Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-06

fresher than the members OF the platform COM
mittee, with whom they had protracted discus
chief stenographer Dickinson, who is the first to
appear on the stage, looks up from his notes at
this interesting group, which is seated in one OF
the boxes just In front OF his DESK and appears
be on excellent terms with the fair petitioners.
A number OF the newspaper men, like the wise vtr-
gins have come prepared; s A,n,sspating AZ debate
report they have brought lunches with them and
are fortified for siege.
tax about the EFFORTS to be made by the silver
men to have their views reflected in the PLATFORM
and as to the chances OF some OF their representa-
tives getting the moor and participating in dis
convention
LURKING RED BANDANAs
In the early hours OF the morning, while the
convention is gathering, but a single red bandana
can be seen, and that hangs istlessiy from one Of
the boxes occupied by the women sufrragists
But there are thousands OF pockets bulging out
with Thurman banners ready TO De thrown to the
convention breeze at the proper moment. The
Gray men still hold on to their gray hats and gray
muslin banners hung on TO the end OF their canes
and umbrellas And pretty decoration appears
hour for convening arrived. f'his is floral
shield feet high made Of red and white
roses and bearing across its front bar
OF Cape Jes5amines, In which appears the name
r. A. collins, and above the word Massachusetts"
This handsome tribute to the coming permanent
chairman OF the convention is examined with
interest," as IL stands cOnspcuOusy elevated at the
base Of the platform But there Is no cheering, as
on yesterday. as the delegates file In, not now In
and pairs. The Ohio and New York delegates are
particular tardy In getting in, and there are
groundleSs rumOrs In consequence that there Is
Aitch 10 the Thurman program, which includes
seconding, after his nomination by Tarpey, Of
California, by Gen. Powell, Of Ohio.
THE FIRST APPLAUSE OF TIE MORNING
Is evoked by the appearance of Thurman BAN
dana placed upon the banner pole OF the Wiscon-
sin deppaffOn AtthiS momant Tam norarv Chair
man White appears upon the stage and consults
with Chairman Barnum, OF the national commit
tee, at which the applause increases In volume,
convention in the lstless condition which has
characterized 1t for an hour The orchestra in the
west gallery enlivens the otherwise tedious gath
which occasionally, as It becomes familiar, pro-
vokes brief but resoundng cheer.
Ex-Attorney General Lewis Cassidy, Of Philadel-
phia, the chairman OF the committee on perma-
nent organization, mounts the platform and whis-
pers earnestly into The ear OF Chairman White who
Vepton to gather M Casdy EVIDENTLY Ie koWn OWL
to the convention, which applauds him
feebly. At 10 o'clock not more than half OF the
the members OF the platform committee have en-
between Chairman White and Mr.. tdsIs CASSIDY is
vention to order before the committeeman arrive.
There Is disposition to so On with the permanent
organization anyhow, in order TO enable the con-
there is now beginning TO be some doubt. There
Is conspicuous absence OF visiting clubs, who
nave either peen disquleted at the refusal Of the
convention TO give them the hall or are waiting
until the last moment to make a more effective
and theatrical entrance, but before any OF them
appear the chairman has decided 10 call the body
to order without waiting for the members OF the
platform committee.
The Convention Called to Order.
At 1O:22 the convention was called to order by
the temporary chairman. Prayer was offered by
the Rev. j. r. Green, Of Missouri, who especially
invoked the Divine blessing upon the members OF
the convention, VINO had been intrusted by the
people OF the states Of the Union with the per-
Torrance OF an important duty.
On motion OF Mr.. Prince, of Massachusetts,. res
Oiut1On was adopted rendering the thanks OF the
convention to the Colorado delegation for its gift
OF silver gavel, ana directing that the same be
placed in charge OF the national committee for use
at future democratic conventions Adopted.
DELEGATES FROM ALASKA.
The chair laid before the convention the creden-
tials OF delegates from Alaska, and they were re-
ferred to the committee on credentials
''TIM" CAMPBELL REvIvEs THE MONROE DOCTRINE.
T. j. Campbell, OF New York, sent up to the desk.
so that II might be read long preamble and resO,
luton. prepared by himself and signed by large
declared that the perpetuity OF the republic de-
mands the enforcement OF the Monroe doctrine in
all It's length and breadth, and that territorial ag-
should be discouraged and discountenanced by
every means In the power Of the United States
Government. SO that 1t is highly wise that this
republic should maintain friendly relations with
our sister republics, Mexico, Central and South
America, and with other hOme-ruled powers OF
America, and that we should extend to them our
friendly aid to maintain themselves and protect
themselves from the encroachments OF foreign
powers and that the republic OF the United states
should be prepared to declare and maintain our
authority ON this continent by every means in the
power OF great nation.
The resolution also contained a provision that
ho r1rpSl aA n hn frvxf
the attention OF this great body OF democrats to
this great question. IL was referred to the COM
mittee on resolutions without debate.
INDoRsING THE PRESIDENTS TARIFF UrrKRANcEs.
Mr.. Mallory, OF Florida, offered the following re-
solution, which was referred to the committee on
resolutions:
"ResotUed, That this convention hereby an
proves ana indorses the principles Of tariff re-
form enunciated by President Cleveland in his
pOlcy recommended by him for The practical ap-
plicaton OF those principles to the administration
OF tne government: we give our unQualifed and
The mention OF Cleveland's name was the signal
for o round OF applause, which again broke out as
tne reaalhg OF the resolution was completed.
mttee on credentials, submitted the report of that
committee on the Dakota contested case. The
MCGUIRE OF the Church faction.
THE ALASKA DELEGATES ADMITTED.
ses ne c0mmtee also ands IN favor OF admitting
Alaska The report was agreed to.
Collins for Permanent Chairman.
The chairman then called for reports from the
committee Of organization, and Mr.. Cassidy, OF
pennsylvania, its chairman, reported that it mad
unanimously agreed upon Gen. Patrick A. Collins.
OF Massachusetts,, for permanent chairman. The
announcement was received with loud an.
plause and cheers. H. II. Ingersoll. Of
tennessee, was recommended as Secre-
tary, and one delegate from each state
as vice-president and one as assistant secretary.
The committee further recommended that the
rules OF the previous convention shall be in force
during the present convention, with the modtdca-
ton that no state shall change its vote for Pres
has been completed. The report Of the committee
was agreed to.
ESCORTED 10 THE CHAIR
When the report OF the committee had been
completed and adopted, chairman White an
nounced that he would appoint Chairman Bar
mum, Of the national committee; Roswell p. Flower
OF New York, and John ODay, or Missouri, com.
mittee to escort the permanent chairman OF the
convention to the stage. The announcement Of
each OF these names was the signal for burst
OF hearty applause. Barnum'S name was received
with especial warmth, and cries OF "Barnum"
were mingled with the general shouts.
Just as the committee was proceeding to the
place where Mr.. Collins sat In the Massachusetts
delegation two pages appeared bearing two large
floral shields, which had been sent TO the conyep-
tion TO be presented at its permanent organiza-
Francis, mayor OF the city OF 81.