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THE MOBmKG 0BEG03IABr, "FRIDAY, JULY 6, 1900. DANFORTH BOOM Feature of the Vice-Presiden-tiai Situation. THE POPULARITY OF STEVENSON ToTTae'fl Friends Worlclns Hard to "Keep His Name Before the Convention. K2A2JSAS CITT, July 5. The most im portant deyelopment In the "VJce-Presi--dentlal situation tonight was the an nouncement that when- the roll of states is called tomorrow for the nomination of candidates for Vice-President, Alabama will yield to Florida, and Hon. R. D. Mc Donald, of that state, will place Elliot panfortb, of New York, In nomination. This programme became known during the heat of the convention tonight, and was discussed by quite a number of lead ing men In different delegations.- Another development was the unques tioned popularity of David B. Hill for the place, as manifested in the convention, and the desire expressed in many quar ters for his selection. The selection, however, is complicated by the fact that New Tork stands in the way of selection of either Hill or Danforth. Hill does not M ant the nomination, and will take meas ures to prevent his selection. Danforth does want it. and would be nominated if New York would present him. But the convention will not force a candidate upon New York against the will of the delegation from that state. This prob ably will prevent the movement for Dan forth from amounting to very much when it is pretty generally felt the move ment was inaugurated lor the purpose of complimenting Hill and rebuking Croker for the manner in which Hill and his candidate, Danforth, were treated under the direction of Mr. Croker; but the large state .delegations will not lend themselves to any such proposition, for they are seeking a New York candidate whom New York will present with seriousness, and who will strengthen the ticket The past two days have been so occu pied with tho platform that little or no progress has been made by candidates for "Vice-President. So much interest devel oped from the contest over the silver Slank that the delegates did not" have Ime to consider the matter. Meanwhile there has been development of the Ste venson boom. It is, however, of a passive character, the belief being general that he would make a safe candidate and that he is the only man who can beat Towne. The demand for a Democrat on the ticket Is strong, and Towne's candidacy Is ham pered by reason of his professed politics. Still, friends of Towne are working very hard, and hope that the peculiar situation regarding the other candidates may yet give him the nomination. That the Dem ocratic convention Is taking the matter Into consideration is shown by the adop tion today of a resolution for a committee of conference. It was well understood that the conference with the Populists meant but one thing that they would in sist upon Towne, and would agree to no other candidate. Men like George Fred Williams and Senator Tillman, who were among the victors In securing the 16-to-l plank in the platform, are doing all they can to bring about the nomination of Towno at the convention. Senator Hill tonight was asked whether he had heard of the plan to attempt the nomination of Mr. Danforth. He said: "If such a thing is contemplated as a vindication of me, it Is without any- sug gestion of mine. Mr. Danforth, to my mind, would make a good running mate tor Mr. Bryan, and, I think, would be acceptable to Mr. Bryan-; but forcing him upon the convention would bethe last thing I would, think of." "There is a proposition pn foot to bring Mr. Danforth's name before the conven tion," he was told. 4Yes, so I have heard. I have not made up my mind about, it, but shall before morning. Of course, I cannot con trol the other delegations, but I shall sec them and talk It over." "Have you heard of any candidate whom you think would be formidable?" was asked. "It seems to me that Mr. Stevenson is a .popular candidate, and would be a good man," was the answer. The friends of Mr. Towne still contend that he is the logical candidate, and that the tri-party conference tonight, giving him practical Indorsement of the parties, naturally gives him the commanding po sition in the race. Senator Hill had many conferences in his room during the evening. A delega tion from Illinois called on him at 11 o'clock and asked him to support Mr. Stevenson for the Vice-Presidency. It Is understood that he promised the delega tion that what strength he had with the delegates outside of New York he would lend to that purpose. Later Mr. Dan forth called and State Committee Chair man Frank Campbell. Eugene Wood, Frederick Schraub and John Carlisle urged that he withdraw. Mr. Danforth's position was a rather curious one. He -claimed that he could get the votes of Virginia, Florida, and Alabama, and that there was a possibility of securing the votes of New York. He was told that Mr. Keller had the votes of New York, Louisiana and California, with a pros pect of more, and that a defeat "was lia ble to place him In a bad position. It was urged on the part of the friends of Governor Hill that the defeat of Mr. Danforth would be credited as another defeat of Mr. Hill. Mr. Danforth's friends Jn the conference held to just the con trary. They claimed that if Mr. Dan forth received more votes than Mr. Kel ler, it would demonstrate Mr. Hill's domi nation over Mr. Croker. Mr. Hill was urged to take up Mr. Panforth's cause, but up to the hour of faidnight he had not determined to do so. n fact, when approached Individually by Ihe Associated Press, he said that he be lieved Mr. Stevenson would be the noml ness of the convention. It Is a fact that Mr. Stevenson Is the candidate of the con servative element represented by Mr. Hill. It is the belief of many tonight