The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-06-16
SECOND DAY.

blessing upon the members OF the Convention,
who had been intrusted by the people Of the
States Of the Union with the performance Of
an important duty.
On motion of Mr.. Prince, Of Massachusetts,,
resolution was adopted rendering the thanks
OF the Convention to the Colorado delegation
for its gift Of silver gnvel, and directing that
the same be placed In charge Of the National
Committee for use ut future Democratic Con-
ventlons. Adopted.
The Chair laid before the convention the cre-
dentials of delegates from Alaska and they
were referred to the Committee on Creden.
tials
Mr.. T. j. Campbell, of New York, sent up to
the desk, so that 1t might be read, long pre-.
amble and resolutions prepared by himself and
signed by n large number Of prominent Demo-
Gratis The resolution declares that the per-
petuity of the Republic demands the enforce
ment of the Monroe doctrine in oil its
length and breadth, and that territorial
aggrandizemont by foreign powers in
America should be discouraged and dscounte-
nanced by every means in the power of the
United States Government. So that it is highly
wise that this Republic should maintain friend
ly relations with our sister Republics in Mexico,
Central America and South America and with
other home ruled powers OF America, and that
we should extend to them our friendly aid to
maintain themselves and protect themselves
from the encronchments of foreign powers, and
u
this continent the Republic OF the United States
we shonld be prepared to declare and maintain
our authority by every means in the power of n
great nation Referred to Committee on Reso.
lutions
Mr.. Mallory, of Florida, offered the following
resolution, which was referred to the Commit
tee on Resolutions:
'ResoiUed, That this Convention hereby ap-
proves and indorses the principles OF tariff re-
form enunciated by President Cleveland in his
first message to the present Congress, and to
the policy recommended by him for the practi-
cal application Of those principles to the ad-
ministrntion OF Government, we give our un-
qualified and universal support"
The mention of Cleveland's name was the sig
nal for round of applause, which again broke
out as the reading Of the resolution was COM
pleted.
Mr.. Webb, Of Alabama, Chairman of the Com
mittee on Credentials, submitted the report of
that Committee on the Dakota contested case.
The committee finds in favor of w. f. Steele
and G. G. Mcguire, Of the Church faction. The
committee also finds in favor OF admitting
Messrs Dulaney and Garnett us delegates from
Alaska. The report was agreed to.
The Chairman then called for reports from
the Committee on Organization. and Mr. Gas.
sidy, of Pennsylvania, its Chairman, reported
that 1t had unanimously agreed upon General
Patrick A. Collins, OF Massachusetts, for per-
manent Chairman. The announcement was
received with loud applause and cheers. II. H.
Ingersoll, of Tennessee, was recommended AS
Secretary, and one delegate from each State
as Vice-President and one rs Assistant Sccrc-
tary.
The committee further recommend that the
rules Of the previous convention shall be in
force during the present convention with the
modification that no State shall change its vote
for President or Vice-President until the call OF
States has been completed The report Of the
committee was agreed to.
Chairman White announced that he would
appoint Chairman Barnum, OF the National
Committee; Roswell p. Flower Of New York,
and John o. Day, of Missouri, a committee to
escort the permanent chairman Of the conven.
tion to the stage. The announcement of each
OF these names was the signal for q burst o.
hearty applause. Barnun's name was received
with special warmth, and cries OF "Darnum''
were mingled with the general shouts.
Just rs the committee was proceeding
to tho place where Mr.. Collins sat, in the Massa.
chusetts delegation, two pages appeared bear
| ing two large floral shields, which had been
sent to the convention, to be presented ut its
permanent organization with the compliments
OF Hon. David r. Francis, mayor OF the city OF
| st. Louis AS these testimonials were borne to
the platform, Mr.. Collins arm in arm with Mr..
Barnum and Mr.. Flowers, marched down the
| south aisles and his appearance was greeted
with storm OF cheers, which grew in volume
| as he mounted the steps of the platform, and
stood by the side Of Chairman White. who
grasped his hand and waited for the applause
to die out. When something like quiet had
been restored Chairman White said:
'"Thanking you for the favors you have ex
tended to me, and your indulgence accorded me
SO far in the proceedings OF this great conven
! tion, take pleasure in introducing to you your
| permanent presiding officer, Hon. Patrick A.
| Collins, OF Massachusetts"
Mr.. White then passed over to Mr. Collins the
| silver gavel presented by the Colorado delega
tion and retired. There was another burst ol
| applause, and when it had subsidized Mr.. Collins
began speaking.
| General Collins spoke eloquently. He said
| the Craftsmanship of the convention, post sc
| filled by the foremost men OF the party, was
appreciated by him rs o distinction OF the high
| est character. The young men OF the Nation
| he said, had heard more In their time OF the
| clash OF arms and the echoes OF war than OF the
| principles OF government. So 1t was no wonder
the question is asked and scarcely answered
| "What difference Is there between the two
partiesT'
The speaker replied to the query with pithl
summary OF the political creed or Thomas JET
ferson, the apostle Of Democracy. To thi'
General Collins added the golden economic ruiz
| that no more taxes should be levied upon thu
people in any way, than is necessary to NEE
| the honest expenses OF government True t.
| tneSo principles tne DeMOcrutlc party nd
fought successfully our foreign wars, protectet
our citizens in every Cline compelled the rs
spect OF all nations for our flag, added imperin
domain to our territory, and insured peace
prosperity and happiness to oil the people
False to these principles, the great Federal
Whig and Know Nothing parties went down
never to rise again.
And now here to-day were tho representative
OF the party that had survived all others, thu
united, triumphant invincible Democracy pre-
pared 70 strike down forever the last surviving
foo In November This country has been th'
asylum for NIL good men from over the eartl
who fec from want and oppression and meal
TO become Americana. But We invite and wei
come only friends to this ground and liege mel
to the Republic. Our institutions can no
change to Eaeet hostile wishes, nor be SO mucl
as selisibly modified save by peaceful and dc
liberate action OF the mass OF our people In nc
cordance with the constitution or laws OF tn
land.' And the man Is not q true American
who, knowing what We are, will, by word o
net, experiment or thought In nany way, Of
tempt TO weaken the foundation Of this spler
did political structure-the Republic OF tn
United States.