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THE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL, WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE 23, 1892 TWELVE PAGES'

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Conduittl Frrm Flret P(j We can throw that support on other people nly by beggary or by force. K we use the one we are a pauper nation; if we use the other we are a pirate nation. The democratic party doea bot lutea J that we should be either. No more -does it intend that they shall falsely call it taxing other people to transfer onr taxes from the poaaeasions of those who own the property d( the country to the bellies and backs of those who do the work of the country. It believe that frugality ia the essential Tirtue of free government. It believes that taxes should be limited to pubho needs and be levied by the plain rule of justice and economy. But, frenlleinen, we are confronted with a new cry in this campaign. The republi an- party, ays Governor McKinley, now stands for protection and reciprocity, ile waa for protection alone wheu lie trained his bill in the house, or rather permitted his beneficiaries to frame it for him, and firmly resisted all eüorts of the statesman from Maine to annex reciprocity 10 It. No wonder that he favors the reearocity added by tha senate. Yon may explore the pages of burlesque literature for anything mora supremely ludioroun than the so-called reciprocity of,the MoKir.Iey bill. It is not reciprocity at all. It is retaliation, and, worst of all, retaliation on our own people. It punishes Araericnn citizens for the necessities or tbe follies of other people. Il says to a few small countries south of it: "If you are forced by your necessities or !ed by your follies to make bread higher and acarccr to your people, we will make shoes and sugar Li tier and scarcer to our people." And now we are told that reciprocity is to be their battle-cry. Already we are revaied with pictures of P.enjamin Harrison clad in armor and iroinir forth to battle for reciprocity on a id u med steed. Mmple Pinion fishing for whales in his mother's rain Parrel and in great triumph capturing an occasional wigele-waggle is tha sniy true. reaiistio pic ure of the reciprocity of Uie iiotviiiley bill. We are for the protection that protects and for the reciprocity that reciprocals. We are- in favor of protecting every man in the enjoyment of the fruit of his labors, diminished only by his proper contribution to Ihe support of the government, and we are for Ihtt rral reciprocity, not through dickering diplomacy and presidential proclamations, but by laws of congress, tiiat remove all unneceelary obstacles between the American producer m l the markets he is obliged to seek for his F roducN. lint. arentleracn, I must not keep yoa from ihe work that ii before you. Let us take up that work a brothers, as pat.iou, as democrats. In 13 lare a convention as tili, larger in numbers tian auj previous gathering of our party, and represrntinc a larger coatttuency than Ter before assembled in any couvention, it would be strange, ominously stranae, if there sere rot sonic ditf'erer.ces of opinion on matters of policy, and tome diflerences of jadgOi3t or of preference as to the choice of candidates. It i Uie sign of a free democracy that it ii many voiced, and within limits of true freelom. Mmu.taous. It wears no collars: it terra no maters. We cannot shut our eye to the fact that many who hare brrctofore followed our l!a? with enthusiasm are today calling, with excusable impatience, for immedinte relief from the evils thalenooraya them. Whatever can be done to relieve the burdens, to restore, broaden and increase the prosperity of th people, and every part of the:a, wiihin tae limits and according to the principles of free government; that tue democratic party tiaras to promise that it will do witn ail it, uoint. Whatever ia beyond this, whatever ii incompatible with free government and our historic liberty, it dares not .promise to any one. Inveterate evils in the body politio cannot be card in a moment, any mora than inveterate diseases in the burua i system. Whoever professes the power to do so is himself deceived or himself a deceiver. Our party U not a quack or a worker of miracles. It is not for me, gentlemen, tha impartial servant of you all, to attempt to foreshadow what your choice should b or ought to be in the selection of your candidates. You will make ihat selection under your own leote of responsibility to the people you represent and to yonr country. One thin only I venture to say, whoever may be your chosen leader in this campaign, no teiegrarn will Hash across ths i-a from the castle of absentee tarid lords to congratulate him. But from the borne of labor, from the fireside of the toiler, from the hearts of all who love justice and do equity, who wish and intend that our matchless berituge of freedom ahull be the commonwealth of all our people and the common opportunity of a ! oar youth, will come np prayers for his tncceos and re ruits for the irrest democratic f sVt that must strike down the beast of sectionalism and the moloch of monopoly before we ran h tve over again a people's government run Ly a people's fcithful representatives. Mr. Wilson's declaration that the democratic party would never permit this to become ither a pauper or a pirate nation waa cheered roundly. The statement that the reciprocity of the McKinley bill meant rather retaliation, and retaliation against our own oeopie, waa applauded heartily simple imon. fishing for whales in Lis mother's rain-barrel, and catching occa sional vigiMe-waggle, presented the true, realistic picture of reciprocity, according to the present republican platform. This characterization aroused laughter and shouts of applause. Quick, impetuous shout greeted the statement that the deinocrntin candidate would not receive congratulations from the foreign castles cf protection barons of this country. Mr. Wilson closed at 12:45 and William I'. Ktitfiisb of Indiana read the report of the committee on rule-, which established this order of business: Report credentials committee. Permanent orranization committee and reso lution and platform committee reports. Nomination of presidential and vice-presi dsolial candidates. The rules of the last national democratic convention were recommended bv the committee. Upon motion of Mr. English the committee report and recommend ations were adopted by the convention. The unit role heretofore in force holds this convention. Delegate The! ps of Missouri then preeented. in behaif of the miners of Missouri, gavel of zinc, a protest against the tariff on the metal. As the shining hammer was held aloft by the chairman a great shout went up and hearty clapping of bands. The roll was then ordered. Kx-overnor Campbell was called for peritenly, and the band played "The Campbells Are Coming." Finally the cxirovernor yielded, and taking the platform, poke les than five minutes, closing with this admonition to thenational democracy-, "When November rolls round, keep your eye on Ohio." This was violently cheered as the ex-governor withdrew to his place in the delegation. W. U. Ilensel, Pennsylvania's attorneygeneral, waa called for but declined to peak. Upon motion of Delegate Davis of Ohio a committee was sent to learn when the resolution committee would be prepared to report. Kx -Governor Taylor end the Hon. Henry Watterson were called for by the throng, who were clamorous for entertainment. Persistent and loud calls were made for a speech from Bourke Cockran, lie replied that he would have business with the convention later on, and thought all ebould get dinner if there was no more busineea. Don Dickinson movud that the convention take a recess until 5 p. ru., and the convention agreed, at 1 :44 p. m., to do so. DETAILS OF THE SESSION. Hat X4ttl Real War asd Lot f Oratory. At 11 :20 Chairman Owens thumped for order. The Tev. Albert Henry, pastor of the I.eavitt et. rnethodiet episcopal church of Chicago, lead in prayer as follows: Almighty God, Father of men sod ruler of ths universe, we bow onrtelves reverently before Ibee and auk Thy blessing npon this great atherinr, representing in deliberative assembly, every section and evsry interest of this national commonwealth. Loder Iby provi dence this convention on been called toA - 'r. Ue Thou. Its presiding racer.-- f-'

