The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-06-15

the California delegation, 80 the general
seized an old fashioned Masonic gavel and
pounded for order. ""'
He spread a printed copy of his speech
upon the desk and began to address the con-
vention in faint and measured terms Cries
of ''louder" were heard. The general ele-
waited his voice, and as he warmed up in his
delivery his ornate and classical sentences
were uttered in tones 50 clear and silvery
that all could hear them
Mr.. Collins thanked the convention for the
honor done him, ana asked for their co-opera-
tion In promoting order and good will. He
called attention to the fact that 1t was the
first time for many years that the Demo
cratic party had held convention with its
representative In the White House. speaking
of the victory as greatly dessrvedland neces-
sary. He reminded the delegates of the
importance Of the approaching contest,
and said they were confronted by willy and
unscrupulous foe. He then eulogized Presi-
dent Cleveland, saying that his administra-
ton had triumphantly justified his election.
1t compelled the admiration and respect Of
the whole country. "What the people see,"
he said, sis the government Of the Union re-
stored to its ancient footing Of justice" He
concluded as follows;
"Fellow Democrats, this is but the in
to be memorable. 1t will be clashing of
nearly even forces Let no man here or else
where belittle or underestimate the strength
or resources of the opposition But, great as
they are, the old Democratic party, in con-
scious strength and perfect union, faces the Is
u fearlessly.n
When he closed the convention got down to
business. The usual raft of resolutions came
to the front A delegate from Missouri sent
a long free trade resolution to the desk. II
was referred to the committee on resolutions
The clerk next read the usual woman's
right petition for hearing. The hearing
was granted, but was limited to ten minutes.
Mrs L. A. Merriweather, Of st. Louis, went
to tho front of the platform. She is pleasant
faced lady, about 40 years old. She faced
her 10000 hearers without ninching. She
spoke in voice that could not be heard ten
feet away. The delegates received her with
the utmost good nature, When her ten min
utes were up she pleaded so eloquently for a
little more time that the chairman granted
her two minutes more. At the end Of her
speech she smiled sweetly and gracefully
retired.
After her disappearance an effort was made
l to get the convention TO adjourn, but 1t sig
| nally failed. Editor Hensel, of Philadelphia,
moved that the nominations for the presi-
dency be made. The motion was promptly
carried.
There was much excitement when the sec
rotary began to call the roll.
"Alabama,n he shouted
| Alabama rendered her right to make
nomination TO New York
The excitement reached high pitch whe,
tall gentleman with curling locks Of irol
gray and snowy side whiskers left the New
York reserve and began to mount the step
leading TO the rostrum. He was the renowno'
Daniel Dougherty, late of Philadelphia, VIII
placed Gen. Hancock in nomination in 1880
He drew his speech from the tail pocket O
his buttoned and neatly fitting black froc
coat, and faced the multitude. The bloc
red badge of q delegate adorned his breast
He stood tall and straight like Norwa
pine For at least forty seconds he gazed Q
the vast audience. Then he began to speal
slowly and distinctly. His gestures wer
toned TO the sentiments expressed, and h
tall figure heightened when he made his fines
| flights OF eloquence. He showed the studie
| grace Of an orator, combined with the abiit
of a great actor. The delegates from II
| west and from the south were entrance,
All were magnetized by the matchless spe
of the orator Every eye was riveted ON hin
and every ear was strained to hear him.
Mr.. Dougherty spoke In a clear, silver
voice He said they were here to choose
candidate for the presidency, but that cand
date had already been chosen by the peopl
He spoke of Mr.. Cleveland's wonderful al
Y sudden elevation 70 the highest position