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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-06-08

PAT COLLINS, the Massachusetts Con-
gresham who was selected to present
Cleveland's name, takes the belt for
having a monumental supply of gall and
buncombe. His speech was N of the
most windy specimens of braggadocia
that the country has ever had crammed
down its throat by a Democratic dema-
gogue. His opening claim that the
Democratic party favor equal and ex-
act justice to all men of whatever state
or persuasion, religious or political"
will give a good idea ofthe misrepresen-
tations of which the entire speech is
made. The spectacle Oft Democratic
orator claiming that his party favors
equal justice to all men of whatever
state" while renominatinga candidate
whose election depends entirely upon
the suppression of the rights of millions
of American citizens, is one which is
entirely worthy of the great party of
fraudulent pretensiOns.
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pledges her electoral vote. Delegates
from thirty eight states and all the terri
tories are here assembled, without
caucus Oh condition, ready simulta.
~neously to take up the cry and make the
vote unanimous. We are not here TO
choose a candidate, but 3 0 name one.
The people have already chosen. He is
tho man for the people. His career
illustrates the glory OF our institu-
lions. Eight years z unknown,
save In his own locality, he for
the last four years has stoAd in the gaze
Of tho world, discharging the most ex-
Allied dudes ever confded to man, and
the manner of performing which to-day
determines that, not OF his own choice,
but by the mandate Of his countrymen
and with the sanction of heaven, he shall
III 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 90
ceptance and Inaugural address have
been fulfilled. His fidelity In the past In
spires faith in the future. He courage
ously declares to congress-dropping
minor matters-that reform IL the re-
vision and reduction Of national taxation;
that the treasury of the United States,
glutted with unneeded gold, Expresses in
dustry, embarrasses business, endangers
financial tranquility and produces ex-
travagance, Capitalization and cor
ruption; that high taxation, vital for the
expenditures of an unparalleled war, Is
robbery in years of prosperity and peacei
that the millions that pour into the treas
ury come from the hard-earned savings
of the American people; that in violation
of all rights the present tariff has ere
ated a privileged class, who are shaping
legislation for their personal gain, levy
ing by law contributions upon the neces
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saries of life from every man, woman and
child In the land; that to lower the tariff
is not free trade-it Is to reduce the IN
Just rights of monopolists and boss man
ufacturers and allow consumers to retain
the rest.
The mar who asserts that to lower the
tariff means free trade insults inteln-
gence. We brand him as a falsifer. 1t
is farthest from our thought to imperil
capital or disturb enterprise. The aim is
to uphold wages and protect the rights of
all.
This administration has rescued the
public lands from would-be barons and
cormorant corporations, faithless to obi
cations, and reserved it for free homes
for this and coming generations.
There are no jobs under this admins
tration. Public office Is q public trust.
Integrity stands guard at every post OF
our vast empire, while the president has
been the medium through which has
flowed the undying gratitude of the re-
public for her soldiers. He has not hesi-
tated to withhold approval from special
legislation If the strictest inquiry re-
yealed q want of perfect justice.
Above all, strife, as never before, Is at
an end, and the go, 000, QUO Of freemen in
ties of brotherhood, are prosperous and
happy.
These are the elements of this admins
tration. Under the same illustrious
leader we are ready to meet our political
opponents in high and honorable debate,
and stake our triumph on the intelligence,
virtue and patriotism of the person
adhering 70 the constitution in every
line and letter, aver remembering that
powers not delegated to the United States
by the constitution, nor prohibited by
states, are reserved to states respectively
or to the people.
Bowling to the authority of the Demoo-
racy of New York, backed by the Democ-
racy of the entire union, I give you a
name entwined with victory.
l nominate Grover Cleveland, of New
York.
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The Speech Advocating the Re-
nomination of President Cleve-
land.

