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THE WEEKLY TELEGRAPH: TUESDAY, JUNE 12.1888.-TWELVE PAGES.
ST. LOUIS.
[Continued from third page.]
„„ rpoorted that they liad uimnimously
TrSed upon Gen. Patrick A. Collins, of
Massachusetts, for permanent chairman.
rrZ announcement was received with loud
LulW*e and ‘■■heers. H. H. Ingeraoll, of
Tennessee, was recommended is secretary,
«ad one delegate from each State as vice-
president and one as assistant secretary.
1 ' TUB RULES.
Tlie oommittee further recommended that
t j ie rules of previous conventions shall be in
Joice during the present convention, with a
nullification that no State shall change its
iote for President and Vice-President untd
a call of States has been completed. The re
port of the committee was agreed to. When
the reprrt of the committee had been com
pleted and adopted, Chairman White an-
Enureed that he would appoint Chairman
pirnnm of the national committee; Itoswell
V Fowler, of New York, and John O’Day,
I Missouri, as a committee to escort the per-
„.„ent chairman of the convention to the
The announcement of each of these
nue laws should he put upon a revenue ha- trust. I ntegritv stands guard at every post
sis os soon as |mssihte, with safeguards us to of our vast empire.
time so a. not to disturb unduly the business “While the President lias been th« me-
of the country, holding that in reduction of diuni through which has flowed the undying
taxation luxuries and not necessaries should gratitude or the republic for her sold 1 —’
he has not hesitated to withhold approval
from special 1-gislatlon if the strictest in
quiry revealed a want of truth and justice
be made to bear the burdens, and denoune
ing the preseut tariff or a masterpiece of in
justice, inequality and false pretense.
The resolution was referred to the com
mittee on resolutions
WOMAN’S RIGHTS.
The chair announced that the secretary achievements
would read a petition for thi consideration 0 f this administration. Under the
of the convention. The paper proved to be same illustrious leader, we ure
a rea lest from the woman’s convention, re- j^ a dy to meet our^ political opponents in
ceniiy held in Washington, stating that two .
the horizon of every civiUse.d country upon
the face of God’s earth. [Applause.l lie
was pledged to the people of the United
States iu 1884 by those who knew his cour
age, M* ability and his patriotism, end he
lias redeemed that pledge. Thank God! no
further pledge is necessary to
continuance of that heroic devotion to duty
eral seconds while the convention applauded
the significant nasas;ge.s in the platform.
There was a moderate volume of applause
when the opening sentences which re-af-
•r p j. firmed utterances of the tnritl plank in the
inmirA' tV»A «t 1884 were read; but, when ha
followed with those indorsing the Pre
"Above all, sectional strife, a< never be- which has been exemplified by
fore, is at an end, and sixty millions of free- matchless, unsullied and splendid adminis-
1 men in the ties of brotherhood are prosper-
— indorsing
dent s messige, and declariog that it cor*
rectlv interpreted that plank, the conven
tion fairly rose to its feet and cheered wildly
for a full minute.
WATTRRSON’s SPEECH.
At the conclusion of the reading of the
maiient chairman
fitace. The an not ------ . t
nunies was the signal for a burst of lieartv
* se. Barnum’s name was received with
uouv. uvm au wu , an d honorable* debate aud stake our every State, from Maine to California, there ' ent ‘ on *
i.f its^raembers had been appointed to make } r i* l I?l J h °. a ^e Intelligence, virtue and pa-
a short talk to the convention on behalf of triotism of the people, adhering to the con-
the women of America. This request was stitution in its every line and letter; even
accompanied by the promise that if it were , er ! I !5 1 ldt * l P owera n °t delegated to
granted by the convention the representa- the United States by the constitution nor
tion of the woman’s organization would P* 0 'Molted by it to the States are reserved to
occupy the attention of tne convention for the States respectively, or to the people,
ten minutes only. The communication was ‘®y {Mhority of the Democracy of New
signed by Virgiuia L. Minor and E. A. Mer- X or *> oaefeed by the Democracy of the en-
riwether. tiro Union, I give youji name entwined with
J. J. O’Donohue
that the women
•milause. Barnum s nnme was reuiveu "*»**
psnecisl warmth, and cries of “Barnum”
IL* mingled with geueral shouts.
Just as the committee was proceeding to
the place where Ur. Collins sat iu the Mas
sachusetts delegation, two pages appeared
bearing two large floral shields, which had
been sent to the convention to be presented
*t its permanent organization, with the
compliments of Hon. David R. Francis,
mavor of St. Louis. The largest of these,
botii of which were placed upon the con
vention stage, was a magnificent shield of
.1 iaenuimmot roses, upon which, in white
roses was inscribed the letter “C.” As
these’ testimonials were horn to the plat
form Mr. Collins, arm in arm with Mr. Bar
num and Mr. Flower, marched down the
south uisle, and his appearance was greeted
with a storm of applause, which grew in
volume as lie mounted the steps of the plat-
form and stood by the side of Chairman
White, who grasped his hand and waited
for the applause to die out. When some
thing like quiet had been restored,
CHAIRMAN WRITE SAID:
"Thanking you for the favors you have ex
tended to me and your indulgence accorded
me so far in the proceedings of this great
convention, I take pleasure in Introducing
to you your permanent presiding officer,
Hon. Patrick A. Collins, of Massachusetts.”