that Mr. Danforth will not be a candidate and that Mr. Stevenson may be the conserva tive nominee. It is further believed that Mr. Towne will be the radical sliver fa vorite, but it is generally conceded that Mr. Stevenson will come near getting the majority of the votes. Towne gave the Associated Press tho following signed statement today: "I am greatly encouraged this morn ing. Assurances of support are con stantly reaching me from members of delegations representing all sections of ihe country. My friends seem to be the only body of confident and purposeful supporters behind any candidate for the Vlce-Presldentlal nomination. I believe the opportunity to unite all opponents of Jlepubllcan mlsgovernment will not be neglected fay the patriotism and political wisdom of the Democratic party. "CHARLES A. TOWNE." The Pennsylvania delegation met lrt cau cus this morning and unanimously decided to support Adlal E. Stevenson for the Vice-Presidency. Ex-Governor Robert Pattlson refused the Indorsement of the delegation for Vice-President. THE TRI-PAUTY CONFERENCE. Considered Towne' Availability a Candidate, KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 5. The com mittees appointed by the Democrats, Pop ulists and Silver Republicans to confer upon the nomination of a VlcerPresiden tlal candidate held their first conference tonight at 9 o'clock. Senators Tillman and Martin and George Fred Williams were present on behalf of the Democrats; Hon, T. M. Patterson, Senator Pettl grew, Mr. Breldenthal, of Kansas; Gen eral Weaver. Hon. J B. Sovereign and Dr. Taylor for the Populists, and Sena- tor Teller. Hon. Charles Hartman and Mr. Besom, of Nebraska, for tho Silver Republicans. The entire meeting was de voted to a presentation to the Democratic representatives by the other conferees of the availability of Mr. Towne as a can didate. Mr. Patterson spoke for the Pop ulists, and Senator Teller for tho Silver Republicans. Mr. Patterson presented a carefully prepared statement showing that there are seven or eight states which Mr. Towne's nomination would mike sure for tho Democrats, and which would not otherwise be sure. Mr. Tel ler said that Mr. Towno was to all intents a Democrat, and he said that Towne would have joined that party two years ago but for representations of Mr. Bryan and Chairman Jones that he could he greater service to the common causa by remaining a Silver Republican. Senator Tillman" s and Mr. Williams expressed themselves satisfied with the representa tions, and said they were willing to sup port Mr. Towne. Senator Martin said he had been very favorably impressed, but committed himself no further. The con ferees separated with tho understanding that other meetings would be held, If deemed necessary. Stevenson Surprised. GHICAGOk July 5. A special to tho Tribune from Bloomlngton, 111., says: Adlal "Stevenson returned today from his farm, where he has been superintending thef erection of sonie new buildings. In regard to his unanimous Indorsement by the Illinois delegation for the Vlce-Presldentlal nomination, her said: "The whole matter Is the most complete surprise to mo. I had not the slightest inkling of it It is needless to say that I am profoundly gratified by this action." Oresron Delegates for Lewis. KANSAS CITY; Mo., July G. The pres ent Intention of the Oregon delegation Is to vote for J. Hamilton Lewis on the first ballot, and If by any possibility he should fall of election on the first ballot, they will vote for Carter Harrison, if he is. nominated. Lewis expects the votes of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana, and probably Mississippi. W. H. Dun phy, of Walla Walla, Is to present his name. THE DAY'S CASUALTIES. Iiives Lost and Persons Injured on. the Fourth. CHICAGO, July E The Tribune says: "As a result of tho celebration of Inde pendence Day with firearms, toy cannon, giant crackers and other forms of explo sives. SO persons -were killed and 1325 in jured, according to reports received from 125 cities. "The toy pistol and the toy cannon are shown to have done as deadly execution as sometimes has been done In war by those loaded with bullets and canister and aimed to kill. Sky rockets, anvil and powder explosions and the premature dis charge of Fourth of July cannon help to complete the list of mishaps. In several instances persons were killed through runaway accidents, due directly to fire works. A fire loss of $123,323 was caused by the fireworks In addition to tho in jury to human life. "In Chicago, one boy was reported killed, as against one death last year. There were no costly fires In the city. Frank fort, Ky., alone suffered a fire loss of $50,000 duo to firecrackers. Other cities also suffered heavily. "Out of this total of 1825 persons hurt in an attempt to be patriotic, 442 can at tribute their injuries to firecrackers and dynamite torpedoes. The deadly cannon firecracker did most of this execution. Out of 152 injuries by firearms, In 67 cities, the toy pistol caused 103. Gun powder explosions, including tho prema ture blowing up of many village anvils, caused injury to 1S7 out of this list Many of the injuries included In the lists were reported as prospectively fatal." Fall of an Aeronaut. SANTA SANA, CaL, July -Emu Mark enberg, an aeronaut of long experience, jfell from a height of 5w reet while" -making a balloon ascension yesterday and was crushed to death, in the presence of thousands of spectators. The accident was caused by the breaking of a strap to which he was hanging by his .teeth. PAY FOR CUBAN SOLDIERS. Question Agitating: the Municipali ties. HAVANA, July 5. At the first meet ing at the municipality of Havana, held yesterday, it was proposed that steps be taken to approach each municipality In the island