The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-31
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forgot Hancock and English for the
moment and centred their attention Fou
on DIR. IlldeB. Never did man meet a
more thrilling reception, Every inch O:
room within the spacious interior of the
Academy was occupied and lively feeling
Il of expectancy filed the minds of all nre~
sent when John McKeon entered on the
lett OF the stage followed by Mr., Tilden
and string of prominent Democrats. The
moment. the Ex-Governor emerged from
the wing the cheeriog broke forth like
tornado, and by the time he had reached
the middle of the stage the great multi.
was on its feet applauding by voice and
hands and with hats and handkerchlefs in
the most enthusiastic manner. Mr.. Til
den was IN evening dress and looking re-
markabIy well IN tho face, though his
| hands betrayed some nervousness and his
voice was not entirely in order He wore
white tie and had his hair brushed
| smoothly over his forehead and back be-
hind his ears. He took q chair In the
IN the middle of the front row of seats on
the stage. between bis brother, Henry A.
Tilden, and John Mullady, while the
cheering went on with ever increasing |
Vigor. The ovation evidently made deep |
impression of Mr.. Tlden's mind, and all |
the friends who surrounded him were de- |
lighted beyond measure at the popular
reception of the veteran politician,
When the wild, tumultuous outburst of |
cheering that greeted tbs cid tgentlenan's
appearance vas beginning to suhside, q
sturdy voice from the gallery criedi
Three cheers for President Tildenr' ard
the cheers were given With ring that
fairly shook the building. Three cheers
more!" exclaimed another voice, aua tho
demonstration was repeated with even
greater vigor then before. When John
Mckeon came forward and said, II nomi-
mated for chairman the legally elected
President of the United States"
the excitement reached it's climax and a
great shout went up. A deep hush fell n
upon the vast Audience vben Mr. Tiden
came forward to make a few remarks. As
be stood in the space between the Chair
man. table and the footlights every eye
vas riveted upon him, and the expression
vas plainly one of great sympathy. He
poke with some effort, yet loud enough 10
BE heard and understood all over the
louse. at intervals Of few moments his
'oice would seem to be about to fail him,
'ut when break down was apprehen ded
e sharply recovered himself aud went on
uccessfully to the end Of his speech, which
asted about twelve minutes.
MR, TILDEN's SPEECH,
Mr. Tilden said
My fellow citizens. tkank you for your r.
ordial greeting, | have come down this Il
vening from my country home to Join q
it'll you in declaring the purpose of the Il
enocracy of the city of New York to al
i've their earnest and efficient support 81
} the nomination of Hancock and English Is
came under G stipulation of your COM D.
Iittee that in the-present hoarse condition or
my voice L should not be expected to on
axe speech TO this vast audience. | -.
lall, therefore, bat briefly touch two
,pics,
The welfAre O. the people demands =
lauge in the administration of the federal
'Fernment. Reform is necessary 10
move the abuses which have grown 10
ring twenty years Of continuous power
'ohtc OF false principles All rad prac- W
zee. "a,
The iEepabiiosa party stiff .ag lis con 70
fence. hes make itself responsible for iol
e Intrusion under color of law into tie ffrpal
nef Magistraey at cur Rerubhc of =
en- who was net elected / has set a pre- :
'dent which " less d wued ara COM !
mined by the pcrn.e. will 6es,rry the :
ecti.e system OF sell-PoveTnm ut and -
bstitute a hierarchy. ofs uffica holders
ld.0g over against the will Of the PEG
2. 4 complete overflow of the repu ;
can party 10 the election of 1889 would
a retribCtiVe judgment. Il would I
event repetition of she crime of 1876 IN.
alnst the sovereignty OF the people. Sa5
Fellow citizeBs-I congratulate you on
1T cause on your candidates, aud 90 -
, favorable prospects under which the
ivass mas been commenced FOR their
elton.
Mr.. Iilden was cheered to the echo al
retired to bis chair and when he finally PI-
the building another and tremendous
'ut wentsup. His name never mention
By the orators of the evening drew nj
tn terrific burst Of applause LII