The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-14

oAo mSlSOue Ouly ltleEUS TO TINS EGOuuu,
and liege men to the republic. Our in
stltutlons cannot change to meet hostile
wishes, nor be so much modified even by
the peaceful and deliberate action of the
mass of our people il accordance with
the constitution or laws of the land, and
the man is not a true American who,
knowing what we are, will by word or act,
experiment or thought, in any way at
tempt to weaken the foundation of this
splendid political structure-the republic
of the United States.
General Collins warmly and at length
eulogized the administration of President
Cleveland as having triumphantly justi
fed his election. The democracy now
stood at the edge of another and perhaps
greater contest with relation to the cleo
tors, than had been held for generation,
that of responsibility for the great trust
of government. No longer critics but
criticized, we were confronted by q willy,
unscrupulous and desperate foe. There
would be no blot on the second that would
not be magnified; no circumstances not
tortured and misrepresented; no
disappointment not exaggerated in
to revolt; no class or credit
would not be sought TO influence;
no passion not attempted to be aroused;
no fraud that would not be willingly per-
petrGted. But the appeal of the demo-
cratic party is not to passion or to preju-
dice, to class or faction, to race or creed,
but to sound common sense to the inter-
est, the intelligence and patriotism of the
people upon their matchless record for the
last four years and upon the earnest ef
forts as yet incomplete to reduce and
equalize the burdens of taxation.
General Collins closed by appealing to
"the patriotic, independent" citizens, who,
four years ago, fCrsook their old allie
glance, and who, since that time, have
nobly sustained the administration, to
remember the fatal error to weaken the
political party by which great reforms
have been achieved, and risk them in the
hands of their known adversaries. The
democratic temple is open to all, and if in
council they could not agree in all things,
their motto nevertheless was: "In essen
tials unity, in ron-essentials liberty, in all
things charity"
Mr.. Collins was frequently interrupted
with loud applause, his reference to the
long, and finally successful, efforts of the
democratic party to obtain control of
the reins of government, being especially
well received by the assemblage, who
loudly applauded. Reference to the name
of Cleveland also provoked enthusiasm
whenever they occurred in the chairman S
remarks. At the conclusion of the speech
Mr.. Collins was again roundly AID warmly
greeted.
The gentlemen elected to represent the
various states as vice-presidents then pro-
ceeded to take seats upon the
platform while the band was play
ing an inspiring air. The chair
man stated he had been informed
| by the chairman of the committee on res
olntions that the committee would be un-
able to report before o'clock.
The chair announced that the secretary
would read petition for the considera-
tion of the convention. The paper proved
to be request from the woman's rights
convention recently held in Washington,
stating that two of its members had been
appointed to make short talk to the con.
yention- on behalf os the women OF
America. This request was accom- panied
by the promise that if it were granted by
the convention the representation of the
woman's organization would only occupy
minutes. The communication was signed
by Virginia l.. Minor and E. A. Merri-
wether, of st. Louis.
Mr.. j.. j. Donohue, of New York, moved
that the women be heard, and it WAS SO
agreed.
SHE MOUNTED THE PLATFORM.
Mrs. Merriwether then mounted the
platform and was received with aUplause.
| She said she was delight
| to ask this conventions help to make the
! practice Of this nation conform to its
| principles of universal suffrage.
Mr.. Campbell, of New York, offered the
following resolution which was adopted
by rising vote and with loud cheers:
Resolved, That the convention take
occasion TO express its unfeIgned sorrow
at the serious and dangerous illness of
General Phil H. Sheridan app'ause and
to him, whose noble and valiant deeds
will ever be enshrined in the hearts of his
countrymen, we extend our sincere SYM
pathy. We trust the great soldier and dis
tinguished patriot will meet with speedy
recovery and that Divine Providence may
spare him unto this nation for years to
come. Applause.
Resolutions were then offered for recess
until p. M, and until 10 to morrow
morning, when Mr.. Hensel, of Penn
sylvania, moved the roll of stat IS and ter
ritories be called, and the names of candi
dates for president and vice-president bt
placed in nomination, but no ballot to bt
taken until afIer the committees OF
resolutions shall report. The resolution
was adopted.
When Alabama was called the chair.
man said his state desired
70 give way to New York
The convention applau1ed, aud when tn,
New York delegation presented DAME
Dougherty to make a )mination the nal
rang with cheers, which were prolonged
for a minute, until Mr.. Doughert,
mounted the platform, when it WAS re
doubled.
DoUGHERTEY's ELOQUENT SPEECH.
Mr.. Dougherty said
II greet you, my countrymen, will
fraternal regard. In your presence l bov
to the majesty of the people. The sigh
itself is inspiring, toe thought sub,im
You come from every state ant
territory, from every nook and corner Of
our ocean bound continent. Covering tn
country, you are about to discharge NOR
than an imperial duty with the simples
commands. You, as the representa-