regarding the payment of sol diers of the Cuban Arm'. A keen dis cussion ensued, the motion belpg well supported by many councilors. Senor Gener, however, offered a strong resist ance on the ground of the poverty of the municipality, and the irrelevancy of the matter to the municipality, claiming that It was a question that should be decided by the central government and he suc ceeded in having the motion quashed. It is probable that within the next month three regiments of United States Infantry, the First apd Second and eith er the Fifth or Eighth, will leave Cuba. This will leave only two regiments of in fantry in the island. A protest has been made by the agents of the passenger lines against the contin uance of the tax upon every passenger landing, which the owners of the San Jose wharf collect Heretofore 5 cents for each piece of baggage has been paid by the passenger owning it upon landing. Now the companies are notified that they -will be charged. This step is taken on account of tho perpetual complaints of passengers. The companies say they will not pay, declaring that It is an outrage that the administration of the wharf is not turned over to the customs depart ment as a passenger landing. THE OREGON FLOATED. She Goes to Knre, Japan, to Be Repaired. WASHINGTON. July 5. The Navy De partment this afternoon received the fol lowing: "Che Foo Secretary of the Navy, Washington: Wilde announces that the Oregon floated this afternoon. The pumps control the water. She goes to Kure dock yard, Inland Sea. RODGERS." Vlllate Excommunicated. NEW YORK. July 5. New has been received from Rome that the Pope has excommunicated J. Rene Villato, at one time the head of the old Catholics in this country, whose submission to the Roman Church was announced about two years ago. The Catholic authorities had refused to recognize VIHate's title to an arch blshopris and there- was a rupture that caused him to leave home and go to France. The act for which Vlllate has been excommunicated was the con secrating as bishop of an Italian ex priest Prostrations at 'West Point. WEST POINT, N. Y., -July E. At dress parade last evening 15 cadets, including a Lieutenant and a color sergeant were overcome by the heat and fell in their tracks. They were removed to the hospi tal. Tho detail for thr, rinv. txtMM, ,, .read by the cadet adjutant, is an un usually long one, ana the motionless posi tion in which the cadets are required to stand Is attributed as the cause of fcuch a large number or prostrations at the time. Five-Deaths In Chicago, CHICAGO, July E. The temperature of 90 degrees that has tortured Chicago for the past two days did not vary today. Tonight five moro deaths and 13 pros trations have been reported. The dead are: Dr. Robinson Tripp, aged 7J, at his home; Andrew Cushman. died in a hos pital; Ludwlg Biban. aged 1 year; William Keene. died at his home: John Teach,-died in a hospital. BRYAN ON THE PUTFORM EXPRESSES HUHSELE" AS ENTIRELY SATISFIED "WITH IT, JfcYr of the Nomination. Did Not Create Much Enthusiasm ftt Xjincoln , LINCOLN, Neb., July BV-News of the nomination of William Jennings Bryan, .for President did not arouse the tumult of enthusiasm tonight that It did four years ago. There was no marked dem onstration at the Bryan residence. When asked for a. statement after his nomina tion, Mr. Bryan gave out the following: "I am very much gratified to Jearn of the adoption of a platform which is Clear and explicit, on every question. The controversy over the silver plank was not a controversy between men who dif fered in principle, but rather a differencs of opinion as to the best method of stating the question. If we only had Democrats to deal with, a simple reaf firmation would have been sufficient; but we have to deal with the Republicans as well as Democrats, and some of the Re publicans would misconstrue our purpose and endeavor to twist it into evasion or abandonment of the silver question. "Our appeal Is to tho patriotism and conscience of the people, and we must take them into our confidence if wo ex pect them to have confidence In us. Our platform deals honestly and fearlessly with every question before the public, and since wo have nothing to explain, we am spend all our time In assaults upon Re publican policies. The industrial trusts have alarmed many who were not with us 4n our fight against the money trust in 1B90. We shall not disappoint them; we shall not cease our efforts until every private monopoly is destroyed. "Imperialism appeals to many as tho most dangerous of the evils now menace ing our country. It involves not oiily a change In our Ideas of government but a return to the militarism of the Old World. No matter how many may differ as to the relative Importance of the ques tions now before, the country, every one must recognize that an economic evil can be corrected more easily than one which attacks the foundations of government If we adhere to the principle that gov ernment is a thing made by the people for themselves, the people can In time remedy every wrong, but if that doctrine is only surrendered, the people are power less to redress any grievances. The 6,50V 000 who supported the Chicago platform In 1896 stand like a solid wall against the trusts and against Imperialism. If 10 per cent of those who, by voting the Re publican ticket brought the present dan gers upon the country, will join with uv this Nation would once more become the champion of liberty and an inspiration to the oppressed everywhere." The Jfervn at Canton. CANTON, O., July 5. News of the Kan sas City convention was glvep President McKlnley In press bulletins. All of the messages were delivered to Secretary Cortelyou, who read them to the "Presi dent in the library, on the porch, or wherever