Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-08

The convention came together very slowly, which
relieved the inside OF the hall from any pressure.
The crowds in the streets. however, We're simply
without precedent They were packed solidly with
clubs, bands, delegates and spectators The Tam
many hall delegates were escorted by 600 members
headed by the seventh regiment band, ana made
an imposing appearance When Kelly entered the
nan he DID not receive single clieer, but took
scat quietly with the New York delegation He &C.
cupes the same relative seat that Roosevelt did In
the republican convention
The California te,esauon entered the hall bear
ing handsome banner, and were loudly cheered as
they took their seats. The national committee fol-
lowed, and were escorted 10 the Platform. Then
came the Ohio delegation, aud the first outburst OF
enthusiasm was made as Thurman appeared Mr..
rooney. OF California, proposed tlree cheers FOR
him The convention rose 10 its fees and gave him
three rousing cheers
When Mr. lien iricks OF the ssold sicke;r and the
Indiana delegation entered the band was playing
"Ihe Nulligan Guards" and he was loudly cheered
The Convention tn Session.
1t was las eastern time, when the gavel fell and
Chairman Barnum called the convention to order,
and prayer was offered.
Gov. Hubbard, OF Texas. was named as tempo
rary Chairman He is man weighing over three
hundred pounds, with q powerful Voice
CHAIRMAN HUBgARD's REFERENCE TO rILpEN RE-
CEIvRp wITH WILD APPLAUSE
On taking the chair he said he was profoundly
grateful for the honor thus conferred the great
state OF Texas, state absolutely cosmopolitan In
every fber. He referred TO the one hundred thou
sand democratic ina lority I'm Texas, which was
loudly applauded, and commented on the struggle
the party had through reconstruction times. lis
reference the electoral commission as the black
est page In the countrys history OF which, he said,
republicans even were ashamed, WAS cheeIed lus-
ttly. The party Was here TO right that wrong.
When he mentioned the name or Tiden The entire
convention galleries and all, rose 10 their ieet and
applauded tor some time.
Mr.. Hendricks was the object OF much attention
at this point He laughed heartily when the speaker
l,a1
greenbackS, fresh and uncut oured into the states
from ashington by the republicans
Nr. Hubbard reviewed at some length the assess
ment OF Office holders, the developments oT the
Springer committee and other acts OF the republi-
can party which had come to light What the
democrats wanted, he added, was a real reform.
REFERRING TO THE TARIFF PLANK
he said the country wanted no double
meaning. 1t should be in such plain language that
no wayfartng man, though fool, could fail TO read
and understand IT. THIS and his appeal for re
duced taxation were cheered- He concluded by
appealing for harmony, Claiming that the demo-
cratic party had now the greatest opportunity for
victory IN its history he invited the independent
republican votes TO join ii In November.
The convention then competed Its temporary
organization with secretaries and reading clerks.
THE QUESTION OF THE UNIT RULE
was precipitated by Grady, anu-Cleyeiand, OF New
York. providing that when the vote OF a delega-
ton is challenged they shall be polled and the vote
announced as recorded for each individual vote.
Mr. Fellows, OF the New York deeg alton. pro-
tested thai they came here by instructions OF the
state convention to te unit for President and
this convention could not change those instruc-
tions. [Great applausel They were not elected
or the Empire state. IRenewed applause.l He
read the resolution OF the state convention that
majority OF the delegation should cast the full vote
and declared that every delegate must stand by II
and act under 1t.
MR.. GRADY SAYS NEW YORK rs NOT SOLID.
Mr. Grady defended his resolution, and said that
6s OF the 72 New York delegates had been elected
from congressional districts, and were Independent
OF the state convention. He declared that If the
machine rule carried here the honest voice OF New
York would be stified. He was here TO voice his
district.
He was applauded warmly when he said the roll
should be called, and IL would be found that New
York was not solid, as was claimed by the unit
rule. q. w. A
Talk Before the Convention.
JOHN KELLY's INTENTION TO PRESENT THE NAME OF
TILDEN.
