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be spoken alike in New Jersey and Iowa,
in Massachusetts, and in Texas. Its face
is set in the right direction, and its eyes
look upon the rising not the setting sun.
The language of agitation is one thing,
the hands of construction is another
thing. Thanks to Grover Cleveland, the
attention of the country
WOOED BY OTHERS so LONG
in vain, is fixed at last upon remedy OF
real instead of the imaginary evils arls-
ing out of state of war, and hence
forward the Democratic party, which
has been the voice, will become the
hand of the people. But its hands will
be the hands of the builder, not the
destroyer. and it will remove the Occu-
pants before it takes the roof off the
house. Fellow Democrats, | bid you
be of cheer, touching the future of the
party of the country. Democracy at
least is one with itself, and though we
may sometimes contend among our
selves, our contests shall be those of
the Romans of old, only resulting in
more Romans. 1t is now the turn of
the Republicans to know what it is to
have only half the country and no leader
at all. Gentlemen, two good Democrats
can only understand one another
thoroughly and love one another en-
tirely when they have had some fun
together, and this will be sufficient
reason, if any reason were needed, why
l should present you Senator German,
of Maryland"
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but one went for Thurman, the one
Gray vote being vigorously hissed and
cries of '.put him out'' resounded
through the hall. There was no formal
completion of the roll. Before the call
was concluded the Gray colOrs had been
pulled from the staff of Indiana and the
red bandana substituted. The standard
was carried to the rostrum and in sees
ond it was surrounded by the others,
while the convention gave itself up to
the hilarity of the moment. The scenes
of yesterday were repeated in all theiH
force and view of the hall was almost
obscured by the dense cloud of red BAN
danas which waved and floated i'll every
direction. The chairman raped and
pounded until he grew weary and red
faced. A red face was popular color
and was only applauded. Finally order
was restored and the convention was
ready for business. Indiana came to
the front and moved to make the nom-
inatiOn unanimous and the applause, of
course, came in storm. The cOnven-
ton had done its work, and the several
little formalities of closing were con-
cluded with cheers and cries in general
congratulations, The convention was
over.
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Minnesota's Delegation Casts
Thirteen Votes for the
Old Roman.
WattePson and German Join
Hands for the Coming.
Campaign.
Indiana HOists the Bandana
and Declares Allegiance
Thereto.
The Northwest Contingent on
the Way Home Decorated
With the Colors.
Snecial To the Globe

Special to the Globe.
ST. LOUIS, June 7.-The old bandana
got there. The utter futility of kicking
against the pricks developed itself to
the few Gray and Black men, and Thur
man was nominated with a rush. Cleve
land and Thurman, the ticket, carries
victory in its very name. Democracy's
work at st. Louis completed and Dem
Ocracy's work until the 9th of Novem-
Der will be to but keep burning the fires
of enthusiasm lighted here to-day, and
the people at the polls will ratify the
work of the convention. The chief
tains of Democracy will quit st. Louis
III better shape and with fewer heart
burnings than was ever convention yet
left. Everything gives complete and
unbounded satisfaction, from the head
of the ticket to the last word in
the platform, and the vast crowd
now preparing to return home
can already hear in anticipation the
braves with which their constituents
will greet the results of their labors.
st. Louis is preparing for demonStra-
ton that will leave no more room for
doubt of her satisfaction in every par
ticular, and her leading Democrats pre-
sent faces wreathed in smiles at the
thought of the reputation the city has
achieved. The great convention is over,
and the good work accomplished. The
annals of political gatherings contain
no mention of an asSemblage so unani-
nous in pursuit of the best result; SO
utterly devoid of all that could be
termed unpleasant in its enthusiasm.
1t angered and disappointed the enc
mics of the party in its unanimity. its
harmony, and, above all. in its results.
1t has filled the party of the people and
the constitution with unbounded salts
faction and delight. For the first time in
over quarter of a century the Democ-
racy is first in the field with champions
in whom the people have confidence,
and whose armor of principles may defy
the attacks of the enemy.
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THE BALL STARTED
With New York in the Lead Car
rying a Bandana.

