Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-12
THE DEMOCRATIC
CONVENTION
Grover Cleveland Nominated on the
Second Ballot

The National Democratic onven-
tien was called to order i'm Chicago
at noon Tuesday by ex-senator
Barnum of Connecticut. Chairman
of the National Executive Commit
lee. oH
Ex-Governor Hubbard of Texas.
was chosen temporary chairman,
and made speech counseling har-
mony, &c.
Immediately after the assembling
of the convention a long debate en-
sued over the adoption of the unit
rule. The Tammany and Irving
Hall delegates from New York
sought to break up the rule so they
could cast their votes against Cleve-
land. The rule was sustained by a
vote of 445 to $50. The discussion
consumed the day.
On reassembling Wednesday, w.
F. Villas, of Wisconsin, was elected
permanent chairman.
A resolution was passed allowing
the District of Columbia and each
territory two votes.
The committee on resolutions an
nounced that they would not be
able TO report until the following
day.
The convention then proceeded
to call the roll OF States for the pre-
sentation of names of candidates fol
the Office of President. t..
1t was resolved that no ballot be
taken until the committee on plat.
form had reported. ~ 80 =
On the call OF Delaware, Mr., Geo
Gray, of Maryland, presented the
name OF Bhyard. Gov. Hendricks
presented The name of Mcdonald
Mr.. Mckenzie, of Kentucky, pre-
scented the name OF Carlisle.
When Massachusetts was reached
twas announced that the State had
no name to present at that time,
which meant the withdrawal of Ben
Pntler. ir'
Hon, =. :, LOcKw ood, OF
4- afs, prs Sented the mime OF
Clevr'lami, ard Hon. ). w. Breck-
Cnridbe, az Los Angeles, Gal. pre-
scented the name of Allen q. Thur.
man.
There WAS a great deal of cheer
ing after each presentation, ;rnd
many speeches were made second
ing the several nominations.
Later in the afternoon Grady and
Cochran, Of New York made speech
es attacking Cleveland and urging
that he could not carry New York.
/, There was much confusion, and
the convention finally adjourned
till I0n'cluck next day.
Al the opening Of the convention
Thursday il Was again announced
TINT the committee OF resolutions
was not ready to report. The call OF
States for the presentation of candi-
dates was proceeded with.
Hoadly, of Ohio, was placed i'm
nomination by Il delegate from that
Stale.
A delegate from Pennsylvania
proposed the name of Randall.
which was seconded by Abbott, OF
New Jersey amid much enthusi-
asn. ,..
After this several speeches were
made secOnding the nomination of
BayarI and Cleveland, and the con-
ventiOn adjourned till 8 O'Clock, p.
m. bid .a.~-
The main feature of the session
Thursday night was the report of the
committee on platform. The report
was signed by all the committee ex-
cept Ben Butler, who brought in a
minority report signed by himself
alone. '"
Morrison, of Illinois, read the
majority report, which is in sub
stance ~ follows: Platform pledges
the party to II revision Of the tariff
in a spirit of fairness tn all interests !;
in making tariff reductions does not
propose TO injure any domestic in
dustries all taxation limited to the
requirement of an economical gov
eminent favors repeal OF all taxes
restricting free labor; believes that
public lands should be kept as home
steads for actual settlers favOrs inn
provement of Mississippi river by
the government. f.-t.
Buffers report provides for an
adjustment of duties 40 AZ to pro-
tect American industries and labor
and to put raw material ON the free
list.
In his speech in support of his
resolution, Butler asked the dele
gates to read the majority report
carefully and see il there was any
meaning in it: The committee, he
said, had spent thirty six hours ON
this resolution and it would take
more than thirty-six hours TO get the
sense of it. ..s .....
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