Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1888-06-08

expressive Of the heartfelt sentiments Of the
Democracy Of the United States"
The representative OF the women of the
country was now presented. She proved &c
be Mrs. Mary Meriweather, OF ST. Louis,
who took prominent part in tho Prohibit.
zion convention at indianapolis SO mueh
confusion prevailed that she could not he
heard beyond the platform, and before sha
was half through with her written address
cries of Time" compelled her to come to an
abrupt conclusion. She retired from the
platform with great disappointment and
chagrin.
The clerk commencel 10 call the roll and
ballot also called for. The chairman Of
the Alabama lie egation responded that they
tender the first place on the call aud the
right to speak To New Yo.k This brought
out great cheering which was renewed when
Daniel Dougherty was named as the first
orator to present the name OF Grover Cleve-
land.
When this talented acquisition by Tam.
many from the sister of Philadelphia APP
peared upon the platform TO the right Of
the chair, the enthusiasm of the vast audi.
dience knew no bounds
| Even this outburst however. was nut into
the shade by the storm that met the first
mention of the presidents name aud his
declaration that New York pledged him her
ELECTORAL vote. Climbing upon chairs
desks, anything that could give them an ele
waited Position, the people rheered and
cheered until 10 seemed II the very walls
and roof were quivoring. IL was a msgnif
cent, a memorable exhibition Of the inspira
/ ton that the name IL Grover Cleveland
brings 10 the Democracy.
Nothing could have been better than the
delivery OF the speech. Upright as q palm
tree with arms outstretcbei, the words
| falling sharply defined and musical and
reaching the farthest corners Of the hall
| Win II was All occasion when the orator
and his speech achieved a measure of success
entirely perpect aud ideal The climax was
| reached when, with arms raised over ns
head and hands clenched, the orator con.
ciuded: 4 nominate Grover Cievela al, OF
New York
His speech was as follows:
II greet YOU, my couuirymen, with fra.
ternal regard. In your presence | bow To
the majesty Of the people. The sight itself
Is inspiring, the thuught Sublime You
come from every state and territory from
every nook and corner of our ocean bounded
notwithstanding country. You are
about To discharge more than imperial
duty. With simplest ceremonials. you, a.
the representatives Of the people, are to
choo'e magistrate with power mighter
than monarch Vet checked and controlled
by the supreme Law Of the written consti,u
ton. Thus impres ed, ascend the rostru u t.
name the neat president of the United
states New Nora presents him to the con
ventlon aud pledges der electoral vote
Delegations from the thirty eight states
Ill tl
without caucus or consultation, ready stimuli
taneou,ly to take M the cry anl make the
vote unanimous. We are here indeed, not
20 choose candidate, only To name the one
the people have already chosen He il the
man for the people. His career illustrate.
the glory Of our institutions Eight years
ago unknown, save IN his own locality. he
for the last four has stood in the gaze OF the
world discharging the most exalted dutie,
that can he coniided 10 "a mortal To-day
determines, that not OF bis own choice. but
10y the mandate Of his countrymen and with
the sanction Of Heaven, he shall nh the pre-.
ldency for four years more. He has met
and mastered every question a. II from youth
trained 10 craftsmanship The promises uI
his letter of acceptance aud inaugural adj.
dress have been fulfilled. His fidelity In the
past inspires faith IN the future. He is not
hope, he j. "A realization
Scoring Subterfuge. di~lainiug re-elec-
ton by conceailng convictions. he courage
Ously declare ~ congress, dropping minor
matters, that the supreme issue l. reform,
revision, reduction ~ National taxation
That the treasury Of the Unit "a States
glutted with unneeied gold, Expresses ia
dustry, embarrGsseS business cndangers
financial tranquility and breeds extrava.
gance Capitalization aud corruption That
high taxation, vital for the expend. lures Of
an unparalleled war, is robbery IN years Of
prosperous peace. That the millions that
pour into the treasury ..' from the hard
earned savings of the . Uerican people
That IN violation Of equality Of rights. the
present tariff has created privileged class,
who shaping legislation for personal gain.
levy by law contributions for the necesSarie, /
of life from every man, woman aud child in /
the land That 20 lower the tariff i, no, |
free trade; it is 70 reduce the unjust profits 4
of monopOlists and boss manufacturers, aud Z
all consumers 10 retain the rest The man .
who asserts that 20 lower the tariff mean. /
free trade insults intelligence We brand /
him a falsiner. IL is farthest from
thought TO imperl capital or disturb enter
prises The aim is 10 uphold wages aud pro
tect the rights Of all.
This administration has rescued the pub.
lie domain from would be barons and cor
morant corporporatOns, faithless to obliga-
lions, and reserved IL for free homes for this
and coming generations. There is no pilfer.
ing, there are no jobs under this adIninistra.
tion. Public office is public trust Integ-
rity stands guard at every post Of our vast
empire. While the president has been the
medium through which has flowed the undv.
ing gratitude OF the republic for her soldiers.
he has not hesitated To withhold approval
from special legislation il strictest inquiry
reveal a want OF truth and Justice Above
all, sectional strife, as never before, is at an
end, and sixty millions Of free men, in the
ties Of brotherhood, are prosperous and
happy. These are the achievements of this
"Under the same illustrious lie adler We are
ready to meet our political opponents in high
and honorable debate, and stake our triumph
on the intelligence, virtue and patriotism Of
the people. Adhering to the constitution, it,
every line and letter, every remembering
that powers not delegated TO the United
States by the constitution, nor prohibited by
IL TO the states are reserved TO the states re.
spectively or to the people, by the authority
Of the Democracy OF New York, backed by
the Democracy of the entire Union, give
you pame entwined with victory. 1 nom