The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-10
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC con
VENGIOE.

not get through before FRIDAY. Cons Il
cradle discussion is expected on the plat
form, as two reports viii be presented.
The Times says Cleaveland's strength
has reached the limit, and tie opposit on
is centeTing on Bayard.
The tribune gives the following g /
mate q The frst ballot, after having c: 4
yassed the delegates: Butler, %; FielC 2;
Mcdonald, 70; Thenman, 76; Baya /,
1876: Kendall, SO; hoadley, 90; Carts e,
2; Cleaveland, 385. Hendricks, 1; unc r
tain 10; absentecs, A.
1115 a. m.-The convention is asse n
bling. There is an immense crov-d.
Ex-senator Thurman was loudly chez ed
onelt ring.
11:27 a. m-The convention is beng
called TO order.
Tie committee or resolutions viii ot
he able TO report before tomorrow. The
comm ittee on credentials report in fa7 or
Of allowing eacn Territory and the l s.
trict OF Columbia two votes.
A number Of memorials and reso u
tions from various organizations W e
referred to the committee on resolutiC rs
without action.
Senator Hampton, of South CaroliJ a,
offered a resolution that the nati0 al
committee be allowed to go outside Is
own msmbers for a chairman. Referred
to committee on resolutions.
Memorials and resolutions pertaining
to platform are still being presented
Report of committee on credenti Is
adopted
Mr.. Burns, of Pennsylvania, Offered a
resolution that III case of the death a
candidate for president or vice president
that the convention be reconvened; re-
ferred to committee on resolutions.
Mr. Miller, of Ohio, offered a reso, u
ton changing the term of the presiden-
cy to six years; referred.
1t is decided that the resolutions per
tanning to the platform be referred with
Outreading.
The committee on permanent organi-
zation presented the name of Col. w. S.
Villas, of Wisconsin, for president of the
convention. Col. Villas was escorted 10
the platform by Ex-Governor Hendric' IS
and others and was received with cheers.
Ia his address Col Villas arraigned the
republican party in a review of its re-
cord, and asked the convention to set
aside personal prejudices and preferences
for this time in the interest CT the party.
He made a strong appeal for harmony
and positive action on important ques-
tiOns, and predicted grand victory in
November.
A motion was made that no vote be
taken or names OF candidates until I re
committee on resolutions should bril- 2
in their report, but that candidates could
be presented. After several motions %
sG 'oun had been made ard voted down
the convention proceeded to call roll of
states, When Delaware was reached
there was long continued, Cheering. Hon.
George Gray stepped on the platform
ani presented the name Of Thomas F.
H@ysrd. He was listened to with gr at
attention, and his summing up of B y
arts Qualification ard the mention Of
his name created { great deal Of ent i
siGsm and cheering. When Indi; IA
was reached there vas 2 burst Of o.
rIease. and Hendricks took the plato N
TO present the name o. Mcdonald. [ l.
egates and audience rose to meet II L
or els with cheers. waving OF hats. etc.,
and three cheers were given with a II
for Hendricks Hendricks said the OF s.
ton OF revenue reform was Of para
mount Importance. He was istenoC &C
wish great attention throughout, and is
mention of Mcdonald was greeted W tE
tremendous applause, the audial &c
coupling the names of Mcdonald ald
Hendricks.
Gen. Black of Illinois, seconded he
nomination Of Mcdonald, presenting is
claims in a very eloquent manner, VIII. III
created a marked impression.
John w. Breckenridge cf California
presented the name of Senator Thurm H.
When Thumans name was mention &c
the audience and many of the delega IS
rose to their feet with continued che +
ing. When Kentucky was reached J.
T. McKenney took the platform and pre-
sented the name of John G.. Carlisle
When New York was reached Mr..
Lockwood went on the platform and pre-
sented the name of Cleveland. The
widest enthusiasm prevailed, the dele
gates rising to their feet Mr.. Lockwood
presented Cleveland's qualifications in s
very forcible manner, and command I'd
the earnest attention Of the convention
Every mention of Clevcland's na1lt
called forth cheers. and several tin
about One-third of the delegates rose (
their feet and Cheered. Carter Harris, I
Mayor of Chicago, seconded Clevelan1f
nomination. On taking the platform. he
was received with almost an ovation.
What 1t should Do.
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