The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-14
SECOND DAY.

called to order ut 10. % this morning.
Prayer was offered by Rev. J. r. Greene
OF Missouri, who especially invoked the Divine
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 gavel and directing that
the same be placed in charge of the National
Committee for use at future Democratic Con-
ventlons. Adopted.
The Chair laid before the convention the ere.
dentials Of delegates from Alaska and they
were referred to the Committee on Creden.
tals.
Mr.. T. J. Campbell Of Now York, sent up to
the desk, so that IT might be read, n long pre-
nmble and resolutions prepared by himself and
signed by 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 all its
length and breadth, and that territorial
aggrandizement bv foreign powers in
America should be discouraged and discounte-
nanced by every means in the power OF the
United States Government. So that IL is highly
wise that this Republic should maintain friend
ly relations with our sister Republicsin 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 encroachments Of foreign powers and
that II necessary to maintain our supremacy on
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 q
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:
Fr,t.. st,s.
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-
ministration 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. +. Steele
md G. C. 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. Cas-
sidy, OF Pennsylvania, its Chairman, reported
tuat ~ iiu uprtcu upon NIeNeFul
Patrick A. Collins, OF Massachusetts, for per-
manent Chairman. The announcement was
received with loud applause and cheers H. II.
1ngersoll, OF Tennessee, was recommended rs
Secretary, and one delegate from each State
as Vice-Presdent and one as Assistant Secre.
tary.
The committee further recommend that the
rules of the previous convention shall be in
force during the present convention with tho
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 q 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 Of
hearty applause Barnum's name was received
with special warmth and cries OF "Barnum"
were mingled with the general shouts
Just as the committee was proceeding
to the 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 at 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