gates that from out of the chaos of man's piaiont and umhiiious shall eraer.re the spirit oi harmony and order. Guide thou Ahe framera of the purty p.aiform. so that every true lover of liberty and of the rights of men shall be able to find a place where he may sta lid erect for the principles that have made the past of this nation glorious, and that we trutU shall make tha future still more glorious. Guida thou -the choice of this convention so that Its nominees, in character and conviction, shall represent the spirit of modern democracy, a progressive democracy, ot a demoeriwy that is arrayed on the side of the naaes .s gainst the classes and that strives to lift frot. the shoulders of tha people the burdens borne for the benCt of the favored few. May the nominees of this convention be in touch with the multitude of toilers that bear the heat and burden of the day, leading to victory, not for the sake of mere spoil of oIEce or of power, but for the sake of inherent principles. To this end grant wisdom, right convictions and courage of their convictions to Thy servants here assembled, and to Thee wa will ascribe praite, now and forever. Amen. At the cIobc of the prayer the Iowa delegation with the banner of Governor lioies marched to its place among the delegates, and the display of the banner waa the signal for invueneo applause. The Chairman "The first business of the convention will be the report of committee on credentials, la that committee ready to report?" Mr. Wiceton, Minnesota, called attention to the fact that there were two distinguished ex-eenators present, one of whom had bad the honor to preside over two national democratic conventions and moved that the convention extend the courtesy of the platform to them. The gentlemen referred to were the Hon. James ic Doolittle and the Hon. Lyman Trumbull of Chicago. Putting the motion, the chairman declared it unanimously carried. The report of the committee on credentials wavi then called for and Mr. Shaw of Maryland explained that the committee couid not Lo ready to report before '2 o'clock. Mr. Drlaney of Alaska arosefor recognition and upon announcing the name ana territory was received with cheers. He

offered a memorial from the democratic territorial convention and asked that it receive respectful consideration. The reso lution was referred. The chairman tüen appointed a committee) consisting of Messrs. llronston of Kentucky and Judge Ayres of Indiana to wait oa the committee on credentials and learn from them when the committee would be ready to report. Mr. Johnson of Ohio moved that the chairman request Senator Hoger Q. Mills of Texas to address the convention, which was received with cheera from all parts of the vaat hall. Messrs. Johnson of Ohio and Goodman of Missouri were appointed acoaimittee to escort Mr. Mills to the platform. vnator Palmer ot Illinois at this time made bis entrance upon the rear of the platfcrm, and was immediate y recognized aad greeted witfi an ovation of applause. The chair announced to the convention that Senator Mills hud been com pelled to leave the hall on account of ill ness, ana tiiere were loud ca.is ior i aimer all over the hall. Mr. Sheehan moved that Senator Palmer bo naked to address the convention. Loud applause. The chair appointed (Jen. Jackaon of Iowa to present the request to Senator 1 'aimer, and 20,000 throats joined in the ovation as thv old man waa ied by Gen. Jackson to the front of the platform. The Chairman "Gentlemen of the con vention, I need not introduce to you this battle-scarred veteran of democracy." Loud and long continued applause. Senator Painter Speak. Senator Palmer said: Gestlemkm I find an honor thrust npon me very suddenly alter eoniing into this great body. I think 1 am hardly treated with fairnee. 1 bave not had an opportunity of estimating: this marvelous assembly of democrats. I thiuk I have a right, pointing to my locks, to speak to this assembly, aa out bar lug experience at least, and 1 come not urging you to be patriotic: that is an instict to ths democratic party. (. Apulause. I need not urge you to the adoption of , every expedient to secure harmony in our ranks cheees beoause there lies before as one oi the most important political contests in which the democracy of the country has been engaced for a quarter of a century. It is the great crucial contest. Unity, therefore, is essential. Kvery democrat should for irrt every subject of controversy. We Ehouli be brethren, indeed, with a common motive and com iaon purpose, and engaged in a common, earnest, patriotic eliort. (.Cbeeraj That ia your missiou. The great work of restoring constitutional liberty in the country has devolved upon you, applause and will you aliow any paltry subject of dispute, any matter of personal character, to intervene when our country calls uuon us in trumpet tones? Shall we do it? Let us he one. One in spirit, one in parpone, and one in tha great battle. Let there be no sulkers in the camp. Let us all work for the accomplishment of this great purpose. I expect a harmonious result. The names before you are names of patriotic men. Choose from among them him that will bear tha banner aloft, (ist a firm, answerving and unalterable democrat who is in earnest. Applaufs.J Put the 11 as; in his hands aud follow it. At this point the speaker was interrupted by cheers and yells for Hill, Cleveland, lioiea and other of the possible nominees. Resuming his speech. Senator Palmer said : I.st rue tell yoa that if ths democracy and the country are deceived in this oontest, it ia not the fault of the republicans. At Minneapolis they Hung their banner to ths breeze and inscribed upon it in bold terms all that ia odious ia repobboanitm. Cheers. They have written upon it a menace te the peace of the country in tbe new force bid. As sure as llenjamiu Harrison is elected and the neat eoncresa U reuub-icao. we will have a force bill such as the ingeuuity of John Davenport or the devil may suggest. Cheers. It is due to the Minneapolis convention to say that they bave not attempted to deceive the country on that point. They declared their parpose, and if they suc ceed we will nave no cause to complain. They hare written in addition to tbe tan:?, Mehm leyism," worse ".McKinleyism," more "McKiu ieyism" than they ever had before. The country is to be waned around by what is elled protection. This giant republic, with its 65,000.000 of inhabitants, with resources unsurpassed anywhere on earth, is to be fettered. Yon owe it to ns to arm the country for the Crest copteit W are going to work in Illinois. I expect to sre in November that Illinois has carried the state for the democratic electors! ticket. Applause. We do not expect to burn Chicago up laughter, but we wdl make it amuainly red. Lonjc continued applause. Gen. Falmer retired from the platform amid great enthus:asm and then a great howl went up for Fellows of New York. Fellows llamrd From. II. L. Chapman of Ohio moved that John R. Fellows of New York be invited to address the convention. Mr. Fellows was accordingly invited. Upon the announcement that Mr. Fellows would address the convention there wai an outburst of entnueiasm which testified to the respect in which Mr. Fellows was held. Mr. Fellows said: Mr. Chairman I am a delegate in this convention, f Cries of loader. At the appropriatetimc, when it shall be iu place for delegates to ex precs their sentiments upon this floor, it may be my privilege to have something to say to the convention. That has not yet arrived, and 1 recognize that with a great number of distinguished gentlemen whose names and deeds are se well known to the democracy, present in this room, who are not wearing; the badges of delegates, it would be improper for one who occupies that position sow to claim the attention of the eonveatioo. Applause. Tho Credentials. Mr. Bronson of Kentucky hera appeared and announced that the committee on credentials was ready to report, Mr. John 1-1 Lamb, chairman of the committee on credentials, then said: I am directed by the committee on creden

