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2 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 1896. —_—mmm—m—m—m—m—m—m— - e s —s——ee———— e s s ,, 0 0 o —m™ ™ ™ M, e equivalent to election; now it takes the persuasive eloquence of the entire County Committee; including Chairman A. D. Laughlin, to induce the timid candidate to sacrifice himself for the good of the party. There is a painful bashfulness among the two score lawyers of Demo- cratic persuasion in this place when the subject of running.for Superior Judge is mentioned, and it may be necessary to import a pair of legal lights to make the run against Messrs. Dougherty and Craw- ford. RSP SQUIRE IS FOE BEYAN, The Senator Urges His Constituenis to Fote for Free Silver. SEATTLE, Wasg., Aug. 5.—Under the auspices of the Henry M. Teller Club the free-silver Republicans of this city rati- fied to-night the nominations of Bryan and Sewall. About 4000 people were pres- ent. Dr. G. V. Calhoun,a Harrison Presi- dential elector, presided. The sensation of the evening came in a telegram from United States Sznator Wat- son C.Squire, in which he declared for Bryan and free coinage of silver. The message, as read by Colonel George C. Lyon, the veteran editor, was as follows: NEW YORK, Aug. 5. 1896. G. Calhoun, President Teller Club, Seattle, W : 1 mke my stand with the friends of silver and heartily indorse the plat- Sorm adopted at the conference of bimetallists in Tacoms June 30. AS a necessary sequence Ishall support Bryan for President. To Dr. V. The money question is the paramount issue of theé campaign; all others ¢an be held in abeyance. 1 believe that the growth of gold monometallism is the chief cause of the continued falling of prices that is creating so much distress, and that if the monometaliic policy be persisted in the re- sult will be general bankruptey and ruin. It will be better for us to suffer some risks and losses rather taan inflict so much greater losses upon ourselves and our chil- dren at a later day, when cceditors, debt ors and the interests of lapor will go down 7in one eommon and universal ruin if we do ot proceed wisely beforehand to avoid such great disaster. Therefore 1 trust that the friends of silver will patriotically unite in “one common cause, regardless of previous pariy ties, and work for the speedy remonetization of silver in this country, which, if accomplisbed, will do more than can be done in ahy other way to effect silver remonetiza- tion throughout the world. I have been detained in the East by import- ant business and in attending to the interests of my constituents. It is my intention to pro- ceed 1o the State of Washington as soon as pos- sible to bear my share of the' burdens of the coming campaign, which I think is one of the most important if not the most important in the_ history of this country. 1 bid godspeed to the cause of the people. WaTSON C. SQUIRE. Speeches were made by Hon. George Turner and Attorrey-General W. C. Jones, of Spokane; Hon. A. J. Blethen of Minne- apolis; Colonel George G. Lyon and Hon. John Wiley, of Seattle. . SEBASTOPOL McKINLEYITES. Congressman Barham Speaks to an En- thusiastic Audience. SEBASTOPOL, Car., Aug. 5.—The local McKinley and Hobart Club held a rousing meeting to-night. The large and en- thusiastic audience was evidently in full accord with the sentiments expressed by the speakers, and the frequent applause was generous to a degree. Duncan E. McKinlay delivered a thoughtful and in- structive address on the issues of the coming election. In Lis forceful way he demonstrated the need of bimetaliism, and proved to the satisfaction of the audience that through the known relia- of the Republican party only could the relief be obtained. The addresses of Mr. McKinlay are not merely superticial couplings' of glittering phrases, but are based upon profound study of economic questions, and though possessing all the grace of the finished elocutionist Mr. Mc- Kinlay’s speech to-night was more notice- able for its logical force than for the of its delivery. J. A. Barbam followed in one of is characteristic speeches, He handled the ibject of the United States building the Nicaragua canal in a way never before heard in Sebastopol, showing the benefit that would accrue to the people of this State from its completion. In a brief his- tory of the Republican party Judge Bar- ham demonstrated that the greatest meas- ures and the only reforms had been se- cured by the party of Lincoln arnd Mec- Kinley. Mention of the Republican standard- bearers’ names was enough to provoke tumultuous applause. A fter heavy cheers for protection and McKinley the meetiug adjourned. el SEATILE'S PARSON-POLITICIAN. Daris Bolts the Prohibition Ticket for Bryan. ATTLE, WasH., Aug. 5.—Rev. Clark one of the ablest divines in this and a member of the National Com- mittee and chairman of the State Com- mittee of the Prohibition party, has bolted, resigning both positions, and ina letter, made public to-day, declares for Bryan and the free coinage of silver. In art Rev. Davis says: ter a careful investigation, to my mind, a continuance of an unjust policy which, from its very nature, must and does result in vast social iniquities, which makes & millionaire by the same process which produces & pauper, which gives luxury and plenty to the few and forces want and misrey upon the many, must be changed or this Republic cannot stand. Toiling millions are becoming tenants and tramps. Women and children are forced to go out to serve, to aid husband and father to earn Fev. Clark alivelihood. Even religion is paralyzed, our churches hopelessly in debt and people dis- couraged. More, a declaration next Novem- ber for free coinage of silver will be a reasser- tion of the spirit of 1776, which made this Re- public possible. 