Morning journal and courier., 1888-06-06

ings of liberty. The honest, intelligent elector, whose judgment is untainted by prejudice, is prepared to again intrust this government to the Democratic party. That that party has accomplished so much, not withstanding the continued opposition of its foes, is ample evidence that during the next four years its policy will be finally and com pletely adopted. The coming contest will result in the triumph of Democracy. The nominees of this convention will be the chosen ofthe people, and if we do our duty the Republican party will henceforward be una ble to retar6 the progress of our country.
 When he mentioned the name of President Cleveland, the convention arose to its feet, and with waving hats and futtering hand- kerchiefs, cheered for several seconds. At the close of the speech the California dele gates gave three cheers standing for Chair man White, and shouted "Hurrah for Cali- fornia.'
 Governor Green, of New Jersey, offered resolution making the convention subject to the rules of the last convention modified 80 as to prevent any State from changing it's vote until the call of the State is completed. The resolution was adopted. Senator Gor- man of Maryland, who upon being recogniz- ed, received warm welcome, moved that the roll of States be called for the members of the various committees and that all reso- lutions be referred to the appropriate com- mittees without debate. The resolution was adopted without opposition and the roll was called. Considerable confusion pres vailed while the roll was being called, so much 80 that at one time the chair was compelled to call for the sergeant-at-arms and instruct him to see that the aisles were kept clear. As the States were called the names of the principal leaders were received with applause, Henry Watterson, ex-Gov- ernor Abbett of New Jersey, Senators Turpie of Indiana and German of Maryland being IL sAx- credentials, permanent organization and reso- lutions were then announced and the chair gave notice that each of the three committees would meet at o'clock, the committee on credentials and the committee on permanent organization in the convention hall and the committee on resolutions in the grand parlor of the Southern Hotel.
 providing that the convention shali be opened for the inspection of visiting clubs during the recess of the convention. MT. Baker, of Ohio, offered an amendment direct ing the sergeant-at-arms to provide seats during the session to visiting uniformed clubs. In support of his amendment he said that he understood that a large number of tickets of admission had been distributed to the chamber of commerce. These tickets, he thought, should have been distributed among the clubs. Mir. Scheewalter, of Mis- souri, said that he would again raise the point Of order that the convention could transact no business until they had been per manently organized.
 A voice-'tI move to adjourn" The chair That motion is not in order now. The chair decides that the point of order is not well taken because the convention is in pos session of the hall and has authority to make resolutions to that possession
 Ex-Governor Abbott, of New Jersey, said that he could not see any difference between Democrats who come to the convention in uniform and those who come without, and if the motion to allow the doorkeepers to override the National committee and admit every man with uniform prevailed, he would move that all Democrats be admitted without any distinction. The National commit tee was the properly constituted body to take charge of this matt ter and arrange the admissions among the visitors from the several States. The substitute referring the matter to the National committee was adopted without 8 division Roswell P. Flower, of New York, rose to offer resolution and was received witq applause. His resolution. was to the effect that when the convention takes re- cess to day it be to meet at noon tomorrow. MT. Abbott, of New Jersey, offered an amendment fixing the hour at 10 o'clock. He wanted, he said, to see the Democratic ticket nominated sko-morrow and not on the third day. The aAzendment was accepted by MT. Flower and the resolution as amended agreed to. The convention, on motion of MT. Flower, at o'clock took recess until 10 o'clock tomorrow.