The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-06-14
The other feature of the day in th'


made at once, while the enthusiasm
was at fever heat. They were REIN
forced by the tariff reformers, who
were incensed at the delay of the COM
mittee on platform and eager to adj
minister a rebuke The Gray men
we're using Fabian tactics, and had
able allies in the protectonists. Ros-
we'll P. Flower, Of New York, and
Daniel W. Voorhees,, cf Indiana, were
the opposing Leaders. the latter being
regarded as the spokesman u Gray.
Though outnumbered many times
over, the phalanx under VOORHEES, was
making a most determined fight, con-
testing every inch in way that threat
ened to develop ugly feelings. just
when things had particularly squal-
ly aspect, White, of California, in the
interest of the old Roman, poured oil
on the troubled waters. The postpone
ment asked for by voorhees, was ad-
vocated by White ON broad grounds
in a manner as magnanimous as 1t
was unexpected.
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
After the convention had assembled
Wednesday morning and number of
resolutions read and adopted the next
order of business was the reception of
the report of the committee on perm
anent organization and order of bust
ness. Mr.. Cassidy, of Pennsylvania,
said he was instructed by the commit
tee to report that they had unanimous
ly agreed upon General Patrick A.
Collins, of Massachusetts,, for perman-
ent chairman. [Cheers.] After the
cheers which came with the announce
ment of Gen. Collins selection had
subsidized the secretary read the list of
vice presidents and the report as to
the order of business. The report pro-
vided that the order of business of the
last national democratic convention
shall obtain, and the rules ofsaid con-
vention shall govern this convention,
with the modification, viz, that nc
State shall change its vote for Presi.
dent or Vice President until call OF
the States has been completed. The
committee further recommend that
the recording secretaries, reading
clerks, official stenographers and ser
geant-at-arms of the temporary organ
ization should hold their respective
officers under the permanent organi
zation.
The Chair then appointed William
H. Barnum, of Connecticut, the Hon
Roswell P Flower, of New York, and
the Hon. John O. Day, of Missouri
as a committee to escort the Hon
Patrick A. Collins to the chair. Thi.
announcement produced uproariuu:
applause throughout the convention
which was continued, especially by
the Massachusetts, delegation, whose
members arose and stood npon theil
chairs and gave three times three fol
their favorite. The gentlemen ap
pointed to escort Mr.. Collins to th'
chair proceeded to his seat and brough
him forward. When Mr.. Collins hac
mounted the platform he was greeted
by a shake of the hands by Mr.. White
the temporary chairman, after which
the chairman said Gentlemen o
the convention, thanking you for tn,
favor which you have accorded nj
and for the great consideration which
has been extended to me during th
time | have presided over your delib
erations as temporary presiding officer
| take pleasure in introducing to 20,
your permanent presiding officer, th
Hon Patrick A. Collins, of Massa
chusetts." Tais was the occasion o
another outburst of applause, whicl
lasted so long that cries of "sit down,
'sit down. were heard from differen
parts of the hall When order ha
been measurably restored Mr. Collin
began his remarks which were an e.
oquent review of the services of tn
Democratic party. Among other wis
things Mr.. Collins stated the princi
Piles of Democracy, as follows
Every Democrat knows the differ
| ence The Democratic creed We
not penned by people, but for all th
time. These principles conserved an
expanded the republic in all its bette
days. A strict adherence to thel
will preserve it to the end so th
Democracy of oday, as in the pas
believe with Jefferson in:
81. Equal and exact justice to a
men, of whatever state or persuasion
religious or political.
| "2. Peace commerce and hone
friendship with all nations, entanglin
alliances with none
80. Support of the State Govern
ment 10 all their rights as the mo-
competent administrators of our d
mestic concerns and the surest bu
warks against anti-Republican tel
denotes.
"4 the preservation of the gener
government in its whole constitution
vigor as the sheet-anchor of our pea,
and safety abroad.
s'5. A jealous care of the right
election by the people, a mild al
safe corrective of abuses, which a
i Topped off by the sword of revoluti,
where peaceable means are unprovi
ed.
s. Sc. Absolute acquiescence in t
decisions of the majority, the Wit
principle and immediate parent
despotlSm.
II. A well-disciplined militia o
best reliance in peace and for the fl
moments In war.
ss8. The supremacy of the civil {
der above the military authority.
s9. Economy in the public expe
ses, that labor may be lightly burdt
ed.