The Speech Advocating the Re-
nomination of President Cleve-
land.
ST. LOUIS, June THE committee on
permanent organization of the Demo-
cratic national convention did not depart
from its original decision to make Hon.
Patrick A. Collius, of Boston, permanent
chairman of the convention. When
Chairman Collins took charge of the
convention he said:
70 stand in your favor in this place, so often
filled by the foremost men in our great party,
Is q distinction of the highest character, and
an honor for which / am profoundly grateful.
In performing the delicate and difficult service
70 which you have assigned me | can scarcely
hope TO justify the wisdom of your choice. l
shall at all times need q continuance of your
indulgence and courtesy, as well as your full
Cooperate n to promote order, decOrum and
| good will, until these proceedings are brought
to q happy close.
We represent In this convention more than
thirty millions of the American people. We
bear their commission to act for the n, and
their injunction TO act with all the wisdom
that God LAS given US TO protect the institu-
tons of the republic as the fathers founded
them.
The hand that framed the immortal declara-
ton Of INDEPENDENCE Is the land hat gave the
principles upon which our government can Sc
curely rest; upon which peace, prosperity and
liberty Of the people depend; the apostle of
Democracy Thomas Jefferson.
Add to these the golden economi" rule that
no more taxes should he levied upon the peo-
pie IN any way than are necessary to meet the
honest expenses of government and you have
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discretion as to piIraseOlogy was given to
those who have the custody Of the plank,
and that it is moi ready to be made pub
made public in printed form. Mr.. Wat
terson, however, makes this statement
about it:
I'VE endorse the platform Of 1884 and
also endorse the last annual message Of
the president, and declare 1t TO be a cor
rect Interpretation Of that platform, and
approve and applaud the efforts Of our
Democratic representatives in congress
to secure direct taxation. That Is the
tariff plank IN this platform. At the end
we propose q resolution commencing the
Mills bill and urging the Democrats in
congress to pass it at AZ early q day as
possible"
Mr.. Watterson. referring 70 his "
position with respect TO this adjustment,
says: '
81 did not contemplate any reference
70 the platform of 1894, which has been
charged to have q double meaning, but,
when IL was suggested that we should
also refer to the last annual message of
the president for its correct interpreta-
ton n should also endorse the others
OF our party in congress, it met my
hearty approval"
Being asked about the silver plank,
Watterson said:
"Oh, damn silveri"
SOME OF II OTHER RESOLUTIONS.
Among the resolutions submitted to
the committee on resolutions to be in
corporated in the platform was one from
O'Donohue, Of Tammany, expressing
sympathy with the oppressed of every
land, and especially of Ireland. It re-
ceived a favorable recognition, but after
some discussion 1t vas decided tn omit Il
from the platform and allow it to be
placed before the convention as q ser.
arate motion.
The platform will highly commend the
principles of civil service reform as ad.
Dlinistered by Cleveland.
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IT is claimed by the Democracy that
Doran is the representative of the de-
cent element of that party (nothing to be
proud of as Ames is of the (something
to be ashamed of hummer element
Two contests have taken place before
the national convention in st. Louis, re-
sulting first in a victory for Ames, elect
ing Winston chairman of the delegation:
second. a victory for D0ran, after %
rounds, the latter gaining by one vote
the position on the national committee.
The belligerents now stand even. 1t is
understood now that another set to will
take place in the Minnesota State con-
vention, which will decide definitely,
not only the question of the strength OF
the two factions, but the right of the
king of the bummers to rule over both
factions of the party. Judging from the
success of Cleveland in the Democratic
party four years ago, and again in st
Louis Yesterday, there is no risk in pre-
an Ames triumph in the Mime
sofa contest, and that the Doctor, next
to Cleveland, will win the champions
belt in Minnesota, which is better than
will do in the United States.
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ST. LOUIS, June THE convention
was called to order at 1880 and an invo-
cation delivered by DIR. Drank, of st.
LOUIS.
wATTERsoN READS TIE PLATFORM.
l0:3S- Henry Watterson takes the
platform with the report of the COM
mittee on resolutions.
l0:40-The mention of the reclamation
of public lands, the reconstruction of
the navy and negotiation of the Chinese
treaty in the platform were greeted with
applause.
iO:5O-Reading of the platform con-
cluded.
THE PLATFORM ADOPTED.
ll:l7 a.m.-Gorman finished speaking.
Watterson demands his previous ques-
ton and the platform is unanimously
adopted.
MILLS BILL
ll:2l a. m.-Scott, of Pennsylvania,
presents from committee, resolutions
endorsing and recommending an early
passage of the Mills bill; resolution
passed.
TAFFY FOR TERRITORIES.
ll:23 a.. m.-Lehman, OF Iowa, from
the committee, presents resolution en-
dorsing a liberal policy toward the ter
ritories, and recommending the admis-
sion of Washington, Montana, Dakota
and New Mexico; carried.
NOMINATING II OTHER END.
ll:3O 4. m.-Roll call began for nomi-
nation of vice president. Tarpie, of Cal
ifornia, takes the platform to nominate
Thurman.
BLACK wITHDRAwS.
Patterson referred to Blacks war SER
vice and 10 his action in the Chicago
| convention of 1884. He then presented
q telegram from General Black declar-
ing in favor OF Thurman.
GRAY DOESN'T.
Governor Gray's name is presented
and seconded by Evan E. Seattle, OF
Kentucky.
l2:42. Thurman's nomination is sec
onded by Nat. Dryden, OF Missouri, J.
| w. Throckmartin, of Texas, and Sena-
tor Daniels, of West Virginia.
THURMAN is THE MAN.
1:19-BalIoting for Vice President pro-
ceeded with. Alabama casts 10 votes for
Thurman, 4 for Gray and l for Black. A
stampede for Thurman resulted and
when his nomination was assured cheer,
ing commenced and the roll call was
suspended.
1:5O-Cheering concluded and roll call
again proceeding. Thurman had 7l2 on
the first ballot.
l:52-Thurman's nomination made
unanimous.
ADJOURNED.
At l:56 the convention adjourned sine
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p. a COLLINS,