Mr. White then passed over to Mr. Col'ins
the silver gavel presented by the Colorado
delegations and retired. There was another
burst of applause, and when it had subsided
Mr. Collins addressed the convention.
Gen. Collins said the chairmanship of the
convention, a post so often filled by the f.re-
most men of the party, was appreciated by
him as a distinction of the highest character.
The youug men of the nation, ns be said,
had heard more in their time of the clash of
T. J. Campbell, of New York, arose and 1 Dougherty’s speech was delivered with
presented a resolution, which he asked to be fine effect in his best style and aroused un
read. The chair ruled that under the rule . , , .. , , ,
adopted by the convention resolutions bounde ‘ 1 enthusiasm, and when he mention-
should go to the oommittee on resolutions ed the name of Grover Cleveland, or referred s^P
without debate. Mr. Campbell asked unan- to his public acts and utterances the conven
imous con ent, but objection was made by “ -•• • .. ...
New * ork delegate, and further objected ! o f
by others. Mr. Campbell insisted that the their canes and handkerchiefs. Ten thousand
tion. fApplause.] He lias not only won
the applause of his countrymen, but
the plaudits of the civilized world of
“well done, thou good and faithful servant.’’
Fellow Democrats, hear me for a moment I platform Mr. Wattersou addressed the con-
longer. Whence comes tlie fact that from , ye
is, among the people composing this conven- i “Fellow-Democrats,” he said, "we bring
tion of over $00 delegates, but one name y° u a platform on which Democrats may
upon their tongue, and that name enshrined ®l an " without feeling that they are awav
in their hearts. I sill tell you why. Hear “Oj 11 home. [Laughter aud applause], ft
me a moment. It is because he is the stern , ei Jihraces a declaration of principles to
enemy of robbery, of jobbery and monopoly, •' v “*ch Democrats may subscribe without
[cheeis] a Heratius at the bridge! He is looking around the corner. [Applause and
such a lion in the path of corruption be- laughter]. It embodies a statement of facts
cause he has laid the foundation of good incontrovertible. Its face is set in the right
government, of honesty and reform so wide . direction, and its eyes look over the horizon,
i deep that the princi les uuderlviug tlie * l °t to Ike setting sun. Henceforward the
’ ■* ‘ Democratic party, which has been the
„„„ . choice of the people, will become its hands.
the true principles underlying our Fed- 1 [Applause]. But it will be the hands of con-
i eral system that they have struction, not the hands of destruction, and
found ’* * “ “ |
best
hue of New York moved victory—I nominate Grover Cleveland, of and deep that the princi les underlying the
be heard, and it was agreed flew York." j government of our country aud the perina-
j wild enthusiasm. nency of our institutions and the spread of
aU b true principles underlying our Fed-
il system that they have - ,
mid their highest and grandest and . '' "I remove occupants of the house before
st exponent under his matchless leader-1 taken off the roof.” [A pplnust]. In
A ip. And last, but not least—hear me a ' conclusion lie said: "Two good Democrats . , ...
an hi k.i , , ., .. moment longer—it is because of his brave I can “ e ver know each other wholly, nor love ;? r t,ie undertaking, end feeling as I do that
r- swBjKaaffsraris: 1 sjafftrsa- sa-isss i — wSksraufSMz a* ss 2? ,n “ **- 11
~ss sriisits
subject matter of the resolution did not re- spectators joined in the applause and the I
late to the platform, and therefore did not band in the east gallery helped along with !
i.. .1.. ..r <h. cut. I .1 ."w-. /u-i.Ti ...,i ..„i... robbed and plundered by the rapacity of
Before i\iscon»in wav reached :t was evi
dent that T barman’s nomination was ass ured
and tlie convention was thrown into a fever
of expectancy and enthusiasm when -lie In
diana deietratioc took down tl... Gray hat.
A motion to make the nomination unani
mous was carried.
Members of tlie national committee were
named, a committee to notify the nominees
of their nomination appointed, resolutions
extending sympathy to Mrs. General Han
cock, and resolutions on the death of Til.
den, beymour, and Hancock were adopted.
The convention then adjourned sine die.
THE SPEECHES.
Nominating uml Seconding Speeches of
Tarpoy, Yoorhees, Cox, and Others.
St. Louis, June 7.—In placing Mr. Thur
man’s name iu nomination, Mr. Tarpey, of
California, said:
Mr. Chairman and gentlemen, this is in
deed a most pleasant duty, which, through
the kindness of my friends, I have been
chosen to perform, and am doubly grateful
to my associates who have so honored me. I
fear that it was kindness alone and not abil
ity that prompted my selection from among
many eloquent gentlemen who are members
of the California delegation; but, sirs, what
I lack in oratorical ability, I, in some small
pleasure, compensate for in my enthusiasm
come under the restrictions of the rule horns ,md drums° but their blare nuJ noise “!! U I ’! 1 l l,"w rCll t |, b /
adopted. Objection was made by Mr. could scarcely be heard above the geueral. “ on0 P o 'y. , ululer . th " . specious Raise
Wells, of Wisconsin, who sub- din.
sequently withdrew it, and the As Mr. Dougherty finished his impassioned , ,
resolution was read. .peech, ..me one inithe west -fig
arms and the echoes of war than of the prin
ciples of government! So, it was no wonder
the question is asked, and scarcely answered,
whst difference is there between the two
parties? The speaker replied to the query
with a pithy summary of the political creed
otThoatasJeuerson, the apostle ot Democra
cy. To this Collins added the
GOLDEN ECONOMIC TRUTH
that no more taxes should be levied ou the
people in any way than are necessary to
meet the honest expenses of the government.
