The Mineral argus., 1884-07-24
sECoNppAY.

cred by the sober contemplation of the future
30 that future generations might enjoy the re-
suits of law regulated by liberty. and not have
70 suner the consequences of a rash disregard
OF the eteEnaA laws of God He prayed that
the influences of patriotism might he subl;To
IN the convention, and that all things MIGHT he
done IN II Tor the welfare of the land and the
glory of God.
Mr.. Jenkins of Wisconsin sent up a commu-
nIcaton rom the committee on resolutions.
saying that the work of the committee would
not be completed until Thursday morning.
Then came a Shove of resolutions upon a
great variety of subjects, which were gener-
ally referred to the committee on resolutions
without debate. The committee on credentials
reported and this report was accepted.
MIR. Grant Of Colorado, chairman Of the COM
mlttee. presented a report announcing Hon. w.
+. WAS OF Wisconsin for permanent president
and a llst OF secretaries and vice presidents, sent
In former dispatches
The Chair-The chair will appoint as chairman
OF delegation of committee to escort Hon. Mr..
Was to the chair, Hon. T.. A. Hendricks of
indiana, Hon. W. W. Armstrong of Ohio, Hon.
W. h, Parsons of Georgia, Hon. John N. Hender-
son OF Texas, Hon. j. A. Day of Missouri, Hon.
Mr.: Sparks of Illinois, and Hon. smith M. Weed
OF New York. These gentlemen will please as
semble at the Indiana delegation, and escort the
gentleman TO the chair. The gentlemen repaired
TO the Indiana delegation, and they imme fiately
proceeded to the place set apart for tire Wfsron-
SIN uelegatlon. MI. Villas, on arising from LIS
seat, was greeted with vociferous cheering. which
was continued for many minutes. The gentle
men then proceeded, Mr.. Villas and Mr.. Hem
tricks leading, and assembled the platform,
where the1r appearance was greeted with great
enthusiasm.
The Temporary Chairman-Gentlemen of the
convention, L have the honor to introduce to YOU
the Hon. Mr.. Villas of Wisconsin, as the elected
permanent president of your body. Loud ap-
plausel. Thanking you most kindly for the
courtesy and attention you have given me. l in
woke for him who will need it much less than I
have needed it Iresign.
Col. Villas then made an able speech. of a par-
tisan character, which was received with great
applause.
MI. Sowden of Pennsylvania offered the fol-
lowing:
Resolved, That we expedite the business of
t9e convention by now calling the roll of states
placing IN nomination candidates of the respec-
i've states for nomination to the Office of presi-
dent of the United States.
This was adopted after a short debate on cues
tons of order. When Delaware was called.
amidst enthusiastic cheering, George +. Gray
presented the name of Thomas Francis in a neat
speech.
When the state of Indiana was called, loud
cheers rent the air, and Mr.. Menzie of that
state arose and said: 'The Indiana delegation
requests the Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks to
present the name of Indiana's candidate for
the presidency Mr. Hendricks came forward
amidst a perfect outburst of enthusiasm lasting
several minutes. Upon partial subsistence of
the noise, a wild gallery delegate with a voice
ike a rolling mill shouted ''Three cheers for
the old ticket" and they were given with ex-
traordinary vigor. Mr.. Hendricks was intro |
duced and presented the name of ex-senator
Joseph Il. Macdonald of Indiana, in a lengthy
speech. Gen. o O.. Black of Illinois took
the platform and made a strong speech second
ing the nomination of Mcdonald.
Mr.. Spencer of California-The delegates
from California have decided tnat the Hon.
John W. Breckenridge shall present the name
of its candidate.
The Chair-Gentlemen of the convention,
Tho How aID IL
Democratic vice president who was not
u%njustly deprived of his office, will now adj
dress the convention as the representative of
the State OF California. Mr.. Breckenridge in
of Ohio. By unanimous consent,
zen. Durbin Ward of Ohio took the platform,
seconded the nomination of Thurman.
James A. Mckenzie of Kentucky-Idesire in
m the name of a state that will give $4,000 ma
IOrity to the nominee of this convention, to
place in nomination for the highest Office with
N the reach of human ambition, the name of
.he present DISTINGUISHED speaker of the Ameli-
AN congress-John G. Carlisle.
When Mississippi was reached Mr.. Walthall
IF that state said the State of Mississippi,
the Hon. Charles E. Hooker, desired
70 second the nomination of the Hon. Thomas
4. Bayard Of Delaware. Gen. Hooker was re-
'eived with cheers, and made an eloquent
speech in behalf of Bayard.
When the State of New York was reached
vi. Manning of New York arose and said: Mr..
Chairman, New York presents the name of Gov.
cleveland, and desires to be heard through
David Lockwood of Buffalo. Mr.. Lockwood
made a good speech and it was well received.
Senator Grady of New York tried TO catch
ne eye of the chair, but the latter recognized
Mayor Carter Harrison of Chicago, assuring
dr. Grady that he would be recognized in his
urn. Mr.. Harrison made u speech %seconding
he nomination of Grover Cleveland. When he
lad concluded there were cries of "Kelly" and
ONE confusion.
Richard A. Jones of Rochester, Minnesota
hen spoke from the platform in behalf of
He acknowledged that Minnesota :
Tas a republican state, but pleaded with his !
carers to give her a chance to add to the roll :
f Democratic voters within her borders. t
uch additions, he said, would be easier were e
Ifover Cleveland chosen as the leader of i
be party, and the announcement was greet /
d With loud cheers. To many Min :
~esotians Mr.. Jones' voice and infections OF !
recalled those of c.. X. Davis of st. :
aul, though the similarity between the men '
nds with the points mentioned. Mr.. Jones I
poke for less than three minutes, and in clos I
lg beamed with good humor upon the dele s
ates, whom he thanked for their attention and G
pplause. l
Mr.. Grady of New York next got the plat a
Drm. Before he had gone on five minutes it Z
as plain that the only purpose of his speech
as an attack on Cleveland, and Gen. Bragg a
lade the point of order that the order of bust d
was the nominating and not the defama- i
Oh Oh canuluabes. Inc cnalrnlan was dis =
osed to sustain the point, when the willy Man 2
ing played his trump card and \
sked in the name of the 1
ew York delegation that Grady be heard pa n
emily, regardless of the rule. No other OBJ a
,ction being made, he was permitted to go on. c
he ~shrewdness of this move was proceeded Il
it'll what turned out to be an hours diatribe, Il
all the stock arguments against Il
which have been howled through the =
Otel corridors since Sunday. The interest in :,
speech subsidized as the contest over it "
sappeared n
Mr.. Cochran Of New York made a long speech il
midst a good deal of wrangling on points of c