The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-08
THE WORK DONE
And Most Admirably
Well Done.
THEOLD ROMAN OF OHIO N0Ml-
MATED ON FIRST BALLOT.
mNENSE EATarSliSM ON THE RESULT
The Old Bandana Oiteially Recognized
as the Campaign Flag.
4 PLATFORM SATISFACTORY 10 ALL
FACTIONS.
A. n ~ y
The old Bandana 0iiicially Recognized
as the Campaign Flag
4 PLATFORM SATISFACTORY 10 Alb
FACTIONS.
THE TARITT FLANK HAHMONIOUsLY
ADJUSTED.
Scenes and Incidents AT the Close.

scenes ana tucldtntS hA lut NioHS'
CONVENTION HALL, ST LOUIS, Mo,
Iure The third and closing day OF the
National Democratic Convention opened
up with the most tnrrid temperature OF
the week. The sun was on the rampage,
and its red hot rays poured in through
the glass roof of the Exposition nave with
n vigor that boded something more than
discomfort to those who were about to
participate in the proceedings OF the day.
outside of the hall The scenes were hardly
as exciting as on the previous day, al
though there was no lack OF rush and
hustle
So TAT. however, as the visitors were
concerned the interest was maintained at
the highest pitch, and from the opening
of the doors al ; 30 there was a steady in
flow of holders of mplimentary tickets.
Before another hour had passed the boxes,
balconies. and galleries were solid mass
Of men and women The women were
out i'm even greater force than on any OF
the preceding days, and from the stage
half way down the hall the boxes on
either side presented an unbroken line oi
brilliant costumes aud equally attractive
specimens Of The milliners art.
Still the crowd kept pouring in, and
for fully half an hour before the time APP
pointed for the delegates 10 reassemble
there did not appear 10 be vacant loot
Of space in the spectators quarters, and
the upper portions and rear of the great
hall were sea OF eXpectGnt faces and
waving fans, while the clatter OF ten
thousand tongues rose and fell like the
roar of the surf The delegates were
prompt in assembling Mayor \. r
Ames OF Minneapolis stalked in solitary
and majestic 10 assist in comforting upon
the old Roman an honor which, up 10
few DAYS ago, he had hoped might strike
in his own direction.
THE FAvORITEs GREETED.
The audience greeted their fayorites as
they strolled in with bursts of applause,
and it was evident that, so far ns the day
could be made more enthusiastic and in
spring than other days by the efforts OF
the audience, they intended 10 contribute
to that end industriously and with sin
cerily.
Upon the convention being called 10
order al 1925 prayer was offered by Rev.
Dr. Drank
The chair announced that the Commit
tee on Resolutions was ready TO report,
and Chairman Collins said Il present
Mr Watterson Of Kentucky"
THE PLATf oRM SUBMITTED.
The kentucky editor took his place at
the right of the chairman, waved his
hand and said These resolutions have
been agreed upon unanimously lie was
Justify cheered as he had been by the
simple announcement of his name. Clerk
Petit. in voice that everybody could
hear, read the platform, interrupted now
and then by respectful but irrepressible
applause.
THE PLATFORM.
The following is the platform;
The Democratic party of the United
States. in National convention assem-
bled renews the pledge OF its fidelity to-
the Democratic faith, and reaffirms the
platform adopted by its representatives
In convention of 1894, and endorses the
views expressed by President Cleveland
In his last annual message 10 Congress
as correct Interpretation OF that plat
form upon the question of tarlif reduc-
lion and also endorses the efforts OF our
Democratic representatives In Congress
10 secure a reduction OF excessive tax
alton. Among its principles OF party
faith are the maintenance OF an indissol-
uble union Of free and indestructible
States now about to enter its second
century of uneXampled progress and re
nown. devotion to the plan OF govern
ment regulated by the written Constilu.
tion strictly specifying every granted
power and expressly reservlng 10
the States or people entire the un-
granted residue Of power; the encour-
agement of jealous popular vigilance,
directed TO all who have been chosen for
brief terms TO enact and execute laws,
and are charged with the duty of pre-
serving the peace. and insuring equality
and establishing justice The Democratic
party welcomes the exacting scrutiny OIL
the administration OF executive power
which four years ago was committed 10
lis trusts In the election of Grover Cleve-
land President of the United States, hui
II challenges the most searching inquiry
concerning its fidelity and devotion to
the pledges which then invited the
'uarages of the people during the most
critical period Of our financial Affairs, re |
sulting from oyer.taxation. anomalous
condition OF our currency, and the pubic
debt unmstured 1t has by the adoption
OF Its policy not only avoided disaster, ]