Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-24

WI GENTS.
AFTER considerable confusion, In which various
counter motions We're made the purport ~
which could not be heard. the motion TO proceed
TO the nominating of candidates as moved by
Mr. Breckenridge, was adopted.
Inc roll OF states was called accordingly for
nominations
VIZ. Fields Name Presented.
When California was called, Mr.. McEirarh of
Its delegation. took the platform, saying il was
the high privilege OF this convention to name
the next President OF the United States. zap
piauSe.1 After some general remarks as TO tie
purposes ahd policy or the democratic party he
said he desired 10 present the name OF one of
her own sons, born in New England and devel-
AS democrat during the tbroeS OF the civil
war, he held the commission Of Abraham Lin
coin as evidence OF his loyalty TO the Union. He
was man without fear and without renroach
the very embodiment OF democratic faith.
MT. Brown, OF Colorado. seconded the nomi-
marion OF Field, but could not be heard, ana
was interrupted by cries OF 81 Time, time" LET
the secretary read It." until he withdrew.
Tanultuous Applause for Bayard.
The call OF Delaware was greeted with tumul-
tuouS applause. Mr.. George GRAY, OF that state
presented the name OF Thomas f. Bayard He
SAID Delaware, small IN numbers. was proud OF
her DlSlory and her position In the SiSterhood OF
states. She was here today 10 do her best In
behalf OF the common cause. Who Will lead
beSt IL the struggle for constitutional govern
meht al popular rights? They We're here To-
day to decide ivoices-s Bay ard" "Bayard. y
WIEN the speaker mentioned the full
name c1 IholnaS Francis Bayaid it was hailed
WIN Spontaneous burst OF applause He was
20 novice, but man OF experience and states
manship His name and record were known
wherever or flag floats or the English tongue
is spoken; With private character spotleSS as
snow, judgment clear as sunlight Judgment
ket as flashing sabre - honest the Beople
all Know him aid need not be told who ana
what he is. In whom more than him Will the
business interests OF the country find more
trust; who better than he VIII truly represent
me democratic party Or who give a higher d.
fectlon TO its aspirations than he whose name
is the very synonym OF opposition 10 corruption
ID every FORM; who had contributed more to
the present commanding strength OF the demo-
cratic party? Don't tell us, who admire and
love him. that he is unavailable. Don't tell us
mat he Is TOO good man to command the Suf-
lIages Oh the ut mocratlc party. Tel us that a
brave party is TO be led by a brave man who
will never iaiter IN any emergency. His nomi-
nation Will be the preSage OF victory in Noyenl
DER nom gull TO ocean. Applause
MorrisOn.s Name Presented.
Nhen Illinois was called 5. = Marshall after a
someW hat tTeSome general political speech in
which he was Interrupted by impatient calls OF
thine, time and confusion, said the American
people Low demand rs their leader a man
worthy OF the cause-one OF 1nfexible honor:
1ndomitable courage; a man OF the people one
who is legislator, and finally, On behalf OF
Gier VIM. r. Morrison, OF illinois.
a virginia delegate protested against outside
interruptions, and said II they were repeated he
Soulo demand that the hall and galleries be
cleared OF ali except delegates. [AppIause and
much confusion. u
The Hendricks Banner.
Inc can TOT INDIANA was the S1g.,aI for the
most enthusiastic cheering OUTSIDE Che delegates.
Thomas A. Hendricks Vas waved from the rear
OF the platform. - 'N- 0''0 i0N'i
MI. Noorhccs, Of Indiana desired to present
.le haE-e OF distinguished Citizen OF Indiana
20 Was Mt TO be President After compimentary
aituSl0nS TO all the candidates already pre-
sehted, all or whom he knew were worthy or
every honor, he SAID there was none, how
ever. with mere concentration In the works of
his life than attached to Thos A. Hendricks.
lGreat appiause.l Indiana had for twenty years
been an important battle-ground OF the demo-
cratic party. and she had never faltered With
Heldrlcks In the front. [Applause.l There
we've no divided counsels In Indiana; there was
no treaoheiy here: they were unanimous and
cordial ID their presentation OF the gen.
worthy OF all support and his admin
1stratton, ii nominated and elected, would
prove as his administration in every station h
h had hlled IN the past. TO the south who han
been more faithful; to the north who had been
tIuer, Indiana nailed his colors to the mast
would stand by them and go down with Them
in honor If need be; but II IndianaS hopes were
realized here it would be the presage OF great
When Massachusetts was called Mr.. Salton
stall took the platform TO second the nomina-
tiCn OF Eayard. [Applausel
They all desired candidates who would ele-
Vate the stations TO which they would be called
who would honor their offices more than they
you'd ne honored by them. Such man was
out the land the greatest enthusiasm,
ara attract hosts who have never here
tofole voted the democratic ticket. No act
OF his could be pointed at which admits OF
CoupIIui construction. In such nomination
the country would find relief He had The cour-
age to acI at all times according TO his sense of
able men. 1t wanted the best man, and the
best would be the most available. [Applause[
N1tnout blot upon his life, public or private
like his great prootye, without lear and without
Iepl oach, ne was most lit candidate for PreS-
dent or The United States.
Tilden's Name Kissed.
New York being called voices in the paIlN,a.
CALI d ~ ilden, "Ti'den, and were greeted With
furious Kisses. WIN
n PRESENTS Thurman.
When Ohio was called, Mr.. McSweeney of ina
state took the platform and read speech |
IN which lie said the democracy OF Ohio In state
convention, with absolute unanimity had de-
telmlned to present the name of Allan G. Thur
man. Re would forbear eulogy, for that would
not te grateful 10 the man whose name he pre-
sented. nor would he consume time in reciting
a useless biography. All knew his public life |
ana services Nevertheless. he proceeded With
u
The times demand ticket that shall be clean
one. around which no dirty scandals cling a |
man whose name will be OF Itself the platform
Such name was that OF Thurman, as all well
Knew. [Applause.l He has fought the good
Tight he has kept the faith. Under him the
rights OF ALL itch and poor, capital and labor
would be protected, and the rights OF the
sect ions also carefully preserved. He denied that
ONO kWaS republican state [applauSel and
argued that Garfleld'S nomination was an ad- |
mission by the Chicago convention that Ohio |
ha a Nv cor ppl
Ohio at Washington in Tilden'S chair Zap |
plause], and yet they take another-for |
v hat? InSatiate Arthur, would not would |
not one suffice? Applause and laughter |
The speaker cited arsconsiderable length with |
great rapidity and much humor and was hon. |
oled at his close With hearty round OF ap- |
plause, and. as he returned to his seat the OHIO
rose to receive him him with cheers. |
Dan DOugherty Proposes General |
Hancock.
When pennsylvania was called, its chairman |
said That they had no candidate TO present. but |
enc OF their delegates desired TO present q |
name.
Dan Dougherty, of Philadelphia, then took |
The platform, as he said, to nominate one whose
name would reconcile all factions and carry |
pennsylvania, Indiana, Connecticut New |
Jersey, New York [applausel and Ohio |
de proposed the name or a soldier whose name |
was as stainless as his swOrd-Wintield Scott |
Hancock. This gave occasion for the widest |
burst or applause that had been witnessed |
either on the floor or In the galleries. many del
agates rising to their feet II elected, he will |
lake his seat [Great applause
Wade Hampton Seconds Bayard.s
Nomination.