tials to make the following mammons report Applause. In tbe contes? from tbe state of Alabama the regular deJcgadon, as recooi&cal:l L7 Ui :sc:tUo t;!:-al couittce.

is seated and given the right to vote, while the contesting delegation is iyen seats upon the floor of this convention. ' In the Tweaty-third and Twenty-fifth districts of Pennsylvati'a tbe regular delegates as recommended by tha national committee are A ivtn the seats and the votes upon the floor. Applause. J Ja the state of Ohio, tbe First district, the regular delegate, Mr. Ueraard, is seated. Applaa se. In the territory of Utah the regular delegation recommend id by the democrat. c national committee, Mesi.'s. lleury Ii. Henderson and Johu T. Cain, are given the seats and the vjtes upon the door. In the territories of New Mexico and Arizona it was recommended by the cation ll committee that each be given six seats npon the floor of thia convention. In view of the fact that these two territories have been debarred from the sisterhood ot states in the union upc-a the sole greu.nd that they were democratic and the further fact that a democratic houe has already passed an enabling act to m ake them states of this union, your committee anaoixnousiy adopted the recommendation of the national committee and submits it for the approval of this convention, ilr. Chairman, I move tlie adoption of the report of the committee. The rrtading of the report was greeted with frequent cheers, and especially that part of it relating to the admission of the etates referred to through the enabling act of congreea1 w as cheered to an echo. The report waa: adopted. Xiim Orgnnlzttton. The Chaircsan "The next business in order will be tle report of the committee on permanent ö rganization." Tb.e report waa read aud wait as follows: For Chairman The Hon, niliam L. Wilson of West Virginia. For Secretary Simon P. Sheeriu of Indiana. For Assistant Secretaries pidward L. Merrittof Illinois, W. II. Doyle of Pennevlvania, Hamilton Shepherd of Virginia, CLnton Galloway of Missouri. L. E. Holla of Michigan, Kobert H. Wilso a of Mississippi, Char. en li. IKdrees of New York. J aiiied O. Strain of Illinois and Thomas I3raiy cf Minnesota. For Reading Secretary Tbe Hon. Nicholas M. Bell ot Missouri. For Assistant Reading Secretaries Morgan Morrison of Indmnri, Cat Sel!g of Iowa, H. S. Martin of Kansas, William E. Thompson of Michigan. Wiliianu Wilkina Carr of I'ennsvh-ania. ileory J. Lvnn of Tennessee and Thomas . Knapp of Mis sourL For Soreeant-at-Arms The Hon. Iiicüard J. liright of Indiana. For Assistant Serjeant-at-Arms John P. Hopkins of Illinois. For Oilicial StenographerEdwin J. Dixon of Illinois. For Vice-Presidents Th selections fron each state. The report waa adopted without division. Mr. Pon M. Dickinson of Michigan moved that a co-mnuiee of live be appointed by the chair to notify the officers of their s"levtion, and to escort them to the platiorm. Mr. Dickinson's motion being adopted the chairman appointed l'on .M. Dickinson of Michigan, J. F. Duncombe of Iowa, John i. Fellows of "ew York, Joseph G. Rich of Alabama and Martin I ClanJy, Missouri. The appearance of Wilson uion the platlorm with the commitUe wH greeted witn long-continued cheers an.' yells. When he rould