ThronRh these principles the Democratic
party had fought sncceaafully our foreign
wan, had protected our citizens in every
clime, compelled the respect of all nations
for our tUg, added an imperial domain
to our territory and insured peace, prosper
jtyand happiness to all the people. False tc
these principles, the great Federal, Whig
and Know Nothing parties went down never
to rise again, and now, here, to-day, were the
represeutation of tlie party that survived all
others. United, triumphant, invincible, tlie
Democracy was prepared to strike down fop
ever ,he [last surviving foe in November.
This country has beeu the asylum for good
tnen from all over the earth,
who fell from want and oppression
and mean to become Americana; but we In
vite and welcome only frienda to thia
ground and liegemen to the republic. Our
nutltutlona cannot change to meet hostile
wishes, nor be ao much os aenaibly modified
save by the peaceful nnd deliberate action
of IU man of our pooplo in imiMh!
with the constitution or lawa of the land;
and that man is not a true American who,
knowing what wc are, will by word, or act,
or experiment, or thought, in any way try to
WEAKEN THE FOUNDATION
of this spleadid political structure, the Re
public ot the United States.
Gen. ColUu warmly and at length eulo
gized the administration of President Cleve
land as having triumphantly justified his
election. The Democracy now stood on the
edge of another nnd perhaps greater contest,
not held before for a generation, that of re
sponsibility for the great trust of govern
ment. No longer critical, but criticized,
they were confronted by a wily, unscrupu
Mrs. Merriwethor then mounted the plat- aside tlie curtain which hail hid tlie portrait
form and was recei ed with applause. She of President Cleveland, upon the face of tlie
said that she was delegated to ask that this great picture of the capiaol building, reveal-
great convention help to make the practice ing to the gaze of tlie convention
of this nation conform to its principles of the well-known features of tlie President,
universal suffrage. Mrs. Merrlwether's voice This nroused the enthusiasm of the conven-
was not strong enough to fill the hall^ and tion to fever beat; for the first time during
she was frequently interrupted with cries of its proceedings the hall was at once filled
“louder!” and tne band struck up an air with cheer on cheer and the great body of
before she had concluded, but she remained people in the auditorium, balcony and gal-
pluckily at her post until her time bad ex- leries arose and stood shouting at the top of
pired. , their voices, until the din became almost
GEN. PHIL SHERIDAN. 1 deafening. Hats were thrown in the air, the
A resolution was offered as follows, and zed bandanas waved from a thousand hands,
„ , ... , . and white, black and gray hats were franti-
was adopted by a rising Tote. j cally thrust upon the points of canes and
Resolved, That this convention takes oc- waved until the owners became exhausted,
casion to express Us unfeigned sorrow at the Some one on the stage crowned the bust of
serious and dangerous illness of Gen. Phil the President on the left of the chRirniau
Sheridan (applause), whose noble nnd va- , with a laurel wreath, which was the
Hast deeds will be ever enshrined in the signal for even a wilder burst of
hearts of his countrymen; we extend our shouts and cheers. Although the full band
hearty sympathy and earnestly trust that of sixty pieces was in full blast all this time,
the great soldier and distinguished patriot not a sound from its trumpets could be
will meet with speedy recpvery, and that heard.
Divine providence may spare him *to this The climax of this great scene was reached
nation for many years to come. [ when the banners of all the States were
Resolved, That a copy of these resolu- borne by delegates to the New York stand-
tions be forwarded to General Sheridan as ard and draped about it. At this tlie enthu-
expressive of the heartfelt sentiments of the siasm was unbounded; spectators and deie-
Democracy of the United States.” (Cheers.) gates tore the red, white and blue bunting
Mr. Campbell asked for unanimous con- tram the pillars and from the face of balco-
sent for the adoption of the resolutions, and nies, and would wave these improvised ban-
they were adopted by a rising vote, with ners over the rail for ten minutes. This re-
three hearty cheer, for the gallant soldier markable outburst did net cvaac turtir e.cry-
who is now engaged in hla moat desperate body was absolutely, exhausted. It must
campaign.
IN NOMINATION.
have been twenty-four minutes before the
I'liair was able tn regain control of the run-
Ve 111 ii Ul
of protection, nnd when he found
that tlie great agricultural class
is the source of ail
baud and foot like
Prometheus upon the rock ; when the air
was dark with vultures and kites which had
settled in devouring flocks upon his bosom,
tearing with their merciless beaks the vitals
nf this ^rostrate "intit. It was than that
Grover Cleveland, that matchless man that
lie is, when he assumed the robes of power,
turned his back upon the blandisliment
and expedients of oflice and came like
a royal eajjle to the rescue of the suffering
people. (Applause.) I say, gentlemen, he
rescued them because, though the bill now
pending, known as the Mills bill maybe mu
tilated and emasculated; though it may suf
fer the fate of all great reforms in the begin
ning became, you know, it is said that even
the mills of the gods grind slowly but they
grind awfully fine (cneersj-Grover Cleve
land has planted seed whicn has taken deep
root, nnd as sure as God defends the riglit
the c.-.untry will be redeemed aud the peo
ple sooner or later disenthralled. (Cheers.)
