Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-07

OfR moves tnat tne request OF tne Ia
dies be granted, and that they be given
twenty-five minutes to address the Con-
vention. All in favor Of the motion will
say aye.
The ayes were unanimous and were
followed by cheers.
Boyle, OF Pennsylvania-I offer a reso-
luton which | have sent forward relat-
ing to the order OF business Of the Con-
vention.
Chairman--The Secretary will read IL.
Following ia the resolution:
Rcsolued: That all resolutions relating to Plat
form be referred to the Committee on Platform
without reading or debate.
Carried.
Campbell, OF New York-.Mr. Chair
man, have resolution which wish TO
present to the Convention. and / expect
unanimous consent that the resolution be
read. 1t does not relate TO the platform.
Chairman - Mr.. Campbell, of New
York, sends resolution to tho Chair,
which, under the rules Just adopted,
goes to the Committee without reading
or debate. The gentleman from New
York asks unanimous consent that it may
be read. [Cries Of "Object,"l
Campbell--I hope this resolution will
be read, il the gentlemen hear the
resolution, am satisfied no gentleman
in this Convention will object. 1t is
about General Sheridan. lCries Of
"Object," "0bject."l
Chairman-Unless the objections are
withdrawn, the resolutions presented by
the gentleman from New York cannot be
read. [Cries OF "Object."l
Campbell-Mr. Chairman, 1 ask a
moment to make statement; the
resolution is in relation to the condition
Of General Sheridan.
Chairman--It is consented the gentle-
man from New York may make state
ment. Cries Of 81 object."l The gentlc-
man from New York cannot proceed as
objections are made.
Campbcll-Mr. Chairman, the objec-
ton to the reading Of the resolution has
been withdrawn by the gentleman from
New York.
Chairman--But the objection is renew
ed from several other quarters of the
hall.
Mr.. Campbell-Mr. Chairman, it does
not relate to the platform in any sense
or in any matter, and ! asked that the
resolution be read. [Cries Of 81 object."l
Bird, OF Wisconsin-Mr. Chairman, if
the resolution sent up by the gentleman
llOnl 1sOW Olk JClatCo W tllC
renew my objections that it shall not be
read but if il does not relate to the plat
form, but to another subject, and I am
informed that it does not affect the plat
form, then withdraw my objection.
Chairman-According to the nature OF
the resolution, the Chair believes that it
does not come within the scope Of the
rule just adopted, and it ought to be read.
The Secretary will read. [Applause.] The
Secretary read the resolution, as follows:
Resolved. That this Convention take occasion
to express its unfeigned sorrow in the serious
and dangerous illness OF General Phil. II. Sheri-
dan, and to him whose noble and valiant deeds
will ever be enshrined in the hearts of his
countrymen, we extend onr sincere sympathy.
We earnestly trust that the great soldier and
distinguished patriot will have speedy recov
cry, and that Divine Providence may spare him
to this great Nation for many years to come.
Resolved. That copy OF these resolutions be
forwarded to General 6neridan as expressive of
the heartfelt sentiments OF the Democracy Of
the United States.
The resolutions were adopted by ris-
ing vote and three hearty cheers for the
gallant soldier who is now engaged in his
most desperate campaign.
Mrs. E. Merriweather, of st. Louis, one
of the talented ladies who are engaged in
the elevation OF womanhood, appeared on
the stand and was received with cheers
by both delegates and audience. Mrs.
Merriweather was introduced to the Con-
-vention by Chairman Collins and spoke
as follows:
GENTLEMEN OF THE DEMOCRATIC CoNvEN-
TIoS-1ime and time again the women of this
country have appeared before your legislative
bodies ss well as your grand political conven-
tions, asking that the practices of this Govern
| ment be made TO conform with our principles,
| the basis OF which Is the foundation stone
on which rests this Government Of equal rights,
| yet throughout this broad land, nor here nor
there do equal rights prevail On one side we
see the privileged and governing class; on the
| other we see subjected and governed class.
| One-half the people of this great and so-called
Republic live in precisely the same political
| Kings of England, before the colouies rebelled
| and seeded from the British Empire. Our fore
| fathers thought their condition was slavery for
them. how is it not slavery for us? am deputed
| to appear before you, and ask you to right these
| great wrongs and consider this great question Of
| equal rights A declaration coming from this
body of people, SO noble, so grand, win send a
| thrill through humanity's great heart and carry
| the memory of this Convention down the ages;
| gentlemen, you refuse this plain principle OF
| rieht and justice. then suggest to You that you
add to your platform OF principles the follow
history proves that education units human
being for the condition of subsection and
awakens in the ,,al human soul sspiTs-
| fifty years the rulers of this land committed
| the great mistake Of permitting the subject
| class 10 enter schools OF learning, thereby ex-
| panding their brains and cuickening their
| thoughts; and breathing this affection against
our tmehonored rule. these women going to
and fro over the land, knocking at the legis-
lative door, demanding to know why the glori-
GUS doctrines of Democracy should not apply 70
women IS Wen as TO men: h and dsua where's al his
in which class is held-tconsiderable con-
fusion).
Mrs. Merriweather made several eff
forts to be heard, but after while when
she found the Convention was unwilling
to listen to her further, she desisted.
The resolution which the Convention re-
fused to hear is as follows:
Resolved, That we, the Democratic men OF
America, in convention assembled, advise the
Legislature OF every State in this broad Union
to enact such laws as will forever put . stop to
the education of the women of this land, and
then put stop to the clamor for equal rights,
as we'll as forever close the doors of every
school, public and private, to the female chill
dren OF this country. We advise and urge that
and imprisonment @ % to teach amy girl child II the
| letters Of the alphabet and that any woman
convicted of reading q, newspaper or book, or
of entering lecture hall, whether as listener or
| speaker, be severely punished by law.
Mr.. Pickett move, Mr.. Chairman,
that when this Convention adjourns it
adjourn until 10 o'clock tomorrow.
[Cries Of mol no'l
Governor Brown, Of Tennessee move
to amend that motion by striking out 10
o'clock tomorrow, and inserting s
O'Clock this evening. [Cries of "Nol
/ no!''l
Waterbury, Of New York-On that reso-
luton demand the vote Of the States.
Chair-Does the gentleman alone or
/ the State call for it? l understand Gov
ernor Brown, OF Tennessee, moved to
amend that when we adjourn it is to
meet at O'Clock this evening.
Pickett offered the resolution be-
cause l was informed by the Chairman