The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-06-08
Cleveland and Thurman
NOMINATED BY RECLAMATION.
UNPRECEDENTED ENTHUSIASM.
A Ticket That VIII Sweep the Country.
The Fight for Lower Tariff Taxation
to be Continued
A GLORIOUS DAY FOR DEMOCRACY

A GLORIOUS DAY FOR DEMOCRACY.
All eyes have been turned towards ST.
Louis, this week, and while there was great
anxiety to know the result there was no ap-
prehension among Democrats that mistake
would be made. The denomination o.
President Cleveland was a forcgone Conclu
sion, and was in compliance with the univer-
sal dies ire of the Democratic party.
The only element of doubt was in regard
to the candidate for Vice President Cover
nor Gray, of Indiana, had a large following,
but an almost spontaneous demand was made
for the nomination of ex-senator Thurman
of Ohio, and the convention was carried
along on tidal wave of enthusiasm for the
noble old man, who was also nominated by
reclamation, on Thursday. The ticket,
therefore, is Cleveland and Thurman.
1t was urged that lie is too old for the place,
and that the Senate will probably be in the
hands of the Republicans. who, in the event
of his death, would elect one of their own
party President Of the body. Mr.. Thurman
it is stated by his friends is Is years ole, and
although suffering from rheumatism, he is
hale and hearty, as tough as a pine knot
with his brain as clear and strong as ever it
was. His great popularity, stern and uncom-
promising integrity of character, the purity
of his private life and his unsullcd polti-
cal reputation were deemed sufficient
Urnnplc Ia, In him, tl,,c H.,
add strength to the ticket in every doubtful
State, and particularly on the Pacific slope
Indeed, Cleveland md Thurman make. We
believe an invincibc ticket, and one for
which every Democrat can hurrah with all
his might, and wave red handana with en-
thusiasm.
For days before the convention met ST.
Louis was crowded with happy and enthusas.
tic Democrats, and it is gratifying to know
that the Maryland delegation was, perhaps
the most popular one there. 1t contained
Senator German, n Democratic leader of
national reputation, whose advice was much
sought. Hon. Stevenson Archer, chairman
of the State Democratic Executive Commit
tee, was with the delegation, as was also
Comptroller Baughman and other prominent
Marylandcrs. The Secretaries were Col. ].
Thomas Scarf and Mr.. Henry D. Harlan, the
latter of Hartford county. Mr.. James r.
Whiieford, otthis county, was also delegate
The convention was called to order on
Tuesday morning, by Mr. Barnum Chairman
n National 81,
ings were opened with prayer. Mr.. S. VI.
White, ct California, was chosen ms tempo
rary Chairman. In his speech he gave a
gratifying review of the four years of Demo
cratic administration. The various commit
tees were then appointed The Maryland
delegation named the following:
Chairmnn-Albrrt Richie; secretary, N.
Charles Burke; resolutions, A. p. German
credentials, w. l.. Bicdler; organization,
John b. Brown
On the ballot for chairman of the com.
mitiee on resolutions Henry Watterson, of
Kentucky, was chosen by u vote of %, Mr..
German receiving 90 votes.
The Colorado Democrats presented to the
convention soil silver gavel, which was
received amidst great applause.
A gorgeous parade of 10000 uniformed
Democrats took place on Tuesday.
On Wednesday the committee on creden
tials recommended Gen. p A. Collins. of
Massachusetts,, as permanent chairman He
made an excellent speech, in which he OK.
pounded Democratic principles in a clear
and iorcibIe manner, and showed what n
Democratic administration has done for the
good of the country since Cleveland took his
seat.
The roll.call for nominations was begun
and Alabama, first on the list, rendered her
privilege TO New York. Daniel Doueber.
ty, OF New York, who made the lannon's
speechin the Philadelphia convention in 1884,
in nominating Cleveland, was recognized by
the chairman and in II powerful and eloquent
speech nominated for President, Grover
Cleveland, ofNcw York.
Mr. Dougheriy then left the platform. and
for over twenty minutes the twelve thousand
people filled the air of the great convention
hall within volume COMMUNICATING apn,nuse
comparable with nothing on earth, perhups.
save the roar Of the falls of Niagara. 1t was
the uttcrance of these words II give Won
name cntwincd with victory nominate
Grover Cleveland, of New York" Ladies
waived their handkerchiefs, delegates flaun,.
ed their banners, numbers of the stalwat De-
mocIacy i'll the galleries took off their coats
and gave themselves up to iranticvocal efforts
Now anu then the sea of sound would cbb for
one brief moment, and then be caught up and
rush back with M irresistible force.
During the excitement tie mammoth mic.
ture ct the Capitol At Washington, covering
the wall far above the platform, was in Main
view OF the whole convention. The doors were
seen /" swing bnck and the smiling face of
President Cleveland bcamed ont on his nd.
mircfs. Every body in the hall seemed fairly
beside himself with excitement The
stone bust OF the President near the speakers
stand was crowned with wreath of crecp
snatched with almost frcnzed hands from
among the decorations of the platform
Long -pocd State banners among the dele.
gates were being whired wildly in the air,
when suddenly the convention, with micb.
ty shout, discovered Daniel Dougherty climb.
Ing on chair in the middle ofthe New York
ers on the floor. He WAS waving aloft an
American flag. As if moved by a common.
impulse, the sIandard-hcurers of the dfTeren,