1 believe that the very issue of popular gey- erument is at stake in this campaign. Defeat will open the way to a dark chapter in the history of this Republic, which all of us hope and pray will never se reached. 1 cannot conscientipusly support Joshua Tevering of Baltimore, our candidate for President. He has openly declared himselt in {avor of the gold standard, and has publicly invited gold Democrats of the East to vote for him. But to-day, for this greatest of all con- tes'ts, ] take my stand under the banner of Willtam J. Bryan and am willing to follow his lead to victory or defeat. Tl CARSON’'S REPUBLICAN RALLY. Rousing AMoKinley Demonstration in the Silver Movement’s Birthplace, CARSON, NEgy., Aug. 5.—Republicans of Carson held & rousing rally last might. Supreme Judge Bigelow delivered what was probably the best financial speech ever made in Nevada. He was followedby ex- Secretary O. H. Grey, ex-Governor Coi- cord and others. A National Republican Club was formed, pledged to support the candidates nominated by the Republican Convention. E. D. Vanderleits, secretary of the committee on organization, gave a report which strongly supports the St. Louis platform, and saysin part: The charge that we are inconsistent in sup- porting the Republican candidates for Presi- dent and Vice-President and indorsing the National Republican platform is not well ibunded. While we still prociaim our devo- tion to the cause of silver, we believe a ma- jority should rule and are willing to accept for the time being the doctrine of international bimetallism, to which our party pledges its r-an:m‘t and which, from our point of view, is iar less inconsistent than the actions of apos- tate Republicans in not only accepting, but adopting a platform which declares for a tariff for revenue without protection, and in sup- orting a Presidential candidate who declares Eimsel( an absolute free-trader. ——— SILVEKITES AT POCATELLO. Senators Cannon and Dubois Tendered a Public Reception. POCATELLO, Ipano, Aug. 5,—A public reception was held here to-night in honor of Senators Dubois of Idaho and Cannon of Utah. The opera-house was too small to contain the audience. On the stage were about an equal number of Demo- crats, Populists and Republicans. Silver speeches were made by Thomas Terrell (D.), Frank Walton (Pop.), Colonel Fer- uson (Rep.) and Senators Dubois and Cannon. Surrounded by National colors | on the stage was a large portrait of W. J. Bryan. Singing and music were stpplied by the Glee Club and Gate City silver band. Senator Cannon said that it was not enough to elect only Bryan, but that Con- gress must be composed of silver adyo- cates. The speakers were frequently in- terrupted by applause. A large number of visitors from other portions of the State attended the reception, and a ball and re- ception in the Senator’s honor followed at the pavilion. il G SAN JOSE CAMPAIGN WORK, Republican Clubs to Be Organized Throughout Santa Clara County. S8AN JOSE, CAL., Aug. 5.—At the meet- ing of the Republican League to-morrow evening a permanent organization will be effected and officers elected. Hon. Tirey L. Ford of San Francisco will deliver an address. The question of county orzani- zation will be fully discussed and steps taken to form auxiliary clubs in‘every town in the county. It is also proposed to organize a uniformed flambeau club among the younger members of the league. After the various auxiliary clubs of the league have been organized throughout the county it is proposed to hold a convention of the clubs in this city, at which many prominent speakers will be in attendance. The league has a mem- bership of over a hundred and is rapidly increasing. Silver Rally at Carson. CARSON, NEv.,, Aug. 5.—The opening gan of the silver campaign in Ormsby County was fired to-night at the opera- house. Frank Newlands, candidate for Congress, spoke to an audience which packed the building. Sam Davis, editor of the Appeal, acted as president of the meeting and in the list of vice-presidents were many old-line Republicans who have come out for silver. The most noticeable was Hon. William Woodburn, who once ran against Newlands for Congress. fHe occupied a seat on the platform, ard has announced his intention of speaking for Newlands before the campaign is over. S Zhe Sixth District Campaign. LOS ANGELES, Car., Aug. 5.—The Young Men’s Republican League has been quietly but energetically at work per- fecting iis organization throughout this county and the Sixth Congressional Dis- trict. 1t 1s ursanizmg affiliated clubs in every town and village, and will prove a notent factor in bringing about a sweeping victory for protection and sound money. The league will send able organizers all over the country, and, through its numer- ous clubs, see that the best and most effective campaign literature is placed in the hands of every voter. A Sl Leonardson Talks at Orange. ORANGE, CaL., Aug. 5.