Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-07-10


of Young men in this country who are TO
cast their first vote; men who are indepeu-
dent in politics and who are looking for
ward and praying that there shall be no
| mistake made here They want to drive
the Republican party from power. They
want to cast their first vote for Democrat
in whom they believe. Applause. These
people know from the records the gentle
man whose name shall present. that Dem
ocracy with him ueans honest pure govern
ment and protection Of the rights Of the
people of every, class and every condition.
FORMER seene.
A littlemore TRAN three years ago had the
hsnor, at the city Of Buffalo to present the
name of this same man for the Office OF
Major Of that city. II was presented then
for the same causes that we present it now
1t was because the governments Of that city
had become corrupt and had become de-
bauched, and political integrity sat not in
high places. The people are booking for
man who will represent the country,
and without any hesitstion they named
Governor Cleveland as the man. At this
point there was burst Of applause: Some
of the New York delegation and pracNcally
the entire Wisconsin delegation and some
few scattering delegates stood up asd made
all the demonstrations possible in Cteve-
lands favor As soon as the uSroar suosided
and comparative ortier was restored Mr..
Lockwood continued. The result of that
election and his holdiHg of that Office Vas
that in less than nine months the STATE Of
New York found herself in a pOsitionto
want Just such another man and for such
a purpose. And then at the convention m
1882 his name was placed in norsi
nation for the Office Of Governor
of the State of New York The same
people, the same class Of people, knew that
that meant honest government. 1t meant
pure government. 1t meant Democratic
government, and it was ratified by the peo-
pie. And gentlemen, now, after eighteen
months of service there the Democracy OF
the State of New York come to you and ask
YOU TO give to the country and the independ-
ent and Democratic voters Of the country,
to give the young men of the country the
new blood Of the country; and present the
name of Grover Cleveland a. its
No Eulogy.
| shall indulge in no eulogy ofMr. Cleve-
land shall not attempt any further de-
scription of his political career. 1t is
known. His Democracy is known. HIS
craftsmanship is known throughout the
length and breadth of this land. All we
ask of this convention is that il let no pas
sion, no prejudice influence it in the duty,
which is due to the people of this, country.
Be not deceived. Grover Cleveland can
give tho Democratic party the thirty
SIX electoral votes of New York.
On election day he can, by
his purity of character by his purity of ad
ministration by his fearless and undaunted
courage to do right, bring to you more
votes thar any body else. Gentlemen Of
rhs convention but one word more: Mr.
Clcvclund's candidacy before this cenven
ton is offered upon the ground of his honor,
his integrity, his wisdom, and his De-
mocracy Cheers Upon that ground
We ask his nomination, believing that if
ratified by this convention, he can
be elected and take his seat at
Washington as a Democratic
Presiden; of the United States.
Mr.. Grady.
AT tie conclusion of Mr. Lockwoods
speech, and after several gentlemen had
seconded Cleveland's nomination, Mr..
Greedy secured the aoor He was greeted
with Kisses and cheers. He held his ground
and:the convention admiring his pluck al
lowed him to proceed. He talkeast some
length, giving his reasons for believing
Cleveland could not carry New York.
Mr.. Grady advocated Mcdonald in his
speech, and concluded as follows: Il say
to you that if you show that cowardcc here,
YOU may expect cowarice to be shown You.
| tell Won if you look full Of confidence to
them that have Suffered most because
of undyins and uRdinching Democracy,
You must show here to-day
Democracy that is satisfied first in satisfy
ing Democrats, and whose second concern
is the satisfying of those dissatisfied with
our party. thank you all for the patient
hearing You have given me. | only hope
The result of the vote upon the question will
make us united party marching TO victory
and under the leadership of some statesman
who is known Cheers.