The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-08

cry delegate IN the hall arose, ana again began
q scene which rivaled the uproar OF yesterday
when Mr. Cleveland Was nominated Every
body produced q red bandanna and every guidon
in the hall Was decorated with one. Delegate
Taylor, of Indiana, attached an enormous ban
danps 70 the guidon of the Indiana delegation
and marched up on tho reading desk with it,
creating unbounded enthusiasm. And the en-
shusiasm was genuine. The ring OF IL WAS or
the kind when the yell comes from the heart.
and when Mr. Flower. of the New York delega-
ton, after the most vigorous effort suceesded
in crowding his way to the reading desk, with
the guidon OF that State, also having attached
70 il an enormous bandanns, the delegates be-
came frantic The uproar was finally quteted
in . measure and the clerk again called the
State of Wisconsin, the chairman of which del
egstion announced q votes for Thurman.
Mr. Patterson. of Colorado-Mr. Chairman. on
behalf of the friends Of Gen. John c. Black, OF
Illinois, and other States. am requested to
formally withdraw his name and move that the
nomination of Allen g. Thurman for Vice pres-
dent be made unanimous loud cheernl
A delegate from Ohio-The State Of Ohio 10
entitled TO 46 votes, and she wishes to east her
vote solid for Allen 6. Thurman.
The ChairmAn-The secretary will record the
vote.
The Secretary-Ths State Of Ohio casts 46
votes for Allen G.. Thurman.
Mr. Shauklin. of Indiana, said:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the Convention--I
shall not add drop to the food of perspiraton by
attempting to start another food of eloquence
Laughter arise for the purpose of Withdrawing
the name of Isaac P. Gray, and of moving this
vention that the nomination of Allen g. Thurman. of
Ohio be made unanimous. We brought candi-
for the interests of the party that he should be nomi
mated. but this convention, composed of the ability
and intelligence of the great Democratic party of the
Nation, has settled upon another choice and we bow
to that choice fCheers.l And promise you that
partisans of Mr. Gray yesterday and this morning
we are now and from this time forward the apostles
of and md Tv1pnn lfoua larlcA
make this statement behalf Of the delegation
from Indiana; but there is impression that has
gained ground during the last few days which wish
to take this occasion to correct In the public prints
and from the statements of individuals the impress
ion has gone abroad that Mr.. Mcdonald WAS at the
beginning of this movement. in favor Of Mr.. Thur
That does the distinguished citizen from Indi
great injustice. He had nothing to do with the
starting of this boom for Thurman. 1t came from
the Pacific coast and hope they will enjoy it well
after the November election they evidently enjoy
it to-day. My fellow citizens, I now withdraw the
cSef. shall be found no ore on the house sops
Every Indanian in the city of ST. Louis will return to
his home tonight with red bandanna worn across
his breast. now move that the nomination of Allen
g. Thurman be made unanimous.
The Chairman-It is moved by Mr.. Patterson.
OF Colorado and seconded by Mr. Shankln. OF
Indiana. that Allen G. Thurman. of Ohio. be
nominated by this convention by reclamation.
Those in favor of that motion will say aye
At this point the convention arose en- masse
and shouted long, loud and unanimous aye.
The chair then put the other side of the ques-
ton, but there was none left to vote.
The Chairman--The chairman of this conven.
ton declares Allen g. Thurman to be the unani-
nous choice Of this convention for the Office of
Vice president of the United States. Loud and
prolonged cheering and cries.
w. b. Pope. Of Texas, offered the following
resolution:
assembled, That in the death of Winfield s. Hancock
the Democracy OF the Union has lost of its de-
voted sons and the country pure and illustrious
patriot.
Second, That we sincerely dsplore his d sh and
here tender to Mrs. Hancock respec 'ul and
nest sympathy in her irreparable loss.
The resolution Was unanimously adopted.
The Chairman-Tbe Chair desires to state to
the galleries and to the alternates that no
speeches can be made in this convention with
the consent of the business management until
the business Of the convention is transacted
The chairman Of each delegation will bring or
send up the name OF one member of the ma
tional committee and one member OF the COM
mittee to notify the nominees. The roll will be
called.
Stenoerapher Dickinson-Mr. Chairman. the
names Of the members Of the committee to mo-
tify the nominees have already been selected
and sent mp, and are now on file.
The Cbairman-Very we'll. Then the names
of the national committee only are desired.
The Secresary-I have an important announce
ment to make. meeting OF the old and new
members of the national committee will be held
| in their rooms. at the Southern Hotel. at 4
o'clock The members of the committee on
notification will meet at the same hour and
place.
The Chairman-The committee on notification
will meet, Immediately after adjournment, in
| the parlors OF this building.
Frederic O. Prince. of Massachusetts, sent up
| the following resolution, which WAS read by the
| clerk:
Resolved. That the Hon. P. A. Collins the presi-
| dent of the convention, and the Hon. Thomas s.
Petit chief reading secretary of the convention be
added to the committee on notification as honorary
members.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Frederic Leman, of Iowa, sent up the
| following resolution:
| Resolved, That the national committee are hereby
empowered and directed fix the time and place for
holding the next national convention, and that the
basis of representation therein be the same as fixed
| for this convention.
| The resolution was unanimously adopted.
The Secretary-Here is resolution proposed
| by Mr.. Dawson, of South Carolina:
| Resolved, That the thanks of the national Demo.
Sered to the Hon F. Q. Prince Of Ma..seS1sests
who, during period of twentyegh years. has served
and d.tineui.hsd ability a. the secretary q the
| tional Democratic committee.
Resolved That Of this psSps5y
| natures of the officers Of the convention.
The Secretary (readine)-Ths Augusta Ma
| tional Exposition Company extends to the mem
bers Of the national Democratic convention an
| invitation to visit the city Of Augusta during
| the holding of the national exposition In that
city, during October and November. in order to
witness the South's industrial progress within
| the ten last years
The following resolution was presented by Mr..
| Schmits, of California:
Resolved That the official stenographer DO directed
to prepare the proceedings of this convention to be
printed in proper form. and that the national com
mittee cause suitable number of copies to be dis
trbuted among the delegates to the convention and
| such others as may be entitled to receive them.
The Chsirman--All in favor of the resolution
| will say ave. contrary. no. The ayes have it.
| The Secretary-Here il another resolution
from MIR. Schmitt:
Resolved, That the thanks of this convention be
and they hereby rendered to the repororal corps
and press OF the country for their fair and accurate
| reports of the proceedings of this convention.
The Chsirman--Those in favor Of the reso
luton will say aye; the ayes have it.
The Seeretary-Here is q resolution presented
by John r. Fellows, of New York:
Resolved. That this convention having completed
the business for which it assembled cannot separate
without an expression of its deep of the ire
parable loss which. since the triumph of 1884
when the people restored to the Democratic party the
administration Of the general government for twenty
| four years conhded to its opponents, has beer
sustained by that party in the death of the -four
most distinguished members who during those
years had been its candidates for the presidency
the United States-Winheld Scott Hancock, the su
perb soldier in and the fearless of the