he happened to be. Soon after receiving tho news of the adoption of the platform, tho President and Mrs. Mc Klnley went for a long- drive abotit tho city. There was nothing about the Presi dent's actions to indicate that displeasure or surprise was occasioned br a slnglo Incident of the convention. MAKING THE PLATFORM. Warm Time in the Committee on Resolutions. KANSAS CITY, July 5. The committee on resolutions did not reconvene today until U, o'clqck. I had adjoyrned at 4 o'clock with the Intention of getting to-, gether at 10 o'clock, but the all-night vigil proved quite frying" for some of the members of the committee and they "were slow in collecting. The time privlous to the formal meet ing was utilized by the leaders in last night's fight against the 1C to 1 move ment In an effort to reach a decision as to whether a minority report should bo presented. There were several confer ences In which Mr. St Clair, of West Vir ginia, and Mr. Money, of Mississippi, and Mr. Daly, of New Jersey, were the principal participants. These three mem bers were at first quite disposed to In sist upon the formal presentation of tho "views of the minority, but as one state after another which had voted last night against 16 to 1 announced Its decision not to carry the matter into the convention, their determination weakened and they ultimately decided to drop the matter. This they did not do, however, without many protests. Mr. Daly said he was in structed by his delegation against any concurrence in the report of the ma jority and that whether a minority report was presented or not he would not sign tho report for IS to 1. Senator Money pre sented a tabulated statement showing that the votes cast for the ratio represented only 171 out of 930 votes In the conven tion. Ha said, however, that his state had given him free rein to act as he might think wise. Now York decided early in the morning not to unite in any minority proposition and this decision had a strong influence upon determining the decision to avoid a presentation of tho minority's iews. The subcommittee gave a brief hear ing today to" Mrs. Catt, president of the Equal Suffrage Association, in favor of a plank recommending an amendment to the Constitution forbidding disfranchise ment on account of sex. When the full committee convened at 11 o'clock the subcommittee sent a com plete draft of tho platform as finally Agreed upon last night While there was no criticism of the work of the sub committee on the various planks, several of the delegates manifested a disposition to make changes In the phraseology and also in the order of presenting various subjects to be embodied In the declaration of principles. The members who had led the fight against a 16 to 1 declaration requested an explicit declaration on planks of superior importance other than the financial Issue and the silver men de cided to make this change. In accordance tv 1th this decision the place pf front rank waslven to the, subject of Imperialism and'to questions growing out of tho Spanish war. A change was also decided upon In tho declaration regarding the Chicago plat form and the coinage of silver. This declaration is placed well down in the body of the platform and tho language Is changed considerably. The lntroducr tory phrase of this declaration as orig inally presented was changed by striking out the words: "We reaffirm the Chicago platform in whole and In Dart and in letter and In spirit" and It Is made to 1 read as follows: "Wo reaffirm and en dorse the principles of tho platform adopted by the Democracy in convention assembled in 1E95." Tho most Interesting Incident of to day's discussion occurred over a plank offered by Mr. Ball, of Texas, declaring that all articles manufactured by trusts should be put on tho tariff free list Mr. Newlands, of Nevada, opposed tho declaration on the ground that it was covered by the general plank. Mr. Ball declared Mr. Newlands' position to be un Democratlc and he asserted that Mr. New lands was anything but a Democrat Mr. Newlands replied that he had never been anything but a Democrat until President Cleveland had, by his conduct driven him out of the party. The committee then decided to Insert the plank. Ex-Senator Hill was Informed by an Associated Press correspondent of tho action of the minority and his stage's ac tion In voting to support the, majority report Ho said: f ' "I am surprised that the suLtls op posed to the drastic" silver planlKhould show such light energy. I feelftdlyihavB made a grievous mistake and'TOHi sure it will seriously hurt the partyrAs- to my own Btate, Mr. yen WycV to order to get on the committee, pledged tho silver element that he would present a minority report or sign one if his pro posed platform was defeated. In that way he has been playing on two slde3 and he is caught now where he is not rep resenting the people of either his district or tho state." ROOSEVELT'S TRIP HOME. He Trill fltop nt Canton and Visit tho President. CHICAGO, July 5. Quietly and unosten tatiously Governor Roosevelt tonight alighted from a Burlington train, having completed the first stage of his Journey from the Rough Riders reunion In tho Southwest Only a sm-Jl crowd was at the station to greet the Governor as the train came in. Governor Roosevelt went at onco to tho Chicago Athletic Club, where ho rested until 9 o'clock, when he boarded the Lake Shore train en routo to Cleveland. He is expected to confer with Senator Hanna tomorrow morning and to reach Canton sometime in the af ternoon, whither ho is invited by special invitation or the President Tho Governor today made many speeches, and always to enthusiastic audiences. The run was made from Quln cy, on the banks of the Mississippi, to Chicago through the fertile corn