Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-23
TWO CENTS.

loud cries of no! MOI and It was voted down
Mr.. Breckenridge modified his motion so as TO
provide for call OF the roll OF states for the
presentation OF candidates, and that each dele
gate may have ten minutes in which to present
An Ohio delegate moved to postpone further
cohsloerauon or Mt. Breckenridge's motion IN
tli me committee on TIE platform shall have
reported. Loud cries of NO. No,rl
After considerable confusion, In which various
counter motions were made the purport OF
which could not be heard. the motion TO proceed
to the nominating of candidates, as moved by
Mr.. Breckenridge, was adopted.
The roll OF states was called accordingly for
nominations.
N1r. Fields Name Presented.
When California was called. Mr.. McElrath. OF
It's delegation, took the platform. saying It was
the high privilege OF this convention TO name
the next President OF the United States. zap
plauSe.1 After some general remarks as TO the
purposes ahd policy OF the democratic party, he
said he desired to present the name OF one of
her own sons, born In New England and devei-
oped In Calfornia-Stephen J. Field. Appointed
as democrat dc o during the throes OF the civil
coin as evidence OF his loyalty to the Union. He
was man without fear and without reproach
the very embodiment OF democratic faith.
Mr.. Brown, OF Colorado. seconded the nomi-
nation OF Field, but could not be heard and
was interrupted by cries OF Thine, tlme.S 81 et
the secretary read It," until he withdrew.
THmnItuous Applause for Bayard.
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 history and her position in the sisterhood OF
states. She was here to-day TO do her best IA
oeha1f OF the common cause. Who will lead
best In the struggle for constitutional govern
ment and popular rights? They were here to-
day to decide. Voices. Bayard." .BayaEi ~
Nn6Q tlp sneaker mpnriOHad a full
name OF Thomas Francis Bayard it was hailed
with spontaneous burst of applause He was
no novice. but man OF experience and states
manshlp. His name and record were known
wherever our flag floats or the English tongue
Is spoken. With private character spotless as
snow, Judgment clear as sunlight, judgment
Keen as flashing sabre - honeSt-the people
all know him and need not be told who and
what he is. In whom more than him Will the
business interests OF the country find more
trust; who better than he will truly represent
the democratic party, Or who give a higher di-
rectlon TO Its aspirations than he whose name
is the very synonym OF opposition TO corruption
IN 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
that he is too good man TO command the sui
frages OF the democratic party. Tell us that a
ofaEe party Is to be led by brave man who
Will never falter In any emergency. His nomi-
nation win be the presage OF victory In Novem-
Der from gulf TO ocean. Applause
MOrrisOn's Name Presented.
When Illinois was called S. S. Marshall. after a
somewhat tireSome general political speech, Ia
Which he was interrupted by Impatient calls OF
time, time and CONFUSION, said the American
worthy OF the cause-one OF tnfexlble honor:
1ndomitaole courage; man of the people one
NEo is legislator, and finally, On behalf of
unanimous Illinois, he named the gallant SOL
der VIM. X. Morrison, OF illinois,
\ Virginia delegate protested against outside
interruptions. and said If they were repeated be
would demand that the hall and galleries be
cleared OF all except delegates. Applause and
The Hendricks Banner.
The call for Indiana was the signal for the
most enthusiastic cheering outside the delegates
Seats renewed wildly as the banner OF
Ihomas A. Hendricks was waved from the rear
MIR. Voorhees,, OF Indiana, desired to present
the name OF distinguished Citizen OF Indiana.
VINO was Mt to be President. After complimentary,
alluslons 10 all the candidates already pre-
Sented, all of whom he knew were worthy OF
every honor, he said there was none, how
ever. with more commentator In the works O,
his life than attached to ThOS. A. Hendricks
Great applause. Indiana had for twenty years
been an important battle-ground OF the demo-
cratic party, and she had never faltered with
Hendricks In the 'front.' [Applause.I There
were no divided counsels In Indiana; there was
no treachery here: they were unanimous and
cordial In their presentation OF the gen.
tleman whom he had named. He wa,
worthy OF all support. and his admin
istration, If nominated and elected would
prove as his administration I'm every station he
mad filled In the past. To the south who had
Deen more faithful; to the north who had been
truer, Indiana nailed his colorS to the mas,
would stand by them and go down with them
in honor il need be: but If Indianas hopes were
realized here 1t would be the presage OF a great
victory. TApplauSel
When Massachusetts was called MIR. Salton-
stan took the platform TO second the nomina-
ton OF Bayard: [Applausel
1ney all desired candidates who would ele-
waite the stations TO which they would be called.
VINO would honor their Offices more than they
would be honored by them. Such man was
Bayard; His nomination would excite through
out the land the greatest enthusiasm
tofole voted the democratic ticket. No act
of his could be pointed at which admits OF
doubtful construction. In such a nomination
age TO act at all times according TO his sense OF
right. The country was weary OF merely avail
able men, 1t wanted the best man, and the
pest would De the most available. [Applause.[
Ike his great prototye, without fear and without
repToach. he was most lit candidate for Presi-
dent OF the United States.
Tilden's Name Kissed.
New York being called voices in the galleries
called 81 ilden, "TIlden, - and were greeted with
furious hisses.
Ohio Presents Thurman.
When Ohio was called, Mr.. McSweeney OF tina.
state tCOK the platform and read a speech
in which he said the democracy OF Ohio, In state
convention, with absolute unanimfty had de-
termlned TO present the name OF Allan G. Thur
man: Ee would forbear eulogy, for that would
not be grateful to the man whose name he pre-
sented, nor would he consume time in recittng
useless biography. All knew his public life
and services Nevertheless he proceeded with
eulog1stfc references to Thurman'S record
The times demand ticket that shall be a clean
one, around which no dirty scandals cling
man whose name will be OF itself the platform
Such name was that OF Thurman, as all well
knew tApplauSe.J He has fought the good
fight he has kept the faith. Under him the
rights OF all, rich and poor, capital and labor.
would be protected, and the rights OF the
sections also carefully preserved. He denied that
Ohio twas republican state [applausel. and
argued that Gariield's nomination was an ad-
mission by the Chicago convention that Ohio
was not republican. They had already son OF
Ohio at Washington In Tilden's chair [ap.
plausel, and yet they take another-for
what? Insatiate Arthur, would not would
not one suffice? Applause and laughter
The speaker cited at.cOnsiderabie length with
great rap1dfty and much humor and was hon.
ored at his close with a hearty round of ap-
plause, and, as he returned to hfs seat the ohio
delegation 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 hui
enc OF their delegates desired to present a
name.
Dan Doughetty. of Philadelphia. then took
the platform, as he said, to nominate one whose
name would reconcile all factions and carry
Pennsylvania, Indiana, Connecticut New