The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-10

given to Mr.. Manning,s suggestion The convention
will come to order and give Mr.. Grady the patient
hearing his ability entities him to.
Mr.. Grady continued
Mr.. Chairman it has been stated that the purpose
for which You assembled is to make nomination
that will be ratified by the people at the next election
and it has been urged in support Of the nomination
presented from the State of New York that il is the
kind that would receive such treatment the hands
of the people. | am here to say to you that do
not claim, suggested by the distinguished delegate
from New York, that the Catholics the Irish are
antimonopoly element of the State and the labor in
terests of the State, Catholic and Protestant Irish
German and American every man who belongs to
either of these two great interests is opposed to
Grover Cleveland.
At this point the Speakers voice was drowned in
storm of hsses applause and cheers some of the dele
gates insisting that he go and others that he sit
down, The gallery too, with its usual vgor, insisted
some that he retire and others that he proceed After
while comparative order obtained.
Senator Grady then proceeded to declare that the
aboring classes and the antimonepoy league Of New
York would oppose Cleveland, and proceeded to com
the vote cast for Mr. Cleveland for Governor and
the vote in 1888 During the progress of his speech
there many Interruptions and two offenders in
the gallery were exnelled Mr. Grady advocated Me
Donald in his speech, and concluded as follows
say to you, if you show that eowardce here now
you may expect cowardce to be shown towards you.
tell you that if you look for the full confidence of
the men who have suffered the most because of their
undylng and nnftinehing Democracy you must show
here to-day Democracy that is satisfied first in salts
tying Democrats and whose second concern is satisfy
ing those dissatisfied with their own party thank
you Mr.. Chairman, and gentlemen of the convention
for the patient hearing you gave me- only hope the
result OF the vote upon the question will make
united party, marching solidy to victory under the
leadership OF some statesman who is known.
MR. cooHRANE CALLS UP THE wHIRLwIND.
motion to suspend the rules for the purpose of
recess again made but voted down. Mr.. Coch
rane, of New York, then advanced to the platform.
The Chair-The gentleman from New York has the
floor.
Mr.. Cochrane-Mr. Chairman: am here to second
the nom
A general uproar here ensued, and loud cries of
Object, Sit down. were heard and it was only by
the utmost exertions Of the chairman that he finally
induced the heated delegates to become comparatively
quiet
The Charlie rises to second a nomination. 1
trust there will be no further objection or disorder
Let US hear the gentleman from New York The gem
tleman from New York has the floor
Mr.. Powers, of Michigan rise to point of order.
understand the gentleman Is about to present can
didate himself
Mr.. Cochrane-I am here to second a candidate
whose name ought to be received with welcome in
Democratic convention. Mr.. Chairman, take this
platform to second the nomination of gentleman
about whose ability to carry the critical State of New
York no question be raised by the majority of
that delegation and no question will be raised by the
the name of the great constituency
which l. in part represent, to thank
ton which has been manifested on the part Of so
many delegations to sacrifice all personal preferences
all personal prejudices, all questions Of State pride
local advantage and, subordnating every personal
disposition to the great and grand purpose of carrying
this country for the party stand willing to allow the
State Of New York to nominate the candidate. Gen
tlemen of the convention, my purpose in taking this
platform is to second the nomination of man who
viii fill the very purpose for which you have made
1t is to you lest your magnanimity may degen-
crate into folly and lest your generosity may become
extravaganza that L in behalf of the minority of the
New York delegation desire to say to you few words
which may enlghten you on the differences of the
party in that State and thereby direct your eyes to
the man who is properly--
At this point the confusion became simply pande-
monianism About half the delegates and most of the
audience making motions, some calling on the
speaker to stop others to go ahead. The chairman
could scarcely obtain control of the convention but
finally recognized Gen. Bragg, of Wisconsin, who
said: call the gentleman TO order.
Mr.. Cochrane-Will you let me finish one question
only as matter of politeness9
General Bragg-Stop at once because you are out
of order; sit down.
Mr.. Cochrane-There is no man on earth who can
make me sit down until the Chair tells me to. am
prepared for six-hours' session from now on
General Bragg-I understood the gentleman was
out Of order, and the point Of order have made is,
that he has avowed his purpose go into the condi
tons of politics in the State of New York, which is
not a proper order of business.
The Chair-A point of order is raised, and no dis
cussion be allowed. The Chair is Of the opinion
that the point of order is not well taken.ts
At this point the confusion again broke forth but
the majority seemed to be satisfied with the decision
of the Chair, and there were loud cries Of ttffood