CHICAGO, July ga rumor was current late last
night that when TIE time for the nominating
speeches arrives John Kelly will present the name
OF 1llden. Owing to the lateneos OF the hour IL
was 1mpOSs ible TO get either q confirmation or
denial OF the statement
Opening Day Of the Convention.
SCENES IN AND ABOUT THE GREAT HALL.
CHICAGO. July S.-The day opens auspiciously
for all the purposes OF great convention, held in
the heart OF July. save that there is mist In the
air which may grow into a rain. The air Is cool
and bracing, and summer apparel does not burden
the person Crowds began to gather In the vicinity
OF the great hall in which the democratic national
Is being held at an early hour In the
day. dOorkeeperS md GSherS reporting Tor duty at
O'Clock, with people then in waiting 10 enter and
secure their seats. Inside the auditorium. how
ever there was an approach TO chaos, labOrers sil
being engaged In giving the finishing touches, after
havin. been employed during all or the preceding
night They did not desert the main platform.
where decorations were being hung, TO within half
an hour before the time announced for the opening
or the convention, when the workmen quilted the
building ana the scene The picture presented was
majestic, and truly with its setting OF a. audi
tors Every seat In the vast amphitheater appeared
to be occupied. the audience having its full quota
of the fair portion OF humanity in holiday attire
1t Is conceded that Ia picturesque effect the ar
and dressing OF the hall eXcels that OF
the convention or four weeks ago. The great vista
OF the old hall has been lost by the placing or the
main stage at one side and midway instead OF at
one extreme OF the hall; but this arrangement
brings the entire au1ience very much closer 10 the
stage proper and the delegates The decorations
not profuSe but striking and pleasing TO the eye
the es national colors predominating The only re-
dwarfed In comparison to the magnificent proper
tions Of the hall The delegates are seated I'm a
FORM on the dead level OF the convention hail Be-
tween the delegates and the platform are the
quarters assigned the press representatives, who
have been provided tables In rising tiers, afrordiIg
this working army the most complete view imagin-
able OF any incident likely to be provoked during
the sessions TO right and left OF the delegates are
the seats for the spectators slOpng upward easily
to point thirty feet from the oUr level The only
additional word TO be offered I'm the way OF descip-
ton Is that tine 2hting OF the vast hall IS complete
being fanked and Crowned with great windows
which pour their flood OF light upon every portion
OF the auditorium, even with a dull, leaden sky
overhead AT ll:3o a M the Scarlet-coated band OF
the First Illinois regiment took position above the
speakers platform and burst forth with q martial
air, which also proved the signal for
TIE ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST OF THE DELEGATES
the Tennesseans leading the van. From that mo-
ment the crowd Streamed In without ceasing until
the noon hour, when the hall lad its full compile
ment or people.
THE BREACH IN THE RANKS OF THE NEW YORK DELE
CATION,
as indicated In these dispatches last night Is being
used as a very effective weapon by the oppo-
nents OF Mr.. Cleveland, and there Is now every
thi g TO indicate that the present temper OF the
southern delegates is toward Bayard or Mcdonald
and TO this end those who have been startled at
the size and character OF the Cleveland movement
are now working. Indiana Is being urged TO stand
by their favOrte and not be tempted from their
present line OF action by vice presidential ofYer
THE TARIFF QUESTION.
Speaker Carlisle arrived from Washington this
and goes TO swell the active force of reve-
nue reformers now on the ground. The committee
on resolutions Is generally regarded as having a
majority for a conservative platform II contains.
however, extremists OF both views. and number
whose position has not been clearly defined In
my action Of the committee there will be a major
ty and a minority report, and II Is now believed
hat the subject may have to be fought out on the
1oOr OF the convention. Another OF the things
which now appear certain to occur Is tight In open
over the unit rule, aud. notwithstand-
ng the claims made yesterday by the Tammany
,eop the Cleveland people declare they are ready
or this contest also and VIII defeat IL BY hand
'ome majority: