St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-16

belittle or underestimate the strength OF n
sources Of the opposition But, great as the
are, the old Democratic party in consciou
strength and perfect union, faces the issu
| fearlessly."
The applause was general when Chairma
| collins had concluded his address. Order ono
more secured, the delegates had an unpleasant
surprise IN the announcement by the Chairm2
that he had received communication from tn
committee on resolutions saying that it W ul
De impossible to present a report until D. m
| communication was then read from Mrs
| virginia l.. Minor and Mrs. E. A. Merriwether
Stating that they had been appointed by III.
Women's convention, recently held at Wash
| lngton, to present the cause of women to the
| present convention, and asking that one O
| their number he heard for ten minutes There
we're cheers, laughter and jeers, ironical ap
| plause and shouts of mo
Mr.. o DOnahue, of New York offered a reso
| luton giving the women an opportunity to be
! heard, which was adopted.
! linen Delegate Charles Z. Boyle OF Pennsyl.
| Vania, secured the passage of resolution
| under which all further resolutions should go
10 the committee without reading, but it hap
| pened that Delegate Timothy J. Campbell, of
| New York, had in his hand q resolution ex-
pressing sympathy with General Sheridan in
MS illness, and without stating it's purport, he
asked unanimous consent for It's consideration
"A storm or objections were raised from all
parts OFT he hall, and it was not until Mr. Camp
bell had stated that the resolution in no way
referred to the platform, that objection was
withdrawn and he was allowed to proceed
mere was applause when its nature became ap-
parent, and 1t was adopted by rising vote, ell
the delegates, as well as many of the VISITORS
getting on their feet The resolution was as
follows:
ReSotred, That this convention takes occasion
IN n$y,Nn 80
ana dangerous illness of General Phil H. Sheri-
dan [applausel, and to him whose noble and
valiant deeds will ever be remembered in
the hearts Of his countrymen, we extend our
sincere sympathy We earnestly trust that
that great soldier and distinguished patriot
VIII meet speedy recovery, and that the Divine
Providence will spare him unto this Nation for
many years yet to come
ffSot0ed, That copy of these resolut. ons be
forwarded to General Sheridan, as expressive
OF the heartfelt sentiments of the Democracy
of the United States
Inc representative of the women of the coun-
try was now presented. She proved to be Mrs.
Eliza MerriWether, OF St Louis who took a
prominent Fart in the Prohibition convention
at Indianapolis. So much confusion prevailed
that she could not be heard beyond the plat
form, and before she 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.
Mr.. Barnum, ofConnecticut moved that when |
the convention adjourned it should he until ten
CLOCK tomorrow morning. This was amend
Gu W ooth a. m. AMI p. m. Renewed confu-
SION prevailed, and IN the midst of the uproar
Delegate Hensel, of Pennsylvania moved that
Inc convention proceed to the nomination of
candidates for the presidency and vice-prest-
4ehcy Out mat no ballots be taken until the
committee on platform had reported
MI Brown, of Ohio, asked that the latter
clause be stricken out but by a majority vote
ne convention refused to adjourn and adonted
ienseI's resolution
me clerk commenced to call the roll. and
Alabama was named The chairman Of the
eiegatlon responded that they rendered the
ISL place on the call and the right to speak to
lew YORK This brought out great cheering
'nlch was renewed when Daniel Douphertv
'as named as the first orator to nresert tho
anne OF Grover Cleveland. When this TALENT !
u acquisition to Tammany from the sister l
ity Oh fnlladelphia appeared upon the plat. y
,rm TO the right of the Chair, the enthusiasm =
tne immense audience knew no bounds
ven tnis outourst, however, was put in the |
lade by the storm that met his first mention |
the Presidents name and the declaration |
lat new York pledged him her electoral vote |
ne very walls and roof were quivering. It
as magnificent, memorable exhibition of
e inspiration that the name of Grover Cleye-
no brings to the Democracy Nothing could
we been better than the delivery of the
eecn. Upright as a palmetto tree with arm
the words falling sharply-de
leo and musical, and reaching the farthest
rners OF the hall. it was an occasion when
orator and his speech achieved a measure =
success that was perfect and ideal. The =
inaA was reached when, with his arms raised |
owe his head, and hands clenched the orator
ncluded: 81 nominate Grover Cleveland n, -
w York.
L was not until 1925 p. M, when the an 9
' y nao lasted Just twen:y-four minutes, {!
1t the tumult came to an end
juliet reigned only for moment bowever
1ge James A. Mckenzie, of Kentuckv was
reduced to second the nomination, and when