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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17
OPINIONS ON THE TICKET.
independent Republican Eulogies
of Cleveland.

New YoRK, July 11.-George William
Curtis, ,-the leader OF the independent RepRb-
lican movement, declined to be interviewed
in regard to the nomination Of Cleveland. ~
will say this, however," said Mr.. Curtis,
'that l regard tine nomination as the wisest
one the Democratic party could have made,
and believe that 1t will be satisfactory to In
dependent voters He declined to express
his views further.
Hon. Carl Schurz said; 81 am pleased
with the nomination of Governor Cleveland
and shall give him my support. / think he
il the strongest candidate the Democrats
could have nominated, and he will
undoubtedly receive large support outside his
own party from independent voters"
IL. L. Deming, the chairman Of the indie
pendent Republican executive committee, and
president OF the Young Republican Club Of
BROOKLYN, said he regarded Oleveland's NOM
ination as a signal triumph OF the better ele-
ment in the Democratic party, and tribute TO
the growing independent sentiment through
out the country in both parties. He had no
doubt that Cleveland would be able to carry
New York state, as he would undoubtedly re-
eeive the support of the independent voters
in the Republican party, and his popularity
among the younger men was well estab-
lished fact. The opposition Of Tammany
Hall to Cleveland he did not regard as an
injury to his prospects, but rather as a ben
eft to him. Tammany's strength, he said, /,
was greatly overrated and it was by no
means the important political factor that
many people supposed. II it was known that
Tammany was working against Cleveland it
would gain him votes all over the state. It
was not probable that the independent
Republicans would fayorably endorse
Cleveland, although they would throw their
influence in his favor. They proposed TO
tCOntinued on fourth page.l
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17

CHICAGO, July 10.-For the first time
since the opening Of the convention there
was not Jam at the Palmer House this
morning before O'Clock. For some reason,
perhaps the fatigues Of yesterday's ses
sion and last nights marching, people
slept late. 1t was q relief to be
able TO walk through the large
corridors Of the hotel without being
crushed and II was agreeable
to those who have business in the Palmer
House to reflect that the nervous excite
msnt was telling upon the over. Jealous
visitors and tagging them out. The re-
Election was only sbort-lived, however, for
by 8 O'Clock the rotunda and corridors
had agsin filed mp, and the tremendous
crush which has characterized the past
week was repeated again.
DRAFT OF THE PLATFORM.
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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17
AFTER THE NOMINATION..
cleveland Generally Considered
StrOnR-KeJIy Says ne WIFI be
RaaIpu

Philadelphia Times special.
CHICAGO, July 11.-All sorts Of opinions
are given of the nomination OF Cleveland.
"Oh, think 1t very strong nomination"
said Ex-Governor Hendricks, before his own
selection for Vice President "There can be
no question about that
Congressman Morrison said: s'Well, we
have taken the Philadelphia Times platform
on the tariff and the favorite candidate Of the
reform Republicans and we will give the
ticket the whole Democratic vote. That
ought TO win and we will win"
Dan Manning says 1--WE shall carry New
York beyond a doubt. II the other Demo-
cratic states do their duty Mr.. Cleveland will
occupy the White House after next March"
"Will the support Of the New York Demoo-
racy be given unreservedly to Cleveland p
"Without doubt. The party Rt large in
the state will give him as earnest support as
it did Mr.. Tilden. l am safe in promising
victory in New York state"
In the mipst Of the excitement which en-
sued when the fact Of Cleveland's nomination
was assured John Kelly sat in his seat in the
last row OF the section assigned TO New York,
his face flushed and pale by turns. He was
approached by numerous friends Of other
delegations. One Of the Pennsylvania dele
CATION approached him, shook him by the
hand and said
mir. Kelly, was with you in this fight,
but shall support the ticket" Mr.. Kelly re-
sponded simply 81 thank you, lir."
Asked the question, "What will be the re-
suit i'll New York state?" Mr.. Kelly said
ut means Democratic defeat We shall lose
the state in November. l am sorry for this
outcome" The Tammany chief declined TO
say what Tammany would do, but reiterated
his statement that the Democratic party
would lose New York state in November.
MIR. Grady, the Tammany orator, said
"We will not bolt, for we are gentlemen but
we will sit still as the good work goes on"
Chairman Mclean OF the Ohio delegation,
in answer to an inquiry as to the result OF
Cleveland's nomination in his state, said "It
is the best that could be made, all things
considered, Both the young and the old
Democracy Of Ohio will support New York's
candidate as cordially as though he had been
her own. The ticket is safe IN Ohio"
Butler says Cleveland cannot carry
Massachusetts against Blaine. can simply
say that his records on the labor question
and treatment OF measures in their interest
will, out of sympathy for New York states
toilers, defeat him in Massachusetts," Butler
now regards himself as ont Of the party.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17

