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and of the president by whom its findings
were examined and approved.
[Signedl CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
Executive Mansion, July 2, 1884.
ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS.
The State Convention in Session at
Peoria Yesterday.
A Large and Enthusiastic Assemblage---The
Proceedings.

PEORIA, July 2.-The Democratic state
convention was called to order at 1890, p.
M, by j. H. Oberly, chairman of the state
central committee.
The convention was opened with prayer by
Rev. j. c. Bruce, of Peoria.
After the reading of the call for the con-
vention by the secretary,
Chairman Oberly spoke at considerable
length, eulogizlng the Democratic party and
arraigning the Republican party in severe
terms. He referred to S. j. Tilden
as the second Jefferson, which was
received with prolonged cheering.
The remark that if he had not declined the
nomination it would have been rendered
him at Chicago, was also received with
cheers, mingled with few noes" Refer
ence to Cleveland, Mcdonald and Morrison
also brought out cheers, mingled with cries
of Tilden. When the speaker asked the
question cor shall we in spite of the declin
alton of Mr.. Tilden nominate him for presi-
dent of the United States!n the convention
rose and cheered vociferously
Henry Clay Connolly, of Rock Island, was
chosen temporary chairman, and VIM. j.
Wize, of Moultrie, temporary secretary.
Major Connolly made brief address, but
was unable to make himself heard in the
distant part of the hall, and feeling that he
would not, under the circumstances, be able
to conduct the affairs of the convention, re-
signed the gavel and Oberly resumed the
Craftsmanship.
an tI rafar oil a1,,tfA 70 41,a
committee on resolutions was adopted with
out debate. A resolution for the appoint
ment of usual committees was adopted
Cen McClennand presented resolution
to the effect that it was the sense of this con-
ycntion that ''the old ticket of Samuel j.
Tiiden and Thos. a. Hendricks should be
nominated for president and vice president
Of the United States by the national Demo-
cratic convention to assemble at Chicago on
the Sth"
The chairman decided the resolution not
in order at this time as the convention was
engaged ia the work of perfecting temper
airy organization.
The convention proceeded to the call of
districts for appointment of committees on
resolutions, credentials, permanent organiza-
tons, etc. The call of the First and Second
districts, in which there are contests, created
considerable confusion and protestaton.
TIE districts we're passed pending the report
Of the committee ON credentials.
AT 2 O'Clock the committee took recess
till 4 p. m.
On reassembing a report was received
from the committee on credentials that its
work would not be completed before z
O'Clock.
The chair announced that no other bust
ness than the report of the committee on
credentials was in order
The convention refused to adjourn, and
after some delay Ex-Gov. John NJ Palmer
was cal ed on and spoke at considerable
length on the question of free trade and
tariff, declaring in favor of a tariff for
revenue only, and limited to the necessities
of an economical government. He said if
he had the power Of him who said Lazarus
come forth, y he would say Samuel. Tilden
come fortl,." CHEERS Somebody had
said the committee on delegates at large to
the national convention had chosen him,
palmer as one of the number If that
were true he would 90 to New York himself
and see Tlden. He would take no ones
word fort. This statement was received
with cheers and waving of hats and fans.
''But suppose Tilden could not or would not
run, what Them" Cries of Cleveland
Mcdonald, Morrison and Palmer.
The convention at 5 80 took recess till Z
O'Clock.