Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-06-14

White, who grasped his baud and waited
for the applause 70 die out When some.
thin 8 like quiet had been restored Chair
man White said;
Thanking you for the favors you have
extended 10 me aud your indulgence &C.
corded me so far In the proceedings OF this
great convention, take pleasure In intro.
ducing 10 you your permanent presidlng
officer, Hon. Patrick A. Collins, OF Massa-
chusetts"
Mr., White then passed over to Mr.. Col.
Inns the silver Ravol presented by the Colo
RADIO delegation ana retired. There was
another burst Of applause, and when II had
subslded Mr.. Collins addressed the con-
vention.
ITO stand by your favor in this pace so
often filled by the foremost men m our
great party, is distinction Of the highest
character ana an honor for which | am
profoundly grateful" said Mr. Collins.
In performing the delicate aud difficu
service 70 which you have assigned me
can scarcely hore 10 justify the wisdom Of
your choice. ] shall at all times need a
continuance OF your indulgence aud cour-
tesy. as well as your full cooperation, to
promote order, decorum and good will, un-
I'll these proceedings nre brought to a
happy close. We represent in this couven-
ton more than thirty millions of the Amer
lean people. Ne bear their commission to
act for them and their injunction TO act
with all the wisdom God has given us TO
protect and safely guard the institutions Of
the Republic as the fathers founded them
Our young men under thirty have heard
more In heir time Of the clash Of arms aud
the echoes Of war than OF the principles Of
government. II has been period Of pas
"A l.. ia
So that we need not wonder that now and
then we hear The question asked aud
scarcely answered; What difference is
there between the two paruesP Every
Democrat knows the difference. The Dem
ocratic creed was not pennel by jefferson
for a section or a class OF the peop.e, bu
for all; not for day or generation, but
for all dine. These prime pies conserved
and expanded the Republic IN all It's better
days. A strict adherence to them will
pr serve II 70 the end.
The speaker briefly enumerated the
principles as laid down by jefferson an !
which the Democratic party, he said, To-
day rev red aud cherish d.
The chairman then stated that he had
been Informed By tae chairman OF the com
mittee on resolutions that that committee
would be unable 10 report before sigrt
O'Clock.
The chair announced that the secretary
would read petition for the consideration
OF the convention. Tho paper proved TO be
r. quest from the Womnn's convention 70
Gently held in Washington, stating at two
OF It's members had been appointed 70 make
a short talk 70 the convention on behalf Of
the women Of America. This request was &c
compauiei by a promise that IL II were
granted by the convention, the representa-
lives OF the womaI's orgauizat on would
only occupy the attention Of the convention
for ten minutes. J. J. OiDonoghue, OF
New York, moved that the women be
heard. and II was agreed 10.
I. J. Campbell q New York, arose and
presented resolution which hs asked TO
be read. The resolu Ion was as follows;
ResoiUsd That this convention takes occasion
70 express It's unieigned sorrow at the serious
and dangerous illness o! General Philip H.
Sheridan (applausel aud 10 him whose noble
and valiant deeds will ever be enshrined in the
hearts Of his count'ymen, we extend our sincere
sympathy. We earnestly trust that the great
soldier and distinguished patriot will meet with
speedy recovery a1d that the divine Proyi-
dence may spare him unto this Nation for many
years 70 come
RssOlpsd. That copy OF these resolutions be
forwarded 10 General Sheridan as expressive
OF the heartfelt sentiments Of the Democracy
Of the United States.
Mr.. Campbell asked for unanimous con-
sent for the adoption Of the revolutions.
Tue resolutions were adopted by a rising
vote with three hearty cheers for the gal
LIANT soldier who Is now engaged In his
most desperate campaign.
Mrs- Merryweather. OF the woman's con-
vention, theu mounted the platform and
was received with applause. Sue said that
ark. IaNa - a.
convention help 10 make the practice Of
TINS Nation conform 10 its principle Of uni
versal suffrage.
Resolutions were then offered for recess
until eght o'clock this evening and until
len o'clock tomorrow, when Mr.. Honsell.
Of Pennsylvania, moved that the roll Of
States and Territories be called and the
names Of candidates for President aud
Vice President be placed In nomination but
no ballot be taken until after the commit
tee on resolutions shall have reported.
The resolution was adopted with applause.
When Alabama was called, The chair
man said his State h d decided 70 give way
u New York. The convention applauded
" thts announcement, aud when the New
York deleg ttion presented Daaiel Dough-
erty 10 maze the nomination, the great b Al
rang with cheers, which were prolonged
aud grew in vo ume for nearly minute
until Mr. Dougherty mounted the platform,
when II was redoubled as soon as be could
be heard.
Mr.. Dougherty concluded Characteristic
speech, lasting about ten minutes. vi the |
following words; Il nomi alta Grover
Cleveland, Of New York, for President Of |
the United States"
Unbounded enthusiasm followed. The |
delegates mounted the chairs, waived theIr |
hats, their canes AMI handkerchief. The /
1000 spectators Joined in the applause, and /
the baud Ia the east gallery helped along |
with their horns aud drums, but tneir 7
0lare and noise could scarcely be heard /
above the general din
As Mr.. Doughtery finished his impas-
STONED speech some one Ia the west gallery
tore aside curtain which had hidden a
portrait OF Cieveland, upon the face Of tho
great picture Of the Capitol building, re-
vealing 10 the full gaze OF the convention
tue wellknown features Of the President
This incident reused the eni huslasm OF the
ccnvention 10 fover heat for the first
TINS during ito proceedings.
The hall was At once filled with cheer on
cheor. and the great body OF people In the
audi orum, balcony and galleries arose aud
stood shouting at the top OF its voice until
ne din became almost deafenlng.
Hats we're thrown In the air, red bandan-
q waved from thousand hands, and
white, black aud gray has we're frantlcal.
feifpst upon the points Of canes and
Ia nnanii6'the owners became exhausted.
euro AN diseag J. stage crowned the bust
or lilool. Only LETT OF the obair-
IA w G Patton 4 Go'swhich was the
sc''s ana
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