The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-07
COLLINS IN THE CHAIR.
The Enthusiasm Warming Up as the
Business Proceeds.

The Enthusiasm Warming Up as the
Business Proceeds.
ST. LOUIS, June 6.--The temporary chair
man then called for reports from the com
mittee of organization, and Mr. Cassidy of
Pennsylvania, the chairman, reported that
it had unanimously agreed upon Gen.
Patrick A Collins of Massachusetts, for
permanent chairman. The announcement
was received with loud applause and cheer
ing.
P. P. Ingersoll of Tennessee was recon-
mended as secretary, and one delegate from
each state as vice president and one as
assistant secretary. The committee further
recommended that the rules of previous
conventions shall be in force during the
present convention, with notifications that
no state shall change its vote for president
and vice president until the call of states
has been completed. The report of the
committee was agreed to.
ESCoRTING THE CHAIRMAN.
When the report of the committee had
been completed and adopted, Chairman
White announced that he would appoint
Chairman Barnum of the national com
mlttee, Roswell 2. Flower of New York,
and John o. Day of Missouri, committee
to escort the permanent chairman of the
COONenJlOn W Lllt obdBt.
The announcement of each of these names
was the signal for burst Of hearty ap-
plause.
Mr.. Barnum's name was received with
especial warmth, and cries of "Barnum"
were mingled with general shouts.
Just as the committee was proceeding to
the place where Mr.. Collins sat, in the Mas
sachusetts seats, a delegation appeared bear
ing two large floral shields, which had been
N,,1 k,.I
permanent organization with the compli-
ments of Hon. David X. Francis, mayor of
st. Louis. The largest of these floral offer
ings, which were placed upon the conven-
tiOn stage, was a magnificent shield of
jacquemlnot roses, upon which in white
roses was inscribed the letter &C." AS these
testimonials were born to the platform,
Mr.. Collins, arm and arm with Mr.
Barnum aud Mr.. Flower, marched down
the south aisle, and his appearance was
greeted with a storm of cheers, which grew
in volume as he mounted tho platform and
stood by the side Of Chairman White, who
grasped his hand ard waited for the
applause to die out. When something like
quiet had been restored, Chairman White
said
Thanking you for the favors you have ex-
tended TO me, and your indulgence accorded mo
so far in the proceedings or this great conven-
ton take pleasure in introducing TO you your
permanent presiding officer, Hon. Patrick A.
Collins OF Massachusetts,.
Mr.. White thel 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 it had
subsided Mr.. Collins addressed the convsn-
ton. Mr. Collins spoke IN a voice which,
although lot great in volume, was suiil-
ciently clear and distinct to enable him 70
be heard In every portion OF the hall He
was frequently interrupted with loud ap
plause, his reference to the long and
finally successful efforts OF the democratic
party TO obtain control Of the reins Of gov
ernment being especially cheered.
CELTIC ELooUEECE.
Gen. Collins spoke eloquently. He said the
Craftsmanship OF the convention, a post so
often filled by foremost men Of the party,
was appreciated by him as a distinction of
the nation, he said, had heard more in their
time Of the clash Of arms
and the echoes OF war than of the principles
of the government. 50 1t was no wonder
tho question is asked and scarcely answered I:
"What difference is there between the two
parties n The speaker replied to Che query
with pithy summary Of the political creed
Of Thomas jefferson, the apostle OF the
democracy. 70 this Gen. Collins added the
golden economic rule that no more taxes
should be levied upon the people In any way
than is necessary 20 meet the honest ex-
penses Of the government.
RECORD OF THE DEMOCRACY.
Through these principles the democratic
party had fought successfully our foreign
wars, protecting our citizens in every cline,
compelled the respect of all nations for our
flag, added imperial domain TO our territory,
and insured peace, prosperity and happiness
TO all the people. False 10 these principles,