be heard the chait man addressed the con vention as follows: Gentlemen It gi'ves me much pleasure to present to you as permanent chairman of this convention one of tb bravest democrats in Amenoa, Mr. William L Wilson ot West Vir ginia. Mr. Wi'eon was again received with cheers and addressed the convention. Tremendous applan.se followed Presi dent Wilson's address, his democracy, as promulgated in his address, having apparently caught the hearty appreciation of the convention. After the first round of cheer subsided, the delegates to the convention almost to a man rose and gave him an ovation with yells and waving bat and umbrellas and handkerchiefs. Hero was a cry from the gallery, "What's the matter with Wilson for president?" There were numerous favorable response, to ail of which Mr. Wilson shook his head and waved bis hand deprecatingly. The demonstration ended with three cheers for the permanent chairman by the delegation from Missouri Air. Ciardy of Missouri otTered the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the tbsnks of this convention are due and are hereby tendered to the temporary chairman, tbe Hon. William C Owens, for the able and impartial manner in whioh he has discharged his duties. Cheers. Having disposed of tbe temporary administration the convection proceeded to its actual business. l o't RsU. The report of the committee on rales was first in order and Mr. English of Indiana, chairman of the committee, presented tbe report as follows: We recommend the following order of business be observed by this convention: L Report of the committee oa credentials. 2. Report ot the committed on permaneuk organization. 3. Report of the committee on resolutions and plslUrm. 4. dominations of candidates for the office of president of the United Mates. &, Nomination of a candidate for the office of vice-president of the United States. Your committee farther recommends that the rules of the last democratio convention aha 1 be adopted for the government of this convention. This report is respectfully submitted, signed by all the committee on rules. The report, as submitted, was unanimously adopted, although there was a Bharp fight in the committee over the unit rule, the vote having stood L'U to 15 in favor of the retention of the unit rule. The next order of business was the report of the committee on- resolutions, but no members of the committee were present in the haiL Mr. Phelps made a presentation, in behalf of the zinc producers and miners of Missouri, of a gavel made of zinc, and eaid: I present yoa this gavel, cot made of tin or stolen from Nebraska homesteads, but mined and made in Jasper county. Missouri, and bearing the inscription, "We Need No Protection," as a protest against the mockery of legislation which imposes a nseless taritt of 30 per cent, on the metal as a pretext for taxing the lamp, pick, shirt and blanket of the miner more than 40 per cent. The speaker added that Missouri's electoral vote would be given to the nominees of this convention by 40,')00 majority. The chairman accepted the gavel, expressing the hope that this convention or its nominee will use this gavel to knock or.t of the tariff the protection upon zinc. Applause. The chairman again called for the report of the committee on resolutions, and there being no reeponse he directed the secretary to call the roll of states, that the various delgationa might have an opportunity to hand in the names of their members of the national committee and of the notification committee. This was done. Campbell Speaks. On motion of Mr. Walker of Missouri the Hon. John G. Carlisle of Kentucky was invited to address the convention, but a search of the convention hall failed to reveal his presence. Ex-Governor Campbell of Ohio was called for. ' The chairman introduced the distinguished Obioan with the remark:. "Your enthusiasm shows that among the quadrupeds the Campbeli ia the favorite democratic animal." Governor Campbell, aiter paving, amid laughter and applause, "Iamafriid the auuience, having no othür amuser'. -at. wishes. &s the chair

man insinuates, to trot out the democratic menagerie," expressed hia sense of the compliment conferred by tha assembly, but declined to repay the kindness by inflicting a epeech on "the convention. He therefore retired after giving utterance to this suggestive sentence: "So I simply thank you and ask you when November rolls around to keep your eye on Ohio." Other Talk. There were cries for Senator Daniel and Senator Voorbees, who failed to respond and tbe convention having voted to hear the Hon. William TJ. Ilensel of Pennsylvania, a committee was appointed to conduct him to the platform; but both Mr. Ilensel and the committee got lost in the subsequent confusion. F. G. Davis of Ohio moved that the chair appoint a committee of two to wait on the committee on resolutions for tbe purpose of ascertaining when it would be ready to report. The motion was adopted and Messrs. Davis and Ilensel were appointed such committee. Then, on motion of Mr. Henry of Mississippi, a committee was appointed to wait on Mr. Henry Wattersoti of Kentucky and ask him to address the conven

