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

The crowds IN the streets, however, were simply
without precedent. They were packed solidly with
clubs, bands, delegates and spectators. The Tam
many hall delegates were escorted by 600 members
an imposing appearance When Kelly entered the
hall he did not receive single cheer. but took a
seat quietly with the New York delegation. He oc-
cuples the same relative seat that Roosevelt did In
the republican convention.
Tue California delegation entered the hall bear
Ing handsome banner, and were loudly cheered as
they took their seats The national committee fol-
lowed, and were escorted to the platform Then
came the Ohio delegation, and the first outburst OF
Tooney, OF California, proposed three cheers for
hum. The convention rose to its feet and gave him
three rouSing cheers.
When Mr. Hendricks, OF the sold tickelr and the
Indiana delegation entered the band was playing
"The Mulltgan Guards" and he was loudly cheered.
The Convention i'm Session.
1t was 1:45 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 powerful voice.
CHAIRMAN HUBBARDs REFERENCE TO TILDEN RE-
cEIvED WITH WILD APPLAUSE.
On taking the chair he said he was profoundly
grateful for the honor thus conferred the great
state Of Texas, a state absolutely cosmopolitan In
every nber. He referred to the one hundred thou
sand democratic majority in Texas, which was
loudly applauded, and commented on the struggle
the party had through reconstruction times His
reference the electoral commission as the black
est page In the cOuntrys history, OF which, he sad
republicans even were ashamed, was cheered lus-
thy. The party was here to right that wrong.
When ne mentioned the name OF Tiiden the entire
convention galleries and ALL their feet and
applauded Tor some time.
Mr. Hendricks was the object OF much attention
at this point He laughed heartily when the speaker
referred to the defeat OF 80 accomplished by
greenoacks fresh and uncut poured into the states
IRON ashington by the republicans
MI Hubbard reviewed at some length the assess
ment OF Office holders the developments OF the
Springer committee and other acts OF the republic
can party which had come to light. What the
democrats wanted, he added, was real reform.
REPERRING TO TIE TARIFF PLANK
he said the country wanted no double
meaning 1t should be in such plain language that
no wayfar1ng man, though fool, could fail to read
and understand 1t. 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 it in November.
The convention then competed its temporary
organization With secretaries and reading clerks.
THE QUESTION OF THE UNIT RULE
was precipitated by Grady, ti-Cleveland, of New
York. providing that when the vote OF delega-
ton is challenged they shall be poled and the vote
announced as recorded for each individual vote.
Mr.. Fellows, Of the New York delegation, pro-
tested tha they came here by instructions OF the
state convention to te as unit for President and
this convention could not change those instruc-
by districts but BY the a MsIe os
or the Empire state. tRenewed applause. He
read the resolution OF the state convention that
majority OF the delegation should cast full vote
and declared that every delegate must stand by 1t
and act under it,
Mr. GRADY SAYS NEW YORK IS NOT SOLID.
Mr.. Grady defended his resolution, and said that
6S of the ~ New York delegates had been elected
from congressional districts, and were independent
NJ fha ufo
machine rule carried here the honest voice OF New
York would be stitled. He was here to voice his
district.
He was applauded warmly when he said the roll
should be called and it would be found that New
York was not solid, as was claimed by the unit
rule. &. w. A.
Talk Before the Convention.
JOHN KELLY's INTENTION TO PRESENT THE NAME OF
TILDEN.
CHICAGO, July s.-A rumor was current late last
night that when the time for the nominating
speeches arrives John Kelly win present the name
OF Itlden. Owing TO the lateneSs OF the hour 1t
was impossible to get either q confirmation or a
denial OF the statement.
Opening Day OF the Convention.
SCENES IN AND ABOUT THE GREAT HALL
CHICAGO, July 8.-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 q rain. The air Is cool
the person. Crowds began to gather in the vicinity
OF the great hall in which the democratic national
convention is being held at an early hour in the
gay aoorkeepers ana usners reporting for duty at
secure their seats Inside the auditorium. how
ever there was an approach to chaos iaborers still
being engaged in giving the finishing touG hes after
havin been employed during all or the preceding
night They did not desert the main platform
where cred decorations were being hung, to within hall
OF the convention, when the wOrkmen quilted the
building ana the scene. The picture presented Was
majestic and truly with It's setting Of IL 600 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.
rangement and dressing OF the hall excels that of
the convention OF four weeks ago. The great vista
OF the old hall has been lost by the placing OF the
main stage at one side and midway instead OF at
one extreme Of the hall; but this arrangement
brings the entire audience very much closer to the
are not profuse but striking and pleasing to the eye
the national colors predominatlng. The only re-
tardng feature is the main latrOrm, which Is
tons OF the hall The delegates are seated In q
square Immediately fronting the speakers plat
form, on the dead level OF the convention hall Be-
tween the delegates and the platform are the
quarters assigned the press representatives, who
have been provided tables in rising tiers, anording
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 soping upward easily
additional word to be offered in the way of descrip-
t1on Is that the lighting OF the vast hall Is complete
being hanked 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 1880 a. m. the scaret-cOated band Of
the First Illinois regiment took position above the
speakers platform and burst forth with 4 martial
air. which also proved the signal for
THE ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST OF THE DELEGATES.
the TennesSeans leading the van. From that mo-
ment the crowd streamed in without ceaSipg until
the noon hour, when the hall had its full compile
ment OF people.
THE BREACH IN THE RANKS OF THE NEW YORK DELE
CATION,
as Indicated In these dispatches last night being
used as q very effective weapon by the oppO-
nents OF MIR. Cleveland, and there Is now every
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 favorite, and not be tempted from their
present line OF action by vice presidential ofIer.
THE TARIFF QUESTION.
Speaker Carlisle arrived from Washington this
nue. refOrmers now on the ground. The committee
On resolutions Is generally regarded as having q
majority for conservative platform. 1t contains.
however, extremists OF both views, and number
whose position has not been clearly defined In
any action OF the committee there will be major
that the subject may have to be fought out on the
hoor OF the convention. Another OF the things
which now appear certain to occur Is Tight In open
convention over the unit rule, and, nOtw1thStand-
Ing the claims made yesterday by the Tammany
people, the Cleveland people declare they are ready
for this contest also and Will defeat 1t by hand
The aDnrOach of the hour for the assembling os