The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-04-30
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.

contests in several districts, and especially in
Philadelphia, by rival delegations, for seats
in the Convention. The so-called Wallace
AMI Randall factions seemed to be unable to
arrive at any compromise that would bring
harmony. Chairman Miller called the con-
vention to order at l;l5 and very soon after.
wards it appeared that basis of agreement
aspect on the meeting. Afte. the appoint.
ment of secretaries, Mr.. Cassidy of phila-
dephia, one of the leaders of the regular
organization" arose and said:
Mr.. Chairman: wish, with the permission
of this body, to make a statement, and to
follow 1t with motion. | d sire to say that
! am bringing to this convention glad tidings.
Great applause They are tidings that the
people Of the parry throughout the common.
wealth. from one end to the other, have been
looking for, hour after hour; and now, almost
at the last moment, with failure imminent;
when impetuosty and high temper are apt
to rule, they have given way to reason aud
directed to say that there is a plan by which
we believe the differences in Philadelphia,
and the differences throughout the state will
be settled upon basis credltable to all, hon.
orable to all, and eminently useful to that
great party here represented. Nociferou.
applause, cheering, aud renewed cheering
The party that my name has been identif,d
with perhaps more than any other in the
city of Philadelphia, aud known as the reg
ular organization, is here under recognized
and well known rules While they desir
that all shall know that they are here in
accordance with recognlZ I'd rules, they desire
also that all shall know that they are viii
ling to take by the hand all men here tn
speakers voice was drowned by applause
and cheers) and as an evidence that we d,
mean that its matters shall be finally closed
and put upon proper adjustment, not ohl,
with a view of what is to be done TO-DAY
but so that there shall be hereafter in th
great city of Philadelphia one party only
under the banner of the democratic part
applause to present united front again>
the common enemy, | have been asked t.
move land trust there will not be dis
senting vote that the differences in that cit,
and all contests throughout the state shall b,
referred to committee of six
since am asked to name the committee
| would state that upon consultation we hav
agreed upon names that, think, when you
hear them you will say is the best evidenc
that we not only mean to settle, but we mear
TO settle upon fair terms. Applause.
therefore move that this subject be re-
ferred to the Hon. Andrew H. Dill of Unio
applause :, the Hon. William S. Stenger
of Franklin Lapplau the Hon. Robert VI
Gibson lapplause the Hon. William NJ
Mutchler, of Northampton applause !, th'
Hon. George A. jerks, of Jefferson ap-
plause and the Hon. r. Milton Speer, OF
Huntingdon applause For the purpose
Of allowing these gentlemen time to consul
md tr,g n l,t 4.
the convention first, however, adopting
the resolution properly and honorably.
As he concluded aud the great result whcl
had been consummated fully dawned upor
the convention, and the spectators. the mos
intense enthusiasm prevailed. The scent
that ensued is beyond description Ringing
cheer upon cheer went up until it seemed
as though the strong building would be sha-
ken 10 its foundations.
Speeches were made by h. NJ. Spear OF
Huntingdon; Richard Vaux, of Philadel.
Phia; Malcom Hay, of Pittsburg; R NJ
Gibson, A. h. Dill, W. S. Stenger and W.
n. Hensel. The whole house then called
Randall, Randall" and that gentleman
rose amid the widest cheering. He said:
Mr.. Chairman This is the happipst DO.
ltical moment of my life Great applause
ThiSgives to the people of PENNSYLVANIA and
to the people of the United States hope ttat
we shall early in the future return to consti
tutiOnal government, and soon be in a posi-.
ton to demand of the executive officers OF
this government that they shall administer
affairs according to the laws and the consti
tuition of the country. Applause | do
not mean to detain the body; but say with
all my energy, with all my intellect, with
all the powers which | possess, that ,hi-
means thorough, complete and honorable
peace, the ending of all war in our party
and an unendirg war on our opponents.
He had no sooner finished than there was
unanimous cry for Wallace.
Mr.. Wallace rose from his seat beneath
the gallery. "Order, Order" called those
below. "Hurrah for Wallace" shouted
those above. Bring him out where we can
see him." Mr.. Wallace was escor ed to full
view in the centre aisle and great deafen-
ing roar of welcome arose from the vast as
sembage. 1t was useless for Mr.. Wallace
to attempt to speak until the cheering which
it seemed would never cease had subsided
At length quiet was restored and he ad.
dressed the convention.
Gentlemen of the Conventions | thank
you for the honor of this greeting. II will
scarcely be supposed of me, after giving to
the Democracy Of Pennsylvania the best
years of my life, that | would fail in Il is cri-
sis Of its history. Great applause. have
in the past done what man could do for the
advancement of the faith in which | was
born, and in which | hope to die do not,
therefore, come here to pledge you what nv
future is to be--you know it from the past.
That is the guidOn of my policy. | shall
pursue that course, erring know as mortals
do err. But whether | am in the advance,
or of the soldiery, and IN the ranks of the
private, applause yield to the democracy
of Pennsylvania, and | accede to their de-
mands when they seek unity, harmony, con
cession and forbearance. Applause What
ever may have been said in the immediate
past, trust the immediate future is to be
one of victory Only-victory only in con-
test unequaled in the history of parties in
the past and in which concessions are graver
more important, farther reaching to our be-
loved country than any that have occurred
IN the history OF the past. You will find me
wherever the Democracy of Pennsylvania see
fit to place me. Applause | am their
''' '"bN aHu WIN bDt1 NutlI btuCSlS, INFTeht
applause. yield to no man in the present
alton of basis, just basis of unity and
sentiment; and this believe to be one that
will bring to the future of the Democracy of
Pennsylvania peace, harmony and victory.
Great and long-contiued applause
The speeches were received with immense
enthusiasm.
An adjournment was made until O'Clock,
at which time the committee on contests not
being ready to report the meeting adjourned
again until O'Clock in the evening. The
committee then reported progress, and said
they would be ready to report in the morn
ing, aud 9 o'clock was fixed for the meeting
of the convention on Thursday morning.
The different congressional delegations
met during the day on Wednesday, and
made selections of delegates to the National
- a. IL, .h