hs was again nominated for the governor
ship Of Indiana, aud was elected, though
all his colleagues on the Democratic
ticket, except the candidate for superin-
tsndsnt OF public instruction, were
defeated. In that year he would prob
ably have bsen the pominse Of the party
for the Presidency had IL not bssn for the
iu9ian which led to the choice OF Greedy,
In 1876 he was unanimously made the
nom inre for Vice President on the ticket
headed by Mr.. Tilden, and since that
memorable contest has been engrossed
chiefly with his professional duties. Last
year and during part of this year he
Travelled extensively in Europe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17
nov Ir ~ REOEIVED.
Great Cheering Around the New
Bulletin Boards.

Great Cheering Around the New
Bulletin Boards.
s9ociated PTeso Dispatch by special Wires.
NEw YORK, July 11.-Thers is great
cheering by the crowds at the various
newspaper bulletins announcing the
nomination Of Cleveland.
PoUGHKERPsIB CELEBRATING.
PoueKHEEPslB, N. Y, July 1.-The
Democrats OF this city are firing salute
Ia honor OF the nomination Of Cleveland.
INTENSE EXCITEMENT AT cLEvRLAND's HOME.
BuPEALO, N. Y, July 1.-THE most
intense excitement prevailed in this city
this morning. Immense crowds sur
rounded the different telegraph and
newspaper Offices. The streets sur
rounding the Western Union office was
literally packed, SO much so that II was
impossible for vehicles 10 pass.
On the announcement of Cleveland's
nomination on the second ballot cheer
after cheer was given, men waving their
handkerchiefs like mad. Shaking hands
Of Democrats and Republicans were
general and the enthusiasm was un-
bounded.
A salute Of 100 guns was fred by the
Cleveland Gun Squad under the direction
of the Cleveland Central Club. A meet
ing OF the club has been called for to-
morrow night, when general celebration
will be held.
The Cleveland managers from this city
at the convention are be met on their re-
turn with Il brass band, and parade
through the streets will be In order.
HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED HERE.
Senator Bayard was seated In EVERY
EvEN1Ea's editorial rooms, In company
with Judge Whiteley and few other
ireinds when the news Of Clevelsnd's
nomination was received. The probable
results Of the second ballot had been
foreseen by the company when the first
change to Cleveland was announced
(after the reception Of the first
summary of the vote) and, since hopes
OF Mr.. Bayard's nomination had been
abandoned, there WAS general agreement
that Mr.. Cleveland would prove q
candidate very generally acceptable 10 the
party and that time weuld unite the
Democrats Of New York In his favor.
Very little was said, however, as the
company almost Immediately separated
and Senator Bayard, after telegraphing
his congratulations to Cleveland, left to
dine.
STRONG NOMINEE.
Congressman Lore, stated 10
GAZETTE representative Friday afternoon
that while he had not an intimate
personal acquaintance with Cleveland
he believed he was an exceptionally
strong candidate. Quoting q fellow
congressman with whom the nominee
has been intimate for years
he says He is an exceedingly able man,
aud has the ability to make an excellent
chief executive. He is an able lawyer,
and during his public career has shown
thai he will not be lead by politicians. he
has strong hold upon the young men OF
the country just as Senator Baysrd has,
sud will prove strong candidate accept
able to every section. Mr.. Lore laid
emphasis upon his opinion to the effect
that Cleveland will be the next President.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17

EsSeysd vote in Tennessee,
Hoadly , in Ohio and lin Louisiana.
Midnieh: had passed and Friday morn
ing had begun before the ballot was
taken. II was about q. m, Chicago
time, when the ofieisl vote was an
nounoed; previous 10 which the 81 Ohio
delegates who had at first voted for
HoAdly, changed suddenly to Cleveland,
but the threatened break went no
further.
A scene Of tumult followed. Many
delegates wanted to 20 on to second
ballot, but many others were thoroughly
tired ont and during the call Of states on
a motion to adjourn until 1030 a. m,
began dropping out Of the hall by twos
and threes. Finally New York seconded
another motion for adjournment and at
1.20 m, (220 Wilmington time) the
convention adjourned until 10 a. m.
CHICAGO, July 1.-THE convention was
called to order at IL O'Clock.
After prayer, the chairman said
he had received, among other letters
and kilograms from all parts Of the
country, one from Goodwin Of Massaohu-
sets, with the presentation Of gavel
made up from wood and relics from
different paris Of the world.
Pennsylvania moved that the oonven-
ton proceed to second ballot. Ordered.
Then Mr.. Sowden Of Pennsylvania
with thanks to those who had voted for
Samuel J. Randall, withdrew that gentle
mans name.
The second ballot began at l1.20 with
the following result
Alabama-Clevelsnd gains from
Thurman.
Georgia Cleveland gains and Bayard
loses 2. Applause and cheers increasing.
Many delegates and most Of the audience
on their feet. Chairman trying to restore
order. Cheering and applause continues
and Is most demonstrative since oonven-
tion met. Cheering continues, handker.
chiefs, hats, umbrellas waving. Band
has struck up, bnt can't be heard foi
cheering. Chairman vainly endeavorins
to restore order.
II. 3b a. m.-Applsuse has broken out
afresh.
TAMMANY CHEERING HENDRICKS.
1l.37 q. m.-TAmmany men call fol
three cheers for Hendricks, renewed ap
plause and Misses.
ll,l o. m. Voorhees, has taken III,
stand. Renewed ohesring.1
11.43 q. m.-BAnd has struck up again
11.44 q. m.-voorhees Ia trying TO b
heard.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17
BAYARD TO 0LEVELAND,
The Delaware senator TeleRraphs
HIS Congratulations.