belt of Illinois. Speeches, some long, some short, were delivered at Qulncy, Camp Point, Augusta, Plymouth, Macomb, Bushnell, Avon, AWngton, Galesburg, Galva, Kewa nee, Princeton, Mendota and Aurora. Toward the latter end of the trip the Governor's voice failed him and the stops after-that were less frequent At Three Points the train sped throuch at lleht- nlng speed, regardless of the presence of crowaB and brass bands, prepared for a demonstration. Tho people at these places had to be satisfied with a bow and a wave of tho Governor's hand as the special swept past them. Some of Colonel Roosevelt's speeches today had reference to questions of politics, but In general they were of a patriotic character, serv ing as an aftermath of Independence day. Apparently tho most endearing term, which his admirers can apply to the Gov ernor Is "Teddy." Hurrah for "Teddy" and McKlnley and Teddy," has been the prevailing sentiment of the crowds along the lino, Speech nt Hannibal. HANNIBAL, Mo., July 5. Tho special train carrying Governor Theodore Roose velt home from the Rough Riders reunion arrived at Hannibal early today. The car containing the Governor and his party was left on a siding some distance from tho city until after breakfast Governor Roosevelt was greeted, by -o. large crowdi and close attention was given to his brief address, which was as follows: "I wish-1 could have spoken here on the Fourth of July, but I shall say what I would have .said had It been yesterday. It Is a great thing for a nation to have great memories behind It We have seen during recent years some marvelous ma terial prosperity in this country, and, of course, material prosperity must be pna of the .foundation stones upon which we build. But wo must have more than that if the Nation is to riso to what it should be and would be. Yesterday, all over this country we had come together to recall the memories of the great men who founded It We of this generation have not only tho memories of the great men of the Revolution, but memories of men of the Civil War and their high de votion to duty. And wo do not forget the men of the younger generation, who fought so well In the War with Spain. That was not a great war because it did not have to be. I have always wished that on the Fourth of July, besides read ing the Declaration of Independence, we would read at least the preamble to the Constitution. We must have justice as the corner-stone of the temple r our liberty will, degenerate Into license and then into anarchy At 8 "ocrock the Governor's train left Hannibal, and soon after crossed the Mis sissippi River into Illinois. At Qulncy. QUINCY, 111., July 5. Governor Roose velt arrived In Qulncy at 9:40 today and was accorded a magnificent ovation. The Governor and party were at once driven to tho hotel, where a public reception was held, giving hundreds of citizens of Qulncy an opportunity to grasp the Gov ernor's hand. An elaborate procession through the principal streets followed, after which the Governor was conveyed to tho public square, where he delivered an address to an enthusiastic audience of 5000. Among- those who occupied seats on the platform with him were United States Senator Shelby M. Cullom and Con gressman Marsh, of Illinois. The Gover nors train left for Chicago at noon. Mrs. Carter Lost. LONDON, July 5. In the Queen's "Bench division of the High Court of Jus tice today, a Parisian dressmaker recov ered from Mrs. Leslie Carter, the ac tress, 553 for dresses worn in tho pro duction of "Zaza" In New York. The or ders for the dresses were given In Lon don, and the court held that Mrs. Car ter's plea that her subsequent trial and discharge In. New York freed her from lia bility, does not affect the London con 'tract. The same plaintiff got a verdict of i72 against Belasco, tho theatrical man ager. Kegrro's "White Wife and Son Shot. SAN FRANCISCO, July 5. Mrs. Will iam Mitchell, a whlto woman, who was the wife of a colored man, and their son were shot dead by unknown persons on their little ranch near this city late last night The tragedy was thought at first to have been tho result of a feud which has long existed between the Mitchells and their neighbors, but It Is said there are circumstances which will not bear out this theory. Canadian Volunteers Complain. LONDON, July 5. A number of tho first Canada contingent sent to South Af rica sailed for home on the Allen line steamer Parisian today. They complained greatly of tho treatment they were sub jected to In the field hospitals. Of 1150 Canadian troops, 800 were stricken with enteric fever, mostly duo to the putrid water of Paardeburg. srro National Leasne. KANSAS CITY. Mo., July 5. Tho Ne gro National League elected the follow ing officers today: President George E. Taylor, Iowa; vice-president W. T. Scott Illinois; secretary, James A. Ross, New York; treasurer, Theodore Edmunds, Col orado. The convention will finish its business and adjourn tomorrow. The Bar at Canton. CANTONv O., July a President McKln ley was about his home today, apparently none the worse for the heavy demands made upon him yesterday. News from 'China, similar to the press reports, came from Washington, but there was no offi cial work to occupy him. Steel Mill Reopens. ' CHICAGO, July 5. The south side works of the Rllnols Steel Company started up today with a full force of men. The departments which were closed down recently Included the rail mill, tho plate mill and the slab mill. Other depart ments have been running full force. Corean Railway Completed. YOYOHAMA, July 5. Tho Seoul & Chumolosa Railway has been completed and is being operated today. Marquis Ito Is making progress in the formation of a new political party with the ultimate object of forming- a new Cabinet A