Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-19
..cs,ruc CONVENTIONS.

ssre CO.. his hour, 11:30 Pun, the Con-
hon. still in session, with no I'M
sentlon :. ,,osnect OF adjournment.
pediaIe - Col. June 1S.-At 2:3O this
DEsVL, be Democratic State Conven-
hsld al Pueblo.elected as deIeg W,
focc;t icaco. Governor Grant; N. .; wal
pOn0ID n. Grow. J. d. McGIlvery; Denis
e.. n and J. r. Ietcher. Inc deieRa-
ssln,;s aninstructed, but Cleveland 10
robaoiy lime 1.-THE Democratic
Do'Grnnnventiou was called to order at
siste W Chairman Reynolds, of the
~ pcc.romittee, in his remarks, men
Szh Hazard, whose name was greeted
ncneo ,nsndous applause. The Com
Viz Va" An Resolutions reported the
niise and resolutions were adopted
n;dst OF cheering, and the Con
n,tioo adjourned.
i"lotion was unanimously ADOPTED
.sIacrsphed TO Chairman Manning,
3D. H. New York State Committee:
pSI-.oirsd. That in the opinion OF this
Hn,;on. the nomination of Grover
e1eraIsnd. of New York, as a candidate
~. Presidency, is deemed the best
foi ss ali friends of good government,
70 nv r,arals. and wise and honorable
pap .un;stratiou of the affairs of the ma
h0n. 1o Tho State paroo
..- Convention met at IL and ad-
asnsd IN distribute tickets. The con
P..;on meets at o'clock. At meet
ss "a Tamrnany delegates at noon,
Kelly presiding, Gen. Spinola an
,,oonced that, by conference between
=. Cbairpen of the county Democracy,
1smmany and Irving Hall, the repre-
'a1tation of New York will be rs fol-
81 Coupty Democrats 81, Tammany
y ma Irving Hall 10. The Irving Hall
o. "a county Democracy held meeting
WI sslsc,ed their delegates in accord
80 - with the agreement of their Chair
-. WITH Tammany. Irving Hall ia
s.,ncted their delegates to vote for
rgsvsand. A caucus of county and
s.s,e Democracy this morning adopted
n. following resolution
WaynyAs. The New York County De-
,.ocraey. meeting with the Democracy
= he state to name candidates who
.hall receive the vote o. every Democrat
sud Of the majority of the people for
p,s1dent and Vice President of the
rpited States, is prepared to make all
ssssssary efforts and concessions "a. as
mre success TO the Democracy of the
State and Nation.
sssoIred, That the regular organiza-
,ion in the city of New York has at
ssart the true and largest interests of
.be country everywhere.
Rtsolred, That four members of this
agauization upon the State Committee
b and they are hereby appointed a
eoumittee with full power to use all
ressonable'efforts to secure harmonious
rspfesentation for the city of New
York.
Al the Tammany caucus, General
spinols said VIM. q. Whitney, chair
man Of the county Democracy, would
announce TO the Convention the ap-
pOniment agreed upon by the Democ-
racy Of New York county, and would
offer short resolution that that ap-
roislment be agreed upon. His re-
marks we're applauded.
m.-About half past II. delegates
began 10 file into the hall. There
seemed during the morning TO be con-
siderable confusion as TO interior ar
nngements of the building aud its
capacity TO hold the people who right.
fully or wrongfully succeeded in getting
tickets OF admission, thereby involving
some danger of making confusion for
delegates. II became evident, as the
hour Of the Convention approached,
that while the building would be dense
II crowded, there would be no confu-
non. The hall was devoid of emblenis
Of any kind. The platform was densely
crowded before the convention opened.
The scene was that of perspiring
crowd. Desperate efforts were made to
cool the atmosphere. During roll call
Of the convention the name of Samuel
]. Iilden was called and received the
hrst outburst Of applause. John Kelly's
name was also cheered. There were no
women In the convention, and no pro-
vision for their comfort.
At half-past | the convention was
called 10 order by Daniel l.. Manning
Of Albany. VIM. 4. Smith, the tempo
mry chairman Of the convention, in bis
opening address, laid stress on the fact
that the Democratic party had gained
large accessions 10 its ranks from the
Republicans. He said the Democrats
everywhere we're looking anxiously at
the action of this convention.
Cheers
The roll Of delegates was then called.
Oontesting papers we're presented from
ihe Ninth District Of Kings County by
delegates, who said the sitting members
had title that was given them only by
irand, corruption, bribery and other
methods repugnant to honest govern
ment.
Soon after the name of Vim. Purcell
OF Rochester being called elioited i'm
mense cheers. He arose and said the
delegation from the Second District OF
Monroe County would not take par: In
zoe convention unless their rights were
ially recognized. Cheers.
Assistant Attorney Fellows of New
iork arose and said his party was will
ms TO do anything for harmony,
Cheers.
Vim. 4. Smith WAS temporary Chair.
man. he said: Gentlemen of the
oonsention-We have met today under
circumstances which cannot fail TO be
encouraging TO every person who de
ares the success of the Democratic
candidates at the next election. The
hepoblican party, by the abandonment
,nose principles which secured il the
sOnhdenee Of a majority OF the peopl,
. tne past has lost many of its formel
suherents, while the facts that hav,
oeen published during the past foul
.eNs as to means and methc Ia by which
.as republican success In the last liza
u.uai campaign was accomplishedah av'
sssn'inced the people that but for thei
snoefy and corruption General Han
ck would today be our President. Tn,
mocratic party, by its earnest advo-
acy Oh retrenchment and reform In
Ae Nilonal and State government, hai
selained all its former strength ans
a1ued many recruits from the ranks oil
Mopponents- The importance of th,
pohncal issues Of the present time can
20, be oyeressimated. and the position
!. Wy. ~ 'ne Democractic party will ASSUME
s,, ne coming canvass may 10 a grea
ave dent De determined by your action 10
az neports from all parts OF thu
ua'ry show thousands of Democrats
LIVERY state in the Union 20 be anx
ssa awaiting the result of this con
s a''on. Trusting, gentlemen, that wis
s.; ncis Will prevail in all your d~liber
s. thank you for the honor con
ieafed upon me.
"A as rules Of the Assembly were adept
committee on Credentials ap
~ and resolutions adopted tina
~ s wemoer Of the committee be Above,
contest affecting his own seat.