New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-06
PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.
JrrpcE 8 NJ WHITE TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN.
A SILVER CAvEL WELDED BY THE PRESIDING
oFFICER-HIs ADDRESS TOUCHING THE
TARIFF THE LAND QUESTION
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AND THE CHINESE
TREATY.
st. Louis. June 5.-Ths Democratic National Con-
vontIon hogan to gather in the carly hours OF tho
morning although tho gavel OF Chairman BsrnIm,
~ The National Committee, did not announce its open
,nt until noon The stream OF humanity which began
N RIM int, the big Exposition building as early as
o'clock had grown to a torrent which surged In and
filled the hall to Overlooking, ard long before noon
10000 human faces gazed upon the high desk reserved
for the presiding officer Of tho Convention as yet
empty. but with its cleaning white silver gavcl-a
gift of the Ney ada deegaon-fnn OF curious interest
for the expectant multitude
The delecates' seats are arranged entirely across
the nave OF the hall and stretch ninety fcot in front
of the platform They arc arranged with two aslcs,
and in alphabetical order, beginning with the Alabama
deecaton at the extreme right front and ending with
the wisconsin delegation at tho extreme left front.
Tho New.Yorly delegation Is nearly In tho centre and
the Pcunsylvania delegation twords OF the distance
back on the left hand row OF seats Tho ONO deiesa-
tion "a In the extreme southwest corner
Al noon all OF the delegations had arrived at the
Convention hall except those from Ncw-York and
Missouri. The absence of the New-York delegation
made large gap in the centre Of the space reserved for
the delegates and tho Convention waited with mingled
,cIinrs OF curiosity and impotence for the appearance
of tho Empire States representatives. Fifteen
minutes later they into the Convention headed by
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II marched to its place with tho Dyes of the Convcn
,ion fixed upon It, was tho distinguished figure Of
Daniel Doughcrty who Is to place Cleveland In nom-
nation and he Is checrod
At this moment California delegate mounted a
chair and unfurng red handkerchief placed 1t upon
the banner polo of the delegation This was the
signal for the appearance of hundreds OF the "Old
Romans standards and I'm almost an instant tho
banner poles OF the delegations from Pennsylvania
la virginia. Florida. Utah,
New-Mexlco Ohio, Ncw-Hampshre, New-Jersey, Della
ware. Oregon. and Nevada were decorated with red
bandkerchiefs and from gallery, balconies and the
nave Of the hall proper the red banners waved all over
the auditorium.
cheer burst from a thousand threats in the gal
leries, which was caught up by the Convention and
grew in volume until the blare of the band and the
noise of tho bass drum were drowned In the greater
volume of the Conventions voice. While this iarcup
Of enthusiasm was in progress, some one hoistcd
high gray upon the pole of the Indiana delegation
and the friends Of Governor cray joined IN the
shouting
AZ ~ :35 the asscmblage was slcnccd By stroke
from the gavel OF Chairman Barnuln, ana the Demo
The chairman introduced Bishop j. b. Cranberry, of
st. LOuis who opened the proceedings Win prayer
as follows:
Almighty God our Heavenly Father, who art lifted
far above all this turmoil and yet dost stoop to US In
answer to cur prayer, adore Thee, We praise Thee
give Thee thanks for Thy great goodness to the soas OF
man. Thou art God, aud We arc the people OF Thy
providence and the work OF The hand We thank Thee
for this great country which Thou hast given us for
the incroasc of population and our wealth and our
rover for the diffusion OF knowledge for Thy word which
gveh light for the Church and for all Christian Institutions
Forgive ingratitudes forgetulncss Of Thee,
our dsObedcnce according 10 the multitude oil Thy favofs
in Christ Oh Lord, save fen pesiencc, famine and
wnr from sectional strife and anarchy and disorder from
the reign OF vice and crime and impiety. May the
foundations Of prosperity be laid in diih and rever
ence and righteousness and love, and may the favor OF
our God be defence aad our gloiy
We beseech Thee Almighty God, that Thou VIII
bless tho President OF the United States and all that are
In authority and do Thou provide for US able men who
Tear God m"n of tiath and righteousness and may our
people be led by Thy wisdom and Thy power ana
rooiness height height Of material and intellectual
and moral development. May these blessings be trans
mted from generation generation and extend to all
nations that all the earth may see the glory Of our
God These prayers offer in the name Of Thy Son.
Jesus Christ. Amen.
ANNOUNCING THE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION.
The Chair then stated that acting under authority
conferred upon him by the National Democratic Com
m,ttee he wouc present to the Convention the names
of persons selected by tho committee to prcode over
and officer the temporary organization Of the Con-
vention AS tho secretary read the name oil .. NJ.
White, OF California, the temporary chairman, the
Convention greeted 1t with cheers, as it also greeted
the name of f. o. Prince of Massachusetts, as sec
rotary The reading OF the list OF officers having
been concluded the choice OF the committee was rail
fed by the unanimous vote of the Convention. Inc
Chair appointed ~ p German, OF Maryland; Z. ,.
Bryce OF Ohio, aud f. W. Dawson, OF south Carolina,
as committee to conduct Mr.. hitc TO the PLATFORM
Having taken the chair, the new presiding officer was
efcctc, with another round or applause and cheers.
Although Mr. Whitc had requested b. way OF preface
that Outing tho delivery OF his speech the Con-
VcDtlOn should preserve silence, h. was frequently
PEELED 10 stop until tho applause had died away lie
: poke with distinction AMI could DC heard all over
the hall. When he mentioned tho name OF President
level. ma Ip nu aPoSp
waving hats aud Tutoring handherchiefs chccred for
several seconds The mention OF tarh reform was
also chcercd, and at tho close OF his address the
speakcr wa' generously applaudcd Curiousy enough,
the references In the speech 10 Iden failed TO arouse
any marked enthusiasm, and none u the New-Iork
delegation applaudcd the mention Of that nspr-
ing name Judge White spoke as follows
Gentlemen Of the Convention: Profoundly grateful
for the distinction Just conferred upon me- am
hcess, conscious that have been chosen for this posi-
ton because OF your appreciation OF that important
section OF common country from whence come. L
you that those whom in part represent Will
regard with satisfaction the recognition which they have
Just received, not because OF any uncommon ability
NINE but for the that this only
occasion in the history OF our National Convention
which Pacific Slope has been accorded honor
California was acquired under Democratic rule. 1t
became a commonwealth under Democratic auspices 1t
is therefore, fitting that the bestowa Of this favor should
euanse from the organization whose patriotism and cour
ago esve her 70 the American Union. and that party
should be the first press forward with parental
the children OF those VINO Knocked did
in vain admission to the privileges OF Statehood
congratulate you not merely Democrats but as
American citizens the encouraging circumstances which
attend tic Inauguration OF our proceedings For the
first time for period covering than a quater OF a
century the Democratic National Convention is held
While the affairs OF Government conducted by Demo-
cratic Administration Up 10 the late Presidential eec.
ton the Republican party declared that Democratic sue
cess meant National ruin and that whatever might DO
said OF the crimes and transactions of those then in
authority yet other keeping could the welfare of
the United be safely connded This doctrine was
iepuiiatcd a the polls aad the experience OF almost four
years has that those assertions and charges
were unwarnted and that the people right In dc.
handing and compelling radical change
The platform OF principles as adopted National
Convention prescribed with the rules OF eondust
which should control Governmental action. Grover
Cleveland was selected by that convention man whose
anness ability integrity ana sltesmanke qualities pre-.
emnerrly fitted him undertake the OF carrying
out the great reforms suggested by the Organization