The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-10

convention that fair treatment should not be ac-
corded the minority. Grady did not greatly
help his cause, but his colleague, Cochrane,
made a rattling speech, full of native eloquence
and force, which was listened to with profound
interest.
Thefrst outburst Of enthusiasm to-day was ex-
ceedingly complimentary to Mr. Hendricks, who
was chairman of the committee appointed to CON
duet Col Villas to the chair As the distinguished
Indianian walked across the hall, in pursuance
of his mission, loud and long continued cheer
ing greeted him, and it lasted until the perma-
nent chairman was formally introduced.
When the roll of the States was called for
nomination, California was passed and Delaware
was the first to respond. Amid much enthusi-
asm, Hon. George Gray, Attorney general of
that State, dignifed gentleman and pleasing
speaker, placed Senator Bayard in nomination
in well.considered address.
Indiana was the next State to respond, and
when Major Menzies announced that
Mr. Hendricks was to do the honors
there was another enthusiastic outburst which
lasted some time after he haN reached the stand.
As he was about to commence, three cheers were
given for him at the suggestion of Michigan
delegate. The frst part of Mr.. Hendrickss
speech was devoted to the currenS political is
sues, and aside from being listened to attentive
", created but little impression. When he came,
however, to nominate Mr. Mcdonald, and state
the reasons why he should be voted for,
he was much more felicitious, and was
frequently interrupted by applause. His con
Guiding remark, Il thank you for the attention
you have given me while / have been speaking
fo1 y
those who have accused him of lukewarmness in
his efforts to secure McDonald's nomination
While he spoke he held in his hand manu-
script, to which he constantly referred, but did
not read directly from It His address, while
extremely complimentary to Mr.. Mcdonald,
was not crammed with fulsome praise and
extrav4gant assertions, as were those of the
Others
General J. G. Black, Of Illinois, seconded
the nomination in a speech that was rather
commonplace
THE OTHER SPEECHES
John W. Breckenridge, of California, a
young man with a dudish air, who was
introduced as the son of the last Democratic
Vice president who had been inaugurated. placed
Senator Thurman in nomination, and when he
mention the name, hundreds of red bandana
handkerchiefs were frantica1ly waved from the
galleries, and Wild cheers went up from all parts
Of the hall Durbin Ward seconded the nomi-
nation, but did not especially distinguish him
self.
Massachusetts was passed, amid storm of
Kisses. and James A. Mckenzie nominated
Speaker Carlisle in probably TIE me- iudicious
and dignifed speech that was made during the
day
When New York was called. the cheering last
ed several minutes before the speaker could be
announced. He proved to be Hon Daniel NJ.
Lockwood, of Buffalo, a man about thirty-fve
years old, Of swarthy complexion and nervous
ways, but speaker of much force and original
ity. He was brief, concise and convincing and
when the name of Gov. Cleveland was mention
ed the most enthusiastic scene of the conven-
ton took place, lasting about five minutes. That
eminent reformer, Carter Harrison, who second
ed the nomination, was extremely iniudieious
in several of his statements and was duly taken
to task therefor by the representatives of Tam
many
While Mr.. Richard a. Jones, Of Minnesota
was speaking in behalf of Cleveland, the stall
wart form of Mr.. Grady, John Kelly's hench-
man, could be seen in the aisle, yainly trying to
gain the recognition Of the Chair. Both the con-
vention and the crowd were disposed to hear
him, although violent objection was
made to his speaking, and he
was continually interrupted and annoyed by
Kisses and uncomplimeniary remarks; but he
kept his temper and persisted until he was
allowed hearing. His speech probably helped
Cleveland more than it hurt Dlm, but he got in
his say and was allowed TO finish. Mr.. Coch
rane, another Tammanyite, and a man OF superb
physique and magnificent voice, followed, and
made very adroit and effective speech, ostensi-
bly, in seconding Humans nomination, but
really against Cleveland. His force, earnestness
and eloquence elected frequent applause even
from those who differed from the views he ex-
pressed In the opinion of the crowd he made
the speech of the day A response to it by E.
Z. Apgar, of New York, young man with
serio-conlic voice, was regarded as weak in the
extreme the only point he made being that at
ST. Louis, in 1876 Tem.Sany had used the same
arguments against Tilden that they were now
using against Cleveland, and that they were
likely to have the same effect
NOTES AND INCIDENTS.
AS the convention had then been continuously
in session for more than seven hours after much
wrangling an adjournment was effected until
1890 o'clock tomorrow morning There viii
probably be but one or two more speeches, but
the balloting will not commence until after
platform is adopted, and about this bitter fight
is expected. The nominating speeches to-day
are not regarded as being equal to those of the
Republican convention of last month. From the
behavior of the convention during their contin-
uance it is evident that an effort is being made
to defeat Cleveland with either Bayard or
Thurman, the choice depending upon him who
develops the most strength 1t does not look
like Mcdonald was being seriously considered as