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Special to the Globe.
ST. LOUIS, June New York set the
ball rolling by elevating bandana be-
fore the session began. A great wave
of cheers rolled over the hall, and the air
was filled with the sunset hue of what
will now become the orifamme of the
Democracy. There was wild repeti-
ton of the enthusiasm of the preceding
day, and when Pennsylvania flung the
red kerchief aloft, the wave rose and
swelled into perfect hurricane of ap-
plause. The Minnesota standard had
hitherto borne no emblem of the dele
CATION choice, but now Chairman Win
Ston twisted bandana into liberty
cap and hung it over the gilt neb of the
flagstaff, and sat down to enjoy the
tumult of cheers which followed. State
followed state in signifying its choice
until all but Indiana, Illinois, Georgia,
Massachusetts,, Mississippi and Mary
land waved the Thurman emblem at
the masthead. The Gray contingent,
though baffled and beaten, was equal to
the emergency. The Indiana standard
surmounted by gray hat with stream
ers of gray silk, was raised aloft and
gave the signal to the Hendricks club
of that state, which Immediately re-
sponded with great waving of hats
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ON THIS WE STAND.
A Platform That is as Solid as the
Ticket

Ticket.
ST. Louis. June 7.-Following is the
platform:
The Democratic party of the United
States, in national convention as
sembled. renews the pledge of its fidelity
to Democratic faith and reaffirms the
platform adopted by its representatives
in the convention of 1884, and indorSeS
the views expressed by President Cleve-
land in his last earnest message to con-
greSS, as the
CORRECT INTERPRETATION
of that platform upon the question of
tariff reduction, and also indorSeS the
efforts of our Democratic representa-
tiveS in congress to secure reduction
OF excessive taxation.
Chief among its principles of party
faith are the maintenance of an indiS-
soluble union of free and indeStructible
states, now about to enter upon its sec
Ord century of uneXampled progress
and renOwn. devotion to plan of gov
ernment regulated by written consti-
tuition strictly specifying every granted
power and expressly reserving to the
states or people, the entire ungranted
residue of power, the encouragement of
a jealous popular vigilance, directed to
all who have been chosen for brief
terms 10 enact and execute the laws,
and are charged with the duty Of pre-
serving peace, insuring equality and es-
tabliShing justice.
The Democratic party will welcome
an eXacting scrutiny of the admins
tration of the executive power, which
four years ago was committed to its
trust in the election of Grover Cleve-
land president of the United States,
but it challenges the most searching in
quiry concerning its fidelity and
DEVOTION TO THE PLEDGES
which then invited the Sutfrages of the
people. During most critical period
of our financial affairs, resulting from
overtaXation, the anomalous condition
of our currency, and public debt un-
matured, it has, by the adoption of a
wise and conservative course, not only
averted disaster, but greatly promoted
the prosperity of our people.
1t has reversed the improvident and
unwise policy of the Republican party
touching the public domain. and has re-
claimed from corporations and syndi-
Gates, alien and domestic, and
RESTORED TO THE PEOPLE
nearly l00,000,000 acres Of valuable
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FOR A FEW MOMENTS
The Tide Turns to the Gray Fol-
lowing.

Special to the Globe.
ST. LOUIS, June THE great speech
OF Voorhees, for Gray, of which so much
was expected, was tinctured throughout
with the sOmber essence of despair. In
stead of presentation, it became an
appeal. He asked, and even threat
ened. The convention was almost
plainly told that without Gray on the
ticket Indiana would go from the Dem
ocratic into the doubtful columns. Still
it was fOrceful speech and i'll close
convention might have stemmed the
tide. The applause was very great.
During its delivery and at its conclus-
ion the Sycamore was rendered an Ova-
tiOn. With all the fire and enthusiasm
of true son of the South,
Albert III. Cox, of Georgia,
added his eloquence to the Gray
strength, and Evan E. Little, of Ken
lucky, added tribute equally eloquent.
The argument was the Same-the pOliti-
cal necessity of making Indiana sure.
1t looked, at this moment, as though a
change were about to sweep over the
convention. With Georgia and Ken
lucky ranging into the Gray column,
the Indiana delegation took courage.
Gray hats and badges appeared i'll
greater numbers, and the galleries and
the numerous bandanas grew limp-look-
ing. Mississippi pulled down the red
banner, and North Carolina covered its
standard with a gray pennant. The
bandana also disappeared from the Min
nesota spear head, and whispers circu-
lated buSily over the hall.
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NOT WHOLLY SATISFACTORY
But the Sun Guesses the Thing
Will Work,