a body Of principles, TO set against which has
been political death to every party hitherto;
10 sin against which in the future will be pO-
litical suicide.
True To these principles the Democratic
party fought successfully our foreign wars.
protected our citizens in every cline, com
PEELED the respect Of all nations for our flag,
added imperial domain to our t~erritOry and
insured peace, prosperity and happiness TO all
our people:
tt day on which Grover Cleveland took the
oath Of Office marked the close of an old era
and the beginning Of a new one of perfect
peace and union. We are no longer auditors,
bat accountants, and we stand on guard full
armed at every point
The administration Of President Cleveland
has triumphantly justified his election. It
c9mpels the respect confidence and approval
OF the country. The people see the govern
ment restored to its ancient footing of Justice,
honesty and impartial enforcement of law.
They see the veterans of the civil wal granted
pensions long due themi millions OF acres of
land restored 10 the public domain; the negro
more fully protected and hOnored than ever
before; a financial policy under which reckless
speculation has ceased, and capital freed from
debt; an honest Observa ton of the law gov
erning the civil establishment. They see use
less offices abolished expenses of the admins
tratioD reduced, and tranquility, order, seeur-
ity and equal justi~ o restored in the land.
IAN honest government by hone { men,"
Upon his record, and upon our earnest efforts
-as yet incomplete to reduce and equalize the
Burdens Of taxation, we enter the canvas and
60 to the polls.
Fellow Democrats, this Is ~ the initial
meeting In a political campaign destined to be
memorable. II will be a clashing of nearly
even forces. Let no man here or elsewhere
belittle or underestimate the strength or re-
sources Of the opposition. But great as they
are, the old Democratic party In conscious
strength and perfect union, forces the issue
fearlessly.
After the applause for Collins had sub
sided and 0 resolution of regret over
~Sheridan's illness had been adopted, the
roll Of states was called for presidential
and vice presidential nominations. When
New York was reached Daniel Dougherty
Cleveland for q second term
and the nomination was carried by accla
nation. Mr.. Dcugherty's speech ap-
pears below:
greet yop, my countrymen, with fra.
ternal regard, and In your presence / bow
to the majesty of the people. You, as
the representatives of a great people, are
TO choose q magistrate with power
nnfghaer than q monarch, yet elected
end controlled by the supreme law Of q
written constitution. Thus impressed, I
ascend the rostrum to name the next
president Of the United States. New
York presents him 10 the convention and
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-06-08
Above an prices for dressed poultry
First ins. June s; last ms. June 90.
IN PROBATE COURT.

