was immediately driven to the residence of Mr. Bryan, where an ear- nest conference was held on subjects of much importance to the Democratic and Populist parties. In spite of its importance as & political center, having two candidates for the Presidency—Mr. Bryan and Mr. Bentley, the Prohibition-Silver nominee—as citi- zens, Lincoln is a very quiet place these days. Mr. Bryan has been little seen by Lincoln people since he reached here Fri- day week. He spends most of his time in his library going over the mass of mail matter and the packages of telegrams de- livered to his residence every day, and dictating replies to his clerical assistants. Of these he has three—one a lady—and they have had their hands full in keeping up with the nominee’s correspondence. So great has been the avalanche of writ- ten matter addressed to Mr. Bryan that he is practically swamped, and many of the letters and telegrams that were sent ime mediately after his nomination are not yet answered. The Bryan and Sewall headquarters at the Lincoln Hotel areintended principally for the use of Mr. Bryan in receiving vis- iting delegations and conferring with Democratic managers. Mr. Bryan has used them two or three times only, but with the National Silver and Populist con- ventions added it is expected that he will be obliged to go there more frequently. The speech delivered by Mr. Bryan in closing the debate on the Democratic plat- form at Chicago has been printed for dis- tribution under the supervision of Mr. Bryan, with some verbal corrections. A meeting of the State Central Commit- tee of the free silver wing of the Demo- cratic party of Nebraska will be held at the Lincoln Hotel in this city on July 30. Mr. Bryan has promised to be present. Benator Jones left Lincoln on a late train to-night over the Missouri Pacific for his home, Washington, Tenn. He wired to Governor Stone of Missouri to meet him at Jjefferson City to-morrow. Just before leaving, Senator Jones said he would leave it to the common-sense of the people to right the pomination of Watson. No definite action, he said, would be taken at this time with regard to the acceptance or declination of the Populist nomination by Mr. Bryan. Senator Jones added that be thought the notification meeting in New York would take place August 10. —_— TEXAS POPULINTS ARE BITTER. Prefer Fusion With Republicans to Support of Bryan. AUSTIN, Tex., July 26.—Leading Popu- lists here bitterly denounce the action of the St. Louis convention in nominating Bryan. John Caulfield, a prominent local Populist leader, said: “1t appears to me that Jones and spoils- men ‘at ‘St. Louis ran that convention in the interest of Bryan, and it looks to me as though we had been sold out. To ac- pt of the convention’s action is to destroy the Populist party. I propose to work to defeat the St. Louis spoilsmen, and I shall vote for McKinley. The Populist Conven- tion meets in Galveston the 5th of next month, and I shall work there to bring R 1 e > Srem &~ R ar - “There was a young lady from Niger Who rode, with a smile, on a tiger. They returned from the ride with the lady inside And the smile on the face of the tiger.”’ about a furion in Texas with the Repub- licans.” Gould Martin, another prominent Popu- list, who has often been represented on their tickets, concurs with Caulfield, and they claim they represent a large majority of the Populists in the State. s R S AT BRYAN A PLAGIARIST, Made Use of a Portion of Congressman MeCaul’s Speech. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 26.—Con- gressman McCaul, backed by the Congres- sional Record, makes a very substantial claim to being the orizinator of the phrase which nominated Bryan at Chicago. Mr. McCaul claims and proves by reference to his speech, as it was printed, that on Jan- uary 26, 1894, or eleven months before Bryan first made use of the sentiment, in discussing the Wilson bill he introduced the reference to placing a crown of thorns upon the head of a laboring man. The exact wording of the speech was as fol- lows: Ready as you have ever been to betray it with & kiss, you scourge to the very guick, and press a crown of thorns upon its brow. Mr. McCaul said that he did not know whether Mr. Bryan was in the house when he delivered his speech, and he did mot wish to accuse him of plagiarism. *‘But,” sajd he, *‘there’s what I said, and you know it was said at Chicago.” BENTIMENT IN LONDOX. Banker Tritton Foresees Disaster to America if Bryan Wins. LONDON, Exa., July 26.