“Mr. President, in behalf of our great
State of Georgia, I repeat I am glad to be
able to second the nomination of Grover
Cleveland as President of the United States.
(Great applause.)
The call of States was then continued, but
there was no response until Illinois was
reached, when
W. R. MORRISON
arose, and being recognized by the conven
tion, received an enthusiastic greeting. He
merely desired to formally second the
nomination in behalf of the State of Illinois.
Speech of Daniel Douglierty % I*lncliig Cleve
land** Naino in Nomination.
St. Louis, June 6.—Resolutions were then
offered for a recess until 8 o’clock this even
ing and until 10 o’clock to-morrow, when
Mr. nensell, of Pennsylvania, moved that
the roll of States and ’’Territories be called
and the names of candidates for President
and Vice-President be placed in nomi ation,
but no ballot be taken nntil after the com-
, .. *nt ilVKtiu? wanu ur i»vt umu? m: n nrz
l « a hh flnnhl'n^p" »?_d long and continued applause.]
The Nomination Seconded by State
Made by Acclamation.
St: Louis, June 6.—James A. McKenzie,
of Kentucky, took the stand to second the
nomination of Grover Cleveland. There
was, he said, within the broad limits of thi*
great land but one nior6 popular Democrat
than Grow Cleveland, and that waa flu
queenly woman he had made hi§ wife
The reraiution was adopted with applause. ^ he Whi[e House was presided over’ by tl,
When Aiabania was called its chairman uncrownc j queen of our republic. He (lie
said bis State desired to give way to New KcnzieJ i a8 not £, 0 i„ g to let
fork. The convention ajiplauded at this M „ Cleveland out of this a
announcement, and when the New \ ork del- , si viuecs , [AppUttarl
egation presented Daniel Dougherty to make conTe “ tinn it wag .Uf that Cl...
tne nomination tne great hail rung witn j ove j for the enemies he had made; later,
cheers, which were prolonged and grew in , waa Baid thftt ho was loved for lhe raacaU he
volume for nearly a minute, unul Mr. j md turned 0 tU; still later. It was said he was
Dougherty mounted the platform, when It i oye( jfor the message he iiad written. [A
np.ign. In
At the last
leveland was
piause.] New York loved him for the tight
that was in him and for his splendid racing
qualities. He was as game as Lexington and
was’redoubled. As soou as he could be
heard Mr. Dougherty said:
"I greet you, my countrymen, with frater
nal regards In your presence I bow to the a , , pccdy as Tcn Iirue - k< [Laughter'aml an-
majesty of the people. The sight itself is p | nusei i j u hts curly form lie won the Itiillnio
inspiring, the thought sublime. \ ou come > ma y 0ra j|ty stakes, hands down; later, lie
from every State and territory, from everv | can ( ercd f rom the post to the pole in the
nook and corner of our ocean-hound conti- NewYo rk handicap, a winner by 192,000
feet. [Laughter.] He then entered against
THE FLORENTINE MOSAIC
Kansas responded with a written second,
commending i.'lrichind's udiiiini-trutinii.
Michigan was responded n> h_\ It. I). Smile,
who voiced the sentiments of his delegation
in seconding the nomination.
When illtsoarl was called th ic was luud
iuid long continued cheers for Vest, bat tlie
Senator (ailed to respond, and when New
York >. as ri ached a similar compliment was
tinderid InFlowirs.hutliclikewisedcelined
V.
nninii
■led til
•d u I
, i.igluroot, of Texas, •
inn on behalf of hi* State, and prom-
emoeratio majority of ::uo,(K)0 at the
neat. We arc abont to discharge
A MORE THAN IMPERIAL DUTY
with the simplest of ceremonials. Yon are
the people to choose a magistrate whose
power is mightier than a monarch’s, yet ‘
cheeked and controlled by the supreme law
of the written constitution. Thus impressed
I ascend tlie rostrum to name the next Pres
ident of this United States. New York pre
sents him to the cooventioo and pledges her
electoral vote. Delegations from thirty
UJ „ eight State, and all the territories are assern
Join and desperate foe. There would be no ; hied without caucus or consultation, readv
blnr on the record that would not be mag- J to take up the enr and make the vote unaol-
oified into a blot; no circumstances not tor-1 mous. Vi e are here not, indeed, to choose a
turtd and misrepresented; no disappoint- ■ candidate, but to name one. The
meat not exaggerated into a revolt; no class ! people have already chosen. He
creed that it would not he : >» the man for the people. Ills career
that illustrates the glory of our Institutions.
•ought to influence; no fraud
■otfld not be willingly perpetrated. _
the appeal of the Democratic party is not .
passion nor to prejudice, to class or faction--- — r . . . - - i mouui
or race or creed, but to the sound common the most exalted duties that can be con-1
from Maine and won the national derby by
a neck. He was about to run again, and the
bulletin board would show “Eclipse first and
the rest nowhere."
McKenzie then eulogized Cleveland’, ad
ministration in a pleasing manner, which se
cured for him much applause and laughter.
