Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-06-14

ten minutes.
THIS remarkable oatburst did not cease
until everybody was abso utely exhausted
It was exactly twenty.four minutes before
the chair was able 70 regain control OF the
convention.
After the storm had at length been
quelied, James A. Mackenzie, % kentucky,
sec onded the nomination Of Grover Cleve-
land.
Mr. Mackenzie eulogizcd Mr.. Cleveland's
Administer In pleasant maunor which
secured for hun much applause and laugh
tor.
Mr.. II. d. ID. Twiggs, Of Georgia, also
seconded Mr.. Clevelandis nomination.
The call OF States WIS then continued but
no response until Illinois was reached
when Hon. W. r. Morrison arose and be.
ing recognized by the convention, received
an enthu siustic greeting He merely de-
sire1 to formally second the noniiaatiou Ia
beh III OF the State Of Illinois.
Kansas responded with written second
commencing Cleveland'a mini,tration.
Michigan was represented by X ID. Stout,
who voiced the sentiment Of his delegation
in seconding the nomination.
When Missouri was callOd there were
loud and long continued cries for Vest, but
the Senator failed TO respond, ard when
WV NAA WIS slNntiNI NNNlDu
ment was rendered 10 Follows, but he like
wise declined TO make a speech.
W. w Lightioot OF Texas, seconded the
nomination on b5hslf II his state aud prom
ised Democratic majority OF 2J0,OOO at the
next election.
CLEVELAND NOMINATED.
Mr.. Mackenzie, OF Kentucky, moved 10
suspend the rules and TO nominate Urovcr
Cleveland for President by acclamation.
The chair put the question and there was
returned from the convention a thunder.
ing chorus Of ayes.
The chair then announced that Grover
Cleveland having received an unanimous
vote, was the candidate OF the Democratic
party for the office OF President Of the
Uuted States.
Wuen tho nomination OF Cleveland was
announced by tho ch irman, anoiher scene
of wild enthusiasm occurred IN the conven.
tion, but delegates and spectators were
too nearly exhausted to sustain so pro-
Ionged scene as that which followed Mr.
Dougherty's speech.
Soon after a motion was put aud carried
for he convention to adjourn until ten a.
m. to-morrow.
Third Day.
ST. LoUIs, june Tine third DAYS ses
sion OF the Democratic National convention
as called to order at 1O.3J this morning,
aud prayer wa, offered by Rev. DIR. Brauk-
field. Tho chairman then stated that @
was advised that the committee on resolu-
tons was ready 70 report and he intro
duced Mr.. Heury Watierson, the chairman
Of the committee TIE as-embluge testi-
fed iis appreciation OF Mr.. wattersou by a
round Of applause. At the suggestion Of
a delegate from the Old Dominion, three
hearty cheers were given for the "Star-
eyed God ess OF Reform"
MIR. Watterson turning 10 the chairman
said that he had the honor TO report the
resolutions unanimously agreed upon by
tue committee on platform. The follow .ny
platform WIS then read by Convention
Secretary Thomas s. Pettit:
TuU PLATFORM
The Democratic party Of the United States
in National convention nssemb ed renews the
pledges Of its fidelity TO Democratic faith ana
reaflrms the platform adopted by It's repre-.
sentatives In the convention OF 1884 and In
dor es the views expressed by President Cleve-
land IN his last earnest message 20 Congress as
the correct Interpretation Of that platform
upon the que. tion OF tard reduction; and also
indorses the efforts Of om Democratic Repre-
sentatives in Congress TO secure q reduction Of
excessive taxation.
Chief among It's principles Of party faith are
the maintenance OF an indissoluble union Of
free and indestrur tihle States now about to
enter upon its second century OF unexampled
progress and renown; devotion to a plan OF
government es,ulated by q written constitution
strictly specifying every granted power and ex-
pressly reserved 10 the State or people the en-.
Tire ungranted residue OF power; the encourage
ment Of Jealous popular vigilance, directed 70
all who have been chosen for brief terms 10 en-
act and execute the laws, and are charged with
the duty ofprssarylng peace, insuring equality
ara establishing justice.
The Democratic party welcomes an exaeting
scrutiny OF the executive power which four
years ago was committed 10 It's trust in the
election Of Grover Cleveland President OF the
United States, and II challenges the most
searching inquiry concerning It's fidelity and
devotion 10 the pledges which then invited the
surrages OF the people.
During a most critical period OF our financial
Affairs, resultin from oYertaxation, the anon.
alous condition OF the curren y and public
debt unmatured Il has by the adoption OF
sound financial principles and economy not only
prevented disaster but greatly promoted the
prosperity OF the people.
II has reversed the improvident and unwise
policy Of the Republican party touching the
puulic domain and has reclaimed from corpora
tons and syndicates, alien aud domestic aud
restored 10 the people nearly one hundred
millions Of acres OF valuable land 70 be sacredly
held as hOmesteads for our citizens
While carefully guarding the interests OF
those concerned and adhering 10 the principles
Of justice and equity u has paid out more for
pensions and bouuties 70 the soldiers and sail
orr Of the Republic than was ever paid before
during an equal period.
II has adopted aud consistently pursued a
firm and prudent foreign policy, preserving
peace with all nations, while scrupulously
maintaining oil the rights and interests OF our
own Government and people at home and
abroad.
The exclusion from our shores OF Chinese
lAborers has beon enectually secured under
the provision Of treaty the ratification OF
which has been postponed by tho action OF a
Republican majority In the Senate
In every branch and department OF the Gov
ernmeut under Democratic control the rights
and the welfare Of all tho people have been
guarded and defended; every public interest
has been protected, and the equality OF all our
citizens before the law without regard TO race
or color has Seen steadfastly maintained.
Upon It's record thus exhibited and upon the
pledge Of a continuance 10 the people OF toe
benefits Of Democracy the Democratic party
inyokes renewal Of popular trust by the re.
election Of a chief magistrate who has been
faithful able and prudent
The Republican party, controlling the Senate
"A
Of unjust and unequal tar laws,
which have outlasted the necessities OF war and
are now undermining the abundance OF long
peace, deny 20 The people equality before the
law and the fairness and the justice which are
their right Then the cry Of Amen an labor for
a better share Ia the rewards OF industry Is
stihed with false pretenses, enterprise Is fet-
lered and bound down 20 home markets. cap.
ital Is discouraged with doubt ana Unequal, IN.
Just laws can neither be properly amen ed or
repealed
The Democratic party will continue with all
ne power conided 10 Il, the struggle 70 reform
ihese laws, In accordance with the pledges Of
10 last platform, indOrsed az the ballot box by
The sunrages Of the people.
OF all the Industrious. free men Of our land,
NE immense majority, including every uller OF
he soil. gain no advantage from excessive tav
avs, but the price OF nearly 0very thing they |
luy Is increased by the fayOrtism Of an UNEQUAL /
'ysten OF taxation. All unnecessary taxation |
. unjust taxation. II Is repugnant 10 the |
nHA Of