Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-06-08

NIL. MCheuZlo Sdlu GudL MIS-. cleveland
is the only better Democrat than Mr..
Cleveland" and the cheers broke out with
renewed vigor. He said that the Presi-
dents message had the directness and
force of Kentucky rifle and the execu-
ton of a dynamite cartridge, (great
laughter.)
Other States followed. There were loud
calls for ''Daniel of ir,yinia," and great
confusion prevailed because he would not
rise.
NOMINATED BY ACCLAMATION.
The call Of the roll was attempted and
Mr.. Mckenzie, of KY. moved to suspend
the rule and nominate Cleveland by accIa-
nation. 1t was carried amid the widest
cheers. The chairman announced Mr..
Cleveland's nomination. The band played
Hail to the Chief"
AN ADJOURNMENT.
Mr.. Flower, of N, Y, then moved to
adjourn. Great confusion followed this.
Thurman's friends wanted to push the
nomination for Vice President, and the
friends of Gov. Gray, of Indiana. wanted
to adjourn until they could communicate
with him by telegraph.
At 2:05 motion to adjourn till Thurs
day morning at 10 o'clock prevailed, and
the body adjourned.
Yesterdays Proceedings.
[By Telegraph through the courtesy Of the Western
Union Incl
Convention Hall, st. Louis, June THE
weather is very warm. It is stated on
good authority that the Platform Com
mittee has agreed on the Tariff plank of
1884, as interpreted by the Presidents
message, but as the vote in the committee
was close, the fight may be carried to the
convention floor.
The morning papers agree that Thur
man shows more strength than others for
Vice President, but that Gray 3 name will
not be wit hdrawn and that the Gray and
Black strength may be turned to Don
Dickerson. The prospects are for an adj
journment early this afternoon.
9:47 4. M.-White of California; said
just now that Thurman would be nomina-
ted on the 1st ballot. He will be placed
in nomination by Tarpley of California.
The nomination will be seconded by Daniel
of Va, and by an Ohio unexpectedly
Powell.
1854 A. MIDDAY of Mass, says there
will be no fight in convention on the Tariff
plank. In this event the convention will
adjourn early.
1925 A. M.-Before the convention was
called to order most of the State banners
were adorned with bandanas amid great
cheering. One bandana is hung on the
New York banner. Bandanas are waving
from the gallery and all over the hall.
1927 A. M.-The Indiana men have
hoisted their banner with gray handker-
chief. There IS cheering by the Gray and
Thurman people at intervals. Most of
There is renewed cheering as Texas sports
the bandana.
1920 A. M.-The convention has been
called to order.
1854 A. M.-The only delegations not
waving bandanas are Alabama, Georgia,
Illinois. Indiana, Massachusetts,, Louisi-
ana. District of Columbia, Dakota, Iowa,
Tennessee and Maryland.
1885 A. M.-The opening prayer of the
session is being delivered by Dr. Drank,
Of st. Louis.
THE PLATFORM.
1898 A. M.-HenrY Watterson takes
the platform with the report of the Com
mittee on Resolutions. Three chnars |Tssle
given for the "Star-eyed Goddess of Re-
FORM"
1910 A. M.-The clerk is standing on
his desk reading the resolutions of the
platform.
1912 A. M.-Cheers and applause at the
clause in the preamble endorsing Cleve-
lands message. Great excitement and
waving of hats and canes. The message
of the President is endorsed as the correct
of the platform of 1854
The reading of this part of the commit
tees report was greeted with constant
cheers.
1880 A. M.-The mention Of the recla-
nation of Public Land, the reconstruct
ton Of the Navy and the negotiation of
the Chinese treaty. in the platform were
greeted with applause.
IL A. M.-The reading of the platform
was concluded with great applause.
11:01 a. M.-Watterson takes the plat
form and is greeted with cheers and cries
of 'Hurrah for Watterson." His speech
is received with great cheering. He said
1.-Two good Democrats can never know
each other well until they have had soma
fun with each other. This will furnish
the reason why should present to you
Senator German" daughter and ap-
plause.)
11:17 A. M.-When German finished
speaking Mr.. Watterson demanded the
previous question, which was carried
unanimously. The platform was then
unanimously adopted amid great cheering.
11:19-Scott, of Pa, puts resolution
endorsing, and recommending the early
passage of the Mills bill. Great applause.
11:21. The previous question was Or
dered on Scott's resolution, and it was
passed amid great cheering and waving
of hats.
F. W. Lehman, of Iowa, presented res
olutions recommending the admission of
Dakota, Montana, Washington and New
Mexico territories. Adopted.
Gov. Albeit, Of N. j., introduced res
ol9tion deeply sympathlzing with the
patriots led by Gladstone and Parnell.
Adopted.
A resolution of respect to the memory
of Thomas a Hendricks was adopted.
NOMINATION OF NONRESIDENT.
11:31 A, M.-The call of States begun
for nominations for Vice President. Mr..
TarpleY, Of California, took the platform
to nominate Thurman. The mention of !
Thurman name was greeted with wav-
ing of bandanas everywhere and with