highly prized cigar the Herbert Spencer. - r STILL BOOMING TOWNE SECOND JAY OP SILVER REPUBLI CAN corrv'ENTiox. The Platform Is Not Yet Completed. &na Little Business Was Transacted. KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 5. Tho Sil ver Republican National Convention spent all of today in waiting for the report of the committco on resolutions. It wa3 expected the platform would bo out of the way and nominations be in order at least before the close of the afternoon session, but so much friction developed In the subcommittee, to which the drafting of tho platform had been, referred, that it was not until late this afternoon that formal enunciation of the party's prin ciples was In readiness to be presented to the full committee. Once the disputed points naa oeen settled, however, the com mittee on resolutions lost no further time, but promptly voted its approval of the subcommittee's work. The main point of difference lay in the attitude of the party on expansion, and on this point both tho subcommittee and the full committee were divided, practically on geographical lines, the Eastern members favoring con demnation of Imperialism, while most of the members from the Western states opposed this course. A plank denouncing Imperialism was finally adopted,, and In this shapo the platform will be presented to the convention tomorrow. Nearly the entire time of the morning and afternoon sessions was spent in listening to speeches. Unlesa the unexpected hap pens, the convention will reach final ad journment tomorrow afternoon. It is not expected there will be- any debate on the floor of tho convention over the adoption of tho platform, and It Is planned to nomi nate both Bryan and Towne by acclama tion. Tho programme of speeches In placing the ticket in nomination Includes but six addresses. Dr. Howard Taylor, of Chicago, will place William Jennings Bryan In nomination for President and the seconding speech will be made by Judge Phillips, of California, and ex-Congressman Joseph B. Cheadte, of Indiana. The nomination of Charles A. Towne for Vice-President will, according to pro gramme, be made by Senator H. M. Teller, and the nomination will be sec onded by Stanley E. Parkhlll, of Michi gan, and exrCongressman Hartman, of Montana. When the convention was called to order by Temporary Chairman Teller, this morn ing, tho subcommittee appointed at the meeting of the committee on resolutions last night to draw up a platform, was still far from an agreement. The subcommittee held another session this morning In an endeavor to decide on the disputed question of Imperialism. The insertion of an antl-lmperiallst plank was strongly opposed by Western members of the subcommittee, many of whom are avowed expansionists, and who favor the ignoring of the issue altogether. IJp to the time of convention convening, 'how ever, this point had not been" decided. The delegates straggled into the audi torium hall very slowly this morning, and when Chairman Teller called the conven tion to order, at 10:30 A. M., not more than half the delegates were present Chairman Teller was extremely hoarse, as a result of his long speech yesterday, and yielded the chair to Frank Ransom, of Nebraska, Immediately after convening the report of the committee on credentials was called for, but it was not ready, and a reces3 was taken until Its report was completed. The California delegaCon came to the Auditorium today with tho' determina tion to force the nominations of Bryan and Towne. the first thlng after perma nent organisation. Delegates Insisted that the Sliver Rppublcipis had left the old party as a matter oC principle, and as Bryan and Towne represented the ma jority "of , the SUver Republicans1, there was no need to delay proceedings by wait ing on the platform. After a short recess, the committee on credentials reported. The delegates pres ent were reported as follows: Nebraska, 25; Idaho, let Wisconsin, 35; Washington, 20; Indiana, 3?; Kansas, 237; Illinois, 64; Arkansas, 12; New Jersey, 20; Utah, 15: Louisiana. 5; Iowa, 160; Cali fornia, 24; Ohio, 100; Minnesota, 100; South Dakota, 10; North Dakota, 15; Colorado, 47; Texas, 2; Montana, 6; Oklahoma, 10; The report was adopted. The committee on permanent organiza tion then reported the selection of Judge W. L. Brown, of Otno, as permanent chairman of the convention, and H. A. McCreary, of California, as permanent secretary. Judgo Brown received hearty recognition of the convention as he took the chair. He said that as tho East turned to the West in the time of Lincoln, so It again turned to the West and found a leader In the person of William Jennings Bryan. The mention of Bryan's name gave the convention an opportunity of showing Its loyalty to the Democratic leader. Tho chairman's allusion to Charles A. Towne as the candidate for second place caused an emphatic applause, equal to that ac corded to Bryan. The chairman reviewed tho history of the financial legislation. "The money question will not be set tled until the National Banks are driven out of power," ho said. The questions of money and trusts were inseparable. The small banks of tho country were In the power of city banks, especially the banks pf New York, which, the speaker declared, are In league with Lombard street One remedy, he suggested, was tho removal of duties on every article controlled by trusts. The demand for Government ownership of the telegraph and railroad systems of the country, as made by the speaker met with an enthusiastic ap proval by the convention. In criticising the foreign policy of he present Administration, the speaker de clared that it had given a serious stab to the Monroe doctrine, and he arraigned the present Administration before the bar of the American public for