—The Daily News will to-morrow publish a report of an interview with Mr. J. H. Tritton, a prominent London banker, regardinz the chances for the election of the Presidential candidates in the United States, in which Mr. Tritton says he considers it improb- able that Bryan will be. elected, but the situation 1s one of the most serious char- acter. Confidence, Mr. [fritton believes, will not be restored here until the United States Congress shall have passed a reso- lution declaring that it is firmly deter- mined to maintain a gold standard. Cer- tainly, says Mr. Tritton, the National finances of America need to be overhauled. The country is suffering from a plethora of paper money. Cleveland Receives No Callers. BUZZARDS BAY, Mass., July 26.—As is his usual custom, the President remained at home all day. There were no cailers. He did not attend the memorial exercises of thelate William E. Russell at Sand- wich to-day, as expected. It has been re- ported by several seamen that the yacht Albatross, with Senator Hill on board. has been seen cruising off the coast of Marion, The Senator has not landed at that place, however, nor has he visited President Cleveland. S e g A Bishop Demounces Populism. ASBURY PARK, N. J, July 26.—A: the National service in the Asbury Park Auditorium this afternoon Bishop John P. Newman created & sensation by declar- ing that Populists were no better than an- archists and were not good American citi- zens. Instantly a man in the rear of the hall jumped up and shouted, “Bryan isa good American!”’ He tried to propose toree cheers for the Democratic-Populist candidate for President, but his voice was drowned by the music of the choir, B s Plans of the Silverites. | BUTTE, Moxr.; July 26.—Senator Lee Mantle and Congressman Hartman ar- rived in Butte to-day from St. Lonis, Senator Mantle said he had not yet de- cided whether or not he would take the stump for Bryan in the East, but was ready to do everything he was asked to do to help along 1he cause of silver. Con- gressman Hartman said he would remain in Montana until the 1st of September and from that time on he would campaign through the Central States for Bryan. PRty Dickinson Is Bilent, NEWPORT, R. L, July 26.—Hon. Don M. Dickinson left for New York to-night. Before going he stated that he had noth- ing to say to the public. In answer to the query to state the purpose of his visit, he replied that he was as much surprised to read that he was to hold a conference here as Mr. Hill was to learn it. ——— VICTIMS OF CHOLERA, Two English Military Officers Succun b to the Scourge in Kgypt. LONDON, Exa., July 26.—Adyices re- ceived here from the Nile expedition an- nounce the death at Kosheh of Captain Fenwick, who was entrusted with the supervision of railway construction, and Surgeon Trask, who was engaged in organizivg a service to fight the cholera. Both were victims of the Asiatic scourge. ‘A feeling of gloom pervades the camp and the native troops are wailing with over the loss of the two officers. ENTOMBED IN A CUBAN® DUNGEON, Case of Young Ona Melton Presented to Secre- tary Olney. HIS HEALTH GIVES WAY. Confined in a Little Dark Cell Reeking With Filth and Vermin. Unless the Unfortunate Competitor Captive Is Soon Released He Wil Die. JACKSONVILLE, Fra., July 26.—A de- termined effort is being made to induce the United States Government to secure the release of Ona Melton, the young American who was captured on the Com- petitor and iy now confined by the Span- iards in Fort Cabanas. The people of Key ‘West have petitioned Secretary. Olney to act, forwarding the petition to T..T. Stockton, general manager of the Times- Union, for transmission to Washington. ‘With the petition Mr. Stockton includes a letter to Mr. Olney, 1n which he says: 1 feel deep interest in Melton, as he went to Cuba as the correspondent of the Times- Union. He had no inteution of serving in the army of the insurgents, but simply desired to get within their lines to furnish reliable news s to the situation in Cuba. I furnished the young man credentials as the representative of the Times-Union, and these credentials he should have had on his person when arrested by the Spaniards. Mr. Stockton further ssys that he has reliable information from Havana that the prisoner’s health is giving way, and that unless he is relessed or his condition ameliorated he cannot live. The petition and statement to Mr. Olney recites that it will be remembered that Ona Melton, who went to Cuba on the ill- fated Competitor as a representative of the Times-Union, was arrested aboard that vessel when she was captured by a Span- ish cruiser after having landed an expedi- tion on the north coast under command of Colonel Monzon. The crew of the schooner were also apprehended and taken to Havana, where ihey were subsequently tried by a drumhead court-martial and sentenced to be shot for piracy. An ener- getic protest thade by the late Consul- General Williams, under instructions from ‘Washington, secured a temporary reprieve for the prispners and the case was referred to Madrid for revision. The Spanish home Government has since ordered a new trial for the prisoners by the eivil courts, as provided