—Rev. E. Leon- ardson, organizer for the Prohibition party in Los Angeles County, delivered the first speech of the campaign in this neighbor- hood from the steps of the City Hall last night. Notwithstanding that Orange is a prohibition town and that the speaker handled his subject ably, he failed to raise much enthusiasm for his party. S, Healdsburg’s McKinley Clubd. HEALDSBURG, CaL., Aug. 5,—A Mec- Kinley and Hobart ciub was organized in this city last night with a membership of over 100. E. G. Hall was elected president, L. Meyer secretary and E., G. Hall, N. B. Coffman and G. W. Wolcott as an execu- tive committee. The Republicans of Healasburg are enthusiastic and will wage an aggressive campaign. % e Kern County Populists Ratify. BAKERSFIED, Can, Aug. 5—The nominstions of Bryan and Watson were ratified this evening by the Populists of this county. J. W. P. Laird and E. J. Emnons, prominent local members of the party, were the principal speakers. Bryan and 16 to 1 were applauded. MRS, ABBEYS TAOUBLES Seeks Divorce on the Ground of Cruelty and Abandon- ment. Declares the Operatic Managar'fan Easily Afford to Pay $100 a Week Alimony. N£W YORK, N. Y., Aug. 5—Mrs. F. G. Abbey has brought an action for a legal sevaration from her husband, Henry E. Abbey of Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau, the theatrical managers. The ground of com- plaint is cruelty and abandonment. Papers were served on Abbey on July 28, but the matter was kept secret until to-day, when a notice was filed in the Supreme Court that on August 10 the plaintiff’s counsel would make application for $100 a week alimony and $50 counsel fee, In the complaint, which was tiled in the Supreme Court, Mrs. Abbey declares that her husband abandoned her on April 15, 1896. She says that he left her in destitute circumstances and has not since contrib- uted to her support. The business of Ab- bey, Scnoeffel & Grau is.to be continued, she declares, and her husband gets a sal- ary of $10,000 a year, from which he shoula be able to contribute to her support. Mrs. Abbey was formerly Miss Florence Gerard, and was well known in theatrical circles, She married Mr. Abbey in No- vember, 1892. e SWELTERING WEATHER. Many Cases of Prostration at Chicago and St. Louis. CHICAGO, Irr., Aug. 5.—To-day was the hottest Chicago has seen this season, and before the middle of the afternoon the “thermometer had registered 95 degrees and beiween twenty-five and fifty people had been picked up overcome by the heat. Many cases were bad, but none fatal. Sickness is being produced, and unless there is a speedy change in the weather great mortality is expecteéd. Jo- seph Lapham,a well-known leather and shoe findings dealer, was the first to die from the heat. He was conscious yester- day, and died to-day from ngnnlvl.in stroke induced by the warm weather. ST. LOUIS8, Mo., Aug. 5.—This was an- other exceedingly hot day here. At7 A. M, thermometers registered 85 degrees, and at 5 P. M. 98 degrees was recorded. Bunstrokes are less frequent, owing to the dry atmosphere. Five cases were treated at the city dispensary. Thomas Hope- well, residence unknown, was picked up at the corner of Center and Market streets and treated at the dispensary. He died this evening. The other cases are not serious. The local weather forecast is for coptinued warm weather till Thursday evening, SEn gl Congre: nal Nominations. LOWELL, Mass.,, Aug. 5—The Demo- cratic Congressional fight in this district has been simplified by the withdrawal of ex-Mayor George Fifield. His opposition to the financial plank in the Chicago plat- form caused him to repudiate the ticket, Neither does he favor McKinley. This leaves Jeremiah O'Sullivan of Lawrence as the only pronounced candidate. MUNCIE, Ixp., Aug. 5—Tne Eighth District Democratic Congressional Com- mittee met here to-day and indorsed John R. Brunt of Madison County, the Populist candidate. OTTUMWA, Iowa, Aug. 5.—Major John F. Lacey was unanimously nominated to- day for another term in Congress by the Republicans of the Sixth District. FUSIONISTS ARE IN'THE MINORITY Democrats Disappointed by the Populistic State Conventions. HARD FIGHT IN TEXAS, West Virginians Utterly Refuse to Recognize Bryan’s Supporters. EVEN KANSAS YET IN DOUBT. Nebraska People’s Party Advocates Insist on Filling Out Their ‘ Own Ticket. GALVESTON, Tex., Aug. 5.—The better portion of the day was spent by the Popu- list State Convention listening to addresses by “Stump’’ Ashby, Melvin Wade, “Cy- clone” Davis and other prominent speak- ers of the Populist campaign. The temporary organization was not perfected until nearly noon, and the cre- dentials commitiee required so much time to attend to the affairs that came be- fore it that the convention spent the after- noon listening to the orators. At 5 P. M. the credentials committee sent word to the temporary chairman, Mr. Burnett of Kerr County, that it would be unable toreport until 8 p. a,, and an ad- iournment was taken till then. Two hours of the night session were taken upina fight over the adoption of the report of the committee on order of business. The platform will not be reached before to-morrow. The platform as prepared by the com mittee passes over the St. Louis conven- tion without reference to the candidates, the platform adopted there being merely indorsed. At a late hour to-nizht the con- vention was still wrangling over the report of the committee on order of business. e S s NEBRASKA POPULIMTS. They Appoint a Commiltee to Confer With Democratic Emissaries. HASLIN, NEBR., Aug. 5,—The morning session of the Populist convention neld here to-day was devoted to the selection of temporary officers and the usual commit- tees. A. H. Wier of Lincoln was chosen as temporary chairman and F. E. Eger as secretary. There were no contesting dele- gations. At the afternoon session, after the com- mittee on rules and order of business had reported, Captain P. H. Barry offered the following: ‘‘Resoived that the matter of selecting Presidential electors be referred to the executive committee of the State Central Committee under such instruc- tions as shall be contained in the resolu- tions to be presented by that committee.” Porter of Merrick County objected to leaving so important a matter to so small & committee and moved to amend by sub- stituting *‘central committee’” for “execu- tive committee.”” The amendment was accepted and, after some warm discussion, adopted. Proceeding with the regular order of business, Governor Holcomb was renomi- nated by acclamation under suspension of the rules. While the committee was out to notify Governor Holcomb of his nomination, the convention heard a couple of humorous songs by some Hastings ladies, after which the rules were again suspended and John C. Harris of Omaha County was nominated by acclamation for Lieutenant-Goveraor. Governor Holcomb was escorted to the platform and spoke for half an hour, his speech being on state issues. Upon the convention being informed that a committee from the Democratic State Central Committee was in the city asking for a conference with a like com- mittee from the convention, it was moved that a committee be appointed and that further action be suspended until the com- mittee reported. The motion was carried and an adjournment taken until 9 . M. The convention reconvened at9:30 ». m. The committee appointed to confer with a committee from the Democrats reported that the Democrats asked that the nomin- ations of candidates for Treasurer and Attorney-General be passed. The report was made without recommendation. After an hour’s discussion O. J. Smyth, chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee, sent in a communication withdrawing the Democrats’ request for representation upon the State ticket. W. F. Porter received a majority of the votes cast and was declared the nominee of the convention for Secretary of State. The platform as adopted indorses the action of the St. Louis convention; ap- proves the course of Senator Allen jn standing for the masses; approves the administration of Governor Holcomb; fayors mutual and fraternal, fire, life and accident insurance, and also favors the valued policy insurance law. —_—— DON'T WANT TO .Fé!l. West Virginia Populists Prefer to Go It Alone. PARKERSBURG, W.VA., Aug. 5.—~The Populist convention met at 10 o’clock this morning, selected its committees and ad- journea until 3 p. M., when it reconvened. Colonel James Bassell of Lewis County was elected permanent chairman, and J. H. Offffer secretary. After theelection of six electors, the convention, by vote of counties, recommended Hon. I. C. Ralph- snyder, one of the probable Democratic nominees for Governor, to the Democrats, who,_ will meet at Wheeling on the 12th. After wrangling for fully three hours, the convention adjourned until 3 ». a. In theevening the following State officers were nominated: Auditor, T. G. Miller of Huntington; Treasurer, I. O. Offner of Barbour; Attorney-General, I. H. Lynch of Spencer. ‘The middle-of-the-road men are fighting against a resolution conferring upon the executive committee power to fuse with the Democrats. £ i POt PENNSYLVANIA COMBINATION. People’s Party Leaders Ready to Aid Democracy’s Cawse. PITTSBURSG, Pa., Aug. 5—The State convention of the People's party as- sembled this morning. State Chairman ‘Thompson presided. The usual commit- tees were appointed and the convention recessed until after noon. The convention will nominate two can- didates for Congressmen at large, It is probable that a committee will be selected to confer with the Democrats, and that in the end the Populists will vote for Bryan and Sewall electors, with the understand- ing that if elected the electors Will treat Watson fairly. This afternoon the platform committee made its report. It was ordered that fu- sion with the Democratic Presidential electors be brought about if possible, but if the Populist advances are rejected the executive committee is to sclect men to run for Bryan and Watson. The initiative and referendum are demanded. The cur- rency plank condemns the repeal of the Sherman act without the substitution of a free-coinage law, and asserts the panic of 1893 was brought about by a conspiracy of bankers to force the repeal of the Sher- man act and the issue of bonds. Thefinal clause declares that if the Democrats de- sire the support of the Populists they must get rid of the traitors to free silver among the leaders of the party, J. E. Ailman of Juniata County and J. P. Correll, editor of the Easton Call, were named for Congressman at large aftera motion to fuse with the Democrats on one candidate had been rejected. J. E. Lesiie of McKeesport was unani- mously selected State chairman. The executive committee will select the elec- toral candidates. The convention then adjourned. = DISSENSION IN KANSAS. Middle-of-the-Road Men Will Not Yiela to Fusionists. ABILENE, Kaxs., Aug. 5.—The People's party State convention was called to order in a flimsy shed packed with swelterihg humanity, Judge Dennison was elected chairman. The conuention adjournad un- til the afternoon, as the delegates were scarcely able to breathe. A strong fight will come up between the fusionists ard the “middle-of-the-road” people. Theout- come cannot be foretold. The. “‘middle- of-the-road” men say that they lost the battle in 8t. Louis, but they intend to op- pose fusion with the Democrats at home. When the convention assembled for the afternoon session the temporary organiza- tion was made permanent. The commit- tee on order of business recommended that the convention at once Appoint a conference committee of fourteen mem- bers to confer with the committee ap- pointed by the Democratic convention at Hutchinson yesterday to decide upon a plan for fusion of the two parties. It was agreed that as soon as the conference com- mittees reported an agreement and sub- mitted a report that an electoral ticket would be at once nominated. The com- mittee was appointed and the committee on resolutions announcing that it was not ready to report the convention proceeded to nominate a candidate for Governor. At the evening session, after the first bal- lot was announced, the convention sent for the candidates, each of whom deliv- ered a five-minute speech. The second ballot was then taken. BSenator J. W. Leedy was nominated on the fourth bal- lot. : e TO NAME THE THIRD TICKET Sound Money Democrats Now Hastening to Indianapolis. INDIANAPOLIS, Isp., Aug. 5.—The joint committee of the Commercial Club and Board of Trade, appointed for the purpose of assisting to entertain the Pro- visional National Committee of the Sound Money Democracy, met this afternoon to complete details. It was shown that about 300 distinguished Democrats will be here on Friday to be present at the com- mittee mgeting. The joint committee will have ready for presentation detailed information showing the capacity of the city in taking care of crowds and guar- anteeing ample funds to cover the ex- penses ot the members. The members of the Sound Money ex- ecutive committee are expected to arrive to-morrow afternoon and a meeting will be held to-morrow eveningto look over the correspondence and make up the cre- dentials of the members of the National Committee. Thecertainty that a National convention will be called bas brought about considerable gossip as to the proba- ble candidates. Mr. Bynum, who has been mentioned for the Presidency, laughs at the suggestion and says he is not to be considered. The men most talked of are General Palmer of Illinois, Mr. Carlisle and Mr. Wilson, Postmaster General. In case General Palmer or some other North- ern man is made the nominee, there is lit- tle doubt that General Buckner of Ken- tucky will be named for Vice-President, His record as a Democrat is strong and clear and there is the best reason to pe- lieve his name on the ticket would save Kentucky to the Honest Money Democ- racy. S SOUND MONEX MEN DOUBTFUL. Upinion Divided as to Whether to Nom- inate @ Third Party Ticket. CHICAGO, 1lin., Aug. 5.—National headquarters of the Sound Money Demo- cracy were transferred to-night from the Palmer House and will be opened in Indianapolis to-morrow, for the con- ference of the provisional National Com- mittee, which is to decide the question of calling a convention to adopt a new plat- form and nominate a Presidential ticket. The declaration of Bourke Cockran against another ticket, and the silence of President and his Cabinet, have tended to create a divided sentiment as to the ad- visability of making another nommation. The opinion of local leaders is that there is no certainty of ‘he representatives of thirty-six or more States, who will be at Indianapolis, joining unanimously in a call for a National convention, which will prelude a nomination for President and Vice-President. United States Senator John M. Palmer, the Illinois National Committeeman; Charles A. Ewing, chairman of the State executive committee; ex-Congressman Forman, ex-Mayor Hopkins of Chicago and Judge Hoblitt will go to Indianapolis from this State. Henry S. Robbins, the Iilinois member of the National exeeutive committee, who has been in charge of the work here most of the time since the Au- ditorium conference, was compelled on account of overwork to abandon his inten- tion of going and left for the East. He said: «'The movement for the nomination of a third ticket had developed far beyond the expectation of the committee. Itis certain that a convention will be held about Sep- tember 1, which conveniion will be na- tional in character and will name a third National ticket.” AT R Preparing @ Convention. 8T. LOUIS, Mo., Aug. 5—The Sound Money Democrats of St. Louis regularly opened their campaign thig evening. A well-attended mass-meeting, presided over by Colonel James O. Broadhead, was held at Chatsworth Hall. Tue committee on resolutions indorsed President OCleve- land’s admimist ration and the financial utterances of Jefferson. The executive committee of the city and the Kansas Cit y committee will to-morrow hold a joint meeting to issue the formal call for t he State con vention of the Sound Money Democracy. . The convention will be held here between August 15 and 20, THE CAMPAIG N NEBRASKA, First Large Republican Gathering Held in Lincoln. BRYAN SCORED AT HOME, Hon. Roswell P. Horr of New York Makes the Initial Address. SILVER QUESTION DISCUSSED. McKinley’s Election Means Sound Money, Revived Industries, Na« tional Honor. LINCOLN, NEsr., Aug. 5.