The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
RENOMINATED.
Roger @. Mills Nominated by
p Acclamation Amid the
Greatest Enthusiasm.
He Makes a Speech IN Which He
Completely Demollshes His
Opponent Jones.

cratic convention of the Ninth Congress
sionsl district met In the district court
room this morning and was called to order
by Col. Geo. Tyler, of Bill county,
chairman OF the district executive COM
mittee. Colonel Tyler made very neat
and forcible speech, in which he defined
the issues of thu campaign very clearly
and stated the democratic position with
great force.
Referring to Colonel Mills, he said;
ave assemble, gentlemen of the conVen-
tion, under peculiar and interesting sur
roundings. Representing the democracy
of then NTH congressional district, we
have come here to select our standard
bearer in the coming election. The
democracy of the whole country have an
abiding interest in the result of our de-
alterations, and the eyes of the whole ma
ton are turned toward this convention to-
day. We enjoy the rare and distinguished
honor of having furnished from the citi
zenship of this district, as our representa-
tive in congress-, one whose patriotic
devotion to his people and to the consti-
tuition of his country, and whose
abilities in the championship of
the true principles of democracy,
have called him to this rank and to the
delicate and responsible duties of leader
ship on the floor of congress and in the
national cam paign. Our constituencies
have with one accord nominated him to
this convention for reelection. That
nomination has been seconded by the
great heart of the democracy throughout
the length and breadth of this land. He
is with us to-day and we can feel the
magic of his presence. The names of our
champions are entwined with victory, and
when the din and smoke of the political
battle shall have cleared away the names
of Cleveland and Thurman and Mills will
stand at the head of the polls recorded in
letters of living fire, and the country will
know that the democracy of Jefferson and
jackson still lives"
For temporary chairman Mr.. Bryan, of
Washington, nominated Colonel Typand
and, on taking the vote, declared him
elected
Mr.. Beauregard Bryan, of Washington
was made secretary, and j Fl. Bull OF
MoLennan, sergeant-at-arms.
On motion of Mr.. l.. @. Alexander q
committee on credentials, basis of repre-
sentation and permanent organization
consisting of one member from each
county, was appointed. When the com
mittee had retired from the room, Colonel
Giddings was called upon and, taking the
stand, made a short speech
Mr.. Bryan, of Washington, from the
committee, reported back the names OF
delegates, the basis of representation and
the permanent organization agreed
upon. DR.. A. G. Graves
of Milan, was named fol-
permanent chairman and, temporary or
CARNATIONS with this exception was made
permanent The report was adopted.
Doctor Graves upon taking the chair
thanked the convention for the honor con
ferred upon him.
Nominations for congressman being
declared in order Col. d. D. Giddings
arose and formally placed before the
convention the name of Roger Q.
Mills He said Colonel Mills had
the democracy of the district, and this
convention met only to ratify it.
On motion of L. @. Alexander, Colone
Mills was nominated by reclamation by
rising vote, and amidst great enthusiasm
a committee of one member of each coun
ty was appointed to inform Colone
Mills of his nomination.
Mr.. W. F. Searoy, of Washington county
- &c kH, su
committee for the ensuing two years. ID
made short speech in which he pledge'
Washington county full share toward
the election of the nominee. The conven
ton then adjourned.
The procession formed on the publi
square at II O'Clock and marched to Pad
gifts park, where arrangements had beer
made for the speaking.
The procession was about enc mile lont
and included six bands, an artillery com
pany with one piece, the city fire depart
ment, some 200 horsemen carrying spear
with bandannas fastened to them, lonI
line of carriages and agreat many men
foot.
Among the inscriptions upon the ban
ners carried we're the following;
"Tax cigars high and reduce the tart
on brogans."
Republicans vote for free cards an
whisky and tax Bibles"
"The government drains Us of nalf c
our earnings"
UNNECESSARY taxation is unjust taxa
ton"
"You pay one bale of cotton out G
every three for protection"
Among those marching in the processio
we're about $50 colored men. There was
great deal of cheering INDUCED in and
"Hurrah for Cleveland"
"Hurrah for Cleveland and Thurman!
These shouts could be heard every mt
ment of the time.
Arriving at the grounds it was foun
that two stands had been erected for th
speakers and seats arranged for thou
sands of people. As soon as the peopl
who came in the procession had seate
themselves about the stand nearest tn
entrance, Hon. Frank Lubbock was intro
= duced in a short speech.
Attorney General Hogg followed Gov
Lubbock,
General Cabell was the next speake
He was suffering with bronchitis and hi
voice occasionally few the track an
ditched itself, as it were, winding up wit