Its work In the Philippines. The speaker was loudly cheered as ho took his seat Ex-Congressman Hartman, of Mon tana, announced that the committee on resolutions probably would not be ready to report for two hours. The report of the committee on rules and order of bus iness was then adopted. It provides for the. nomination of Presidential and Vice Presldentlal candidates immediately after the report of the committee on resolu tions. Cries for Joseph Waters of Kansas, then went up from the delegates and Mr. Wa ters was Introduced. Mr. Waters aroused wild enthusiasm by his fierce denuncia tion of the Republican party. Someone called on the delegates present who voted for Abraham Lincoln to stand up and the convention yelled with enthus iasm as nearly 200 white-headed men arose. Major John Brown (colored), of Kan sas, who saw service In Cuba, was ap plauded when he promised the negro vote to the Silver Republican, party. There was apparently no prospect of a report from the committee on resolutions and an adjournment was taken until 3:30 P. M. A sub-committee from the Sliver Re publican committee called on Senators Tillman and Jones today to arrange for a conference of the full committee with a committee from the Democrats in re gard to the placing of Charles A. Towne In nomination by both conventions. Sen- ators Jones and Tillman assured the sub committee that they would do all in their power to bring about such a conference. When the convention reassembled at 3:20 P. M., Judge Van Voorhles" reported that the committee on resolutions would not be ready to report for several hours, although tho platform had practically been agreed upon. The National commit teemen agreed upon by the various state aeiegauons were men namea. tu ju i O'Hara, of Montana, and C. J. Bassett, of Idaho, were reported in addition to those announced last night J. 2f Crowe, -of South Dakota, In troduced a resolution changing the name of the Sliver -Republican party to the Lincoln Republican party, and adopting the likeness of Lincoln as a party em blem. A small- row ensued, but after a short debate. It was referred to the committee on resolutions. The delegates were apparently in a humor to listen to speeches and shouts went up for Altgeld, Pettlgrew and Hart man. Tho latter responded briefly. Con gressman Shaforth, of Colorado, followed him in a short speech. He aroused en thusiasm by saying that the silver ques tion will not die so long as- there are debtors and creditor?. Cheadte, of Indiana, Interrupted the speaker to announce that the Democratic convention had appointed a committee to confer with the Silver Republican com mittee in regard to the candidacy of Charles A, Towne. A wild outburst of applauscefollowed and the names of Bryan and Towne were cheered again and again. When the convention quieted, David M. Kennedy, delegate from Minneapolis, at tempted to make a speech but after a few mjnutes talk, a Kansas delegate yelled "Sit down," and for 10 minutes the convention was In an uproar. The Min nesota delegate positively refused to sit down, and rolled up his sleoves to lend emphasis to his refusal. It looked for a time as if a few fist fights would oc cur, but the angry delegates finally quieted down and "Foghorn" Worsley,. of Wisconsin, a member of the Populist con ference committee, made an address, con gratulating the delegates on the pend ing, success of their mutual efforts. Judge Phillips, of California, and J. R. eign, ex-presiaent oi tne jvnignu orijvention or friends. They are waiting Labor, also addressed the convention briefly. At 5:00, there were still no prospects of an early report by the plat form committee and the convention ad journed until 9:30 tomorrow. RELIGION HELPS FISH TRADE Would Be Dead as a Dried Herring Bat for Catholic Countries. Cyrus C. Adams In Ainslee's. "Though most of the sturdy flsherfolk of Newfoundland are Protestants, they derive the larger part of their living from the people of Roman Catholic countries. The fact that In the course of the year there, are many fast days, when millions of Roman Catholics eat little animal food, except fish, ha3 been a Godsend to the greatest fishing countries, whlcn have thus been provided with certain and regular markets for their fish. It Is well known that the Inhabitants of the tem perate zones are eating less and less salt fish. Pickled herring. 20 years ago, was landed to the amount of scores of thou sands of barrels a year at a few leading Northern prrts of America and Europe. Scarcely a Larrel oC this commodity is now to be seen in these ports, unless landed for trans shipment to the Roman Catholics of sub-tropical and tropical countries, which are buying more salt fish than ever as they grow In population. The cod is commercially the roost Import ant of fishes. The only reason that makes It so Is because salted cod Is an ex tremely popular article of food in all Roman Catholic countries on account of its nutritive quality and cheapness. Protestant countries eat comparatively little cod, and most of that Is fresh In stead of cured. When the fishermen of all nations toss their hand lines baited for cod over the side of their little ves sels, clean ti d salt the catch as they .haul It aboard, and then, after reaching port, expose It on rude platforms to the sunshine till it Is flaky white and thor oughly cried, it Is certain that they are working for the Roman Catholic port of the world. Cod Fish and Cared Fish. "Well-cured cod, to be sure. Is not to be disdained by any one; nevertheless by far the larger pari ,of It Is eaten by Cath ojlcs. It Is tho" fresh cod of pur Inland fisheries that has supplied jfiost of our markets, while the salted" cod of 'the banks la chTefiy sold elthef 3n Catholic countries or In ldnds where