The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-12
THE DEMOCRATS.


Tammapy and Irving Hall-The Unit
Rule Sustained-An AIlusion to the Old
Ticket Received with Enthusiasm
CHICAGO, ILL.,. Juiys.
The elements apparently frowned upon
the opening of the Democratic National
Convention. at any rate, the bright and
bracing weather of the last week or more
gave way at daybreak to heavy clouds,
steady down-pour of rain and decidedly
murky and oppressive atmosphere. Not
withstauding this, however, the local
political world was early astir, and hours
before the time appointed for the formal
opening, the situation was being can
vassed in the corridors of the hotels and
the headquarters of the delegations by
crowds as large as those of midnight.
The Exposition building began to pre-
sent busy aspect soon after nine O'Clock.
The privileged guests were early on hand,
and at least 5000 people were in the
building before solitary delegate had
put in an appearance.
There has been more attempt at display
on this occasion than was the rule last
month, and most of the delegations
agreed last night to enter the building
with martial tread to the music of bands
and the inspiration of flying banners. At
III 40 only a score of delegates were in
their seats, but music in the distance
gave warning that the Tammany Braves
were about to come upon the scene.
The Seventh Regiment band strikes up
lively selection from GA File de Madame
Angot," and simultaneously the Connecti-.
cut delegation, headed by Governor Tom
Walter, filed into their seats. A moment
later and the Delawarians, with Bay
ard badges consplcuously displayed,
enter from the opposite door. In quick
succession follow the Indiapians with the
ball sycamore of the Wabash and Ex-
Governor Hendricks at their head.
Kline of Iowa leads the delegation from
that State, John Lee Carroll that of Mary
land, and Governor Lear Abbot and John
X. Mcpherson that of New Jersey.
At l.50 the Californians march In be-
bind a magnificent satin banner and re-
ceive the first applause of the morning.
Tammany enters almost unobserved,
but those more in the immediate neigh
borhood greet John Kelly with a volly of
hand clapS.
The Massachusetts, delegation follows
right behind. Butler received a warm
reception.
platform and was about to call the Con-
vention to order, when, through some
perversity, the band struck up medley
of National airs. When Dixie was
reached almost the entire audience, led
by the Southern delegations, broke into
uproarious cheering.
When the music ceased at 1925 Bar
mum stepped briskiy to the chairman's
desk.
Again there was a temporary diversion
caused by the appearance upon the plat
form of Speaker Carlisle, who modestly
took seat in the extreme rear.
Taking advantage of the buzz, the mu-
sicians once more commenced to get in
their work, but this time cut it short.
Congressman Springer and Hon. w. H.
English captured the last two vacant
chairs on the platform, just as Chair
man Barnum rose for the third
time and introduced Rev. DIR. Marquis,
of Chicago, to deliver the opening prayer.
He thanked the Lord for the patriotism
and the mighty deeds of their fathers
for the progress of the country in the
past and its prospects in the future. He
prayed that the Lords blessing might
rest upon the land that President, coun.
sellers and judges be filed with the spirit
of God; that self-seeking be suppressed
to the public good, and that righteous
ness, peace and temperance might reign
everywhere. He begged that an especial
blessing might rest on the Convention;
that nothing might be done except for
the promotion OF the Lords glory and
the welfare Of the Nation
Mr.. Barnum followed when the prayer
had closed. He said that harmony was
the purpose of the Convention, the nomi-
nation of ticket which would harmon
ize North, South, East and West He
moved that fair and impartial man,
Governor Hubbard, of Texas, be made
temporary Chairman, and the motion
was carried with enthusiasm.
Messrs. Barnes, of Georgia, Senator
Jonas of Louisiana and Abram S. Hewitt
were appointed a committee to conduct
Governor Hubbard to the chair. His APP
pearance on the rostrum at l2:48 was the
signal for prolonged applause.
Governor Hubbard, In stentorian tones,
expressed thanks for the confidence re-
posed in him by the election, which he
regarded as a compliment to the State
from which he came, and which, more
than any other State, was absolutely cos
mopolitan in every fiber. 1t was peopled
by the wanderers from every State, and
It was now with over two million people,
placing in the ballot-box over 100000
Democratic majority. He would not at
tempt to speak of the great history of the
Democratic party, its magnihcencc,
progress, power and wealth, but that
party in an its essential elements was
the same to-day as when founded by the
trainers of the Constitution. Men die,
but the life and principles of the Demo
cratic party could not perish from the
earth, though their advocates
might sleep for ages. He
thanked God that the Democratic
party was as much an organized party to-
day as ever 1t was in days gone by. The
Democratic party to-day had the House OF
Representatives, and but for treason
stalking in the Senate Chamber, they