The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-06-16

The Chairman stated that he had been in
formed by the Chairman Of the Committee on
Resolutions that the committee would be un-
able to report before o'clock this evening.
The chair announced that the secretary
would read petition for the consideration of
the convention. The paper proved TO be re-
quest from the wOmans convention, recently
held in Washington, stating that two
of its members had been appointed to make u
short talk to the convention on behalf Of the
women of America This request was accom-
panied by a promise that If it were granted by
the convention, the representation Of the wo-
mans organization would only occupy the at
tention OF the convention for ten minutes. The
communication was signed by Virginia L..
Miner and l.. A. Merriweather j. j. O'Dono-
hue of New York, moved that the women be
heard, and it was agreed to.
II. j. Campbell, of New York. then offered the
following resolution which was read and refer
red to the Committee on Resolutions:
"Resolued That this Convention takes occa-
sion to express its unfeigned sorrow ut the seri-
GUS and dangerous illness of General Phil. H.
Sheridan. [Applause.l And to him whose noble
and valiant deeds will ever be enthroned in the
hearts OF his countrymen. we extend our sincere
sympathy. We earnestly trust that the great
soldier and distinguished patriot will meet with
n speedy recovery, and that the Divine Provi-
dence may spare him to this nation for many
years to come.
'Resotued, That q copy of these resolutions be
forwarded to General Sheridan us expressive of
the heartfelt sentiments of the Democracy of
the United States" [Cheers.]
The resolution was adopted by q rising vote,
with three hearty cheers for the gallant soldier
who is now engaged in his most desperate cam
paign.
After the adoption OF the Sheridan resolu-
ton Mrs. Merriweather then mounted the
platform and was received with applause. She
n. -xnl IL n. a.,
great Convention help to make the practice OF
this nation conform to its rinciples-universal
suffrage.
Mrs Merriweather's voice was not strong
enough to I'LL the hall, and she was frequently
interrupted with cries of Louder" and the
band struck up an air before she had conclud
ed, but she remained pluckily ut her post until
her time had expired.
Resolutions were then offered for recess until
eight O'Clock this evening and until ten o'clscl
tomorrow, when Mr.. Hensell. OF Pennsylvania,
moved that the roll OF States and Territories
be called, and the names Of candidates fol
President and Vice-President be placed in nom
ination. but no ballot to be taken until after
the Committee on Resolutions shall have re
ported. The resolution was adopted with ap
plause.
When Alabama was called the Chairman said
his State desired to give way to New York. The
convention applauded Mt this announcement
and when the New York delegation presented
Daniel Dougherty to make the nomination, the
great hall rang with cheers, which were pro
longed and grew in volume for nearly minute
! until MIR. Dougherty mounted the platform
when they were redOubled. AS soon as he
could be heard Mr. Doughcrty began.
He said: II greet you, my countrymen, with
| fraternal regard In your presence bow tc
] the majesty OF the people. The sight itself Is
| inspiring, the thought sublime! You come from
every State and Territory, from every nook ant
| corner OF our ocean-bound, continent-coverini
| country. You are about to discharge more
| imperial duty with simplest ceremonials. You
as representatives OF the people, nre to choose
| u Magistrate with power mightier than mon
| arch, yet checked and controlled by the supreme
| law of n written constitution. Thus impressed
1 ascend the rostrum to name the next Presi
| dent Of the United States. New York present.
| him to the convention and pledges her electora
| vote. Delegations from the thirty-eight State!
| and all the Territories are assembled withou
caucus or consultation ready Simultaneous,
| to take up the cry und make
the vote unanimous. We are here
| not indeed to choose q candidate, but Il
| name the ono the people have already chosen
| He Is the man for the people. His career illus
| trates the glory OF our institutions. Eigh
| years ago unknown save In his own locality, h,
| for the last four has stood In the gaze OF thu
| world, dischnrgng tho most exalted duties tina
| can be confded TO mortal. To-day determines
| that not OF his own choice, but by the mandate
OF his countrymen, and with the sanction o
Heaven, be shall I'LL the Presidency for fou
| years more. He has met and mastered ever,
question as II from youth trained to statesman
ship. The promises OF his letter OF acceptance
| and inaugural address have been fulfilled HI
fidelity In the past inspires faith in the future
/ He Is not hope, he is u realization.
Scorning subterfuge, disdnining reelection
by concealing convictions, mindful OF his oatl
of office TO defend the constitution, he courage
ously declares to Congress, dropping mino
matters, that the supreme issu
Is reform, revision, reduction @
/ national taxation. That tho Troasur
| OF tho United States glutted with unneede
gold oppresses industry, embarrasses business
endangers financial tranquility and breeds OK
travaEancs, Capitalization and corruption
That high taxation vita! for the expenditure
OF an unparalleled war is robbery In years Q
prosperous peace. That the millions that pou
into the Treasury come from the hard earne
savings OF the American ~ people