GTATE OF MINNESOTA, County OF Blue
~ Earth, in Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Humphrey
Jones, deceased!
On reading AID filing the petitions OF w. j.
Heliker, +. Ha'twick, Joseph Hartwick and
Eirg Duel, representing that Humphrey Jones
deceased in his life time by his contract in
writing agreed to sell m convey to these pc
titioners certain real estate in said petitions
described uppl the terms and conditions there
in stated. ant that they have ully performed
said conditions and paid the purchase money
for said real estate, and are now entitled to a
cutor of the asst will and testament of the said
Humphrey Jtnes deceased be authorized and
directed to csnvey the same to them.
1t is therefore ordered, that all persons in
terested in sad estate appear before the Judge
of this CouT1, on the oath day of July, A.
ID. 1888, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of that
day at the PROBATE Office i'm the city of Manka-
to, in said county, then and there to show
cause (f any here be- why the prayer OF said
petitioners sholld not be granted.
1t IS further ordered, that acopy of thiso or
der shall be published for sOur successive
weeks prior tosaid day of hearing, nthe Man
and published 1t Mankato, in said county, tho
last of which, publications shall be at least
fourteen days tcfore said day of hearing, and
personally servhd OF all persons interested in
said estate, reSiding ia said county, at least
fourteen days before said day of hearing, and
upon all other persons interested, according to
law
Dated June 1st, A. u. 1883.
By the Court,
G.. w. MEAD,
Judge Of Probate of Blue Earth County, Min
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-06-08

THE St. Louis convention adopted the
tariff plank of 1884, and passed a resolu-
ton recommending the early passage of
the Mills bill. Thus it is the same old
straddle, and lisa poor commentary upon
the loud mouthed claims that the De-
mocracy had some new ideas on the tar
if question, which were to find such IA
vor with the country. The party is as
much for free trade as ever, but it is vet
afraid to avow its beliefs openly.
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DEMOCRATIC SIMPLICITY.

The Committee OF arrangement Gal.
lantiy Look 60 the Comfort OF the
Ladies.
ST. LOUIS, June THE national COM
mittee and the committee having In
charge the seating arrangements OF the
hall are evidently gallant people, for the
ladies are the first to get into the build
ing, and are comfortably settled in the
boxes and the balconies before a
half thousand men can be seen In
the auditorium. There Is a picturesque
fiutter Of fans all over the hall, pages
having thoughtfully distributed them in
every seat. This was a happy idea, for
the atmosphere of the hall is close, and
there is a disposition on the part of the
visitors In the galleries toimitate the
small boy in the peanut gallery, and
view the proceedings in their shirt
olaayaa
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-06-08

OREGON fired the first gun of the cam
paign of 1888 on Monday, when the Re-
publIcans elected their Congressman by
a majority of 1000. as against a plurality
of 1855 in 1886. The Republicans also
elected sixty-six members of the assem-,
bly,, a gain of thirteen over 1886. This
disipates the hopes of the Democracy to
secure a United States Senator from Ore
gon. The State is strongly Republican
on the issue that will be prominent in
the Presidential campaign, and as goes
Oregon so go the other Pacific States. The
Oregon election is like a slap in the face
to Mr.. Cleveland and his st. Louis con-
vention.
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GRAY MEN HOPEFUL.
The Say Thurman's Boom Is Short
Lived - Adjournment Gives Them
Strength.

