Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-06-14

President CLe,esd,ad.
with a storm of cheers, which grew in vol
ume as he mounted the steps OF the plat
form and stool by the side of Chairman
White, who grasped his hand and waited
for the applause to die out. When some
thin e like quiet had been restored Chair
man White said:
extended 10 me and your indulgence &C
corded me so far in the proceedings of this
great convention, l take pleasure in intro
ducing to you your permanent presiding
officer, Hon. Patrick A. Collins, Of Massa-
chusetts."
Mr.. White then passed over to Mr. Col
Inns the silver gavel presented by the Colo
RADIO delegation and retired There was
another burst of applause. and when 1t had
subsidized Mr.. Collins addressed the con-
vention-
ITO stand by your favor in this pace so
often filled by the foremost men IN our
great party, is distinction of the highest
character and an honor for which l am
profoundly grateful" said Mr.. Collins.
In performing the delicate and difficult
service to which you have assigned me l
can scarcely hope to justify the wisdom of
your choice. 1 shall at all times need a
continuance of your indulgence and cour-
tesy, as well as your full CO. operation, to
promote order, decorum and good win, I'M
til these proceedings are brought to a
happy close. We represent in this conveu-
ton more than thirty millions Of the Amer
lean people Ne bear their commission to
act for them and their injunction to act
with all the wisdom God has given US to
protect and safely guard the institutions of
the Republic as the fathers founded them.
The speaker briefly enumerated the
principles as laid down by Jefferson and
which the Democratic party, he said, to-
day revf red and cher. shed.
The chairman then stated that he had
been Informed by the chairman OF the COM
mittee on resolutions that that committee
would be unable to report before eight
O'Clock.
The chair announced that the secretary
would read a petition for the consideration
of the convention The paper proved to be
request from the Woman's convention re-
Gently held in Washington, stating that two
OF its members had been appointed to make
a short talk to the convention on behalf of
the women of America. This request was &C
companie1 by a promise that If it were
granted by the convention, the representa-
tives of the woman's organization would
only occupy the attention of the convention
for ten minutes. ]. J. O'Donoghue, of
New York, moved that the women be
heard. and it was agreed to.
7. j. Campbell. Of New York, arose and
presented q resolution which he asked to
be read The resolution was as follows:
Rssolred. That this convention takes occasion
to express its unfeigned sorrow at the serious
and dangerous illness of General Philip II.
Sheridan lapplause) and to him whose noble
and valiant deeds will ever be enshrined in the
hearts Of his countrymen, We extend our sincere
sympathy. We earnestly trust tat the great
soldier and distinguished patriot will meet with
speedy recovery and that the divine Provi-
dence may spare him unto this Nation for many
years to come.
ResoIred. That a copy OF these resolutions be
forwarded to General Sheridan as expressive
of the heartfelt sentiments OF the Democracy
OF the United States.
Mr.. Campbell asked for unanimous con-
sent for the adoption Of the resolutions.
The resolutions were adopted by rising
vote with three hearty cheers for the gal
liant soldier who is now engaged in his
most desperate campaign
Mrs. Merryweather. of the woman's con-
vention, 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 uni
versal suffrage.
Resolutions were then offered for recess
until eight o'clock this evening and until
ten o'clock tomorrow, when Mr.. Henseu,
OF Pennsylvania, moved that the roll of
names of candidates for President and
Vice President be placed in nomination but
no ballot be taken until after the commit
tee on resolutions shall have reported.
The resolution was adopted with applause.
When Alabama was called, the chair
man said his State b I'd decided to give way
to New York. The convention applauded
at this announcement, and when the New
York delegation presented Daniel Dough-
erty to make the nomination, the great hall
rang with cheers, which were prolonged
and grew in volume for nearly minute
until Mr.. Dougherty mounted the platform,
when it was redoubled as soon as he could
be heard.
MI Dougherty concluded characteristic
speech, lasting about ten minutes. with the
following words: Il nominate Grover
the United States"
Unbounded enthusiasm followed. The
delegates mounted the chairs, waived their
hats, their canes and handkerchiefs. The
1890 spectators joined in the applause, and
the band in the east gallery helped along
with their horns and drums, but their
blare aud noise could scarcely be heard
above the general din
AS Mr.. Doughtery finished his impas-
stoned speech some one in the west gallery
tore aside q curtain which had hidden q
portrait Of Cleveland, upon the face OF the
great picture of the Capitol building, re-
vealing to the full gaze of the convention
the we'll known features of the President
This incident reused the enthusiasm of the
convention to q fever heat for the first
time during its proceedings