tion, the hope being that the famons editor would make one of his characteristic speeches. This design was balked by the fact that at that very moment Mr. Watteraon and Mr. W. itourke Cockran of New York were ia the Associated Press room concocting a scheme by which the nomination of Mr. Cleveland coubld be avoided on the first ballot. After five minutes' of confusion Mr. Cockran appeared on the floor and was vociferously importuned tor a speech" but declined. A minute later, in response to a formal motion, Mr. Cockran arose and eaid: Mr. Chairman, I expect to have some business with this convention later on. For tha present I believe that if there be no other business to occupy the attention of the convention the delegates bad better fortify their systems by substantial refreshments. The intellectual refreshment which the chair aü'orded us will not be ee Jped by any orator that will take the platform .this day or during the Session of this convention. Mr. Cockran resumed his seat amid great anplause. Mr. Dickinson of Michigan moved that the convention take a recess until 5 o'clock. The motion was put amid cries of assent and dissent and the chair declared the motion carried and the convention adjourned to the hour named. THE NIGHT SESSION. A Hot Fifht on the Platform Committee's Report. Every man spectator or delegate who held a wigwam ticket knew full well ns he went to the big barracks this afternoon that before the scseion was over the battle would be on. Tbe assumption that there w ould be a Ekirmish or a battle was based partly upon the fact that the committee on resolutions would probably mako two reports. It was believed that Bourke Cockran'a warning of the morning that he "would have business with tha convention later" meant entertainment for the crowd. Partly, too, the anticipation of the throng was based upon the conviction that another democratic presidential nominee would Lave been placed in history before the session should have ended. Tickets were being sold on the curbs outside the hall for S12 to $15 each. The atmosphere, ,wils charged heavily with moisture. "The men in the galleries took off their coats. How the women maintained life none but themselves knew. "ew York's delegation with Khoderic Dhu Crocker at the head came first into the hall and the genuine Tammany ye'.l leaped forth from the bench rows directly behind the alternates. A cry of "Hill" went up but a sound like escaping steam came from the floor like a whistling, hissing storm. The treat throne, however, subsided when Chairman Wilson thumped the deck with a mallet and the session had begun. Then the eun snining dull yellow through the heavy air, the crowd reeked and steamed. Almost universal physical discomfort, prevailed but .there was business to be done and tbe interest in what should occur drew individual attention somewhat from individual eulfering. The Prayer. The Rey. Thomas Green of Cedar Rapids, la., was presented at 5:35 p. m. and he offered a prayer, which, while characterized by high dignity, was strong and elicited appUuse at its close. Let as pray. We praise Thee, 0 God, we acknowledge Tbe to be the Lord. All the earth doth worship Thee, Father everlasting. We adore Thee as the King of kings and ruler ot nations, for of Thy will all have their being. We worship Thee as the source of wisdom and troth, for of Thee eometh every good and perfect gift. We adore Thee as the great All Father, who bast made of one kindred all nations of the earth. Vouchsafe to reveal Thyself to as at this time in Thy manifold relation of Creator. Father and Guide. Rule Thou over us for Thou art mighty. Give us wisdom for we are iguorant. Still the turbulent voices of earth's contentions, for Thou art righteous. Especially grant Thy blessing to this convention assembled for the grave concerns of state, gathered from all the broad face of thi land. Cover it with Thy manifold blesa'.ues, for we aeek Thee, aa is our boundea duty, for Thy guidance and Tby grace. And as we come at this time to the great concern of this gathering, grant Thou especially the mighty benediction of wisdom and of truth; and as these, Tby servants, shall choose one who shall be their leader in the oontest for tbe chief magistracy of this great uation, give Thou them wisdom that they may choose aright. May he whom they select be a man of clean hands and a pure heart; one who is above all seljish ambitions, whose aims shall be for the welfare of his country, and in whatever work we may engage in the days to come, may the right te victorious over wrong; may liberty be victorious over oppression; may virtue be vic torious over vice; may the righteouiuaia that exalteth a nation be ours and may Thy blessings be upon us and npon our ehilJren now and forevermore. Amen. The temper of the audience waa clearly one of quick demonstration. The band of brass and reed instruments started "America," while yet the convention was awaiting the resolutions committee, and the strains of the familiar hymn brought hundreds to their feet and cheers from all. Governor Campbell alone strode up the aisle to Ohio s chairs and his greeting was vociferous. Gen. Daniel E. Sickles slowly entered the hall upon his crutches, and when the one-legued soldier was recognized ne was cheered until he took his seat. Up rose Delegate Dubignon of Georgia and moved to adjourn until 11 a. m. tomorrow. Yells of derision met this mo tion coming from Georgia, and the motion was scarcely put oefore the convention by the chair before it was buried in a storm of noes. Ex-Secretary Whitney entered at 6:10 r. m. and took a place on the chairman's platform. Governor Campbell, at 6:15 p. m., started on a final tour of the delegations, presumably on a missionary errand. He made his way to Michigan's chairs and the entire body of delegates from that state leaped upon their chairs snd cheered hitn, while Don Dickinson greeted him. The tour was continued amid cheers. Ths Ftsifsrm Prsssattd. At 6:24 Delegate Charlea IL Jones of Missouri, chairman of the resolutions committee, appeared upon the platform Addressing the convention he said: I am Instructed by the committee on resolution! to sreioat to voa as areuurt Uto folio wiag

resolutions and move tMeir adoption. In order that you may more distinctly near what tbe committee has prepared I intend to ask a gentleman, who is as familiar as myself with the phraseology of the platform, to rea i it for me

applausel, and when it has been read I shall move the previous question upon the adoption of the platform. ICriea of "no," "no," uo."J T. E. Patterson of Colorado advanced on the platform and eaid: I n view of the statement just made, I will say that I represent a majority of the committee oa resolutions and I desire to announce that the minority expects to be heard to present its report before the previous question shall be put. Quick cheers greeted this announce ment IN HONOR OF QKOVIR. The Greatest Demonstration Ever Seen In a Can ntlon. Then ex-Secretary Vilas commenced to read the resolutions at 6:23, but when he reached the phrase "from Madison to Cleveland" there was a quick Bhout of one voice near the platform. It was lost, however, in a flash, for it eeemed that as though with one impulse the entire 20,000 people leaped upon their chairs and with hata end handkerchiefs in air, v,mj tDroata let loose ye'.la and screams that shook the verv air and almost made thebarracK quiver. In a flash a white satin banner, heavy with gold fringe, shot aloft and was moved to the center aisle. It was the en sign of Michigan and on one eide was a picture of 31 r. Cleveland. Had the throng before shouted? Oh, no. 1 he nrst outbreak had been Put a murmur beside the eavage cry of noise and din that rose then and swept and rolled from side to side of the great wigwam, and around and around the amphitheater. A man in the rear of the delegates hoisted a picture of David B. Hill. Quick as human impulse moves, a hostile hand ripped it from the standard and tore it up while hisses against the act swept in a wave around the hall. Then came into the arena the crimson banner of Iowa. A sturdy Boies man bore it aloft and waved it constantly while the mass of sweltering reople.if possible, swelled the din and ?torra of sound. The tempest ebbed and flowed until 6:47 p. m. when Don Dickinson of Michigan caused the Michigan bauner to be carried from view in order that business mißht be resumed. There were his-es from the crowd that the guerdon and baton of its applause should be removed. Through all this, Tammany's men in the center aisle fat grim and silent, neither hissing Cleveland nor cheering Hill. Its thunderous disapproval, held perfectly in leash, challenged admiration even from thoee who opposed the Manhattan Indians. Finally, at G AS, Mr. Vilaa again resumed the rea ling of the platform. The denunciation of measures like the force bill was loudly cheered. Applause also greeted the homestead plank and the portion of the silver plunk denouncing the Sherman act. The reference to federal officeholders in national conventions elicited a terrific yell. The foreign policy plank, the navy, the Je wa in Russia, home rule for Ireland, were all liberally cheered. The school law plank was carefully listened to and was punctuated at the end of nearly every sentence by shouts of approval. THS PLATFORM FIGHT. Strong Objections to the Tariff and Silver Planks. The only features of the platform which seemed to call forth a divided sentiment were the tariff and silver planks, which were apparently not EUlhciently radical to satisfy the 'delegates with pronounced views. Col. Jones moved the adoption of tha platform. Mr. Neal of Ohio being recognized, said: Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of tub Convention As a representative from the state of Ohio upon the committee on resolutions, I gave notice of my intention to present to the convention an amendment to the section of the platform relating to the tsriti. fApplsuse.J I have been unable oonisientioualy to agree with the majority of my fallow-members upou that section of this platform. I therefore gave notice to the committee that I would move in this convention to strike out of that section of the platform pertaining to the tariff all the words precoding the denunciation of tbe McKinley act and substitute therefor the follow ing: Such a question we now nam In the fe lrral system ot protective tasatioa. Tariff refor, a has be- n the leaHo political lsue In this country sincn the democrat comiueneei to hattle fur rerUion of tsrifT taxation inure than forty years ago. It must continue to be such intil It shall ba as Criulr established as soy fundamental principle can bo tlist the federal gotrrnment has na coniiltutlo-ial powvr to irapoa and collect tariff duties, except for revenue aloce. ll'he announcement this doctrine was creetsd with loud ch ers. Aud that even ttisn the collection of such taxes shsll be limited to tbs necessities of the government when honestly aud economically administered. A protective tariff Is a robbery of the great majority of the people for tha benefit of the few; we believe It to be, and we ought to hsve tbe courage oi our convictions We sbouli not delay the enunciation of It. The fact that iu iuaidioua purpos ander th forms of law is called taxation render It none ths less robbery. Cries were heard from various paru of the hs'd "that Is rljfht."! And the claim that it Is accomplished uudr the guise cf law is as frreal a crime and aggravates rather than liens the enormity ot ths oflenie. Itupublicau protection is as hotile to our form of government at was tho priocule of taxation without representation fapplaus-. for which our ft hers rebvilsl ami taught and achieved independence. Tlio longer we heed the cry of protection, it wl:l be to consent to the degradation of tbe masses lu the interest of the daises. W denounce the republican policy ef oroUction as a fraud cries and cheersj, axing tbe labor of the groat majority of tbe American peoi ie for ths benefit of the few. tCries of rt-ad it agsin."! We declare It to be a fundamental principle of tha democratio party that the federal government has no c institutional power to Impose and collect tariff duties except for the purposes i.f r venue only lapplanse and cheers, aad we dsmand that the collection of such taxe sh.ll be limited to tbe necessities of the government when honestly and economically administered. Cheers and applaue.J Gkntlemes of the Contention The speaker was interrupted with criej of "read that again ; that in Kood." In pursuance to a request by Mr. Bourke Cockran of New York the "secretary reread the minority report Mr. Walker of Missouri called for the reading 0f tbat which Mr. Neal proposed to strike out, and the secretary read, and at the close of the reading cries "were heard "strike that out." Mr. Neal of Ohio Gentlemen of the convention, the history of our couutry demonstrates tbe fact trat the American people will consider and determine but one great publio question at a time. Many questions in a rov ernment like oura, with iu varied interestt.wiil necessarily attract some ahare of publio attention at one and the same time, but it ia noue the less true that some one question will ovetshadow all others in imEortance and command for itself the lirnest place in the noughts of the people, Ihe republican party seeks to change the form and ebaracter of our government itself by converting it from a democracy a government of .he people to an aristocracy of wealth. Applause.) Ihe rapid eonoentration of the wealth of tbe country, ander the fostrrin care of proteetlon. forshadows this present change. 'Ihe ownership of more than one-half tbe property of this country by 17,000 persons, and the still more astounding faot that 230 of our 63,000,000 people own abeolnteiy own onetwelfth of all the property of oar country, proves with striking force the necessity of thia ohang. Criea of "time, time." Then, my friends, let us ko forward in this grrat battle whloh we have eommenced. Let os not turn our backs upon tbe enemy. Cries of "we won't" end "time."J Hut let ns make thia the controlling question ia such a manner tbat the most uneducated and ignorant man who reads the platform may understand it Applause. : Let us eontinue this ght until we, the people of this country, shall bave reached a fall and final conclusion npon the crest question and shall have determined it in favor of the struggling:, toiliua: millions of this iAüL wbo too loux a.reair ave beea the ua

willing but misguided victims of this cruel and odious doctrine of protection, Applause and cries of "time, time." Watteraon B tho Tar I ft There were cries of "Watterson," "Watterson," and Mr. Henry Watterson oj Kentucky came forward to tbe platform, his appearance being received ith prolonged cheers. When order was restored he Fpoke as follows: , Before I open my lips to express an opinion upon thia matter, I desire to have read an extract from the tariff plank of the national democratic platform of 1S76. Cheers. When the clerk finished the reading, Mr. Wattereon resumed his address as follows: This declaration of principles comas to us with tbe impression of the wisdom and the benediction of the spirit of tbat aace and saint of democrats, tiamnel J. Tilden. Ihe mention of Mr. Tilden's name was received with prolonged sheers, the New York delegation standing ap and yelling. Twelve long yesrs I fought upon all occasions and at every opportunity to establish the doctrine of that plank aa an article of the cardinal democratio faith, and finally when, seeing it at last practically confirmed in three ereat democratio tariff a ota and in the message or a ereat democratio president, Great applause. finally when I saw it confirmed and proclaimed by the democratio convention whioh assembled in 1833 in St. Louis. I said