—Nebraska’s most interesting and important political campaign began to-day in Lincoln. That Lincoln realized the importance of the occasion was clearly shown and political discussion has waged fast and furious, de- svite the torrid heat, from Mr. Bryan’s home on D street to the postoffice square in the business section. Whatever their political affiliations, the people of Lin- coln take great pride in the fact that from among their fellow-citizens two candi- dates for the Presidency of the United States have been selected. Mr. Bentley, the National candidate of the silver Pro- hibitionists, is, like Mr. Bryan, a resident of the little capital city. With the rumored prospect of another Nebraskan, J. Sterling Morton, heading a second Democratic ticket, the cup of Lincoln’s political happiness is that condition where it should secure a mate. Delegates to the convention of the State TLeague of Republican Clubs met here to- day and held a lively session. In the evening Hon. R. P. Horr of New York, formerly a Michigan Congressman and a well-known orator, opened the campaign in behalf of the Republican National Com- mittee at M-street Park. The convention without delay developed a hot fight over the selection of a president for the Staie league. Omaha, Lincoln and Hastings had candidates, and the Hastings man won, much to the disgust of the Omaka contin- gent, who left the hall as soon as the re- sult was announced. The officers selected were as follows: President, Willlam M. McCreay, Hast- ings, Adams County; vice-president, John R. Hays, Madison County; secretary, Ed J. Mock, Harlan County; treasurer, P. J. Hill, Baunders County, Delegates at large to the National convention of the league at Milwaukee—William P. McReay, Ed J. Mock, John L. Webster of Omana and Beman R. Dawes of Lincoln. Mr. Horr opened his speech with a tribute to the protection policy of the Re- publican party and a8 denunciation of Democratic free trade. He discussed the history of money, sketching the progress of its use from early days, and in conclu- sion made some references to Mr. Bryan as a candidate. After painting a vivid picture of the financial disaster which he predicted would follow the adoption of free coinage, he said: Gold would cease to be used as the currency of the country. It would simply be bought and sold as a commodity. The silyer men generally admit that such would be the re- sult, but they insist that a nation can be blessed by degrading its currency in that way. Nothing but ruin can follow any nation which attempts to bless its people by degrading its circulating medium. To-day we have seven or eight kinds of money, and under the Re- publican party every dollarof that money is of equal value. Adopt this system in the United States and yon would diminish the currency over $600,000,000. You would lose the confidence of the world, destroy the busi- ness integrity of our people and bring nothing but ruin to the business interests of the Na- tion. This whole theory is based upom the idea that the world can be blessed by permit- ting people to pay their debts with money less valuable than the money in which these loans were contracted, and they utterlyflig- nore the fact that this great army of people who earn money would be ruined by such a process. The wage-earners of the United States will never agree to such a policy. If these financiers are correet, wisdom has recently, for the first time, struck the planet. These theories are entirely at variance with the doctrine held by all the wise men of the past. This is a serious question. No wonder the Democratic party is repudiating the nomina- tion made at Chicago. That party has in it a large number of men who are patriots, not pertisans, and Democrats of that stamp will not vote to hsye this nation given over into the hands of the repudiator. The doctrine of the Chicago platform not only indicates free trade and free silver, but it largely smacks of socialism and tastes of anarchy. It would have the country governed by mob law, and it would strike down the most sacred safeguard of the Nation, the Supreme Court of the United States. In conclusion I want to call the attention of the people of this vicinity to one fact. Did it ever occur to you that we are about to elect a man to fill the office of President of the United States? Do you know that the man elected is to occupy the chair once hela by Washington, Jefterson, Jackson, Lincoln and Grant. The seat was aspired to by such men as Clay, Web- ster and Tilden. The people of the Nation are going to bea little particular about who occupies that seat, and in November next they will say to your good townsman, Mr. Bryan: ‘Bub, don't at- tempt to fill thatchair. You are a nice little boy: you make nice little speeches, sonny; but the people of this country propose that that chair be occupied by a man of more ma- ture age, character and experience—a man who is well known as an embodiment of good and great principles here