Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-06-16
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC OONvRN-
TON,

Permanent OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 1StfACA
Collins, Permanent Chairman and II. H.
Inxerson, Permanent Seeretsry-A Wo-
man in the Cleveland NOmt-
mated by Daniel Dougherty Of New York
The Seconds.
ST.. LOUIS, June Sat this evenings
meeting of the committee on organization,
0enersI Patrick Collins was nominated for
permanent chairman of the convention
by Dr.. Mammalian, of Vermont: Castleman,
of Kentucky, seconded Collins name and
he was selected unanimously for recomraen-
dation. 81. H. Ingersou was selected with
out opposition as the committees choice for
the conventions permanent secretary, and
all his assistants were 1etained for perma-
nent organization, as Mr.. Ingersoll's helpers.
After considerable discussion rules TO gov
ern the convention, as suggested to-day
in the convention by Governor Green, OF
New Jersey, we're acquiesoed in. This was to
adopt the rules of the last national demo-
cratic convention, with the significant ad-
dition that during roll call no state having
voted shall change its vote until other states
have voted. The committee will hold an
other meeting tomorrow morning early to
put the action into formal shape for the
convention.
ton was called to order by the temporary
chairman.
Prayer was offered by Rev. j. R. Green,
of Missouri, who especially invoked the di-
vine blessing upon the members of the con-
vention that had been intrusted by the peo-
pie of the states of the union in the per-
Torrance of their great duty.
On motion of MIR. Prince, of Massachu-
sets, resolution was adopted rendering
the thanks of the convention to the Colora-
do delegation for the gift of the silver gavel,
directing that the same be placed IN charge
of a national committee to use IN future
democratic conventions. Adopted.
The chair laid before the convention the
credentials of the delegates from Alaska.
They we're referred to the committee Oh
credentials.
MI. 7. ]. Campbell, of New York, sent up
to the desk that it might be read, long pre-
amble and resolution prepared by himself,
and signed by a large number OF prOmlnent
democrats. The resolution declared that
the perpetuity of the republic demands the
enforcement of the Monroe doctrine In all
its length and breadth; that terri
torial aggrandizement by foreign pow
discountenanced by every means in the pow
or of the United States government. That
this republic should maintain the friendly
relations with the sister republics of Mexico,
Central America, and South America, and
with the other home ruled powers of Amer
lea; that we should extend them friendly
aid to maintain themselves, and protect
themselves from the encroachment of
foreign powers. We should prepare to de-
clare ourselves ready to maintain our
authority by every means in the power of
great nation.
Patrick A. Collins, of Massachusetts, was
elected permanent chairman. At IL a.
m: General Collins spoke eloQuently. He
said:
The chair announced that the secretary
would read paper for the consideration of
the convention. The paper proved to be a
request from the woman's convention re-
Gently held in Washington, stating that two
of its members had been appointed
10 make Q short talk to the conven-
ton on behalf of the women
Of America. This request was accompanied
By promise that if it were granted by the
convention the representative of the wo-
mans organization would only occupy the
attention of the convention for ten minutes.
The communication was signed by Virginia
l. Minor and E. A. Merryweather. j. j.
O'Donohue, of New York, moved that the
women be heard and it was agreed to.
Resolutions expressing sympathy with
General Sheridanwere unanimously adopted.
Mrs. Merryweather then mounted the
platform and was received with applause.
She said that she was delegated to ask
that this great convention help to make
the practice of this nation conform TO its
principle of universal suffrage. Mrs.
Merryweather's voice was not strong
enough to fill the hall and she was FREE
quentiy interrupted with cries of "louder"
and the band struck up an air before she
had concluded, but she remained plucki-
~ at her post until her time had expired.
Resolutions were then offered for
q recess until 8 O'Clock this evening
and until 10 o'clock tomorrow, Wien
Mr.. Hensell, of Pennsylvania, moved
that the roll of states and territories be
called, and the names of candidates for
president and vice president be placed in
but no ballot is to be taken
until after the committee on resolutions
shall have reported. The resolution was
adopted with applause.
When Alabama was called the chairman
said that his state had decided to give way
to New York. The convention applsuded
at this announcement, and when the New
York delegation presented Daniel Dougher-
~ to make the nomination the great hall
rang With cheers, which were prolonged,
and grew in volume for nearly q minute un-
til Mr.. Dougherty mounted the platform
when it was redoubled.
As soon as he could be heard MI. Dougherty
said: II greet you my countrynen, with fra
ternal regard. In your presence l bow 70
the majority Of the people. The sight itself
ID inspiring, the thought sublime. You come
from every state and territory, from every
nook and corner of our ocean bound conti-
nent. You are about to discharge a more
than imperial duty. With simplest ceremo-
mails you, as representatives Of the people,
choose q magistrate with power mightier |
than monarch, yet checked and controlled |
by the supreme law of a
written constitution. Thus impressed |
ascend tho rostrum to name the next presi- |
dent of the United States. New York pre- |
sents him to the convention and pledges her |
electoral vote. Delegations from the thirty
sight states and all the territories arc |
without caucus or consultation,
ready simultaneously to take mp the cry and |
make the vote unanimous. We are here,
not indeed to choose a candidate. but to |
name the one the people have already
chosen.
He is the man for the people. His career
illustrates the
GLORY OF OUR INSTITUTIONS.
Eight years ago unknown, save in his own
locality, he, for the last four years, has
stood in the gaze of the world, discharging
the most exalted duties that can be confided
10 a mortal. To-day determines, that not
Of his own choice, but by the mandate of
his countrymen and with the sanction of
heaven, he shah fill the presidency for four