II. D. D. Twiggs, of Georgia, also seconded
Cleveland’s nouuuatlon. lie said:
“The great State of Georgia, which 1 have
tlie honor iu part to represent on this occ.i-
sinii, i - I-ruin! In M-roii'l the liimiiiiulimi of
Grover Cleveland, a State which has been
conspicuous in its fidelity to the great prin
ciples of Democracy and economical govern-
un-ill, w lii.-h, UMil. r I.ur -ysli-in linvi- tumid
their highest expression In his splendid and
Hnse, interest, intelligence or patriotism
the American people. Upon their match-
Jewi record for the last four years and upon
their earnest effurts, as yet’ incomplete, to
reduce and equalize the
istua » , » i meir niEiiesi cjiirusisiuii iu ms Minmui auu
Ilut Light years ago u " k, >°. w “ ^ °. w n n > msgnideeut aJministratlon. [Applause.)
t to I locality he. for the tart tar ynn,.has - Gc » tlemeI1 of tUe ' co ivention
tion latoodfn the ease of the ,Y,^ ld / ,. d ‘ ,c .^ ar 8‘ n 8 monopoly has .aid to the people of the
m the most exalted duties thatennbe con- gout b‘ ^ou are poor .build up you
of ferred ou a mortal. To-dav, not of his own | f , ,j iveniify your indu „
h- choice, but by he mandatc of ; l, a ,’ma,le us ipulrnt, it will make
>“ Uk *T t "-’ 7 he State of Georgia,
BURDENS OF TAXATION,
•lie Democrats enter the canvass.
General Collins closed by appealing to the
h»triotic and independent citizens who four
yrars ago fortook their old allegiance and
•ho aince that time have nobly sustained
the administration, not to weaken the, po
litical organization by wliieh great reforms
have been achieved and risk them in the ,
of their own adversaries, i ne Demo-
temple is open to all, and if in coun-
vu they could not agree in all things, their
ootto nevertheless wa«, in essentials unity,
JhJihn-eisentJaU liberty, in all things
..Mr.Collins spoke in a voice which, al
though not great in volume, w as sufficiently
clear and distinct to enable him to be beard
•B every portion of the hall. He was fre-
•jUeutlT interrupted with loud applause,
J5 reference to the long and finally success-
t“l efforts of the Democratic party to gain
of the reins ot government being es
pecially well received by the whole assem-
oioge. They applauded references to the
■*®e of Cleveland. These references cre-
*teu wild enthusiasm. At the conclusion of
“•speech Mr.Collins was again roundly
*»d warmly greeted.
rte gentle j,en selected to represent the
IMi? 0 .* tiutr * »» Vlce-I’residenta then pro-
vvraed io take aeau upon the platform,
W »S* l *>e baud played an inspiring air.
-*“* rhairman stated that he had been in-
®™>ed by the chairman of the committee on
"•olzUons that the committee would be nn-
u *° JP 01 * before 8 o’clock.
Mr. Senewaltcr, of llissonri, offered a
resolution declaring taxes, including
"fliort duties, should be lev
the purpose of raising revenue to
. • w* needs of government administered
**®nomie4lly. That the building np of one
[yiastry at the expense of another is for-
fa?.! 0 ‘k* ,rue ■!>• of free liberty; dtmand-
.*1 that war taxes, tending to create an aria-
'**7, should be abolished; that the re re
shall be called to the Presidency for four
years more. He has met and mastered eve
ry question- as from youth trained to state-
msnshlp.
TUB PROMISES OF 1118 LETTBB
of acceptance and bis inaugural address
protection
you so
_ | already
vocal with the music of a million spindles.
Ins- eiwn li.u-k ln-r reply. Lilting lu-rpr ini
and untarnished shield on which is inscribed
her motto, wisdom, justice, aud moderation,
she has said to this, ‘we may
be poor, but we arc unwilling
have been fulfilled. HU fidelity in the past 8™? «M» levying tribute upon the peo-
mic rail I.I..II*. » J 1 pie? [Applause.] Gentlemen ot the con-
inspires faith in the future. He Is not a vention. the twenty-fourdelegatesof Georgia
hope, he Is a realisation. Scorning sub
terfuge, disdaining re-election hr concealing
convictions; mindful of the oath of office to
dofoud thecaiiitltttUca,he ccuntgect:-!- de
clares to Congress, dropping minor matters,
that the supreme issue is reform, revision,
reduction of national taxation; that the
treaaunr of lhe United Slates, glutted with
unneeiied gold, oppresses industry, embar
rasses business, endangers financial tran
quility and breeds extravagance, centraliza
tion and corruption; that high taxation,
vital for the expenditures of an unparal-
lelled war, is robbery in yean of prosperity
and peace; that the millions that pour into
the treasury come from the bard.earned
savings of the American people; that in
violation of the equality of nghu the pres
ent tariff has created a privileged class who
shaping legislation for their personal
gain, levy bv law contribution! on the neces
saries of life from every man, woman and
child in the land; that to lower the tariff is
not free trade. It is to reduce the un
just profits of monopolists and boss manu
facturers, and allow consumers to retain the
rest. The man- who asserts that to lower the
tariff means free trade, insults intelligence,
and we brand him as a falsifier. It will not
imperil capital or disturb enterprises. The
aim is to uphold stages and protect the
rights of all. ...
“This administration has seenred the pub
lic domain frtm would-be herons
and cormorant corporations, faithless
to their obligations, aud
RRSRRVRD IT FOR FREE HOMES
for this Rad coming generations. Them is
bo pilfering. There are no job* under this
administration. Public Aies is a public
have come to this convention, bearing with
them but a single commission, and that
commission is to cut the vote of the State
U Uuit linui.hh.sa tuulki uhuu out
convention in its platform characterized as
one with the firmness of Jackson and the
patriotism of Washington. [Cheers.] What
is true of Georgia is true of every other
Democratic State represented, and il might
be truly said, gentlemen, that this grand as
semblage of patriots and Democrats is but a
formal convocation assembled together to
ratify the action of the sovereignties which
have already spoken. [Cheers.] The great
Democratic’ masses of the country
with elbows touching, have marches
in solid and unbroken phalanx
to this great citr by Ibe Father of Waters.