throughout this country.” Thatman is Major McKinley. His election wtll mean safety, sound money, re- vived industries, National credit and National honor. ‘While the Republican Leaguers were en- gaged in heated discussion Candidate Bryan was trying to keep cool at his house on D street. Mr. Bryan spenta quiet day. In the evening he drove down to the rail- way station and met Governor and Mrs. Aitgeld, who passed through Lincoln en route to Glenwood Springs, Colo. Mr. Bryan and the Governor had a talk over campaign affairs. Governor Altgeld’sonly answer to a question as to whether Mr., Brysn had said anything about appoint- ing him Attorney-General in the event of Democratic_success, was a smile. Hon. Richard P. Bland is not going to visit Mr. Bryan in Lincoln. He w the nominee thatit was too hot to travel, but he and Mrs. Bland would meet Mr. and Mrs. Bryan at Chicago and go to New York with them. Al ladn PROTECTION THE ISSUE. Populists Even in Nebraska Deserting Bryaws Standard, WASHINGION, D, C., Aug. 5.—Chaun- cey F. Black and Mr. Kerr, ex-clerk of the House, both distinguished Democrats of , Penasylvania, were to-day claiming that the Democrats would have at least eight of the Congressional districts in that State after the next election instead of two represented by Democrats in the Fifty- fourth Congress. The districts thus claimed are the Thirteenth, Eighth,Twen- ty-sixth, Third, Seventeenth, Nineteenth and the Scranton district. Both of these gentlemen assert that the growth of the free silver sentiment is something unpre. cedented, and that all the mining section of Pennsylvania will give support to the Democratic ticket hitherto unheard of in the history of the politics of that State. Representative Mercer, secretary of the Republican Congressional campaign com- mittee, who has returned from Cape May, found sufficient in his mail to justify the jubilant expression he wore during the greater part of the afternoon. “You would probably not believe it unless you understood the Populists of Nebraska as ¥ do,”” he said, ‘‘but the fact is a very vigor- ous fight is being waged agaiust Mr. Bryan by the Populists on the protection ques- tion alone. A great many letters haye reached here during my ahsence appealing for protective tariff literature. Many of these letters came from Populists whom. I know, and they are all opposing Bryan on acconnt of his free-trade proclivities. The people of Nebraska believe in vrotection and I believe that that issue will become dominant before long. It certainly will as soon as the people get over the spell which has been thrown over them by tbe free silver campaign that has been inaugu- rated with so much gusto in some sections of the West. The fact that Mr. Bryan represents a free-trade sertiment is not helping his cause, even among those who favor him on account of his monetary views. It isa long time before election Jay and many changes will come before then. Every day sees the silver craze growing less and less brilliant in' the West.” —_——— AN ALL-NIGHT SESSION. Missouri Democrats Cannot Agree on a Candidate. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Aug. 5 - Fifteen hundred delegates, alternates and spectators were assembled in the hall of the House of Representatives when Chair- man Cook called the State Democratic Convention to order at noon to-day. The weather was intensely hot. Hon. James Gibson of Kansas City was made temporary chairman. His address was extremely diplomatic, and was re- ceived with applause by the friends of all the candidates. After the appointment of the usual committees the convention took a recess until 4 o’clock. The race for the nomina- tion for Gavernor was hot between L. V. Stephens, Judge Gibson and David A. Ball, with the chances strongly in favor of Stephrens. At the close of Judge Gibson’s speech various committees were announced, after which the convention took a recess until afternoon. In the evening the convention proceeded to the nomination for Governor. Hon. Leon V. Stephens, the present State Treas- urer, was nominated by acclamation. The real battle of the convention, the nomina- tion for Lieutenant-Governor, next came up. The names of Judge Bolte of Frank- lin County, and Hon. John Lee and Lie tenant-Governor O'Meara, both of St. Louis, were presented to the convention. Much speechmaking preceded the first ballot. When the second ballot was calied O’Meara’s name was withdrawn. At 9 P. M. the second ballot was in progress amid much confusion. When half the counties were called 1t was apparent thet Judge Bolte would win, and Lee’s foilow- ers fought for time. The convention will likely last until daylignt. FRi oS I SENATOE THURSTON'S BSPEECH. Heard by an Immense Audience in Mil- waukee. MILWAUKEE, Wis., Aug. 5.