River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-06-14


the rostrum to name the next President Of
the United States. New York presents him TO
the convention, and pledges her electoral
vote. Delegations from the thirty-eight States
and all the Territories are assembled, without
caucus or consultation, ready, simultaneously,
aKe p We Sy S Sege no indeed
choose candidate, but 20 name one
the people have already chosen. He is
the man for the people. HIS career illus
trates the glory 81 our institutions. Eight
years ago unknown, save in his own local
Ity, he for the last hour has stood in the gaze
Of the world discharging the most exalted
duties that be conhded to mortal
To-day determines, that not of his own choice
but by the mandate of his countrymen. and
fill the Presidency for four years more
He has met and mastered every question
as II from youth trained TO statesman
ship. The promises OF his letter OF acceptance
and inaugural address have been fulfilled. His
fidelity IN the past inspires faith in the future
He Is not hope, He Is a realization. Scoring
subterfuge disdainug reelection w conce aling
convictions, mindful of his oath OF once to de-
fend the constitution, he courageously declares
70 Congress, dropping minor matters, that the
bf National taxation. That the Treasury OF
the Tn ted States; glutted With unneeded
gold Expresses industry, embarrasses business
endangerS FINANCIAL tranquility and breeds ex-
travagance, naturalization and corruption.
That high taxation, vital Tor the expenditures OF
an unparalleled war, is robbery in years OF pros
porous peace. That the millions that pour into
the Treasury come from the hard-earned saw
ings Of the American people. That In violation
of equality of rights the present tariff has Gre
ated a privileged class, who, shaping legisla-
ton for their personal gain. levy by law con
tributions for the necessaries OF lie from
every man, woman and Child In the
land. That TO lower the tariff is not free
trade; 10 is to reduce the unjust profits of mo-
nopolists and boss manufacturers and allow
consumers to,rCtain the rest The man who
asserts that to lower the tariff means free
trade insults intelligence. We brand him as a
falsitier. 1t IS furtherest from thought to i'm
tNarfIa apffa NJ Or rh ami m
is to uphold wages ana protect the rights OF all
This Administrator has rescued the public
domain from would-bc barons and ,cormorapt
corporations fathless to obligations. and re-
served it for free homes for this and coming
generations. There is no pilfering. There are no
Jobs under this Administration. Public office is
a public trust Integrity stands guard at every
post of oyN vast empire. While the Presi-
dent has been the medium through which has
flowed the undying gratitude of the Republic
for her soldiers, he has not hesitated to with
hold approval from special legislation II strict
est inquiry revealed a want OF truth and justice.
Above al. sectional STRIFE, as never before, is
at emu, and sixty millions of freerlen IN the
ties of brotherhood are prosperous and happy.
These are the achievements OF this Admin
istration. Under the same illustrious leader
we are ready TO meet our political on.
poQents in high and honorable debate and
stake our triumph on the intelligence,
virtue and patriotism OF the people. Ad-
herring to the constitution. its every line
and letter. ever remembering that powers
not delegated To the United States by the CON
reserved to the States respectively or to the
people by the authority OF the Democracy OF
New York, backed by the Democracy OF the
entire Union, l give you name entwined with
victory. l nominate Grover Cleveland, of New
York
Mr. DouUherty's reference to President
Cleveland and his public acts aroused I'M
bounded enthusiasm, and the convention fairly
shouted itself hOarse. The delegates mounted
the chairs, waved their hats, their canes and
handkerchiefs The 10000 spectators joined in
the applause A portrait of Cleveland was
displayed from the picture OF the Cap
itOL over the ehairman's platform,
and the convention was aroused to fever
heat. The hall was filled with cheer on cheer,
and the great body OF people in the auditorium,
at the top of its voice until the din became
deafenlng. Hats were thrown In the air, red
bandanas waved from thousand hands, and
white, black and gray hats were trantically
thrust upon the points OF canes and waved I'M
oil the owners became exhausted.
The climax of this great scene was reached
when the banners of all the States were borne
by the delegates TO the New YORK stand
ard and grouped about il. At this the
enthusiasm was unbounded. Spectators
and blue bunting from the pillars and
FROM the face Of the balconies and waved these
improvised banners all over the nall ior Ten
minutes. This remarkable Outburst did not
cease until every body was absolutely exhaust
ed. IL was exactly twenty four minutes be-
fore the chair was able 10 regain coniol OF the
convention.
After the storm had at length been Quoted,
the roll-call proceeded, and speeches seconding
the nomination were made by Messrs. Mcken-
ze, of Kentucky; Twiggs, OF Georgia: Morri-
son, of Illinois; Stout, of Michigan, and Light
foot, of Texas. Mr. Mckenzie, of Kentucky,
moved to suspend the rules, and TO nominate
Grover Cleveland for President. The chair put
the question. and there was returned from the
convention a Numbering chorus OF ayes The
chair therefore announced that Grover CleVe-
land. having received an unanimous vote, was
the candidate of the Democratic party for the
office Of President Of the United States
When the nomination OF Cleveland was an.
nounced BY the chairman, another scene OF
wild enthusiast IN occurred in the convention,
but the delegates and spectators were TOO near
exhausted to sustain so prolonged scene as
that which followed Mr.. Dougherty speech.
The convention then ADJOURNED until ~
o clock a. m Thursday.
RECEIVED THE NEWS COOLLY.
WASHINGTON. June Tine PRESIDENT re-
ceived the. notincation OF his nomination at
about ! o'clock Yesterday. At half-paSt he
went into the east room TO give his usual pub
c reception and II could be seen that
the news had not reached the public in gen
eral They were talking about the subject In
every light except that OF an accomplished
fact. The President, however diu not tnink
il necessary to inform them on the subject
The President took his nomination without
any outward manifestations. In tact ne salo
moth ne.
Dispatches from all parts OF the country an
nounce that Democrats generally are thorouhly
satisfied with the nomination OF Cleveland
Little enthusiasm is shown, however, the rea-
son being that the choice OF the convention
was regarded as a foregone conclusion