Upon each floating banner is inscribed but
a solitary name, and that name has been
their pillar of cloud by day, and their pillar
of fire by night; that name has been Grover
Cleveland. [Cheers.] With a mighty shout,
yes, I say with a mighty shout, he will be
proclaimed our next standard bear-
in the coming conflict. [Cheers.]
The people at home • were
becoming rapidly educated, and we can not
he much longer kept in ignorance of the
great truths and principles, of which he is
the splendid exponent. They will ratify
that nomination at the polls, for as sure as
the ides of November eome the Republican
party of the United States will have received
its death wound sod final m-srthow.
[Applause]. Gentlemen of
veetion, in 1W1 the publi
career of Cleveland was confined to the lim
its of the great State which proudlv claimed
him as her son. To-day, iu 1---, nia
ami fame and career are only bsu .!
Me K curie, of Kentucky, moved to bus-
pend tlie rule- ami t<> munimitc Grn.er
Cleveluud for President by ncciainution.
The chair put the question, and .there was
returned from the convention thundering
rounds of yeas. The chair, therefore, an-
II..III.CC.J that 1 : r»yer ('!evc!:im!, re
ceived a unanimous vote, was the candidate
of tbeDemocratlc party fortheoffice of Presi
dent of the United States.
When the nomination of Cleveland was
announced by the chairman, another scene
of wild enthusiasm occurred in the conven-
ti'Hl, blit the delecilte* mid S|.ccMlur- Merc
too nearly exhausted lo sustain os prolonged
a scene as that which followed Dougherty’s
speech.
MOTIONS FOR A ItKCESS.
Yoorhees, of Indiana, moved that the con
vention take a recess until lOo’clock to-mor
row. Tlie committee on resolutions would not,
be said, report this afternoon, and tlie com
ntiou would have to be here to-morrow
hr, and the intervening time could be
properly used for securing the liarmouy and
eecss i,f the Democratic party.
lWlicIi riin,"l Man himl.I'.imrcd the licit
and culled attention to the fact that a num
ber of the convention were abaent upon the
tee on resolutions.
Mr. Ilenial, of Pennsylvania, said that the
committee on resolutions was subordinate ~
the convention aud could be di
rected by it. He proposed
move that the committee be instructed
report to this body at a given time. The
committee had already been in session
nearly twenty-four hours and If it could not
agree within that time it never would agree,
If the committee was not ready to bring in
ic report let it bring in two.
Yoorhees motion was defeated aud Flower,
of New York, moved that when the conven
tion take a recess it be to meet to-night at
o'clock. The motion was defeated, yeas 3s;,
nays -bio. Voorheei then moved that the
nlion take a recess till tomorrow morn-
in£ at 10 o’clock. There had been no differ-
f opinion, and he thought it in the in
terest of justice and fair play that a recess
should lie taken.
Mr. White, of California, aeconded the
motion, stating that he did so not to prevent
the nomination of any candidate, but because
the convention must have a platform care
fully »nd deliberately adopted. When the
Vice-President was nominated it would be
bard to tiic C-.-iiIciiuja tORctkci. He
knew that gentlemen were anxious to raise
•oices for the same man he was in faror
of, hut be thought it better that a recess
should be taken.
_ Before the call of the roll of States on Mr.
Yoothees’a motion was completed, it wai
evident that it wowid have a urge majority,
and at the suggestion or the chair the con
vention, by unanimoua consent, agreed to
end the call, and agreed to the motion,
and tlie chair at IAS p. m. slid that the con-
n stood adjourned till 10 o’clock to-
TIH ItMAN NOMINATED.
Kepi
tie Committee on Resolution*--
wpeeclies—Final Business.
ST- Louis, June 7.—'the convention
called to order at 10:30, and prayer offered
by Rev. Dr. Iirankfieid. The chair then
stated that be was advised that the commit
tee on resolutions were ready to report, and
introduced Henry Wattenon, chairman of
the committee. The assemblage testified its
appreciation of Ur. Wattenon by a round of
applause. At the suggestion of a delegate
from the Old Dominion, three hearty cheers
were given for the Bur-eyed Goddess of Re
form. Mr. Wetterson, turning to the ebair-
man, aai-l that he had the honor to report
rrrolatioo* unaaiim.usly agreed upon by the
committee on platform.' Secretary Thomas
Pettit o' contention, during the reading *
the report of the committee on resolutio .
> waa to^RM^y MMyeUed to nop for set-
I should present Senator Gorman, oi Mary
land.
SPEECH OF SENATOR GORMAN.
