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to order at 1922 this morning. Th'
committee on credentials reported the
seating of Messrs. Steel aud Megginness
of Dakota, in which Territory was the
only contest of the convention. Twt
delegates from Alaska were admitted.
At 1885 A. NJ, Tom Calpel, Of New
York, offered resolution recognizing
and enforcing thu Monroe doctrine
Referred to resolutions committee.
Mallory, of Flarada. offered resolu
tion recognizing and endorsing tariff
reform. Similarly referred.
Hon. Patrick A. Collins, OF Masss'
chusetts, was then selected as permanent
chairman. He was escorted to the plat
form by Messers. Barnum and Flower.
He was received with cheers and ad-
dressed the convention.
Chairman Collins said, after returning 6
thanks for the honor, that for the past
twenty years the youth of this country
had learned more about war than prin-
ciples OF government. It was duty to
teach them the principles of Democracy
IS enunciated by Jefferson. His was a
doctrine of equal liberty, justice and
law, and it was under this that the Dem
ocracy had successfully foughtin foreign
wars and protected our citizens.
He then referred to the new order OF
things under which the convention met,
touched upon what he termed robbery
and debauchery of Republican admins
trations, and contrasted with them that
of Cleveland. Reference to the President
was received with tremendous applause.
The day that Cleveland was inaugurated
marked new era. ssIt closed" he said,
s'the era of usurpation of power by
Federal authority, of Illegal force, OF
general contempt for constitutional
limitations and plain law, of glaring
scandals, prohigate waste and unspeak-
able corruption, and at the narrow Sec
tionalism of the reign Of q party whose
good work had long been done. 1t began
the era of perfect peace and perfect union
the States fused in all their sovereignty
into federal republic with limited
powers, of public service conducted with
integrity-a Democratic administration
faithful, trusty, loyal to its pledges, true
to the Constitution, safeguarding the
interests and liberties of the people"
He closed by saying that this would be
a campaign of nearly equal forces, and
that all should work to further the re-
election of Grover Cleveland.
Something of dramatic effect, which
would have marked such speech if
Chairman Collins had spoken without
notes, was lost from the fact that he read
from manuscript. But the audience was
sood-natured as well as liberal IN its ap-
plause, especially at the mention Of the
Presidents name.
The proposition that taxation should
be only for needed expenses was greeted
by lively outbreak which indicated that
most of those present had heard OF q
treasury surplus, and had decided that it
was menace to the nations safety. The
applause was general when Chairman
Collins concluded his address, and the
convention took it easy for few mo-
ments while numerous gentlemen who
had been honored by their selection as
vice presidents found their way to the
stage.
Order once more secured, the delegates
had an unpleasant surprise IN the
announcement by the chairman that he
had received communication from the
committee on resolutions saying it would
be impossible to present a report until
SP. NJ. A murmur went through the
crowded hall, and it was evident that the
delegations were anything but satisfied
with the prospect OF staying here another
night. Nothing could be done about it,
however.
Ron-call for nominations having been
ordered at 11.55, Alabama rendered its
first right to nominate to New York.
Dougherty arose to nominate Cleveland,
and was received with cheers and hurrahs.
The widest enthusiasm prevailed. His
speech was short, but wildly eloquent
sbounding in meteoric flashes that set
the convention wild. At its conclusion,
the convention cheered to the echo.
Cleyeland's nomination was then made
by acclamation at l2.11, being seconded
by score of States.
The hall in an instant was in an up
roar, delegates yelling themselves hoarse.
There appeared to be no end to the en-
thusiasm. The bands all played and
every one was standing on chairs. As
the nomination was made large-slzed
portrait of the President dropped into
view fitting the centre space in the large
painting Of the United States capitol
which hangs in the rear of the Speakers
desk. The delegates appeared to be
growing more and more enthusiastic.
Yells for cleveland! Cleveland! Oh,
Cleveland!" were heard on all sides.
The chairman raped repeatedly for
order, but no heed was paid to the gavel.
The roar of voices rather incresed as
President Collins best his desk. Fifteen
minutes passed since the cheering first
began, and if anything it increased in
force. Horns, bells, drums, etc., were
provided with admirable industry. The
Standards of Southern States were
entwined with those of New York. The
excitement was intense. All standards
are now saluting New York. The ladies
in galleries caught up the excitement and
they in turn echoed the cheers. The
decorations were torn down and waved
as banners. All is excitement and the
cheering has continued eighteen minutes
with no prospect of waning. The band
is heard for second, but the crowd IN
the delegates portion of the hall will
not abate their transports and cheering
breaks out with renewed energy.
The cheering when Mr.. Cleveland was
nominated at the Chicago convention
lasted eighteen minutes. The time at
which Cleveland was nominated by
DnnohertY was II II and the applause