Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-06-14

The hall was at once filed with cheer on
cheer, and The great body of people in the
audi orium, bLlcouy and galleries arose and
stood shouting at the top of its voice until
the din became almost deafening.
After the storm had at length been
quelled, James a. Mackenzie, of Kentucky,
s econded the nomIn alton OF Grover Cleye-
land.
Mr.. Mackenzie eulogized Mr.. Cleveland's
Administration in u pleasant man ner which
secured for Inn much applause AMI laugh
ter.
Mr.. H D. D. Twiggs, of Georgia, also
seconded Mr.. Clevelanu's nomination.
The cali of States WAS Thea continued but
no response until Limos was reached
when Hon. W. r Morrison arose and be-
ing recognized BY the convention. received
an enibu >iastic greeting. He merely de-
sired to formally second the nomiu IN Ia
behalf of the Slate of Illinois.
Kansas responded with written second
commencing Cleveland's Admin Stration.
Michigan was represented by R d. Stout,
TLo voiced the sentiment of his delegation
In seSonding the nomination.
When Missouri was called there were
loud and long continued cries for Vest, but
the Senator failed 10 respond, and when
New York was reached similar comp.i
ment was rendered to Fellows, but he like
d
W. W Lightfoot, OF Texas, seconded the
nomination on behalf of his State and prom
ised Democratic majority OF 2J0,OOO at the
next election.
CLEVELAND NOMINATED.
Mr.. Mackenzie. OF Kentucky, moved TO
suspend the rules and TO nominate Grover
Cleveland for President by reclamation.
The chair put The question and there was
returned from the convention a thunder-
ing chorus OF ayes.
The chair then announced that Grover
Cleveland having received an unanimous
vote, was the candidate or the Democratic
party for the office OF President of the
United States.
When the nomination OF Cleveland was
announced by the chairman, another scene
OF wild enthusiasm occurred IN the conven-
ton, but delegates and spectators were
too nearly exhausted TO sustain so pro-
longed scene as that which followed Mr..
Dougherty's speech
Soon after motion was put and carried
for the convention to adjourn until ten a
N. tomorrow.
Third Day.
ST. LOUIS, June THE third days ses-
sion of the Democratic National convention
was called to order at 10:30 this morning,
and prayer was offered by Rev. DIR. Drank
field. The chairman then stated that lie
was advised that the committee on resolu-
tons was ready to report and he intro
duced Mr.. Henry Watterson, the chairman
OF the committee. The assemblage testi-
fed its appreciation of Mr.. Watterson by
round OF applause At the suggestion of
a delegate from the Old Dominion, three
hearty cheers were given for the Star
eyed God less of Reform"
Mr.. WatterSon turning to the chairman
said that he had the honor to report the
resolutions unanimously agreed upon by
the committee on platform The following
platform was then read by Convention
Secretary Thomas S. Petut:
THE PLATFORM.
The Democratic party of the United States
in National convention assembled renews the
pledges OF its fidelity TO Democratic faith and
reafirms the platform adopted by its repre-
natives in the convention of 1884 and in
dor es the views expressed by President Cleve-
land in his last earnest message to Congress as
the correct Interpretation OF that platform
upon the question of tariff reduction; and also
indorses the efforts of our Democratic Repre-
sentatiyes in Congress to secure n reduction of
excessive taxation.
Chief among its principles OF party faith are
the maintenance of an indissoluble union of
free and indestructible States about
enter upon it's second century of unexampled
progress and renown; devotion to plan OF
government egulated by a written constitution
strictly specifying every granted power and ex-
pressly reserved TO the State or people the en-
tire ungranted residue of power; the encourage
ment OF Jealous popular vigilance, directed to
all who have been chosen for brief terms to en-
act and execute the laws, and are charged with
the duty of preserving peace insuring equality
and establishing justice.
The Democratic party welcomes an exacting
scrutiny of the executive power which four
years ago was committed to its trust in the
election OF Grover Cleveland President OF the
United States, and it challenges the most
searching inquiry concerning its fidelity and
devotion 10 the pledges which then invited the
SURFACES of the people.
During most critical period Of our financial
affairs, resultinI from oyertaxation, the anon
alous condition OF the curren and public
debt unmatured. il has by the adoption OF
sound financial principles and economy not only
prevented disaster but greatly promoted the
prosperity OF the people.
1t has reversed the improvident and unwise
policy OF the Republican party touching the
public domain and has reclaimed from corpora
tions and syndicates, alien and domestic and
restored to the people nearly one hundred
millions OF acres of valuable land to be sacredly
held as homesteads for our citizens.
While carefully guarding the interests of
those concerned and adhering to the principles
of justice and equity II has paid out more for
pensions and bounties 10 the soldiers and sail
ors Of the Republic than was ever paid before
during an equal period
1t has adopted and consistently pursued a
firm and prudent foreign policy, preserving
peace with all nations. while scrupulously
maintaining eli the rights and interests of our
own Government and people At home and
abroad.
The exclusion from shores of Chinese
laborers has been efectually secured under
the provision Of q treaty the ratification of
which has been postponed by the action of q
Republican majority in the Senate.
In every branch and department of the Gov
eminent under Democratic control the rights
and the welfare of all the people have been
guarded and defended; every public interest
has been protected. and the equality OF all our
citizens before the law without regard TO race
or color has been steadfastly maintained
Upon its record thus exhibited and upon the
pledge Of continuance to the people of the
benefits of Democracy the Democratic party
invokes q renewal of popular trust by the re-
election of q chief magistrate who has been