Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-14


ton OF our institutions, essential 10 the
prosperity OF this land, that political
change in the administration OF the coun.
Try should occur In the year Of our Lord
1884. and that any delay OF that change
may he fatal 10 the interest OF every clti-
zcii OF this and" tCheers.l
Mr.. Cochran next briefly rehearsed the
history Of the Republican party 10 show
that IL was inmical TO the interests OF the
workingman, and, sitter referring again to
the position OF Tammany at Chicago, con-
unded -" But what Is the alternative which
tie Democrats must takey Is there any
middle course which they eau pursue with
perfect safety to their country? The
greatness Of this opportunity is that 1t
enables you members OF this General Com
miltee; you, the grand old organization
that has ever been true to its political faith.
10 show that you are not animated by any
selfish greed for recognition; 10 show that
YOU cannot be controlled by any resent
inent which Is borne merely against men
into any antagonism against principles
that you love the party for the Darty's sake.
and that there is not power enough among
all the men who compose the population OF
this Union TO drive this organization away
from the fold Of which IL has always been
the most conspicuous defender. Applause
and three cheers for Cleyeland.]
NO PRINCIPLE BETRAYED.
elf this Democratic party, TO whose
support we are invited tonight. and TO
whose support j believe we are about to
60, betrayed any principle which was dear
10 The hearts of the people would not be
upon this platform advocating a support OF
a. q ha L.. tIt.
ticket whittier must we 20? Are we 10 20
out and wander in the wilderness, without
any party affiliations, without any party
home. without any political nation? We
are to-day an integral part OF the Demo-
cratic party, aud il we oppose It,
Whist must he the result to the country? II
We follow the path marked out for us by
the gentleman from the Second; if we pro-
coed To the support OF the third candidate
who is to-day before the country, is il not
apparent TO every man OF common sense
that the inevitable result must be the cleo
ton Of James g. Blaine and the triumph
OF the Republican organization Should
this organization wayer, the lines OF de-
fence which are necessary TO he guarded
for the protection OF the grand Old Demo-
cratic party would be abandoned, the enc
my would climb the ramparts, and the
triumph OF the Republican party would be
cOmpTete-nOt for four years, not for a sin.
gle administration, but, in my judgment,
for the next quarter Of century.
PROSPERITY IN DENOCRACY's WAKE.
"Tbe mission OF the Democratic party,
In my judgment. is to regenerate this cOun-
try; to reform its administration, and to
bring the benefits OF thoroughly honest
and economical administration OF public
affairs home 10 the fireside OF every citizen.
In the success OF the Democratic party
look to see an era OF prosperity. peace, and
contentment come to this country such as
we have not had IN quarter of 4 CEN
fury. / expect TO see the flames leap
ing from the chimney OF every blast fur
nsce IN Ohio and Pennsylvania l expect
to hear every anvil ringing with the blow
OF the hammer; l expect to see American
ships floating upon every sea from the Me-
diterranean to the Gull OF Mexico; l ex-
pest TO see every toiler In the land busy,
every man who is willing to sell his labor
find market for it and market for his
products; ] expect to see this city OF New
York, this queen city OF the continent,
stretching one hand across the ocean to
Europe ana the other to the California coast,
sweeping into her lap the riches OF the world;
j expect TO see her the centre Of al! this
prosperity. Ard you men who ere here to.
night, you who gre the representatives OF
the men who can bring this prosperity and
contentment TO the country, 90 forward
unfaiteringly in your duty. and your re-
ward will be the unanimous approval Of Il
grateful country. Can you doubt rs TO
where your duty points! Can you hesitate
Ia helping to bring about this cOnsumml.
ton, glorious to the country and beneficial
TO its inhabitants! tADplausc.] You will
not only enjoy these blessings yourselves.
but VIII have the grateful admiration OF
generations to come" [Choers.l
The Herald explains that the misses
were for CLEVELAND ana oyerruIcd their
leaders. II says;
There were present about nine hundred
members Of the committee, while the gal
lcIies were filed and crammed by an audi
ence OF Tammany voters. The resOlu-
tons Of ratification were adopted by SO
to s..
The temper OF the meeting showed that
Of the committeeman present perhaps five
eighths were az heart opposed TO Che DEM
ocraiic ticket. while threc-eighths were
strongly in its favor, bu. that the rimmany
voters who sat In the galleries were unani-
mously and enthusiastically for Cleveland.
They listened in silence to the long pream-
bic, but burst out into prolonged and Wig
Orous applause when the resolution endoTs-
ing Cleveland and Hendricks and ratifying
their nomination was read. They chafled
Mr.. Grady and Kissed his denunciatIon OF
Grover Cleveland, and they uproariously
applauded General spinola and Mr.. Bcurke
Cochran, who replied TO Mr.. Grady and
defended the resolutions. Mr.. Kelly. who
presided, was too i'll 10 speak, but showed
his strong disspproyal Of Mr.. Grady's
speech and his pleasure with that OF Mr..
Cochran.
MIR. Grady, at tho close OF his speech, for
maliy took bis leave, not only OF Tammany.
but, as he took care 10 add, OF the Demo
cratic party, and declared his purpose to
support and vote for General Butler. His
announcement Of this purpose was received
With dcrisive cheers by the Tammany
voters IN the galleries, who throughout the
meeting cheered every favorable mention
Of Governor Clevcland's name, aud showed
that the rank aud file OF Tammapy loyal
10 their Democratic faith and traditions.
From the moment that Mr.. Kelly opened
the meeting till The end it was plain that
OVNtftVf Ncftlauu WAS oppOStU 10y Tue
machine" leaders, but was the choice OF
the Tammany voters at large, who checred
him lushiy from the gallery. When the
resolutions endorsing Mr.. Cleveland were
read goody portion OF the committee
and every one in the gallery yelled them
selves bOGTse. When Mr.. Grady entered
the gallery was silent. 4 few winks IN
Tie body Of the ball resulted IN demon
sirati0n by lDany OF the committeeman,
but the gathering evidently took no stock
In tie " boiler "a most significant tribute
TO Cleyelard's popularity. Mr.. Kelly sat
close to Grady during his impudent and
staggering speech against the Democratic
candidate. The leader looked stOlidly for
ward and did not once rest his eyes upon
bis quoDdam fayorite. The only time he
.Gliied was when Grady got through. At
nrst Grady got "a few cheers. but before he
ceased speaking II was plain that the
audience was "agin" hun. His boom
fer Butler did no. 20 off well,
Tor the applause which it called
forth was clearly from TINT part OF the
bail where the professional politicians "
and his personal friends sat. And
then immediately afterward Bourkc
Cochran, IS II were,,. "wiped the
noor with Grady" amid thunder
Gus cheers. Before the end OF his
speech Grady realized that there was God
In Israel. The piuk wrinkles at the back OF
bis neck nppled up and down. and bis
face swelled with passion while the speaker
rallied the audience to Clcveland's support
and led the way To the final vote which