The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-11
THE CONVENTION.
The Third Days Proceedings Charac.
terized by Intense Excitement.
THE TEXT OF THE PLATFORM.
III Terribly Arraiens the Republican
Party, Offers Labor Shield and
Capital Surety, and Calls
for Honest Money. ,... ...,
Ben Buffers 2-fOr.25 Platform Re.
ceived With Laughter.
Ballot Reached-CleveIand Leads,
but is Long Way from Home
Base Iet-NOtes and Incl
dents OF the Day.
Bulletins.

lutlons nave agreed on platform which SAYS
thatn tax direct or indirect can be imposed
on the people except to meet the expenses or
the Government; provides that the necessa-
ries of life, including tea and coffee, shall
come In FREQ
The Tribune says the friends of Judge
Field are hard at work and he stands well as
dark horse. Hewitt's name was also men
toned this morning. 1t is said number f
inoi9ha ana western men favor bringing out
Hendricks after the first ballot. Some papers
claim that Cleveland's strength Is waning
and Bayard gaining. The general impress
sion, though, Is that the situation Is un-
changed, and Cleveland will probably get the
domination. The Tribune puts him down for
SG on the first ballot and Bayard AZ, Tho
Times says Bayard is looming up and that
Butler has withdrawn from the contest and
VII VII support Bayard; It's estimate is:
Thurman, u; Carlisle, ~; others scntterinr
1910 a. m.-The convention is assembling
There Is nm immense crowd. 1t is said that
SIX OF the Iowa delegates have changed from
Cleveland, four going to Thurman and two tn
Bayard. Randall is developing good deal
of strength this morning.
II :O1 a. m.-Thc convention was called to
order nj ll:Oj n. III. The first business i'm or-
der Is the completion of the call of States for
the presentation ofcandidateS
IL :OO q. m.-llendriclIs has lust entered the
nail. Tremendous cheering
ll:ll a. m.-rhc Committee on Resolutions
IS stlll IN session. Its said no decision has
been rcnched yet, and il Is now thought thai
a ballot will not be reached to-day.
ll:2O a. m-Mayor Harrison rose to n oues-
ion Of privilege. He wished to denounce the
assertion OF Cochran, of New York, that the
Gailofes were hlled yesterday with his p0-
lice and hcnchmen in the Interest of Cleye.
land.
ll:S a. m'-The Committee on Resolutions
Schi communication stating that they were
not ready to report, and would probably moi
be able 10 report before D. IN.
1880 Il. ma call of States began for the
completion of the presentation of credentials
ll;di u, m.-Charies III. Manser, of Missouri,
TOOK lhe platform to second the nomination
oi Thurman.
there was II conspicuous demonstration,
ll:l0 n. MA delegate from Missouri said
that state was not for Thurman, IL was for
Cleveland; another said 1t was for Bayard.
Both We're ruled out ofOrder.
HOS a. m.-Ohio presents the name OF
llOadly by Powell.
l2:Ol p m.-Powell listened TO attentIyelv
HIS mention Of iloadly ELECTED applause.
l2;Oj p. m.-When Pennsylvania was cnlled
mere was considerable cheering.
1906 y. m.--Scnator Wallace OF Pennsvi
Vania, IL on the platform to present Randall.
Renewed cheerng.l
l2:l0 p. m.-Wallace said the man he n e.
sented VIA known TO all. His name ives
connect d with the principal events for
many years. Though many OF his colleagues
were wealthy he was still n poor man.
l2I5 p. NJ Wallace said ho bnd beon n
leader In the House OF Representative for
twelve years, and had resisted the lavish eI
ponditure of the Government. When he
mentioned Randall there was great cheering.
Many delegates rose TO their feet yayina
hats and handkerchief.
l2:i5p. m.-Abbett, OF New Jersey, seconded
the n0mlhation OF Randall.
l29l y. m.-Abhett said while he thought
any of the great names mentioned could be
elected, some could he elected easier than
others. There could he no contention over
the nnmc of Mr. Randall. [Cheers.
l3'22 y. m.-Abbett mentioned Cleveland.