New YORK, June THE Sun will
say: In respect of its contents, the st.
Louis platform evinces the benefit re-
sulting from the watchful Christening
which we have continually bestowed
upon the free traders of all ranks, in
congress and out. AS matter of COM
position it is clumsy, iucongruous,
SleaZy piece of work: and as for princi-
pies, the whole of it is contained in the
first twelve lines. In this declara-
ton the whole elaborate reason
ing of President Cleyeland's mes
sage against any reduction of
the internal revenue is pitched over
board. we trust, with his full consent.
Free wool and free raw materials of all
sorts are flung into the waste basket,
where the old platform of a tariff fol
revenue only has so long been resting
in innocuouS deSuetude. 1t is a great
change and the free traders knew what
they were about when they fought
through dark hours of the night to pre-
vent its adoption and to secure some eX-
preston which they could construe as
favorable to their own theory. The con.
vention and Mr.. Cleveland have alike
put their love of free trade out to roOst,
and may its sleep be peaceful and un-
disturbed. 1t might have been made
good deal clearer, but we guess the
thing will work.
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nary waving of banners and bandanas
had ceased from exhaustion and the
people were too hoarse to cheer.
The feature of the day, aside from
the exciting spectacle presented when
the nomination Of Thurman became
certainty, was the memorable sight of
Henry Watterson, after reporting the
platform OF the convention, extending
the hand of good fellowship to his an
tagonist. Senator German. The Mary
lander, moved by the calls of the thou
sands looking down from all sides, took
the protfered palm gracefully. 1t was
a tableau evidently not prearranged,
and though lasting but moment, was
an incident which formed the subject of
as much good-natured banter and dis
cucSion.
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statehood and self-government to their
people.
Z Ex-Gov. Leon Albeit, of New Jersey,
was introduced by Mr.. Waterson, and
presented the third resolution:

pItSeutcu lle uillTu resolution.
Resolved That we express our cordial
sympathy with the struggling people of all
nations in their efforts to secure for them
selves the inestimable blessings of self-gov-
ernment and civil and religious liberty and
we especially declare our sympathy with the
e1forts en- OF those noble patriots who, led by
Gladstone and Parnell, have conducted their
grand and peaceful contest for home rule in
Ireland.
The convention rose in body and
shouted itself hOarse in appreciation of
the sentiments of the resolution, which
was adopted without dissent.
&. w. Baker, of Ohio, then asked in
the name of his state unanimous consent
to offer these resolutions of respect to
the memory of Thomas A. Hendricks,
which was granted:
The Democracy of the nation in convention
assembled remember with pride and merit
the distinguished services of Hon. Thomas
a. Hendricks tc his party and his country.
He was a fearless leader, distinguished
statesman. pure patriot. In the admins
tTation of all public trusts he acted with
ability. We tender to Mrs. Hendricks in her
bereavement the affectionate respect and
sympathy of the Democracy of the United
States.
Chairman Collins asked that in res
pect to the memory of one of the great
est of Democrats, those of the delegates
favOring the passage of the resolution
would rise. The entire convention
arose and the chair announced its unac-
l'nOus adoption. Chairman Collins said
the chairman of the committee Oh reSo-
lutiOnS had made slight mistake in
saying that the committee was unani-
nous, as from at least one part of the
platform Mr.. Cooper. of New York, dis
sented. With that exception there was
perfect unanimitV in the committee,
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TAFFY FOR EVERYBODY.
The National Committee to Meet
i'll Washington June 26.


i'll Washington June 20.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June 7.-The ma
tional Democratic committee of 1883
met at o'clock p. m. at the Southern
hotel. On motion of Senator German,
Mr.. Barnum was elected temporary
chairman. On motion of Mr.. McHenry,
of Kentucky, Samuel Pasco, of Florida,
was elected temporary secretary, and
Edward B. Dickinson, of New York,
was elected official stenographer. A
vote of thanks was given to Mr.. Barnum,
chairman, Mr.. Prince, secretary, Mr..
Dickinson, stenOgrapher, and Mr.. G.. J.
Canda, treasurer, for their faithful
services prior to and during the conven-
ton. On motion of Senator German il
was resolved, that the thanks OF the ma,
tiOnal Democratic committee are
due and they are hereby given
to Ferdinand E. and Charles j..
thoroughly satisfactory manner in
which, as the committee having charge
of matters relating to convention tick
cts, they have discharged the difficult
and delicate duties intruSted to them.
A vote of thanks was also given to Col.
r. j. Bright, seargeant-at-arms, and
Capt. Daniel Able, chief dOorkeeper, for
the faithful discharge OF their respective
duties. Mr.. Dickson, of the District of
Columbia, on behalf of the Democratic
organizations of that district, invited
the committee to accept the hospitali-
ties of those organizations at the ap-
preaching visit of the national commit
tee and the notification committee to
Washington. The invitation was ac-
cepted and MeSsrs. Dickson. German
and Barbour were appointed a commit
tee by the chair to attend to arrange,
ments connected Herewith. On mo-
ton the committee adjourned. to meet
in Washington June 26. at II o'clOckm.
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whom l shall !

