Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-12
CLEVELAND THE CHOICE.
HOW THE NOMINATION WAS RE
CEIyED

Fnthueiastic Crowds Around the Bulle-
tfns-What Prominent Democrats Say
ahont the Tfckef-What the Nomina-
ton Means.
When the news Of Cleveland's nomina-
ton was buIIetined at the Western Union
telegraph Office Yesterday the crowd that
filed Bull street gave vent TO its entnusl-
asm by cheering. 1t was Cleveland
crowd from the sidewalk TO the middle OF
the street. except a sprinkling Of Repu0li-
cans on the edges, looking over the shout
ders Of those who were pushing up to the
windows where the bulletins we're posted.
The crowd continued cheering as the
nomination was made unanimous.
Everybody was happy, except
the RepubIicans. who tried to face the
situation with bold front, and declared
that Cleveland was the easiest man 10
defeat. Instead of dispensing the crowd
Increased. The bulletins in other parts
of the city were surrounded. ana
where little enthusiasm was SHOWN
there was a general satlsiaet -.1ll
with the conventions ~, v ao.s;
and a feeling OF confidence that the n0ml-
nation insured a Democratic victory in
the fall. The adjournment until O'Clock
To make a nomination for Vice President
caused a good deal of speculation as 10
who would hold second place on the
ticket. As soon as the convention
met and the bulletins were posted
the crowds began TO gather AGAIN.
When the nomination OF Hendricks was
announced il was received with cheers.
The general sentiment is that the rlgnt
ticket has been nominated, and that
Cleveland will lead the party to victory.
A MoRNISG NEWS reporter called upon
a number Of prominent Democrats IN re-
gard TO the nomination.
Hon. A. z. Adams said: Il am IN
clined TO think that the nomination OF
cleveland and Hendricks is the best and
strongest that could have been made. IL
emphasizes the declaration OF the Democ-
racy in favor of reform. an honest and
conservative administration and pure
public service. 1t will attract the dlsal-
fected Republican vote, and this regard
as a potential factor in the ensuing elec-
ton. / do not think that 1t Will cause
any detection in our ranks, but rather VIII
arouse the enthusiasm OF our party anu
VIII be Endorsed by the people,"
Capt. G. a. Mercer said:
81 have not looked into the matter suIii-
GENTLY, and am not prepared 10 say
whether Cleveland or some other candl-
date would make the best run. 1t Is a
question of availability, however, and
presume he was nominated as the person
most likely to command success"
Capt. Falligant believed Cleveland the
most available candidate of any that
could have been put into the field. His
choice was Bavard, 'EDut," he added, 1.-THE
convention has seen fit to nominate Cleve-
land, and the people will elect him. Inc
choice is a good one, and the nomination
is. without the slightest doubt, the strong
est that could have been made"
J. L. Whatley, Esq, says there is no
doubt but that Cleveland is the best choice
the convention could have made. de be-
lieVed the ticket strong one and tnat IL
would be elected.
Capt. d. G. Purse said: ''The nomina-
ton is a strong one. Cleveland IS con-
seryative man, and his nomination Will
tend to inspire confidence in the party"
'sSherIff Roman, when he was informed
that Cleveland and Hendricks were the
nominees remarked: "Hendrlcks on
again, is he? Well, it is a good team;
but why didn't they put on military
man to offset Logan"
The Republicans profess to be happy,
and say that Blaine is as good as elected
with Cleveland at the head of the Dem
| Ocracy.
United States District Attorney Darnell
smiled when reporter asked him what
he thought Of the nomination, and SAID ::
Il am SaIlsHeus DeCduSS ~ ms % ~
election of Blaine and the triumph of the
Republican party; the nomination is the
| best thing that ever happened"
Isaac Beckett, Esq, another Well
known Republican, said: ''The nomina-
| ton is a strong One."
500 you think Cleveland can carry
New York ?" asked the reporter.
''Wen, don't know about that"
Gen. McLaws was not prepared to say
| lust what he did think of the ticket. He
knew very little about Cleveland, any
way, and couldn't say whether be would
| make a strong run or not.