Loud applause continued for some tlmc,l
2:.6 p m.-Ahhett asked certain Repubi.
cnn states 10 unite ON men who could carry
doubtful states and then they could rogyu-
crate their own States.
l2:2s p. m.-Abbctt asked New York IL thero
was my element In Its candidate In which
Randall was not stronger.
l2:D =. m.-Abhctt said even If there was
unity In New York Randall was stronger
Than Cleveland ON the question OF reform
ON this score.
l2;SS p. m.-Abbott of Massachusetts,
nsked consent to second the nomination OF
Rayard.
l2;4Op. m.-Johu W. Cummlns, of Aassa.
GhuSetls, has takcn the platform TO second
LnyRrd amid cheers
l2Al y. m.--Cummins said that for sixty
years Massachusetts, had been lost to the
Democrats. lie felt assured Bayard could
redeem II. Renewed Cherrlng.l
ls;W =, m.--Cummins slluded to EellvnnI
the minority rs slaves only allowed to speak
ny tHcir m0stcra directed them. Received
with applause.
y. m.-Cummns said 10 thrust New
York candidate ON them Nns to lose Massn-
rhuscttS and the election.
l2;0 y, m.--Cummlns finished amid much
applause and enthusiasm.
l2;h p. Invade Hampton OF South Car
nlinu arose, lChcers and cries of "plntf form. 'l
lie seconded liayard.
l2:B y. m,-Leruy A. NOumnns, of South
Carolina, took the platform to second Bay
ard.
l:l5p. m.-Youmans said II was gratifying
To ilnd the Old Bay state and the Palmetto
state joining hands ON Delawaro's states.
man,
l:9O y, m,-U. NJ. Rose, OF Arkansas, seconds
the nomination Of Cleveland.
l:2l y, In,-ROSc said Arkansas would cast
her entire vote for Cleveland, lie WINS Ger.
tain he could he elected.
l;I p, in.-Mr. Delaney, Of Wisconsin,
much cheering.
l;SOp, m --ten. Bragg, Of Wisconsin, took
me platform To second Cleveland. lltenowed
ohccring.l
.l;9 p. m.--Bragg said that hc voiced the
choice NJ the young men OF Wisconsin and
TIE West In sccondlng tho nomination OF tho
great Governor of New York. They loved
MIN most for the enemies he has made.
,GreRt applauSe
l;M y. m.-tirHdy sprang to hls feet and
said In behalf of his enemies he reoipro-
Gated that hate. lGrcat confusion
lisp. m.-BragE said such action ON tho
part of q Senator was disgrace. tChecrs,
hissps, cOnfusOn,l
lass y, Bragg pointed 10 Grady and said
his labor had been ON the crank Of the mn-
chine. Rcncwed cheers and confuplon.l
l;9p. in.-liragg said the party had fol-
lowed old leaders TO death. lt asked II new
aud young man TO lead IT, possessing life and
blood.
lsl2 p. m.-Bragg closed and received
cheers,
i;i6 y. m.-Jones OF New Hamphshlrc
Cleveland.
las. D. m.-Gen. Kent OF New Hampshire,
took the platform aud made an earnest ap-
peal for the nomination OF Cleveland. lie
said II meant certain success
Up. m.-Scnator noollttle, OF Wisconsin.
took the platform to second tho nomination
g.Cl p, m.-Doolittlc asked the convention
not TO throw away the great opportunity for
800 u. m-Rnll-call completed.
2:l2 u. m.--WAllcr, OF Connecticut, took tho
by consent and seconded the noml.
nation OF Cleveland In an eloquent speech.
2.li p. m,--W Waller denlorod the unfortunate |
In the Empire state, but having |
listened to all the evidence, the verdict must |
be In favor OF Cleveland by the unanimous
vote nf the convention.
s:Sl p. n,.--'rhe Clerk announced tho result |
of the call uf States Tho mention OF each |
candidates. name cllcitcd cheers, especially |
the name OF Cleveland, many delegates rs- |
lng To their feet.
g.al y. m.--Ntotion to adjHurn tn p. IN.
has hpon inadc.
gain. m.-Conycntion adjourned TIL S n |
IN. The Commit,ceon Resolutions were or. |
dcrcd To report ut that tlno.
ENEStSG SESSION.
sn. fi.--Thc convention II assembling. Tho |
halt II upnsclN packed II IL Thought the |
1 j, xiun will hp ots,u,lpl with tho disrnssinn /