Mr. President, gentlemen of the conven
tion aud Democrats all: I would be out of
place were I found elsewhere than in a
Democratic convention and standiug upon
Democratic principles as written by Jeffer
son and now being enforced by the party
under the lead of Grover Cleveland. [Clteers
nnd cries of louder.] Well, that is impos
sible. Four years ago at Chicago the Demo
cratic convention, ill its declaration oi prin
ciples, promised, if intrusted with power,
that sectionalism should be wiped out for
ever, that the finances of vour government
should be so controlled and itstarifl'directed
as not to impair the industries of the land,
but that extravagant expein l:, ures should be
reduced until wc would have government
economically administered and that the war
taxes placed upon us by tlie Republican
party should be reduced according to the
requirements of the government; hut that iu
tlie reduction tlie capital invested in enter
prises nnd the labor employed—
At this point the remark's of Gorman were
Interrupted by great confusion in tlie rear of
the hall, caused by the iuflux of a large
number of people who had gained admit
tance to the nail and were Liking possesion
of a number of vacant seats which had been
occupied by alternates during the early days
of the session. Considerable excitement
prevailed for a moibent. Quiet was soon
restored and Gorman resumed his remarks;
Upon tiic di-eiaratioii ot principles llm-
made at Chicago we went before the people,
and the result was the election of Grover
Cleveland. [Applause.] In the matter of
the reduction of taxation lie has been thus
tar honest ann earnest and with a desire to
carry out to the letter the promise of Ids
party, and when ho declared that we were
uow’to face reduction of taxation and wipe
out tills hundred million of surplus, it was
no longer a question, nor could it he
controlled by dup-trap phrases of tlie op
sition, charging us with free trade. Wo
stood as honest men, as honest reformers, to
reduce this immense taxation $100,000,000
per minimi. Hitler ns you will about phrases,
e have presented a platform in strict accord
Uh the^Democratic declarations that have
receded us. Mr. Wetter son has well said
is a platform on which every Democrat in
this broad land can stand [applause]; and if,
the discussion of thegreat questions where
local interests play so skatp a part, there is,
during tlie campaign and during future cam
paigns, a little uiflcrence, there will he
the same spirit of toleration. We will
hold every Democrat to the cardinal princi-
pleaof tho party, but we will give him lib
erty of conscience and action ou non-essen
tials. With such a declaration and such
candidates, wc will go forth to battle ag dust
the party which is yet not well organized,
holding the advantage of our positioo of
criticising without making themselves re
sponsible for any particular measure. Wc
will not underrate them, but I say to you,
with the opportunity that I have had of eoui-
munlcatiou with our fellow Democrats ill
every Btate of the Union, we are better
organized and united and I think more cer
tain of victory. [Applause.]
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Mr. Wattenon moved that tho report of
the committee he adopted, which was agreed
lu by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Scott, of Pennsylvania, under inslruc-
tions from tne committee on resolutions, of
fered the following resolution;
"Resolved, That thla convention hereby in
dorses and reccommends the early passage of
the hill for the reduction of revenue now
pending in the House of representatives.”
Tlie resolution was adopted amid loud ap
plause.
Mr. Lehman, of I owe. offered and the eon
vention adopted a resolution declaring for
the admission of Washington Territory,
Dakota, Montana and New Mexico into the
Uoion.
On motion of Mr. Abbott, ot New Jersey,
tlie following resolution was adopted:
“Resolved, That we express our cordial
sympathy with the struggling people of all
nations m their efforts to secure for them-
selves the inestimable blessings of self-gov
ernment and civil and religious liberty,
and we especially declare our sympathy with
the eflorts of those noble patriots who, led
by Gladstone and Parnell, have conducted
their grand and peaceful contest for borne
rule in Ireland.
Mr. llaker, of Ohiofaaked unanimous eon
sent, as a delegate from a State whicii loved
and honored Thomas A. Hendricks, to pre
sent and have adapted a series of resolu
tions of respect to the late Vice-President
and of regret at hla death. The resolutions
were adopted by a rising vote, and Hendricks’
name was cheered.
The chair announced that there had been
a alight mistake m tas report of tho coonoitw
on platform in the statement that the com
mittee had been unanimous in its adoption
of the resolutions presented to the conven
tion. Mr. Cooper, of New York, had dis
sented. With this exception the committee
w as unanimous.
THE NOM IT ATION.
The convention then proceeded to the
nomination of a candidate for Vice-Presi
dent.
When California was called in the list of
States, Mr. Tarpey was introduced and pro
ceeded to nominate Allen ti. Thurman, of
Ohio.
Mr. Patterson, of Colorado, announced the
withdrawal of Gen. Black nnd said he left
the questioa at iiie Vice-Presidency in the
full justice to the gentleman whe I am here
to nominate,'I have accepted the trust with a
mental reservation that, if nothing else, 1
nin nt least in earnest in what I say and
filled with admiration for him of whom I
speak. That I am proud of tlie privilege of
addressing you, I acknowledge, but that I
am prouder still of the mail whom I shall
name, I will not deny; for I feel, sirs, that
Tins REPUBLIC HOLDS NO SUPERIOR
to Hon. Allen G. Thurman, of Ohio. Tho
greeting accorded his name is a well-
deserved tribute; it lias been nobly earned.
Be assured, sire, greeting will ue accorded
his name at its every mention throughout
tills republic, from sea to sea, and from the
British line to the Gulf. Allen Q. Thurman!
What an epitome of American history is
embodied m that name! Ills character and
ability are known to every mun, woman and
child in the Innd. His public services will
be a more enduring monument than temples
oi stones or brass, for history will inscribe
his name among the list of America’s most
illustrious sons. For forty years lie lias been
a prominent figure in public life, and yet
to-day no man can point to a single act or
expression of his which does not do him.
credit. Large nt heart, largo of brain, and
larger still in experience, lie is the mun of
nil men whose record justifies his nomina
tion at your hands, since on that lie cannot
be defeated before tlie people. Of benevo
lent heart, manifesting itself not only in
private life, it has been the leading feature
of his official career. Wlicu the Pacific
coast was endeavoring to
RETARD CHINESE IMMIGRATION^
when it had decided that national legisla
tion was necessary to acoomplish'the desired
result, when the merits of the subject' 1 were
nut UtiuCnduuu cast of iiie Rocky mountains
Allan G. Thurman, then a Senator of the
United States, was first to raise his voice in
defense of those whose ineans of livincl ui.m
in danger and whose homes were threatened
with destruction. Whan great railroad cor
porations evidenced an Intention to evade
the payment of their obligation- loth - gov
ernment, this great man prep..;.m iilia, re
markable enactment known a.s the Thurtnau
bill, by which tlie offending corporatioua
were obliged to provide a sinking fund fo
redemption of their prom
trying times of reconstruct
a central figure in tlie I
rity or tin
Sou '
stltllti
ill a;
miles!
During
Hair mail
»*i! States
ini! ill teg*
s of party
flna and
upon his
eal illness
ur o/ his
partisans, broke h
front anil settled b.wk
By force of his loi»i« and tin*
ratory, ripe scholarship, his disquisitions
upon constitutional laws an* m ister nieces
ot eloquence, challenging the udtniration of
eve.*; h:s politics! opponents, l our •mu
tlie California delegation put forward
nan its their candidate lor the f’resi-
Jenay ami were enthusiastic in pushing his
nomination, but four years have augmented
their reverence and affection for him.
TIIK l'ATIUOT OF COLUKBU8
eounot be allowed to ‘wither is retirement.
His fame is not his alone; it is the )/roud
heritage of the American people. His name
may be most fittingly coupled with that of
our honored President, Grover Cleveland.
Cleveland nnd Thurman will he a ticket ab
solutely Invincible. It will sweep the coun
try with u mighty rush, n till d wave of ap
proval. Against it all opposition wiii be
fruitless. Approval of C^vrland'a admin
istration daring the past four years and en
dorsement of his actions.for the simplicity,
yet remarkable ability with which be lias ad
ministered his great trust under most trying-
circumstances, coupled with all-pervadiug
aflectinn felt for the philospher of Colum
bus, will make Cleveland and Thurman a
war cry to affright the nolitieal enemy.
The enthusiasm w hich will ue aroused upon
its announcement will be infectious, and
gathering force and volume day by day,
it will before November, have become an
enidemio. That the name of Allen G.
Thurman should be cheered to the echo in
this hall is not stange, for it brings
WARM BLOOD OF GRATITUDE
surging to the heart of every fireside, and
the testimony which the people will surely
pay to bis worth at the coming November
election will be the convincing truth of his
phenomena! popularity. Indiana honors
Gov. Gray by supporting him for this nom
ination; ‘Illinois is doing the same for
Black and Michigan for Dickinson. Good
men aud true, each and all of them, and
were it not for the self*sacriticing patriotism
of Thurman in response to tlie uimo-st unan
imous wish of the party to permit his name
to come before you, it were difficult indeed
to choose between such meritorious and
able gentlemen. Their names would *erve
to grace tbis or any other ticket; they are
each favorite sons of their respective
but when Allen U. Ttiarman, tne favorite
son of each and every Sta'.eio this Union, iu
answer to a universal demand for his accept
ance, consents to lend the peace and tran
quility of his name, and consents to serve
his grateful country, so prominent, so co
lossal U his mental and political figure in
the public eye that all others must, of ne
cessity, share in its immensity. Let no mis
takes be made at this time.
MISTAKEM ARB CRIMES,
if you do your duty, If you but give tlie peo
ple what they expect, what they demand,
npaign
instead of just co
will be practically orde
electoral and popular
Cleveland and Thurmin
al the polls will bti n
ourselves. A* represeul
woermey of the nations,
perform: we MSI nova
K »ple have already not
t to endorse the popu
will be accept
rd, for the
hands of the r- iveutiou, with Black’s decli
nation in it* possession.
Mr. Plggott, of Connecticut, seconded the
nomination o Thurman.
Mr. Voorhee*, of Indian*, nominated Gray, console rath u <*f p*
Albert II, Cox, of Georgia, and E. E. 8et- ’ glamour of locality brittem ? your a ti
dy,of Kentucky,seconded the Domination of ! Personal friendship <annot he rei aid by
. __ t , „ _ J nomination: gr.- .t t :tr:i* - interest- and ‘i
Dryden, of Mistomri; Governor Greene, of country’s future are at -.take. No t ir!i
New Jtney; Doner, of Nevada; liaise*, of 1 with the great * <»n • m* <• -*.»?e should
New York; T. E. Powell, of Ohio; Dawson, tolerated; no *zpreHion of lo* » pn-le •
of South Carolina: Thompson, of Tense* * he sdmitud to lilt——t our i>: Wi
see: ex-Governor Throckmorton, of Texas, the,v»vn:*n p*- p - -t «- th. hum
sod Maginnis, of Montsss, seconded the obeyed. Itroal /round mast be ukm
nomination of Thurman. n ui o! the nation, n-»t a rmi h -t.:
The convention then proeoodod to rote, ^ ho ntmfnstsil A
as : the names of States were called. Continued on p *.g* !?.