HE VOHEEHtWHHtEOHH'
Within few minutes after the result
Of the second ballot had b en- announced,
Senator Bayard telegrsphed his congrat-
ulations to Governor Cleveland, As fol-
lows: E. ....."
Hon. Grover Cleveland, Albany, N. Y. {:
Accept my best wishes for your triumphant
election and the assurance Of my thorough
T. +, BAYARD,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17

The question was then put on Menzies'
motion to make the nomination unsn-
imous and Il was carried triumphantly.
Then the mammoth oil painting Of
Cleveland's head aud bust was carried
in front Of the speakers stand and ex-
hibitsd to the enthusiastic spectators who
greeted 1t with cheers and whistling and
the waving Of everything that could be
put into requisition for that purpose
while the band played "Marohing
Through Georgia." "The Red, White
and Blue" and other airs.
After order was restored the chair an
nounoed that the motion to make the
nomination unanimous having been
carried, Grover Cleveland was decided
the nominee Of the national Democracy
for the next President Of the United
States. [Cheers.
A dispatch was read from Gov. HoAdly,
oonRrAtulating the convention, the
Democracy and the country on the wise
thing done, and promising q Democratic
victory In Ohio in October and Novem
ber.
The convention at Las took a recess
until 8 p. m.
CHroieo, July ll.-It was $50 o'cloCl
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17

THOMAS A. HENDRICKS, THB CANDIDATE FOR
VICE PRESIDENT,
Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks, unani-
mously nominated for the Vice Presi-
dency by the Democratic convention
assembled in Chicago yesterday, was
born in Muskingum county, onio, Sep
tember 7th, 1919, His father removed 10
Indiana in 1922. He received a liberal
education, was graduated from Hanover
College in 1871 and then removed to
ChambeIsburg, Pa, where he studied
Law and was admit ed TO the bar 10 1913
He Immediately returned TO indiana and
began the practice of HE profession, in
which he dlsLing guished himself for
learning and eloquence. In lS4S,
he was chosen to the state legip-
lature and declined reelection.
He was an active member of the state
constitutional convention Of 1850. Dur
ing the next Ave years he represented
the indianapolis district in Congress, and
for four years stterwArd WAS commits
sioner Of the general land office. He had
been appointed to the latter office by
President Pierce, and continued in it by
President Buchanan. In 1859 he re-.
signed. In the campaign of 1850 he was
q candidate for governor OF Indiana, bul
was defeated by Henry ]. Lane, who was
Immediately afterwsrd elected United
States senator, Senator Oliver p. MoTtor
becoming the "War Governor" Of the
state. In 1862 Democratic legislstur,
was elected, and it sent Mr.. Hendricks Il
represent the state in the United Ststei
Senate for the long term, ending 1863
Though his PARTY WAS in the extreme mi
nority in that body, he woi
his name prominently befor
the country as a candidate for the Presi
dsncy, even SO FAR bAck as 1868. In 1877
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17
DRAFT OF THE PLATFORM.

The subcommittee on resolutions has
completed full draft Of the platform,
which II began to read TO the full COM
mittee at 1880 O'Clock this morning. The
draft does not meet the approval Of Gen.
Butler, and he has prepared minority
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-26

Now that the republicans have
endorsed Pope and Greeley where
is the republican party? Pope de-
clines to be considered a republican
and denounces them violently; will
the 6. o. p. go to pieces in Florida:
Then who is to receive Blaine if he
should come to Florida? And who
will support the Blaine electoral
ticket? If the Bee is any authority
the Independents will vote for Cleye-
land; then how will ''Hind of Put
namo detach Florida from the solid
south? To all these questions Echo
answereth not.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-26

