New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-07

cratic SAFE here represented and i might be truth
,affiots and Democrats may be called but formal
ronvocaion assembled together TO ratify the action
q the w6s& haTe masses Of the
,ry win elbows touching, have marched In solid and
wnSTgs' pon each lowing banner is Inscribed
sositarv name and that nane has been their pillar
o so BY day aGG ro9 9sr Sees
With mighty shout, yes say; with mighty shout,
ne eeu' ing sonIct ic6cers The people homo were
becoming rapidly educated and cannot be much longer
which he is the splendid exponent and they viii ratify
that nomination at the polls for as soon as the des Of
states viii have received IT'S death wound aud final over
throw (Appausel 60 >,,-.
confined TO the limits of the great state which proudly
claimed him as her SON Today, IN 1885, his name
I every civilized country upon the face OF Gods earth
paass He wa ESgd e the People sfs Of The
his ability and his patr1S dt and he has redeemed
st 10 insure the continuance cf that heroic
serotion 20 duty which has been oxemplfed By
,1naass He has not only won the applause OF his
counymen but the paudlts OF the civilized world Of
sWell DONE thou good and faithful servant
The nomination Of Mr.. Cleveland was seconded also
NV T Morrison. of Illinois, Mr. Stout, of Michigan.
Tn. states of NinDesota and Mississippi were called
nv the secretary with response from the delegates.
when Missouri called, a frantic outcry arose for
Vest Vcst' but Vest failed to materialze and the
call went on Nebraska, New Hampshire and New
Jersey remained silent in their seats when called.
But when the secretary announced that it was New
yors's turn, a general howl went up for Fellows.
NJ Fellows sat in the gallery behind the platform among
The guests and in response to the popular voice. he
and bowed his acknowledgements. number OF mis-
ended friends urged him TO come down and give the
convention talk Mr. Fellows, however, was obdurate
m his determination not TO expend any eloQuence
this occasion and remained in his seat
North Carolina had no favOrlte TO propose and there
fore remained silent. The secretary then called the
states If Ohio, Oregon and Pennsylvania; when there
were loud cries for Hunt Mr. Hunt not responding,
the secretary continued and called the States OF Rhode
Island and South Carolina Mr.. Dawson was called
for and responded follows:
The state Of South Carolina seconds the nomination
Of Grover Cleveland and seconds the letter and tho
message (CheerS.i
LARGE PROMISES FROM TEXAS.
The state of Tennessee called and no one respond
ing the state of Texas called Mr.. IAghtfoot was
called for to respond. lie said
On behalf Of the Democratic party Of the great state
of Texas d State which has polled the grandest
Democratic majority of any state In TINS piom we
Cleveland. (AppIauseD We Of Texas love the gal
liant chean who in the most remarEa6e t a iS
keynote Of his campaign the motto: Tell the Truth
(Applause) We admire, Mr.. Chairman. the noble bic
banner the motto Public ofce IS Public TrT s,c
admire
weight OF the Administration the side OF practical
state Of Texas rolled IN the grand majority for the
National ticket OF $4,000 (applause). and, SIR with
November for the National ticket 100000 majority.
AppiauseD
The state OF Vermont then called, and no re-
spouse being made the State of Virginia was called,
unon which there continued calls for Mr.. Daniels
He not responding. the States Of West Virginia and
Wisconsin we're called the cries for Daniels being con-
snued When the Territory of Montana was called
there were loud cries for Mr. McGinnis creating much
laughter but the celebrated delegate refused to make
any response.
The Chair-Ths question is upon the motion made
by the gentleman from Kentucky, Mr.. Mckenzie, that
the rules be suspended, which requires the calling OF
tie States to vote upon candidate for President of the
United States, and that Grover Cleveland, OF New
York, be nominated by reclamation
Mr.. Waterbury, of New York; rise to point Of
order
Roswell p Flower. of New-York, had been standing
at the head Of his delegation and when MT waterbury
announced that he had point OF order, Mr. Flower
rlided over to Waterways side and forcbly pulled him
and his point Of order down into seat. Mr. Flower
explained with great vigor 10 the unfortunate Water
bury that he was inerruptng the proceedings and he
must insist that he keep quiet, which Mr.. waterbury
proceeded to do While this tlo episode was on, tho
convention was shouting very loud assent, with
single exception 10 the question put by the chair and
IN the midst Of the noise and confusion Mr. Collins said:
g The chair declares that Grover Cleveland, OF New
York having received the unanimous vote, is the cand
date of the Democratic party for the office OF President
OF the United States
Mr. F1ower-I have motion which VIII send up
The Chair-The motion Of Mr.. Flower viii be road
by the secretary.
The secrctary-The resolution presented by hos"en
J. Flower, Of NewYOrk:
Resolved That when this Convention adjourn Il be
rntl 10 a. III. tomorrow. Cheers and cries Oh No.
no, nO."l
The Cbarnan-The chair desires to announce that In
the event of this resolution passing the Committee
on Order of Business will meet at their rarlor In the
Southern Hotel at o'clock tonight. Those gentle
men in favor OF the resolution offered by Mr. fiower'
which has Just been read. will say aye.
The vote was put and the negative followed and the
motion was declared lost by the chairman
NJ. Flower-That was not the resolution onered'
II is written on the other side of the paper.
The Chairnan-Mr Flower offers another resolution
Il is that when we adjourn, we adjourn to meet at
o'clock this evening. The resolution OF Mr. Flower Is
doublc-hcaded one. written on each side 1t seems
that the secretary read the wrong one.
Mr. Henslcr of Pennsylvania call for the regular
order fixed by this Convention which Is that VIC
proceed with the nominations for President and VICE
President Of the United States.
The Chairman-The Chair is Of the opinion that
when the House IS in regular session, 1t IS within the
power of the House 10 adjourn.
Mr. Hensler-I then move that the resolution De
postponed until after the order Of business has been
disposed Of so that we more correctly determine
the proper hour TO adjourn
GRAY's SUPPORTERS ASKING FOR DELAY.
D. ". Voorhees,, OF Indlana-Mr. Chairman hope
this Convention viii adjourn until tomorrow morning
at 10 o'clock Mr. President, do not recognize
vote en- masse In this way. l therefore call for a
call Of the States the question of adjournment
until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock In support
Of that motion desire to say what well known TO
every Democrat here, that the Committee Resolu-
tons VIII not report this afternoon. We will have
10 be here tomorrow morning anyhow, and the time
between and then may be proftably used for tho
harmony and success Of the democratic party. and
viii result in forwarding business and in closing
the proceedings Of this Convention by adopting this
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