ciy labors are over, my ght ie ended, the viotory is won and I can go to sleep. Applause. I shall never again be seeded on a democratic platform committee, and I can entrust safely to younger and less experienced hands this work of my life and love.' I Applause. And when I listened to the extraordinary words we have heard from thia desk this afternoon great applause I asked myself whether we were indeed in a democratio convention or simply a republican eonvsntioa laughter and applause revised by James U. Blaine laughter and applause or Benjamin F. Butler; for the taritl plank we bave listened to this afternoon ia almost identical in principle with the minority report submitted to tue democratic convt-nt:on in 1KS1 by Benjamin F. Butler, and voted down almost unanimonsly. I have no dissertation to offer you, but simp1? a statement of facts which oucht to accomplish one of two things either you should rejeet this monstrosity which has been hurled among yoa and adoDt in its place the simple, luoid and true amendment offered by the gentleman from Ohio applause, or it you don't want to do that if you want to take some time to think about it reoommit the whole matter to the committee with instructions to clarify and purge themselves. Mr. V las Speaks. This waa followed hy criea of "no, no," which were followed by cries for Vilas, who came to the stand and said: Mk. Fresidest and Gestlemex of the Convention I shall detain you but a moment. I presume there is no geutleman here who is at all acquainted with my public record and my private reoord as a follower of the democratio party who does not know tbat every expression in the proposed resolutions read by the gentleman from Ohio over and over again I have reiterated from the stump aud from tbe platform now for these many years. Cheera.J Hut I also desire to make this remark: It is iranosiible to say too much, it is almost impossible to aay enough in denunciation of the iniquitous and reckless taritT legislation which has been inflicted upon this country. There are many things to be said with reference to it. There are ninny declarations to be ma le in regard to it You can extend your platform to any decree you see fit or the wearied powers of your committeemen in hearing argument and debate would enable them to sustain. But this resolution whioh you propose to strike out was a resolution reported to the oonvention of 1SS4 cries of "that is right" over which 1 had the houor to preside, and it was reported by that prince of tariff reformers, Cel. William R. Morrison, applar.se and of all the eloquent voices that were lifted in behalf of it on that occasion, none so sweet was there to the hearts of democrats, none rung with such blissful joy on all ears at that of the distinguifhed gentleman from Kentucky. Long-continued laughter and applause. Mr. Watteraon walked up to Senator Vilas and handed him the report of the 1834 convention and pointed out the plank in the platform referred to aud eaid to Senator Vilas: "Read that, read it well. You can read it a great deal better than I can." Tho best of feeling seemed to prevail between the great orators contesting for their respective views. Mr. Watterson leaned back upon the speaker's deek with a smile while Mr. ilaa read from the book handed him. "Gentlemen, on that occasion," the distinguished gentleman ea'd in reference to it, "it is an honest platform, entirely so. Laughter and applause. It is a sound platform, eminently bo." And then Mr. Vilas laid the book down at Mr. Wattereon'a side and proceeded as follows: Gentlemen, I shall not cause to be read at lenirth and discussed the platform which the distinguished gentleman made on that occasion. Half of the words which it is proposed to strike out and which we hare beard baptized today as republican, I bowed down to in as sound democratic doctrine under the leadership of our distinguished and inaguificeut friend (referring with a how to Mr. Watterson.) Now, fellow democrats, if you desire an additional expression of this farther idea in regard to the tan If, which the gentleman from Ohio has read, why nobody can take it with any more satisfaction tbau I. The speaker was interrupted with"the volume of cries "then take it," "why not take it," which came from the delegates and galleries alike. The chairman rapped for order and Mr. Vilas continued: Gentlemen I do not propose to enter into and debate or discussion of the particular form of words in which we deolare our oppoaition to taritt legislation. I do not think it makes much ditierence in what form of words we re peat our unvarying and unswerving hostility to that great robbery and iniquity. Applause and crioi of "good, good." I don't care much for the words, because five years ago next fall a prsaident of the United States led the democracy into a posion the tariff question which was not only right and brave, aud splendid and democratio applause, but whioh has given life-blood eternal perpetuation to the party. Applause and criea of "Watterson." Now, fellow democrats, I bave only to suggest that if it please you to take in thia form of word, you take it in aud leave that there also upon which Mr. Cleveland was elected president. Great applause and criea of "Watteraon." Mr. Watterson Replies. Mr. Watterson took the platform and replied to Col. Vilas as follows : One word only in relation to a reference by my honored and distinguished friend, tbe senator from Wisconsin, who presided over that convention of 18S4. and that is this: In 1831 we were in tbe midst of the throes of a great internecine tariS' controversy. The party eeemed to be split wide open, and after fifty-two hours of unbroken diaoussion in the platform committee the best tbat the moderate or conservative members of the committee myself among the number could obtain as common gronnd to stand npon was that in the platform ot 1884. Rut since this we have had the second Morrison bill, the Mills bill Applause tbe message of the president in 1SS7 Applause, the great oatnpaien of educatiou in 18SÄ. sj tbat I csnnot help saying to myself "My God. is it possible that In 1SU2 we have to go baok for a tariff plank to the straddle of 1SS4." The Chairman "The question ia on a motion of the committee " The sentence of the chairman was drowned in a roar of applanse and hisses, after which Col. Jones, editor of the St Louis HrpxMic, eaid: Mr. Chairman asd Gentlemen of the Convention On behalf of the committee on resolutions, I wish to say that we are willing to accept the amendment of the gentleman front Ohio as an addition to sea. 3. At this point of Col. Jones remarks there arose euch a tu mult in the chamber of hisa a and applause that his voice was drowned and be could not be beard. After waiting; for eome moments for the noise and tumult to cease. Col Jones retired in despair. There being some doubt as to the question under consideration, the chairman eaid: lh gentleman from Ohio offers an amendment by which be proposes to strike oat a section of the platform as read and insert thereafter an amendment whioh he presented. The chairman of tbe committee on resolutions, Sfieiiifig oo behalf e mittat, ottered