1t is limited by the Herald that
Pope was concerned in the manipu-
lation of tissue ballots in Madison.
IF true, his guilt is great, but the
democratic party cannot throw the
first stone because they suffered the
crime to 90 unrebuked. 1t is a
maxim of law that the principal is
guilty as the agent. But neither
can Pope masquerade successfully
as a reformer with such a record be-
hind him. Hew to the line that
marks the rogues' and trust the peo-
pie to do justice.
Another valued contemporary
asks if Mr.. Greeley was in the con-
federate army, and how he got out
of it. We all know he was in the
service, and that he was elected to
the Florida Legislature; when his
time had expired, he went north.
If there is worse behind the insinua-
ton, let us have it; if not, say SO.
The public journals cannot con-
ceal facts which affect the characters
of men who seek high Office from
the people. No more can nomi-
nation gid the devil, or campaign
ISLANDERS seriously affect the reputa-
ton of an honest man. Above all,
innuendoes do nothing more than
show the animus of the writer Let
us speak plainly and try to speak
truthfully.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-26
The Philadelphia Times.
THE PHILADELpHTA TIMES 1ss4

THE PHILADELPHIA TIMES, 1894.
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and with the same independence and fearless
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I in the past.
The TIMES has no party to follow. no candi-
dates to advance, but will meet every issue, as
. IL has ever done, with consistent devotion to
the right, to honest government, and the pub
lie welfare. And, while maintaining its posi-
ton as the leading journal of Philadelphia, it
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The value of newspaper is not in its size or
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THE WEEKLY TIMES is altogether different
from the weekly newspapers of twenty years
ago. The day of those papers have gone by
. The telegraph and better local newspapers
everywhere, especially III the thriving centres
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was not the fault of the papers: it WAS the inn
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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-26

in Florida and are to be politically ar
rayed against each other, can we most
safely entrust the control of the state and
the property, interests and rights of the
people? To this every intelligent citizen
who has the honesty and patriotism to
regard the public welfare above any
mere personal or party consideration is
forced to subordinate every other issue.
The common purpose of the people of
Florida should be to advance the mate
rial interests of the state. While our
principles and policy are eminently con-
servative, based upon the belief that it is
safer to conserve than destroy, wiser to
reform than revolutionize, they are broad
and liberal enough to merit the support
of every good citizen; and we invite the
cooperation of every conservative ele-
ment in the state to unite with us in Sc
curing to Florida a government which,
honestly and economically administered.
shall alike protect the rights and foster
the interests of the adopted and the ma
tive born, the rich and the poor, the
white and the black, with equal and ex-
act justice. Let us endeavor at this cri-
sis in her destiny, when the attention of
the world is directed to her genial eli
mate and varied resources, to rise above
personal considerations and political pre-
judices, and so cooperate together for her
advancement and progress that the near
future may see Florida the foremost
among the states of the South.
beg. gentlemen, that you will accept
my thanks for the congratulations SC
kindly extended, as well as for the grace
full courtesy with which you have exc,
cuted your commission.
| am, very respectfully,
E. A. PERRY.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-26
SPEAK PLAINLY.

The Florida Herald thinks the
crimes of Pope's early manhood
should not now be brought against
him. We think when such occur
rences show the trne inwardnes of a
candidate, by all means let the peo-
understand the facts exactly. But
when Pope's organs attempt to ex-
cuse the killing by slandering a dead
man, and the homicide speaks no
word of defence for the wronged.
the said homicide is unfit to be the
executive of a civilized people. Mr..
Bristow, the teacher killed by Pope,
has been represented as a brutal ty-
rant; he was kind to his students, a
consistent, christian gensleman.
Pope's father clasped the dead body
in his arms with the exclamation
''My God, Frank has killed my best
friend" The mongrel candidate
viii not be helped to Office by defa-
nation of his victim.
1t has been asserted by one of
Pope's creatures that Geo. p. Raney,
now encouragement of the state,
entered the mol. pros. to the charge.
Pope fled to the west after the crime;
nine years afterwards he returned.
Meantime the court house with the
original Indictment had been burn
ed; the principal witness was dead,
and the others could not be found:
Judge Vann was then states attor-
ney for the district; the charge was
dropped, because the children who
had witnessed the shooting were
now grown; years had effaced in q
measure the memory of the trans
action, and many absented them
selves out of regard for DR.. Pope.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-26

BENZ. HARRISON, Editor.

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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-26

When the true motive that
prompts the personal spite, which St.
Clair-Abrams exhibits toward Cbas
Dougherty, is understood, it can IN
fiuence mono Sanford Journal.
Then give it us by all means. The
good of tho party demands it.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-26

The temperance people have
nominated Gov. St. John for presi-
dent; Ben Butler is another nominee,
and now we hope the "lovers of
good order and conservators of the
peace" will organize, write the title
IN capitals and nominate Pope.