Lived - Adjournment Gives Them
Strength.
ST. LOUIS, June AFTER the adjourn
ment of the convention the Indiana men
professed to feel very much encouraged
over Gray's prospects for the vice presi-
Dental nomination. They have fought
for time, and believe that the Thurman
boom cannot last another day. Senator
Voorhees, said that things looked
brighter to him than for two days, and
Gray would remain in the field until de-
feated by a ballot. But the Indiana
men were philosophers and patrt-
OTIS, and would hope until
beaten and then continue to vote
the Democratic ticket. Airport that the
Indiana men had opened telegraphic
communication with Governor Gray in
regard to withdrawing his name, is de-
MED most emphatically at the headquar-
tiers of the delegation.
The Thurman boom shows no abate-
ment, and red bandanas are as c%onspicu-
at this convention as are white hats
at the regulation political gather
ing. The California men, who set
1t going, have no fear Of delay,
and say hat it Is ridiculous for
the Hoosiers to accept the vote for ad-
journment as a test Of strength. The
Thurman men were as anxious for an
adjournment as the friends of Governor
Gray for they know no nomination could
be made until the platform was adopted.
This is the general impression among
the delegates.
Only a few enthusiastic Indiana men
feel that there Is any show for the NOM
ination of Governor Gray. Senator Voor-
hees will make the nomination speech.
THE TARIEF PI ANk
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The committee on resolutions has
agreed TO report favorably TO the conven.
tion resolutions presented by William
Dickson, Of Washington, ID. O., declaring
for the principles that federal officers for
the territories and the District Of Colum.
bia should be chosen from the residents
thereof; also resolutions offered by Mr.
Dickson declaring that the territories
should be admitted as states as soon as
qualified by population, especially Mon
tana, Washington. New Mexico and Da.
LANa
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-06-08
LecTURED BY A WOMAN.

Mrs. L. E. A. Meinwelter Addresses the
Convention Regarding women's Rights
Under Difficulties.
ST. LOUIS, June Great applause
greeted Mrs. L. E. A. Meinwelter, of this
city, as she appeared on the speakers
platform to address the convention for
woman's rights. Great confusion pre-
vailed as the lady began to talk, but
Chairman Collins insisted that order be
maintained while the lady spoke. She
asked the Democratic party to take IN
the principles of the Woman's Rights
association. She speoke more directly to
reporters, and asked the adoption of a
preamble to the platform giving women
their rights. Annoyed at the confusion,
she said:
Gentlemen, you are not often troubled
women, and ought to hear them once"
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HOney-mOon,

"Say, Perkins, old boy, why don't we
see you at the club any more Has your
mother-in-law shut down on you Pr hNo,
Brown; the fact of the matter is, nv
home is so happy now that there is no
~inducement for me to leave 1t. You
look incredulous, but it's a positive fact.
You see, my wife used to suffer 30 much
from functional arrangements common
to her sex, that her spirits and her tenn
per were greatly affected. 1t was not
her fault, of course, but it made home
unpleasant all the same. But now, since
she has begun to take DIR. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription, she has been SO well
and 80 happy that we are having our
honeymoon all over again."
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GROVER KEPT INFORMED.

News Of His Nomination Reaches Him
Before IL Does the Pablo.
WASHINGTON, June AT the White
House convention news 10 received from
St. Louis by duplicates Of press bulle-
tins. They pass to the White House
operator on the wire which has for years
been permanently in that building.
The president received the notification
of his nomination at about ! p. m. At
l:30 he went into the East room to give
his usual public reception, and it could
be seen that the news had not reached
the public in general. All were talking
about the subject In every light except
that of an accomplished fact. The presi-
dent, however, did not think 1t necessary
to inform them on the subject.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-06-08

THE cheering, yelling and horn blow
ing in Yesterdays convention is stated
to have continued for twenty-seven
minutes. 1t might be remarkable but
for the fact that the paid claquers could
have kept up their din indetinitely-lf
the whiskey had held out.
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DICKINSON AND PRINCE.
Something About W OF the Noted
Characters Of the Convention.
EDWARD b. DICKINSON, F. O. PRINCE.

EDWARD Il. DICKENSON, +. 0. PRINCE.
Dickinson and Prince are two of the
most notable characters of Democratic
conventions. Dickinson is the official stem
ographer. This Is his fourth convention.
His desk is on a platform Immediately
in front of the presiding officer. He
knows every delegate by name at sight,
so that he can jot down his name the in
slant he rises to speak.
F. o. Prince is known chiefly by the
tile he wears. 1t Is a stoveptpe
pure and simple. AS secretary Of the
national Democratic committee he he's
organized every convention since 1850.
He has been q national committeeman
for a quarter of o century from a state
that has been a Republican stronghold -
Massachusetts,. Prince was elected mayor
of Boston in 1876.