Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-07-09
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Prcsibsn NiIas Delivers u scathiuI Ar.
alignment oil the Republican Party.

The report Of the committee on parma
nent organization was then made. The
name of W. Ii. Villas, of Wisconsin,
being presented as president with list OF
vice presidents Zone from each state), and
| several secretaries and assistants. Tho
secretaries and clerks of tho temporary
organization Wero continued under tho per
manent organization.
The report was unanimously adopted, and
Mr.. Hendricks with five other gentlemen,
were appointed to escort Mr.. Villas to the
chair. Mr.. Villas on taking the chair
returned thanks for the honor done him,
not as recognition of himself, but of the
young Democracy of the Northwest. IL
their lofty zeal and patriotism. They
hailed it az a presago and prototype OF
tho coming triumph. [Applaus5. This
convention was assembled to consider
great cause, to pronounce u
momentous judgment. It's hand was
on the helm Of u mighty nation, Garth's
greatest nobieSt and FREQ. Society would
r' 'iOice in the well considered work of this
convention, lts import and value lay not
il tho hOpo Of mere party victory, in
clutchlng the spOils OF office tho opportuu
ity WAS pregnant with mighty possibilities
| ot good OF men. The Republican party,
which had recently held its convention
here had tenderGd nothing worthy Of the
iIrvent aspirations OF the people. TO n
couutly rejoicing IN restored unity and
concord, it rendered the renewal OF bec
tioNal atGifo ; to IL nation that felt the
impulse OF mighty growth it offered
dCmOSogcry. IL political plrlanGa
"soap was IT'S inspiration and ammuui
ton
En al, nlr ~, -,
Of visionary schemes addressed TO various
interests aud factions. Some were encoul =
aged to expect advantage from the
chaotic possibilities Of foreign war. Others
were promised relief or gain from legalized
raids on the national treasury. A great
change has boon wrought in recent years
IN this country IN the minds Of tho people
| and in political forces. We have ceased
to fight over tho suicidal war. Tha sin of
| slavery has been purged. The work
| accomplished by those who labored to save
the Union remains undisturOed, and the
gratitude OF the people is THEN reward,
At this point General Butler entered the
| hall and was heartily app!auded. Tho
| speaker resumng, said that the country
had heard repeated promises of rcform
from the party in power, but had been
disappointed, until there ia growing
conviction that the only hope lies in the
utter defeat OF that party, and there il
but one hope. 1t is vain to look to any
now party organization. In the wisdom
aud patriotism Of the Democracy here
assembled is the only hope of relief. The
party Is adequate to the great response
bility. 1t is the party of Jefferson and
Jackson to-day, as formerly, and the prin-
ciples they promulgated are its principles
now. 1t is the party of the people, o
economy and honesty in the adminstra
tion of government. 1t has shaken off the
venal and time.serving, and has rescued
from the ranks of its opponents the best
and purest. The Democracy are ready to
continue such exchange. In conclusion
he counseled moderation in their action
and bespoke a generous forbearancs 70,
himself in tho discharge of his duties.
1:l5 +. MA resolution was that the con
vention call roll ani present candidates 70
president, The call of states on tablinI
resolution been ordered.
Tho motion to lay resolution TO procee
to presentation Of candidates on the tabl
will probably be lost, Cleveland men ar
voting pretty generally in negative.
leo r. M,-The New York votes wa
cast in negative, Grady and others prC
testing.
Grady challenges tho vote and dtmanl
tie call of delegates great confusion au
hlsses. Tho chairman rules that he wi
accept the challengs of vote.
Gov. Waller, of Connecticut, rose to
question Of privilege. Ilo asked th
reporters be prevented from Kissing az
4 interrupting, and that the halls DO clearc
7 The chair upheld the question. Great o
, citement.
Chairman decides no OBJ jeetion coull
. made by delegates till the roll of states
= completed, The roll call is proceedln
d The motion to lay the resolution that 90
yention proceed to present candidates