by the terms of the protocol and treaty stipula- tions, but, like all official matters on the island of Cuba, the trial may be put off indefinitely through red tapeism. Meanwhile Melton, With the other pris- oners captured on the Competitor, is con- fined in the military fortress of Cabanas, at the entrance to Havana harbor, ina littie dark cell, reeking with filth and ver- min. Asif toadd to the horror of theix situation, a drain runs through the room, breeding pestilence and death. Twenty other prisoners of all colors and nationali- ties, and accused of every crime in the catalogue, are also huddled together within the narrow confines of the cell, and if reports received here lately are cor- rect a leper has been thrown into the dun- geon to increase the diseases of the other prisoners, The late Consul-General Williams, in view of these facts and on account of the prisoner’s extreme youth and undonbted innocence, made every effort to have Mel- ton released, and General Lee, the present Consul-General st Havana, has also en- deavored to have his condition improved, but apparently every effort seems to have been in vain. it L ik & CUBa>S MAKING GAINS. The Spanish Garrison at Ciego Montero Joins the Insurgents, . cable to the World from Havana says: A cry of alarm has been raised by ti:e Her- aldo of Madrid over the discovery of alleged defective plates in the new iron- clad Carlos V. The announcement is cre- aling a big sensation throughout Spain. The Havana papers, quoting the Her- aldo’s Cadiz special dispatch, say that though launched eighteen months ago, the vessel, as yet, is not ready to receive her guns, the work being done at a snail’s pace and shoddy material peing used. A recent inspection shows that a majority of the plates are already ruined, and it will be necessary for the contractors to replace them before the Government will accept the vessel. Re-enforcements are being hurried to Manzanillo by sea to strengthen the Spanish garrison. The town is reported as besieged by the insurgents, led by Masso, Rabi and Rios. It is reported this morning that still dnother Caban expedition has finally dis- embarked in Pinar del Rio. 1t is under- ‘stood that 125 men landed uoder Miros’ leadership with two cannon and an ample supply of arms, munitions and dynamite. . Thedort at Ciego Montero, near Dirigo, The Spanis| son joined the insurgent ranks, delivering to the rebel leader sixteen Manser rifles and 8000 rounds of ammunition. In Puerto Principe and Piner del Rio many deser- tions from the Spanish columns are re- ported, the officers in some instance going over. Every effort, however, is officially made to suppress names. RACE. RIOT IN FLORIDA, Whites Intrude at a Colored Festival ‘With Dire Results. Six Men Killed and Eight Wounded. Two of the Latter Are ‘Women. JACKSONVILLE, Fra., July 26.—Dis- patches to the Times-Union from Jasper, Hamilton County, Fla., state that a race riot occurred last night fifteen miles northeast of here, in which six men were killed and eight, wounded. Two of the latter were women, Those killed are said to be Henry Jack- son, Albert Sullivan and Edward Johnson (white), Jim Solomon, Amos Campbell ana Ike Mitchell (colored). The names of the wounded have not been learned. The tragedy occurred at Haggard’s tur- pentine still, where many negroes are em- ployed. The negroes gave a ‘‘festival’ last night, and while it was in progress a number of white men intruded and the shooting resulted. It is rumored that the negroes are gen- erally arming and a posse of whites left Jasper to-night for the scene of the trag- edy. 5 e ot FLORIDA HOMICIDE. A Doetor Shot by eighbor Whoase Life He Had Threatened. GAINESVILLE, Fra., July 26.—Dr. J.D. Cromwell was shot and fatally wounaed to-day by Towney Kenard. The trouble started yesterday, when a niece of Crom- well, who Jived with him, ran over to Ken- ard’s, who lives next door, and asked him to protect her, stating that the doctor had struck her, and she velieved would kill her. This morning Cromwell demanded that she return home. Kenard had him placed underarrest. He gave bonds and returned home, stating, it is said, that he intended to kill Kenard. He secured a gun, and was standing on his back steps when the shodting commenced. Kenard fired both barrels of a shotgun loaded with buckshot, and six bullets entered Cromweil’s body. Kenard is under arrest. Dr. Cromwell is about 60 years of age, crippled by rheuma- tism. Kenard is abont 26 years old. R AR S MoLUCKIE SCORES CAR NEGIE. The Ex-Burgess of Homestead Wants the Manufacturer Indicted. HAVERHILL, Mass.,, July 26.—John McLuckig, ex-Burgess of Homestead, Pa., spoke before the Central Labor Union here this afternoon, his effort being to agitate the bringing of an indictment against the Carnegie Company of Home- stead for furnishing the United States Government with defective armor plate for warships. He was very bitter in his utterances. He said that he was not doing his work for the love of the country, but for revenge. He said that in 1892 the men at Homestead had 300 Winchester rifles; now they have , and they are ready to use them if occasion requires. NEW YORK. N. Y., July 27.—A special | In the late war the North compelled the receding States to return to the Union by force of arms, and in a like manner the labor unions ought to compel workmen out of the union to come in by shot and shell, shooting them down in case they did not come in, so that the capita'ists could not use them. The Government in- vestigation ot the armor frauds was hung up in the Senate through the efforts of Sen- ator Quay, Carnegie's tool. The speaker was frequently nprlflauded, but the union did not vote to indorse his sentiments. TWENTY-EIGHT VICTIMS, Result of the Awful Cloudburst in Colorado Last Friday Night. Twenty-One Bodies Have Been Recov- ered, and the Others Have Floated Away. DMEIV»'EB. Coro,, July 26.—The victims ‘of Friday night's flood were the three in Golden, ioufsin Mount Vernon Canyon and twenty-one near Mdrrison, making a total of twenty-eight. The servant-girl, Anna Hansen, who was reported dead, was not at the camp at the time of the flood, and consequently es- caped. A charcoal-burner named Nichols up at Evergreen is reported missing, mak- ing the total list still twenty-eight. Of these sixteen bodies were recovered yes- terday, and the body of Mabel Herres, a little child, was found to-day. P. Johnson of Arvada telephoned into Denver this afternoon that he had found four bodies in the bed of Clear Creek, about a8 mile above the town of Arvado. The coroner at Golden was notified, and will take charge of the bodies. TUp to the discovery of these four bodies no report of any missing persons has come from Golden. Arvada is a country hamlet between Golden and Denver along Clear Creek Valley. These bodies there- fore either floated down from Golden or are those of campers in Clear Creek Valley between the two points, and are not to be confounded with missing dead over the ridge in Bear Creek Valley, where Morri- son is located. e FANDERBILT IMPROVING. The Millionaire Invalid Goes for a Cruise on the Congueror. NEWPORT, R. L, July 26.—Last night Cornelius Vanderbilt was removed from his residence on Fifth avenue, New York, and taken on board nis brother's (F. W. Vanderbilt’s) steam yacht Conqueror. An easy trip was made up along the sound and the yacht arrived here at 5 o’clock to- day. She made for the Fall River Line dock, a most unusual place to tie up, and the sick man was brought ashore and placed in a New York ambulance in wait- ing. An easy drive was made to “‘The Breakers.” He was accompanied by his wife, doctors and nurses. Gertrude, his daughter, and his sons arrived last evening. 8o far as can be learned, Mr. Vanderbilt stood the fatigue of the journey as well as could be expected. It is hoped the sea air will make his recovery more speedy. T e A e 8T, PAUL TRAGEDY. Desperate Deed of a Married Man Who Loved a Pretty Girl. ST. PAUL, Miyx., July 26.—Henry B. White and Miss Tillie Stumpf are lying between life and death at the city hospi- tal from wounds inflicted by the man this afternoon. Whitehas a wife and five chily dren at Northfield, but for some time has been making love to Miss Stumpf, a pretty girl of 21. She became annoyed at his at- tentions and came to St. Paul. To-day he appeared at her bome, 1521 Minnehaha street, and asked for her. Upon catching pight of her White drew a revolver and fired four shots at her. One passed through her left side. White then drew another re- volver and shot himself, the bullet just missing the heart and taking effect in his left lung. —_——— LIVELY NEGRO PICNIC. Three Persons Killed and Sim Injured, dhree of Whom Will Die, BIRMINGHAM, Axa., July 26.—At a negro church picnic near Letohachie, Ala., yesterday a general row took place, in which pistols, razors, knives and ciubs were used. Three persons were killed and six injured, two of whom are women. The row started between Dave Gunter and Burnett Means and was about riding on a “flying jenny.” Pistols were drawn on both sides, and when friends came up a pitched battle occurred. Gunter was shot twice through the Ty, Means was per- forated in the bowels and Jerry Giliner was hit in the head. All three died. Three of the injured will probably die. MANY ORATORS WILL BE HEARD, Plans of . McKinley and Hanna for the Coming Campaign. SHERMAN GIVES ADVICE Urges That Speakers Begin the. Work of Education at Once. SHORT TALES ON FINANCE. Dreary ‘Ante-Election Literature Will Not B: Extensively Circulated. CLEVELAND, O, July 26.—Major McKinley and Mark Hanna, chairman of the Republican National Committee, hava been in conference most of the day and evening at Mr. Hanna’s beautiful suburban home on the lakeside. Major McKinley reached Cleveland last evening and was at once driven to Mr. Hanna's home. Al- though Mr. McKinley has been in Cleve« land most of the week and has been the guest all of that time at Mr. Hanna's house ihe candidate and his manager have had no opportunity to discuss the forthe coming campaign. Major McKinley said to-day: “I came back to Cleveland because my many engagements during the centennial exercises made it impossible for me to have a full and satisfactory talk with Mr, Hanna about the campaign and its man« agement. Indeed, we have had but one extended talk since my nomination, ana I now find that there are scores of matters which demard attention and discussion with Mr. Hanna.” The campaign has been ontlined in a general way by Mr. Hanna and his com- mittee. They do not know what turn affairs may take in reference to another Democratic ticket, and of necessity their actions are somewhat limited in scope and significance by the imperfectly devels oped situation which confronts them. Under the circumstances the most that can be done is to have campaign literature of an informing character quickly pre< pared and widely circulated. . Benator 8herman, who was here two or three days last week 0 participate in the centennial exercises, is somewhat alarmed at the manifestation of the silver senti- ment in certain sections and communities. He told Major McKinley that his volu- minous correspondence was laden with inquiries about the money question and that he was of the opinion that the most active measures to combat the silver senti- ment ought to be taken atonce. He urges both Mr. Hanna and Major McKinley to have the speaking campaign begin at once, and said he was ready and willing to tage the stump at a moment's notice. Other Republicans of prominence, such as Senator Hawley and ex-Governor Mer- riam of Minnesota, have expressed them- selves in pretty much the same manner to both Major McKinley and Mr. Hanna. Major McKinley and his manager have reached the conclusion that the best re- sults this year will be attained by holding a large, indeed, an uncomonly large num- ber of political mreetings. It is believed that it will be difficult to get people to read beavy congressional speeches on the money question or other long documents. On- the other hand, there is abundant evidence of a lively demand for clear, crisp, simple talks on the money question, and for short articles and leatlets bearing upon it. ‘In short, this year the commit« tees of both parties will undoubtedly spend their money to keep hundreds of speakers at work in the field, instead of sending out millions of dreary documents as has frequently been done, Major McKinley and Mr. Hanna are of one mind upon this point, and the necessary orders to the clerk in charge of this work will be given out at once. , When Major McKinley settles down in Canton again this week he will begin to think seriously about his letter of accept- ance. He expects to begin work on it within ten days, and may have a draft of it completed within a fortnight. Itis not his intention to make it public for a month or so, however. He wants to see what turn events will take, and needs some- thing to determine the ultimate cast which he shall give to the issues of the campaign. The letter of acceptance will be a sort of final, supplementary, up-to- date platform, and the great work of the campaign will be done on the lines which it indicates. Major McKinley will pre- pare this document with great care, and it will be one of the most important uttere ances of the campaign. N LEAVE FOR THE COAST. California and Nevada Delegates Depart From St. Lowis. - S8T. LOUIS, Mo., July 26.—The great crowds of delegates and visitors to the Populist and Siiver conventions have melted away and Si. Louis is to-night as quiet as a graveyard. The California and Nevada delegates, with a few exceptions, left for home to-night. The silver men from the Golden State carried away the lanrels of their gathering. They dom- inated the convention. Charles D. Lane of California, chairman of the National Committee of the Silver party, will leave for home to-morrow evening. He made a splendid impression among the silver people here, especially those coming from the extreme East. His generosity was boundless. He contribated largely to the expenses of the convention, and considering the fact that he is a gold- producer the siand he has taken in this campaign is quite unique. He will visit Mr. Bryan on his way home. George P. Keeney, the young Califore nian with classic face and flowing tocks, whose energy and ability have beep rec- ognized by the leaders of the Silver party, will leave for New York to-morrow. He has been officially designated as the rep- resentative of the Silver party on the