to aecept the proposed amendment as an addition to the platform, fries of "no, no," and "question, question," and "call the roll." I Mr. Tom L, Jobr.pon of Ohio indorsed heartily the amendment. Mr. Neal demanded a call of the states under this amendment Criea of "that's riht, that'a right-J The Chairman "The question is on the amendment ctiered by tbe pentiemaa from Ohio, which is a motion to etrike cut and insert and upon that a call of the roll of states is asked." There were eivera calls of "Mr. Chairman," by delegate wishing to be recognized, but he refused to recognize any one, and much confusion followed. There waa still preater confusion and criea of "Mr. Chairman" all over tha house from members endeavoring to be recognized. Chairman Wiison oually ordered the serjeant-at-arms to seat tho delegate?, and Coll Bright and a force of deputies etarted in on hi.i apparently impossible job. It was like pushing corks under wa'.er. As soon as tae ser;ea.it-at-arms with his retinu had passed the delegates bobbed up again with increased vo-ciferoupne-19 and gesticulation. Cries of "sit down, sit down," mixed with howU and ye Is and all sorts of po-nible noises. Eroduced a eceno of discord w hich would ave brought an approving smile to tho face of o'd Chaos himself. Suddenly the bund struck up "Hail Columbia," and part of the mob of delegates crying for recognition were obliged to take their seats in despair. After the muedc subsided the chairman recognized Mr. Muldrow of Mi-sibippi, who was asked to btate hia parliamentary question. Mr. Muldrow eaid: "Can a motion be row made to recommit the tariff plank of the platform back to the committee oa platform." There were vociferous cries, of "Xo, no!" and then a great howl went up from the delegates for a call of tha roll. A member of the Missouri delegation, cried out: "What are we here for any. wav?" The band struck np "Star Spangled Ilanner," but all the charm of music had no e'lect to quiet the boiterou;! tumuis which eeemed to have taken possession of the vast multitude of people as we. I as the delegates. The secretary finally ma le an attempt to proceed with the roll-call of the etatea, and out of a suddenly developed curiosity came a huHh. The secretary shouted "Alabama, and the votes cuät were ayes, 12; noes, 10. Mr. Bronston of Kentucky "What are you voting on?" The Chairman "The motion is to 6trike out and substitute." Grosl Applaus at tha Kranit. "When the chairman announced the r& suit of the total vote, 504 ayes and 3U nea, there was tumultuous applause. The New York delegation climbed into theii chairs. Gen. Sickles waved his crutches in the air, and a m-mber of the New York delegation called for three cheers for Henry Watteraon and tliey wero given amid great enthusiasm. Mr. Owens of Kentucky etood in his chair and shouted : "The country is still democratic." THE SILVER FIGHT.

It Ilda't Last Long but Waa Warm While) It Lasted. A member of the Missouri delegation said, sub rosa, to one of his associates: "We better stop the silver question whera we have it now." During, the confusion Mr. Patterson et Colorado, representing the minority re port of the committee on resolutions, too;c the platform, and his powerful elojuencj soon produced quiet He paid: Mit. Chairman and Gentlemen of ths Democratic Convention There was another matter of diriereuce between the members of the committee on resolutions. The ditlerenr relates to tbe coinage plank biases', aud it ia embraced in the use of one single word; a sub atitute is o tie re J containing some of the priiw ciples from the South and the phrase consists ia the addition of one word of four letters, namely the word "free." The speaker addrei-n ing you accepts the unanimous ameo'1 ment tbat is suggested hy that work, It is a word of four letters only, as 1 say, and the word is "iree." The substitute offered ia the resolution ot the committee, word for word, with the addition of the simple word that I have suggested. I desire, for the in (or. mation of the delegate, to read tbe plank whioh was unchanged, except to read ihroucb thereoinage of both gold and silver," iu. stead of "through the coinage of both gold and silver." Continuing Mr. Tatterson eaid: Gentlemen of the Convention Tf yoa will do tue the honor and kinduess to bear with me a short time I will endeavor to trll you whs this ditierence bas been brought Lefore the body of delegates. The diflerence. fellow dele gates, was fundamental; it was not a matter of whim, it has been -chatgedj that the free-coinage men of tin West and South sought to foil the extreme views of bi-inetallists upon the democratio convention. Cries of "lime time!") Free diaoussion and a respectful hear ing is due to every boneet candidate of an boa-' est cause loud applause, and though you may difler with me there are nii.l.ous cl people in this country whom you are staking to suppress who do not diller wi;h me and who will feel towards the party as yoa may conduct your-elves toward their representatives for the short time tbey may be before you. It has b-u charged that the free coinace men of the West and Souta came to this convention to air what haa beea denominated as their extreme views on the coinsee ouest:ou. On the contrary, they are satistied to receive from tdis body its expression of faith, as the most pronou iced opponent of free coinage loves to assert as his belief. We a?ree that the free coinage of silver shall consist Cries of 'time, time" and "go on. go on." Mr. McKenzie of Kentucky said: It must be evident to the gentleman that ia tbe impatient teiuoer of thia convention Una is not the time to make tbe address thtt 1 know so much interest attaches to as he is now making. 1 therefore venture to suggest that the whole matter be recommitted to the committee oa resolutions. Cries of "no, no."J Mr. Patterson continued after similar interruptions: All we hare asked is the recognition of the doctiine of free bi-mtaI.io coinage as a dootrine of the democratio party, not the ooiuaga of a 70-ceots do.lar, but the coinage of gold and silver dollars of a fixed parity and each dollar coutniuitie metal of equal intrinsic value. The only matter of dispute between ns and the committee waa whether or not the democratic convention woul4 recognize the free bi-meiallio comage of dollars of intrinsic value a a pari of the djicocratio faith, or take refuse under the same kind of coutemptible atraddie that disgraced the republican convention at Minneapolis. Gentlemen of the convention. I recognize and respect your impatience. I have stated all that was necessary to bring before yon the matter of ditierence, having done that as the representatives of the free bi-metallic coinage n.en of the convention. We bave done cur duty aDd the responsibility now rsU with you. Cries of "question, quest. on."J The Chairman "The question is on the adoption of tbe amendment offered by tha gentleman from Colorado." The motion was put to the convention and declared lost. The Chairman "The question U now on the adoption of the platform." Thia motion was yotel on by yeas and naja and carried. The other resolutions caused less de bate. On tbe tariil plank the sub-committee had some dißicuity in framing tho, vf Ording of that eection relating to th labor cost of protected articles. Mr. Whitney was called in and gave advice on the) fihraseology. In the full committee Mr. ,awrence T. Neal, the representative cf Ohio, made a fight for a lariif-for-re venue only Dlauk and found some support, but not enough to come near winning.and beside there was an evident disposition shown to bring the matter to a close. The school plank and the anti-sumptu axv legislation clank went througLh auioolt-

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