The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-19

NIGInDtTS
were asked to remain. to hand up the names of
their representatives from the congressional
districts
As the convention adjourned there was a call
by some one for three cheers for Flower. and 1t
met with considerable response, but the chair
man promptly restored order.
The convention reassembled at 1903. The
committees on credentials and resolutions not
being ready to report, further recess was taken
until $50.
The convention was called to order at 9;15, by
Chairman William z. Smith, and the report of
the committee contested seats was adopted.
The committee on permanent organization re-
ported in favor of continuation OF the temporary
officers of the convention Mr. Smiths name
was greeted with applause. One delegate from
each congressional district was named as vice
president, and one secretary, and the report
adopted.
In introducing the report of the committee on
resolutions, Nelson J. Waterbury said that the
candidate of the Democratic party for the presl-
dency must be what the candidate of the Re
publican party is not He must emphatcaly
be what the candidate of the Democratic party
has been in the past He added; I'VE have
seen, and we all know as a matter of fact IN the
political history of country, that during
period of more than fifty years, the government
of this country administered with honesty
and with wonderful success" After referring to
the misgovernment of the Republican party and
the opportunity now offered the Democratic
party, Mr.. Waterbury read the following resolu-
tons:
Resolved That the Democrats of the State of New
York assembled to appoint its delegates to the ma
tona convention of the party commits TO those dele
gates in association with representatives of the party
from other States the general declaration of Demo
ratc principles upon national issues and at the same
time recognizes that issue can be more important
than the election of President of The United States
whose character and public reputation shall give to
the whole people assurance of honest impartial
administration of the laws without suspicion OF per-
sonaI ends and private interest.
Resolved, That, declaration concerning the
matter Of State government this convention adopts
ventions of the party in 1874 1875
and 1892 to which people of the State have
given hearty apuruval That it recognizes the duty of
the Legislature to respect the popular vote of 1883
for the abolition of the contract system OF labor in
prisons and that it heartily eonmends anew the eff
cent, upright administration of Grover Cleveland
Resolved, that the delegates to the Democratic
national convention to be appointed are hereby in
sructed to enter that convention unit and aetand
vote as unit in accordance with the Will OF the ma
jority of the members thereof. Every delegate, or
alternate occupying the place Of delegate to be bound
by this rule and in of the absence of both dele
gate and alternate the vacancy to be filed by vote
of majority of the delegation. ~
The reading of the resolutions was inter
rupted by frequent applause and cheers for
Cleveland and counter cheers for Flower. The
resolutions were unanimously passed, and the
reading of the list of delegates to Chicago was
next taken up. 1t was found that two districts
were unrepresented. This led to long discus
sion. Following is a list of the delegates chosen:
First Distrct--B. w Downing and John H. Sutton.
Seeond-Feix Campbell and John Y. McKane-
Third-Wm. C. Kingsley and Abram V. White.
Fourth-Henry J. Cullen and james Kane.
Fifth-M. O'Keef and Archibald NJ. Bliss.
sixth-M z Murphy and Luke E Cozze ems.
Eighth-M. Morton and Thos. F Grady
Nfnth-John Keenan, and John NJ. Power.
Tenth-Hubert o. Thompson and Vim. r. Travis
Eleventh-John Kelly and John r. Fellows.
TNTelfth-Wm. c. Whitney and Joseph j. O'Dono
hue.
Fourteenth-Not in the report.
Fffteenth--Peter Ward and Andrew Jaeknlan
SNteentll-Samael j. Tlden, jr., and George
Observation-Disclosures R. Gilbert and A. b. Parker
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Murphy and Robert Hamilton.
Observation-Disclosures Corning and A. Blocker Blank.
Twentieth-James "; Green and r. Winslow Page
Twenty frst--Smith VI. Weed and H. E. Gray.
Twenty-second-Not yet decided
Twenty thrd-James Stephens and Charles D.
Moore
Twenty fourth-Robert Townsend and Mohr
y-fifth--Henry j. Mowry and Lawrence j.
Fitzgerald
twenty sixth-John c. ZOar and - Elliott.
Twenty-seventh-H. D. Brewster and Sias N
Twenty eighth-David B. Hill and E. K. Apgar.
Twenty -ninth-John Flanagan and Michael A.
Thirtieth--Not decidedo on
Thirty-first-Jam HaIllon and John Lane.
Thirty-seeond-Solomon Child and Daniel Lock
Thrty-third---John NJ Wiley ant. David Miller.
Observation-Disclosures d. Murray and James W.
Mcmahon.
The presidential electors at large are Oswald
Ottendorfer, of New York, and William Purcell,
of Monroe.
The delegates at large are Daniel Manning,
Edward Cooper, Lester B. Faulkner and John
c. Jacobs. Their alternates are William DORIS
heimer. Robert A. Titus, c. A. Parson and w.
A. Povelier respectively.
Ex-senator Grady proposed that in case Mr..
Dorsheimer declined, Gen. Spinola be appointed
to fill his place. Carried
Col e. T. Wood moved that as two districts
had not sent in their representatives, the roll be
sent back to have them filed in.
Hubert Thompson moved the adoption of the
report so far as made, and to have the vacancies
filed by the convention.
A desultory discussion followed during which
Elk Senator Grady made brief speech, charging
that the Fourteenth district wished to appoint
their delegates IL different method to those
followed by others
Mr.. Heriiek denounced Grady's remark, and
said New York city was striving for represents
ton it was not entitled to, and at the expense
of Democratic representatives throughout the
State.
After long discussion, lasting until nearly
IL o'clock, the Fourteenth, Twenty second and
Thirtieth district delegates were agreed on as
follows:
Fourteenth District-William G. Stahlnecker and
George D. Sanford.
Twenty second District-Daniel MeGone and John
Lansing.
Thirtieth Dstrict--Williazn Purcell and Jacob Gar
ling.
The present incumbents Charles Andrews and
Charles A Raepallo, were nominated for Judges
of the Court of Appeals.
Mr. Whitney, Of New York. offered a resolu-
ton that the State committee be authorized to
fill any vacancies which may occur in said com
mittee, or on the electoral or other ticket. Car
Pied, and the convention adjourned.
A canvass of the Cleveland men here shows
their claim to be that the delegation from this
convention goes to Chicago three to one in favor
of Cleveland.
Daniel Manning was elected chairman of the
new Democratic Stale committee.
HOW THE PLATFORM WAS CONSTRUCTED
The committee on resolutions, which to-day
drew up the platform for the State Democratic
marty met in the United States Hotel Nelson