Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-05
Democratic Clubs Unite
Thousands of Delegates at the
 Baltimore Convention.
ST. LOUIS PLATFORM INDORSED.

mend President Cleveland's Message
 and His Entire Administration-Thet
 Speeches.
 BALTIMORE, July 5.-Delegates from at least 400 Democratic clubs arrived yesterday and presented their credentials at the head quarters, No West Fayette street, where they received the official badge and tickets of admission to the convention.
 The sub committee of the League appointed by the general committee, and consisting of F. R. Lee, of Brooklyn, E. B. Whitney, of New York, Bradley G. Schley, of Wiscon- sin, Josiah Quincy, of Boston, and C. F. Black, of Pennsy lvania, were in conference all the morning with the following members of the national and congressional commit tees of the arty: Senators German, kenna and Faulkner, and Phil B. Thompson, secre- 5ary of the national committee. They went over the samo ground covered by the general committee, and arrived at practically the same conclusions.
 The Academy of Music where the conven- tion was held, presented an inspiring appear ance. The interior of the hnilding was tastefully decorated with flags and streamers and in the center over the archway hung large canvas pictures of Cleveland and Thur man and the United States coat of arms The interior was decorated in a simple manner. Over the stage and hanging from the bottom of the hoisted curtain in graceful loops two immense United States flags, separating which, portlere, was a ban danna about six feet square, looped in the middle. In the center of the stage hanging from the flies, was a portrait of President Cleveland in a frame of blue, set with white stars. Tho pillars on either side of the proscenium boxes were entwined each with 8 single United States flag, lapped with long strips of bandanna, and in the front of the boxes themselves were combination pictures of Cleveland and Thurman.
 The delegations were assembled in state groups and their positions in the auditorium designated by state markers. The back of the stage occupied by the delegations from Maryland and District of Colum- bia. By noon all the delegates were in their places They filled the entire lower
 floor. Two bands were in attendance, one located at the back of the stage and the other in the back of the gallery. AS famil- jar figures came into the hall they were ap- plauded by their admirers.
 Half an hour spent in giving cheers
 they were proposed for President Cleveland
 Thurman, Henry Watterson, Carlisle, Cor
 man, Governor Lee, Senator Daniels, Tam
 many Hall, Chauncey F. Black, "the Goddess of Reform," Mrs. Cleveland, Senator Black
 burn and others, and the bands alternated
 with My Maryland" "Yankee Doodle,n
 "Dixie," etc.
 The convention was finally called to order
 by Charles B. Ogden, of Omaha, Neb. Rev.
 J. T. Whiteman made the prayer, after
 which Mir. Ogden delivered the opening ad-
 dress. He spoke as follows:
 On this memorable day, crystallized into inn
 mortality by the genius of Jefferson, we have
 met to perpetuate the grand principles which he so patriotcally advocated, and which have been the cardinal bulwarks of the Democratic party. No day appeals more strongly to our emotions
 and our love of country than the one which first the light of the Declaration of Independence. It was, therefore, most appropriate that the be- levers in the doctrines of that great and wise statesman should have chosen occasion for it's convention which first shed the light of human liberty, and proclaimed to the worI the inaliena- ble prerogative of the individual citizen. Those doctrines everlasting and indestructible Time may momentarily cast dark cloud over them revolution may shake and mar them but wherever shall live and love liberty he will always be willing to lay down his life and sacr- flee his blood in their defense and for their perpetuation. The Democratic party cherishes the memory of it's founder. It loves and reveres his name, and by it's organization it intends to bear 'aoft the shield" of the principles of human rights, so closely interwoven with his life as to make all assaults upon them fall helplessly at its feet. You have assembled to perfect and bring into vglanf action the great mass of our citizens who believe as Jefferson taught. Great principles. like liberty only live in the hearts and minds of individuals by constant vigilance It remains far you to put forth system whereby that vigilance may be rendered perpetual. The formation of local societies. representing the sen timentS and the best political faith of individuals throughout the land can accomplish this object We now come together and, by consultation and interchange of thought, seek plan which will aid those who desire to join with us in dissem- I, that your deliberations will be marked with order and with that iberality of conduct which we ask for ourselves, and when our convention is over shall have an organization which will l be mpregnable against the assaults of the enemy, and will cOnducc to the glorious and triumphant election of Cleveland and Thurman.
 | Mayor Latrobe, of Baltimore, was then in- l troduced, and welcomed the delegates to the city MT. Ogden then stated that the general i committee recommended temporary organi- zation of the convention, which was adopted ! as follows: Chairman, Hon. William E. Russell, mayor of Cambridge, Mass. secre 1 tary, D. N. Carralho, of New York; reading
 clerks, NJ. N. Packard, John M. Travers and | John Kelly, of Baltimore; sergeant at arms, l James Flannery, of Baltimore
 1 MT. Russell was received with great ap- | plause, and the Massachusetts delegation, 1 joined by the others, gave three cheers fol | the ''next governor of Massachusetts He
 spoke as follows;
 FELLOW DEMocRATs--For the honor and priyil
 ege of addressing this gathering of young De 1 mocracy am deeply grateful. With earnestness 1 and enthusiasm, with devotion to the party anc
 its principles and with untlinching loyalty to its 1 glorious leaders, young Democracy meets today | for organization and action. Gladly it volunteer. | in campaign where its very faith is at stake
 impatiently it awaits the coming of the battle | We fight for measures, not men: Gba principles | of government, not mems characters are to bt
 discussed; a nations policy, not personal am
 bition is to be determined. Our party was mol l founded for a single mission which accom-
 plished left it drifting with fixed star SA prin ciple to guide it It was born aud has lived [, | uphold great truths of government that neet { always to be enforced. The influence of the pas ] speaks to us in the voice of the present. Jeffer
 son and Jackson still lead us, not because they
 are glorious reminiscence, but because tn,
 philosophy of the one, the courage of tn.
 other, the democracy of both are potentia
 factors in detersnining democracy to-day. Thei
 faith and ours rests upon an abiding trust in thu
 people a belief that power can safely be put il
 their hands, and the broader the foundation tn
 safer the structure of our government. We be