Evening capital., 1888-06-06

$50 4. M.-The platform committee
came to no conclusion last night, but took
a recess from TO Q o'clock this q. mr. IL
is now in session.
$50 A. M.-The Globe Democrat this a
m SAYS platform will be serious COM
promise The Republic says il will be an
emphatically endorsement of the Presi-
dents message and the Mills bills. Com
miitee has reached no conclusion IS yet.
Still In session.
1917 A. NM Watterson said this
morning, that everything In the platform
was agreed on except the preamble -
Waiterson wishes to endorse the Presi-
dents message and Mr.. German the plat
form OF 1884. Watterson says he thinks
the platform will be ready this afternoon,
but expects fight on 1t in convention.
Gen. Collins of Massachusetts was elect
ed permanent chairman.
Chairman Collins has concluded his
speech amid general applause.
IL 2G A. M.-Chairman Collins says he
is advised by the chairman of the plat
form committee that ii will not be able to
report before o'clock to night.
1130 A. M.-Shewalter of Missouri
presented long resolution on the tariff,
demanding war taxes shall cease and de
nouncing present tariff, which was greeted
with applause.
IL 34-Secretary read communication
from Washington Women's Convention
asking that representative be allowed
10 address the convention ten minutes,
and on motion of Donohue, of New York
the request was granted.
11.47 A. M.-Band struck up and shut
| off Mrs. Merryweather, the speaker of the
Women's Convention.
II So A. M.-Georee Brown OF Tennes-
see moved an adjournment; motion beat
en-. Hensel's resolution was adopted with
cheers.
IL 54 A. M.-Roll call for nominations
began.
1856 A. M Alabama tenders hrst
ri2ht of nomination to New York Dan
Daugherty recognized to nominate Cleve
land.
1855 A. M.--Continued cheering and
waving Of hats as Daugherty takes the
platform
11.5S A M Daugherty begins: II greet
you my countrymen with fraternal re-
CARDS. l rise TO name the next Presi
dent of the United States" Great excite
ment, and delegates all standing and
cheering.
121 p M--New York presents him to
the convention and pledges her ELECTORAL
vote. Renewed cheering.
1902 p M-Dougherty says: I'VE are
here to name the man whom the people
have already chosen" Renewed applause.
1900 p MI give you name en-
twined with victory II nominate
GROVER CLEVELAND. Great excitement,
12.11 p M-Cheering for Cleveland con-
tinues amidst waving of hats. The ex-
citement extends to the galleries.
1919 p M-Cleveland nominated by &C.
clamation. Cheering for Cleveland con-
tinues amidst waving Of hats.
1913 p M-Cleveland's bust on plat
form crowned with laurel wreaths.--
Cheering continues.
1918 p M-Band playing Hail to the
Chief" Picture of Cleveland 10 the white
house uncovered on the east WALL Wild
enthusiasm.
10 14-Hats thrown in the air. Excite
ment increases.
12 Is p M-Cheering continues. Ban
danas waving all over the hall. Delegates
standing on seats.
1917 p M-Chairmau rapping for or
der Cheering centiaues. Horn blow
ing in gallery.
121S-P M--Delegates have picked up
State banner aud are waving them in air.
Cheering continues.
12 20 p M-Delegates grouping all
state banners and waving them high in
the air. Cheering with renewed vigor.
10 % P MA woman's 9 | hal dropped
from the gallery. Delegates are tossi"g z
II about aud still cheering and waving
hats and umbrellas.
10 S5 p M-Renewed but not prolong-
cd cheering at mention of Cleveland's :
name by Mckenzie; but wild enthusiasm
at mention OF hrs Cleveland; mckenzie
says Mrs Cleveland Is the only better
democrat than DR. Cleveland in the coun-
try.
14S p M-yoorhecs moved adjourn
ment 60 10 o'clock tomorrow and asked
call of the roll, White of California Sec
onded it.
55 p M-Motion to adjourn to 10 n
to morrow carried. Convention adjourned
PM-Committee to notify nominees