The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-06-12

arrive. There is disposition TO go on with
the permanent organization anyhow in order
70 enable the convention TO adjourn finally To-
day, about which there is now beginning TO be
some doubt. There is conspicuous absence
Of visiting clubs, who have either been dis
Quoted at the refusal OF the convention to
give them the hall, or arc waiting until the
last moment TO make moro theatrical en-
trance before any of them appear. The chair
man has decided to call the body TO order
without waiting for the members OF the plat
form committee.
At 10 % the convention was called 70 order
by the Temporary chairman and prayer was o.
fered by Rev j. X. Green, OF Missouri. who
especially invoked the divine blessing upon ;he
members OF the convention, who had bcen en-.
trusted by the people OF the states Of the ani0g
with the performance Of an important doiy.
On motion of Mr.. Prince, Of Massachusetts,,
aresolution was adopted rendering tnc thanks
of the convention to the Colorado descc~7aos,
for its gift ola silver gavol, and directing 81
the same be placed in charge az The pSs4cza@.
committee for use at future den2ccgA.le GIVE
yentons. Adopted.
The chair laid before the coDSoH;sca ,ae
credentials OF delegates from Alaska, sn3 sAey
were referred TO the CON mlsieS on credentials
Mr.. T. J. Campbell, az New York. Sens ~
20 the desk, so that it might be Rad. > lossg
preamble and resolutions prepared ny
himself and signed by large
number OF prominent democrats
The resolution declared thar the perpeSuity Of
the republic demands the enforcement OF the
Monroe doctrine IN all its length and breadth,
and that territorial aggrandisement by foreign
powers in America should be discouraged and
discounteDanced 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 II necessary to maintain our supremacy
on this continent, the republic OF tho United
States should be prepared No declare and
maintain our authority by every
means in the power Of tho great nation
The resolutions also contained a resolution
providing that IL be presented to tho conven-
tion in order 10 call the attention OF this great
body of democrats to this great question. 1t
was referred to the committee ON resolutions
without debate.
Mr.. Mallory, OF Florida, offered the follow
ing resolution which was referred TO the COM
mitteo on resolutions:
Resolved, That this committee hereby approves
and indorses the principle of tariff reform onuncl-
nted 10y President Cleveland in his first message to
the present conRt0ssl and 10 the policy recommend
ed by him for tho practical application Of those
principles 10 tho government we give our unquali'
ned aud universal support.
The mention of CleYclnnd's name was the
signal for round Of applause which again
broke out, rs the reading Of the resolution was
completed.
The applause again broke out as the reading
OF the resolution was completed.
Mr. Weber, of Alabama, chairman Of the
committee on credentials, submitted the report
OF that committee on tho Dakota contested
case. The committee finds in favor of w. II.
Steele and G.. G. Mcclure, of the church fac
ton. The committee also finds in favor Of adj
uniting Dulaney and Garnett as delegates from
Alaska. The report was agreed to.
The chairman then called for reports from
the committee of organization, and Mr. Cas-
sidy of Pennsylvania, its chairman, reported
that it had unanimously agreed upon General
Patrick A. Collins oil Massachusetts,, for per
manent chairman.
The announcement was received with loud
applause and cheers.
Mr.. IL. II. IngeSoll of Tennessee, was rec
commended MS secretary 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 tho
modification that no state slA2 Y change its
vote for president and yice-president until the
call OF states has been completed.
The report of the committee was agreed to-
When the report of the committee had been
completed and adopted Chairman White an
nounced that he would appoint Chairman
Barnun, of tho national committee; Roswell
4. Flower, of New York, and John O'Dny, of
Missouri. a committee 20 escort the permanent
chairman of the convention TO the stage. Tho
signal for a burst of hearty applause.
Mr. Barnum's name was received with es-
pecial warmth and cries OF "Barnum" were
mingled with tho general shouts. MIR Barnum
and Mr. Flower, marched down tho south aisle
and their appearance was greeted with a storm
81 cheors which grew in volume as he mounted
the steps of the platform and stood by the side
OF Chairman White, who graSped his hand and
waited for the applause TO die out.
When something like quiet had been re-
stored, Chairman White said:
Thanking you for the favps you have extended
% me, ana your Indulgence accorded me so far In
she proceedings of this great convention, take
pleasure in introducing to you your permanent pre-
Siding officer. Hon. Patrick A. Collins, of MassR
Chusetts
MIR. White then passed over to Mr. Collins
,fhe silver gayel ana retired. There was an
Qther burst of applause, and when IL had sub
tided Mr.. Collins addressed the convention.
MIR. Collins spoke in voice. which although
not great in volume, was sufficiently clear
and distinct 30 enable him TO be heard IA every
portion OF the hall. He was frequently in
terupted by loud applause, his reference to the
long and finally successful efforts of the demo
cratic party 10 obtain control of the rens of
government being especially well received by
the whole asSemblage. References TO the name
of Cleveland provoked enthusiasm whenever
they occurred in the chairman's remarks
The gentlemen selected TO represent various
states as vioe-presdentS then proceeded TO take
seats upon the platform while the band played
The chairman stated that he had been in
formed by the chairman of the committee on
resolutions that that committee would be
unable 10 report before s O'Clock
MIR. Sohuwalter, of Missouri, offered u reso.
tuition, declaring taxes, including import
duties, should he levied for tho purpose OF
raising revenue to meet the needs OF the
government administered economically
that the building iup Of ono industry at
the expense OF another is foreign 10 tho true
aim of free liberty demanding that war taxes
tonding 10 create an aristocracy should be
ebolished; that the revenue laws should be put
Upon a revenue basis rs soon as possible with
Safeguards as 20 time, SO as not 10 disturb UNI
duly tho business of the country, holding that
In the reduction of taxation, Injuries. and not
the neoossitios Of life. should be made 20 bear
the burden, and dououncing the present tariff
a masterpiece OF injustice, inequality and
false pretense.
The resolution was referred to tho com.
taittee on resolutions.
The chairman announced that the secretary
would road petition for the consideration q
the oonyen ton.
Tho paper proved 10 loo a request from the
woman : convention, recently held in Wash
ington, stating that two OF itS members hat
been appointed 30 make "a short talk TO the
convention on behalf Of the women OF America
This request was accompanied by a promise
that II IL were granted by the convention the