Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-06-15

The National democratic convention in
st. Louis, WAS called 10 order at II 80 on
the 9th inst, 10y Chairman Barnum Of the
national democratic committee Secretary
Prince read the names of the temporary
officers. Senator German, G.. =. l}rice Of
Ohio, and Dawson of South Carolina es-
corted Chairman White to the chair. The
California delegation gave three cheers
standing for Chairman White. His re-
marks were punctuated with applause and
cries of "Hurrah for California;" from the
California delegation.
MIR. White said:
For the first time for period covering
&ore than quarter of century the demo-
cratic national convention is held while the
anairs OF government are conducted by "a
democratic administration. The republi-
can party declared that democratic success
meant national ruin. This doctrine was
repudated AT the polls and the experience
of almost four years has demonstrated that
those assertions and charges were unwar-
ranted and that the people were right in
demanding and compelling radical
change. No public servant ever responded
10 the call OF duty more fully or in better
faith than President Cleveland He has
never failed 20 apply to affairs of state
those sound business maXims, the observ-
ance OF which is even more necessary in
public than in private station.
For years il had been generally conceded
that IL WAS necessary TO reform the tariff.
ne republican party mas ever lulleO 10
suggest any remedy and has universally
thwarted the efforts OF the democracy 10
afford the necessary relief.
During republican dominancy many mil
lions Of acres of public domain passed into
the hands Of corporate and foreign syndi-
Gates formed for the q cation of individual
fortunes. The obligations imposed as con-
ditions precedent To the investiture
of this were Professionally violated by the
benefciaries, and those violations passed
UNDECIDED until the democratic administra-
tion declared forfeiture In conformity
with the views of the President, "a statute
has been enacted preventing the acquisition
of lands by those not citizens of the United
States, aud restricting the power uf corpora
tons to obtain tide TO realty IN the terri
tories.
For years universal attention has been
directed 10 the dangers OF Chinese immigra-
ton. II he advent of hories o. pagan slaves
disciplined 10 starvation and Injured 10 I'M
remuncrative toll has rightly been consider
cd destructive 10 the interests of labor and
"A menace 20 the republic The democracy,
unlike its political adversary, has always
been witt the people IN this issue. The ad-
mnistralion has entered into a treaty with
the Chinese empire which must result in
excluding the Mongoiians from our shores.
The republican party Is struggling for
life. II cannot long survive. Its extended
incumbency was due 10 the fears and doubts
succeeding the civil conflict.
These f0rcbodIHgs have been removed by
time and thought amt honest opinion.
The speaker paid tribute 10 Mr.. Tildon's
memory and concluded as follows:
The nominee OF this convention will be
the choice of the people, and if we do our
duty, the republican party will hencefor
ward be unable 10 rctard the progress OF
our )untry.
At mention Of President Cleveland name
there was a scene OF great excitement, all
the delegates rising 10 their feet, cheering
and waving hats and canes. There was re
nPwed cheering at the second reference 10
thepresident' name and the New York dele
cation rose and led in three cheers for him.
q The name Of lilden was greeted with ap-
'pause and cheers.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Whites speech,
resolution was adopted that the rules of
the preceding convention be the rules Of the
present convention, subject 10 modification.
That in voting for candidates for pres-
dent and vice president no state shall be
allowed 10 change its vote until roll-call of
states has been made and every state has
cast its vote.
The states proceeded 10 make appoint
rnents for the several committees.
Mr.. OBricu If Minnesota said that as
there was contest in the Dakota deleCa-
ton. the only contest before the convention,
he would move that the Dakota delegates
be excluded from any participation in the
conventions proceedings until the report
acted upon. Adopted.
Al ? o'clock the convention adjourned
un il the morning Of the 9th at 10 o'clock.
|; was little after 10 o'clock on the
morning OF the 9th inst when Temporary
Chairman White called the convention TO
order After prayer by the Rev. T. j.
Green, the chairman announced that ere
dentials had been handed in from delega-
ton from Alaska, this being the first time
that territory had sought admission to a
democratic national convention. The ere
dentials were referred. Several reSolu-
tons were reported and referred To the
committee on resolutions
The committee on rules and permanent
organization recommended that the conven-
ton should adopt the same rules aud order
of business that prevailed at the Chicago
convention Of 1884. with the modification
that no delegation shall be permitted 70
change It's vote until after the call of states
and territories has been completed.
For permanent officers the following
names were submitted: Chairman, Hon.
Patrick a. Collins, Massachusetts; secre-
tary II Ii Ingersoll, Tennessee: assistants,
Alfred Orendorff, Illinois: 7. +. Barrett,
Missouri: w. w. Scott, Virginia; .. Nj.
Hall Minnesota: Leopold Strauss, Ala
bama: L. G.. Rowley. Michigan: John Trip
lett. Georgia: r. i. L.ingle, Missouri: ..
Newell, Colorado +. j. Merrill, Nebraska;
chief reading secretary, Hon. Thomas
Petit: sergeant at-arms r. j. Bright;
chief door keeper Daniel Able St. Louis.
The temporary chairman selected Hon.
Mr. Barnum OF Connecticut. Roswell Il.
Flower of New York. and John . Day of
Missouri 10 soudsCt Mr. Collins 10 the
chair His presence upon the platform
was the signal for long aud continued APP
plause, the Massachusetts delegation get
ting upon It's chairs and yelling itself
hoarse The enthusiasm was renewed
when Mr.. White, thanking the convention
for the courtesy extended him, introduced
his successor. and il was continued while
two Of the Tennessee delegates carried up
on the platform a framed vignette OF the coat
Of arms of that state with pictures of the
President and Mira. Cleveland, the whole
surmounted by magnificent floral wreath.
Quiet was at last restored, and then, while
the convention listened in silence and with
carefulnatteDtiUn, the Boston congressman
spoke as follows:
''To stand by your favor in this place, so
often filled by the foremost men in our
great party, is q distinction OF the highest
character and honor, for which l am pro
foundly grateful We represent in this
convention more than 3o,00,OO0 OF the
American people We bear their commits
sion 10 act for them. and their injunction TO
act with all the wisdom God has given us
10 protect and safeguard the institutions Of