The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-23
Last Nights Dispatches.
CINCINNATI.
Tn, Democratic National Con-
ventiOn.

L CINCINNATI, June 22.-Judge HoadleJ
continuing his speech said:
The earth khas been tickled with hoe
and has laughed with the harvest. The
benson of the Most High has been upor
US, and the opportunities afforded by his
gracious favor, wisely employed in the
economies of two successive Democratic
Congresses. have made possible that
partial measure resumed payments, of the
national floating debt. and that equaiiza
ton Of values called by the Republican
party the resumption of specie payments.
But the new properties awakened by
foreign demand and the abundant domes-
TIC product were gifts to the American
people from higher source than auy aeen-
cy of the Republican party. No soldiers
kept the peace of the corn fields. No
swarming boards canvassed the wheat
sneaves. No supervisors or deputy mar
shais assisted at the. gathering into the
garners. No electoral commission gave
It's blessing to the harvest. They were
the fruits Of labor. the gracious gifts of
the labor OF him who is the larges bene-
factor in society, the high priest of the
Democratic hierarchy. We have been
spared one great danger. Since the Sth day
OF June, 1880, it has been certain that the
usurper Will not be Immediately followed
by the monarch. But the third term is
postponed, not averted. and:the real dan
ger ls not IN the third term so much as in
the republican party, which makes the
third term possible. Bonaparte did not
crown himself emperor until Bonapartism
had corrupted France When moro than
three -fourths of any political party in
woke savior of society,"" that party is
already so poisoned with imperialism that
1t has become itself menace to the re-
public. far more formidable than any other
mischief it processes to fear. or any dan
ger it was organized to repel. The rem
edy. gentlemen, for this Eand all other ills
OF state is in eternal vigilance. This is at
once the price and the protector of liberty.
This vigilance, already newly quickened
among the people from whom you come,
continued here and hereafter, is sure to
bring victory to the Democratic principles
and the Democratic candidates. for vic
| tory so full Of hope for the republic that
even the melancholy days of November
shall be radiant with joy, and on the wings
OF the stormy winds of March shall be
waited blessings.
As Judge Hoadley in his speech alluded
to the nomination of Tilden andHcndricks
at st. Louis four years ago, and declared
| that they were then elected. there was
general cheering and applause, in which
the delegates and occupants of the CALLER
| les joined, rising and waving handker
chiefs as they did so. This demonstration
was redoubled when he declared that 10
| dishonest arbitration should again rob the
| Democracy of the fruits of second victory
at the polls. Applause was generously
| distributed throughout the address, as its
points appealed to sympathy and favor.
| The temporary organization as announced
heretofore was approved. Butler, of New
| York, offered resolution that the rule of
the National Democratic Convention be
rules of this body until otherwise ordered
| Adopted. Martin of Delaware, offered a
resolution that the roll Of states be called
for the appointment by members of the
committee on permanent organization.
credentials and resolutions.
| Weed of New York, asked Martin to
| give way for motion for q resolution to
refer credentials to the committee CD
credentials. This Mr.. Martin refused to
do and his resolution was unanimously
adopted.
| The roll was then called. When New
York was called, John Kelly. who sat just
| back of the railing which was behind the
New York delegation, rose and attempted
to get hearing. but the chairman said he
could onl reccgnizesdelegates. Mr. Kelly
|
of the Tammany delegation, rose aud made
a short speech, which, owing to the great
confusion and excitement which prevailed
in the vicinity, could not be heard st the
stand. The chair vigorously hammered
the desk and directed the serecant-at-arms
to preserve order. Haskins. after fin
| sizing his speech, which was made in a
| loud voice and vehement manner. sat
| down amid cheers from his friends and
u manifestations of disapproval from all
parts of the house. The roll call was fn~
| ished without further incident.
The Chairman reqneated these three
committees to report to the rooms in the
rear Of the hall at once.
| Weed. OF New York. moved that when
| the convention adjourn il be till 10 o'clock
| to morrow.
Martin, of Delaware, said: Make it
o'clock this evening, but subsequently,
withdrew this motion and Weeds resolu-
| ton was adopted rs originally offered.
| Mr.. Hill. of Ohio. offered a resolution
recognizing the great service of the
| Democratic press to the party and de-
claring that applications of members OF
| the press made in person for seats should
| bc honored. A motion TO refer TO the
| Con- uittee on Resolutions was voted
down
A Mississippi delegate moved to table
it. Lost
After discussion the resolution was
voted on squarely and was lost
| Waterson, of Kentucky. decided to
have referred request of the delegates
| from territories for seats in this conven-
ton for their favorable consideration.
This was adopted, but the clause regard
ing favorable consideration was stricken
out.
David A. Wells, of Connecticut. offered
a resolution that all resolutions offered In
the convention ia relation to platform be
referred to the Committee on Resolutions.
| Adopted.
On motion the convention adjourned un-
til tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock.
The Com mnittee On Credentials met
Immediately after adjournment and or
gsnized By the election of John 3.
Young t Georgia, chairman. and A.
NoItner. OF Oregon, Secretary. John
Kelly and his men met with the COM
mittee but were requested to withdraw,
A delegate FROM Arkansas objected 20
Smith Weed, OF New York. sitting as a
member of the Credcn!I4is Committee.
inasmuch as bis own seat was contested.
The Chairman ruled the objection out of
order. as there was no notice of contest