The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-07


istration. Under the same illustrious leader
| we are ready to meet our political enemy
| openly in high and honorable debate and
stake our triumph on the intelligence, virtue
and patriotism Of the people adhering to the
constitution, its every line and letter.
BY authority Of the Democracy Of New
| York, backed by the Democracy of the en-
| tire Union, / give you name entwined with
victory. / nominate Grover Cleveland, of
| New York.
The speaker closed amid the most tumult-
uous applause of the convention. His ref
erence to the next President of the United
States carried the convention by storm and
the applause continued for several minutes.
The crowd in the galleries tore the eagles
| from the standards, the convention as body
| was waving hats, and cheering was renewed.
| The band struck up the Star Spangled Ban
| ner." The cheering actually continued %
| minutes. Some one placed bandanna on
| Cleveland's bust, and it aroused great enthu
SLASH, but was Immediately removed by those
on the platform.
The kentucky delegation asked and was
| granted unanimous consent to second the
| nomination. James A. Mckenzie was recog-
was the only better Democrat than MT Mr..
Cleveland. He addressed the convention as
Gentlemen of the jury" His speech was
the wittiest OF the day. Kentucky likes
good racer r. he he said, !" and we love MI;
/
humorous illusions to Mr.. Blaine were re-
| ceived with great laughter. Mr.. Mckenzie
moved to suspend the rules and nominate
| Mr.. Cleveland unanimously.
"Question, question, question:" were the
| cries that came from all parts Of the great
| hall at once.
Chairman Collins ruled McKenzie's motion
to suspend in order, but ordered the call Of
| the roll of States to be continued When
| Delaware was reached the chairman tried to
| cast six votes for Grover Cleveland There
was great applause. but the votes could not
Mr., Morrison of Illinois. seconded Mr..
| Cleveland's nomination. but refused to make
speech.
| ing Cleveland as the Moses of the Democra-
| cy.
| Mr.. Byron G. Stout of Michigan. took the
| platform to second the nomination. There
| were many cat calls, shouts, and great con-
| fusion, the chairman rapping for order. f
| . When Missouri was called, continued cries
| for Senator Vest, came from the convention.
| He did not respond. Calls for Fellows came
| when New York was reached, but Fellows
| shook his head.
H. w. Lightfoot of Texas, also seconded
| the nomination. Cries for Daniels Of Vir-
| gina, were then heard and great confusion
| rise.
| The roll call was completed. The motion
OF Mr.. Mckenzie to suspend the rules was
carried and Mr.. Cleveland was nominated
by reclamation amid the widest excite
ment.
| Senator Voorhees, moved to adjourn till 10
| O'Clock tomorrow morning and his motion
| was carried, after an unsuccessful attempt
| to adjourn till 8 this evening.
| The delegates filed out Of the hall In the
best of swirits and there was a smile on ey-
cry face. Many were hoarse with cheering
/ so much.
II is now said that Governor Gray's name
VIII De withdrawn tomorrow. In that case
Judge Thurman will be nominated vice pres
ident by reclamation,
| Cleveland Hears the News.
WASHINGTON, June 6.--The President
passed today very quietly at the White
House and in the afternoon went to Oak
View. He came to the White House at $50
and spent the morning quietly. He re-
ceived no news from the convention, except
press bulletins. He was alone when the
bulletin announcing his denomination was
| received. Col. Lamont took the dispatch
into him and the Presinent expressed gratif-
| cation at the news and at once telephoned to
| Mrs. Cleveland. The President then re-
| sumed work and at 4.30 left the White House
| for Oak View, where he will spend the
| night. Many congratulatory kilograms were
received.
How Will Hewitt stand7
BUFFALO, N. Y, June George 3. Ket-
cham, formerly an insurance manager in this
city, but who moved to New York several
years ago, sends to the News the following
interview, which he says he had with Mayor
Hewitt Of New York:
"Mr. Mayor, you drew up the tariff plank
In the platform of the Democratic convention
| of 1S84?',
Eyes, did,"
| "Have you prepared tariff plank for the
| ST. Louis convention ?"
Il have not prepared anything for the con-
| venti0n, and / shall do nothing about it nor
about the canvass. shall not make speech
nor spend a dollar in the canvass"
AS Democrat, will you not do all you
can for Mr.. Cleveland's reelection, should
| he be nominated?"
mo. shall not vote for him."
For what reasons, Mr.. Mayor"
Because he is no statesman, and / don't
| believe In his reelection"
Don't you think Mr. Cleveland will be re-
| elected p"
HE may but not by my help"
| This conversation was had with Mayor
Hewitt says Mr.. Ketcham. in the presence
| Of several New York City reporters, and
| was not noticed by any Of them, which per-
haps Indicates his influence with them, Mr.
Ketcham. in private note to Editor Butler,
| says: "The inclosed conversation was had
| on May 81 with Mayor Hewitt, and has as
| yet not been reported here. Please hold it
until wire you to print it, as L wish to fol-
low 1t up. 1t is sent now that you may have
It in hand and ready. Hope to see you in
ST. Louis on Tuesday"