| feel that this republic holds no super
ior to the Hon. Allan q. Thurman, of
Ohio. The greeting accorded his name
is we'll deserved tribute. Its Spotane-
ity has been nObly earned. Be assured
a greeting will be accorded his name at
its every mention throughout this re-
public from sea to sea, and from the
British line to the gulf.
Allan g. Thurman. What epitome of
American civil history is embodied in
that name. His character and ability
are known to every man. woman and
child in the land. His public services
will be more enduring monument than
the columns of stone or of brass, for his
history will inscribe his name among
the list of Americas illustriouS sons.
Taking his seat in the United States
senate in 1869. the imprint of his genius
isfound deeply imbedded in the legisla-
ton of the country. From his first ap-
pearance in the senate until his retire
ment from that body his voice was al
ways raised in
BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE
and in defense of their rights. For
forty years he has been prominent fig
ure in public life, and yet to-day no
man can point to single act or express
sion of his which does not do him credit
IdTSc DIT ldI dU Uldlll, dllU ldIS-
er still in experience, he is man of all
men whose record justifes his nomina-
ton at your hands. in the sense that he
cannot be defeated before the people.
A man of benevolent heart, manifesting
itself not only in private life, but it has
been the leading feature of his official
career. When the Pacific coast was en-
deavoring to retard Chinese immigra-
ton, when it had decided that national
legislation was necessary to accomplish
the desired result, when the merits of
the subject were not understood east of
the Rocky mountains, Allan q. Thur
man, then a senator of the United
States, was the first to raise his voice in
defense of those whose means Of living
were in danger, and
WHOSE HOMES WE'RE THREATENED
with destruction. When the great rail-
road corporations evidenced an inten-
ltion to evade payment of their obliga-
tions to the government this great man
prepared that remarkable enactment
known as the Thurman bill, by which
the offending corporations were obliged
to provide a sinking fund for the re-
demption of their promises. During
the trying times of reconstruction, Mr..
Thurman was the central figure in the
Continued OH Sixth Page.
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Republican Shortcomings Are
Enumerated as Are Demo-
cratic Virtues.
The Issue Is as Plain as Day
and Now Look for
Victory.
For President - GROVER CLEVELAND.
For Vice President ALLAN G.THURMAN.
The Battle Cry - REDUCED TAXATION.
The Emblem --- THE RED BkNDkNA.
The Certain Result $1,000 VICTORY.
A GREAT DAYS WORK.

ST LOUIS, June 7.-COntrary to all
expectation the spirit of the Democratic
national convention to-day in nomina-
ting for vice-president Allan &. Thur
man was deliberative, not sentimental.
1t was not until after hours of earnest
debate and until on formal ballot the
representatives of three out of the four
pivotal states-Connecticut, New Jer-
sev and New York-had firmly and
calmly put themselves on record as be-
lieving the old Roman the strongest
man in the party where strength was
:aost needed, that the convention threw
tself into the long predicted ecstasy of
enthusiasm. Up to that moment the
.ssue had been doubtful. For the first
lay since the opening of the convention
he galleries were not unanimous for
Thurman. Supporters of Gray were
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PERFECT UNANIMITY.
The Convention Adopts Four Res
oIutions, in All of Which the
Northwest Is Interested.