—The big Republican mass-meeting at the Exposi- tion. building was one of the greatest po- litical gatherings ever called in this State. The demonstration was held under the management of the Wisconsin Republican Editors’ Association, and/200 or 300 mem- bers of that organization attended it. Al- though the heat was intense, 3000 people were in attendance. James G. Monahan, the well-known Dariington editor, pre- sided over the meeting. The speakers of the evening were Senator Thurston of Ne- braska, ex-Congressman Fowler of New Jersey and ex-Congressman William E. Mason of Illinois. More than ordinary interest was felt in Senator Thurston’s speech because he was a Wisconsin boy. He once taught school at Beaver Dam. It was 10:30 when he took the platform and delivered a short speech, under difficulties. As he began speaking a severe thunderstorm made it impossible for him to be heard, and as crash after crash shook the large building the audience became alarmed and many left. Senator Thurston, who was very hoarse, cut his remarks short. He said thata gold piece which had been in the catacombs of Rome was to-day as valuable as it was at the beginning of the Christian era. Gold had not and would not lose its value. The boy orator, Bryan, the enemy of this precious metal, would not be elected in this country. People who knew him were certain of this. He prophesied that Bryan would not carry his own State nor his own county—not even his own ward. R HAVE BURIED THE HATCHET. Mark Hanne and FEx-Senator Platt on Amiocable Terms. NEW YORK, N. Y., Aug. 5—Chairman Hanna and ex-Senator Platt were in con- sultation at the Republican National head- quarters late this afternoon, and while they were together the details for the opening of the campaign in this State were discussed and in part agreed to. They decided that the National campaign in this State will not be opened until after the Republican State Convention, whicn will be held August 24. The only contin- gency which may change the time of the formal opening is the convenience of ex- President Harrison, who is expected to speak at the monster mass meeting. Ii it is more convenient for him to speak at an earlier date the meeting will not be de- ferred so long. The events of the day strengthen the idea which has been pretty thoroughly understood within the past few days, but Mr. Hanna and Mr. Platt are on the best terms, and that Mr. Hanna expects the regular organization to do the managing of the campaign. Mr. Hanna called on Mr. Platt by request. Rl il Mr. Potts Withdraws. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Aug. 5.—Benja- min C. Potts of Media, candidate for Con- gressman-at-large on the Democratic tiekelva l:iuhwflttan a letter to State Chair- man t repudiating the D Nntlonn‘phtfor‘:n. . i He states that if the State platform is subordinate to the National platform he wishes to withdraw from the State ticket. Mr. Potts favors the nomination of a Dem- ocratic sound money candidate, B Nearl; 000,000 pounds of in Engl’u:go‘nuly. a2 id FATAL HGHT OVER ELECTION FRAUDS Populists Behead a Dying Democrat Who Insulted Them. BLOODY RETALIATION. Shameless Juggling of Ballots in the Black Belt of Alabama. SEVERAL MEN ARE WOUNDED, Forty Thousand Votes Cast for the People’s Party Candidate Miscarry. OPELIKA, Ara., Auag. 5.— About 5 o’clock yesterday evening George Cumbie, a Democrat, arrived at Five Points from F_nyette. on horseback, rode up to a crowd discussing politics and vellea, “Hurrah for Johnson!” .This enraged James Trammell, a Popu- list, who shot Cumbie. While Cumbie was lyinz on the ground dying a Populist gang cut his head from his body. Young White and Frank Cumbie, Demo- crats, fired on them, and three Trammells and Sadie White, Populists, and George Cumbie, Democrat, were killed. Milt Trammell, Populist, was shot, and his condition is unknown. James Trammell, a Populist, is shot and will die. Young ‘White, a Demoerat, is seriously wounded. P e e FRAUD AT THE POLLS. Goodwin’s Defeat Encompassed by Sup- pressing the Black Vote. BIRMINGHAM, Ars., Aug. 5—Frank Baltzell, secretary of the Populist Cam- paign Committee, has published the fol- lowing card: The election last Monday was characterized by frauds more widespread than any previous elections, and in the ‘‘Black Belt,” in defiance of law and in contempt for the opposition which the law required should be recognized by three to ten representatives at every poll. Reports state that Dallas or some other “Black Belt” coubnties will send up the usual majority, which means that whatever ma- jorities may be needed from these counties will be sent up next Saturday, when the votes shall be canvassed. The Populists are very much exasperated on account of the wrongs practiced npon them, and will not support Bryau or the Democratic electors. They will put out an electoral ticket for Bryan and Watson, and the Democrats can take down their ticket, vote tkat ticket or see 100,000 votes pragtically lost. If this shall not be done the Populists will refuse to vote and let the silver Democrats work out their destiny and repent their meanness. Self-respeet, manhood and civil liberty are dearer to some people than free silver or any other political issue. Hon. A. T. Goodwin made a brilliant and effective campaign, visiting nearly every county and speaking to the largest audiences ever accorded a speaker in this State. He has been elected by from 16,000 to 18,000 majority in the white counties and has received about 40,000 votes in the ‘Black Belt,” but these 40,000 votes sre counted for Johnson, giving him a majority of about 25,000. Nominated a Minister. . GUTHRIE, 0. T., Aug. 5.—The Popu- list Territorial Convention, after a red- hot contest lnsung two' days, to-night nominated J. T. Callahan, a Methodist minister, for Congress and the Democratic Territorial Central Committee have agreed to indorse him. ———— Prohibition Meeting. 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