that religious element Is large.' The" well-known 'stock fish' of commerce is dried cod of Norway and Sweden, and it Is shipped at onco for tho southern parts of Europe. These lands of many fast days also buy the Scottish dried cod. Wells filled with salt water In the hold of English cod vessels keep the fish olive till it arrives fresh In the markets: for the English eat very few cured codfish. France's cod catch Is al anost as large as our own, and her fisher men are sent thousands of miles to the banks to catch and cure the great stores of cod which this Catholic country re quires. It la not Great Britain, but rather Italy, Spain, Portugal and Brazil that are the largest buyers of the cured fish which Is tho greatest resource of Newfound land. These countries pay cash, too, for they do not send Newfoundland In com modities one-tenth of the value of the fish they buy from. her. Canada's exports to Italy In 1SS5 were wholly fish; to the Spanish West Indies, seven-ninths fish; to Brazil, over five-sixths fish; to Spain, over one-half fish. There Is no country in the world in which so much fish is eaten as in European Russia, and the rea son is because the Greek Qhurch has many more fast days, and .observes them more strictly, than the Western Cath olics. The use. of meat Is prohibited or greatly restricted on nearly half the days of the year, and the result Is to give enormous Importance to the prolific home fisheries In river, lake and sea, which supply 96,000,000 people with fish food." WITHDRAWAL OF TROOPS. Three Regiments Will Be Returned Front Cuba. WASHINGTON,. July 5. As a result of a recent consultation of the Secretary of War with Lieutenant-General Miles, commanding the Army, and General Wood, commanding the division of Cuba, ordera were Issued today for the return to the United States from Cuba as soon as possible of the Second, Sixth and Eighth regiments of Infantry. These reg iments are scattered over the island, and probably will not be able to start home for a week or ten days. They will be brought to the port of New York and their stations will bo determined before they reach that port The recall of troops from Cuba Is the first step In the War Department's plan to replace the volunteer Army In the Philippines with troops from the regular establishment It was intended to bQgin the homeward movement of the volun teers In the Philippines next November, but the deplorable state of affairs in China undoubtedly will cause the mili tary authorities to hasten the departure of tho outgoing troops as much as possi ble, with a view of using them for the protection of American Interests in China, in case It is found necessary to divert them from their original destination at Manila. ' i Acquittal of Slpldo. LONDON, July 5. The morning papers -generally published editorials comment ing upon the verdlrt In the case of Slpldo, the "would-be assassin of the Prince of Wales. The Daily Telegraph says that the result of the trial Is monstrous; the Dally Chronicle declares that It Is "an outrage on humanity,' and the Dally Hall characterises It as "reproach on Bel glum." Two Idaho Families. Boise Statesman. Dr. Pemberton, one of the census takers of Latah County, -while hustling through the canyons and forests in the "Big Bear" Creek precinct, came upon a cabin one morning at 6 o'clock. In which a Swedish woodchopper and hl3 good wife lived and 13 little woodchoppers played around the door. All day long he hurried on through mo orusn, across aitcnes ana over tho brush, acro33 ditches the mountains hoping to find another I such a cabin, stopping now and then to enumerate a lono miner or prospector and 'thus add a little to Idaho's population, and when night came he found himself at 8:30 in the evening at the door of an other cabin 20 miles from where he start ed in the morning. Here he found a faithful wife who had borne to her faith ful husband 17 lovely little Norwegians. COLLEGE MEN DISAPPOINTED Many Expected to Enter Customs Service. Chinese NEW YORK, July 5. The war In China has "been a particular disappointment to a number of this city's graduates of Eastern colleges who. had, received ap pointments in the Chinese customs serv ice and who were to report In Pekln in August The appointments were made a year ago by Sir Robert Hart Inspector General of Customs, and the young men had a year In which to complete their college courses. Their salaries were to begin as soon as thoy started for China, and were to con tinue during the two years allowed them to master the- Chinese language, or at least as much of It as would be needed In the customs business. After three years' service the Inspectors were to have two years' vacation at half pay. They were to be dismissed, only for misbe havior and the service held out many opportunities for promotion. Some of tho young men started for China as soon as their commencements "were over, but were oreventwl from eini Sover-yfofurther than San Francisco by the inter- u.cu j.u vomicae evenis to taKe a de cided turn ono way -or the other. J. S. Wilson, of Washington, the Cornell grad uate, who received an appointment Is In this city anxiously awaiting news which Will send him hurrying to China or cause hlmto look for other employment It was Secretary Hart's Intention to put tho management of Chinese customs Into the hands of young American and English college men as far as possible. He. had made arrangements for their instruction by Chinese teachers, and had several prominent professors in different colleges watching for promising men. Several graduates went to China a year ago and are among the foreigners now In danger of death at the hands of tho Boxers. Among the number are two Cor nell men. 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