ST. LOUIS, June 7.-When Senator
German had ceased speaking, Mr.. Wat
terson moved the adoption of the plat
form. The vote was unanimous, and
followed by long continued cheering.
Mr. Watterson then said the platform
committee had adopted and requested
the passage without discussion three
resolutions, the first of which was pre-
sented by Congressman Scott, of Penn
sylvania, as follows:
Resolved, That this convention hereby in
dorses and recommends the early passage of
the bill for the reduction Of the revenue now
pending in the house of representatives.
The vote on its adoption was unani-
nous. A large number of the delegates
rapturiously applauding. Then MIR.
Frederick Lamon, of California, pre-
sented the following. which was also
adopted amid cheers:
Resolved, That a just and liberal policy
should be pursued in reference to the ter
ritories, that the right of self-government is
inherent in the people, and guaranteed under
the constitution: that the territories of Wash
ington, Dakota, Montana and New Mexico
are by virtue Of population and development
entitled to admission into the Union as
states, and We unqualifedly condemn the
course Of the Republican party in refusing
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OWIM Y. 0hA10wlA"V

bObbing up everywhere, and huge
sreamers of his colors were dangling
from every railing. The renewal of the
boom for Gray inspired new life in the
supporters of Gen. Black, and in the
speech making which followed the
Thurman orators with their long, set
speeches were in painful contrast with
their opponents, whose bright, i'm
promptu sayings were exactly fitted to
the moment.
The labOred effort of Tarpey, the Cali
fornian, Thurman's chief spokesman.
excellent at another time, led off the
list in this unfortunate respect. Instead
of the tumuituous, unanimous audience
he had with good reason counted upon
The big weSterner had
FACE \ LIVELY OPPOSITION
among the spectators and Il frame of
mind among the delegates that seemed
as nearly as could be purely judicial.
TO make matters worse, came ringing
speech for Black, right at this critical
juncture, from Patterson, of Colorado,
one of the readiest and most captivat-
ing speakers in the convention. NoOr-
heeS, cf Indiana. tiercely followed up
the advantage gained, turning it all to
Gov. Gray. Then Kentucky, with tell
ing force. seconded the nomination of
the man from Indiana. Bets were Of
fered at even terms by on-lookers that
Thurman would be killed off by the op-
position, and never be the nominee of
the party. The Thurman delegates
were now alive to the danger, and
showed their alarm by sending to the
platform such orators as Raines. of
New York, and Daniels, of Virginia.
they stemmed the tide as best they
could. but it was not until the ballOting
vas far under way, and New York had
.ast her ~ votes solid for Thurman.
nat there was change of front in the
-0nvention as a whole. The general
understanding had been that New York
gould hold back until all the other
,tates had voted. 1t was the turn of the
opposition to be taken aback, Pennsyi-
vania now swung into line solidly with
90 Thurman votes. The
LAND SLIDE BEGAN IN A JIFFY.
The nomination was literally made
Dv acclamation, the vote of the states
being announced after the eXtraordt
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BANDANAs AGAIN ON TOP.
The Old Roman Scores a Great
Victory and Is Nominated.

Special to the Globe.
ST. LOUIS, June THE very next
speech, however, an eloquent little
burst by Nat Boyden, of st. Louis,
reused such whirlwind of Thurman
enthusiasm that all doubt was swept
before it. Gov. Greene, of New Jersey,
gave dignified second to Thurman,
but J. w. Dorsey, of Nevada, delivered
another second that, for figures of
speech, would have set Bob Ingersoll
wild with envy. They were so easy
and so graceful, so unique and so orig
inal, that the great crowd thundered
out its ecstasy in applause. He spoke
of California as the golden-haired sister
who lay in the majesty of the Pacific
slope, cooling her brows in the SHOWS
of the Sierras, and having her feet in
the ripping Pacific. "Give us Thur
man." he said, "and the thou
sand quartz mills of Nevada
will pound their ponderous pleas
ure." George Rain, of New York,
gave sample of heavier eloquence, and
introduced Scriptural figures that para
lyZed the Southern Democracy. By this
time the convention was becoming
thoroughly tired of speeches, and when
Gen. Tom Powell, of Ohio, made good
but long talk he was interrupted by fire.
quent cries and cat-calls. F. W. Daw-
son, of South Carolina, was shorter in
time and consequently better received.
Thompson, of Tennessee, and Throck-
morton, of Texas, indorsed Thurman
without much comment. But storm
of applause welcomed Senator Daniels,
of Virginia, to the platform. He, too,
was for Thurman and he so told the
convention in eloquent sentences,
though his voice gave way under the
great strain of penetrating the hot, vast
hall. When Montana was called cries
for Maginnis were heard and the major
was compelled to mounta chair and give
his Endorsement of the old Roman. This
completed the call and the convention
had become a mere ratification. The
call of the roll began and the votes for
Thurman poured in rapidly. Minnesota
cast one vote for Gray and thirteen for
Thurman. When Ohio was called all