Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-07


| The states has bsea completed. Tho report Of
| the committee was agreed 10.
When The report Of the committee had been
adopted Chairman White announced that he
| would appoint Chairman Barnum. of the Ma
| uonsi Committee; Roswell y. Flower. OF New
York, and John oDay. OF Missouri. a committee
| o. escort che permanent chairman Of the copven-
| ton 70 tho stage. Tho announcement OF each OF
| those names was the signal for burst Of hesriy
| applause. Bsrnum's name was received With
/ especial warmth and cries Of " Barnumin we're
mingled with the general shouts. just ss the
| committee was proceeding TO the place whore
| Mr.. Collins sat IN tho Massachusetts delegation
! two pages appeared bearing two large floral
| shields which hsd been sent 10 the convention to
/ be presented az It's permanent organization with
| tho compliments OF Hon. David q Francis,
/ mayor OF ST Louis. The largest Of these floral
| ofer1nes which were placed upon tho con7en-
ton stage, was magnificent shield OF Jscque-
/ mlnot roses, upon which In white roses
was Inscribed tho letter &C" As these testi-
monials we're borne 70 the platform Mr.. Collins,
arm In arm with Mr. BnrDum and Mr.. Flower
marched down tho eouth aisle. and his appear
snce was greeted with storm Of cheers, which
/ grew in volume az he mounted the steps OF the
platform aud stood by the side OF Chairman
| White, who grasped hts hand and waited for the
applause 70 die out When something like quiet
/ had been restored, Chairman White said
| "1hanking you for the favors extended TO me
| and your indulgence accorded me 80 far In the
| proceedings Of This great convection, take
/ pleasure In introducing 70 you your permanent
presiding ofncer, Hon. Patrick A. Collins, Of
Massachusetts"
TAKEs THE GAvyr.
Mr. White then passed over 20 Mr.. Collins the
silver gavol presented By the Colorado delegation
and retired There was another burst OF no
plsuse. and when Il had subsided Mr.. Collins ad-
dressed the convention.
GENERAL CoLLTSss SPEECH.
General Collins spoke eloquenty. He said the
chairmaDshp Of the convention, the post 40
filed by the foremost men Of the party. was APP
prociated by him as a distinction Of the highest
character The young men OF the nation, he
said had heard more In their time OF the clash OF
arms and the echoes Of war than OF the principles
Of government SO II was DO wonder the cues
ton Is asked and scarcely answered. |
! What difference IL there between the two
pRrties7" The speaker replied 10 tho |
query with a pithy summary Of the political
creed o. Thomas Jefferson, the apostle |
OF Democracy. To this General Collins added !
the golden economic rule that moro taxes |
should be- levied upon the people ia any way |
than Is necessary 20 meet the honest expenses Of
the Government Through these principles the |
Democratic party had fought successfully our !
foreign wars, protected our citizens In every |
cline. compelled the respect Of all nations for |
our flag, added imperial domain TO our terri /
tory, and insured peace. prosperity. ana happl- |
tho great Federal, Wing, and Know Nothing par |
ties went down never 10 rise again. And now |
here today were the representatives OF the party
that had survived all others-the united, trl- |
umphant. inyincbo Democracy, prepared % |
strike down forever the last surviving foe in No |
yember
ASYLUM FoR GOOD MIN.
This country has been an asylum for good |
men from all over tho earth who fee from want
and oppression and mean 10 become Americans,
but We invite and welcome only friends 70 this
ground and ltegemen 20 the republic. Our in
situations cannot change 20 meet hostile wishes,
nor be 80 much az sensIbly modified save by tho
peaceful and deliberate action Of the mass OF
our people In accordance with the Contribution
and laws Of tho land. And the man is not true
American who, knowing what we are, will by
word or act, experiment or thought. in
ton Of this splendid political strnc-
ture--the republic OF tho United States.
General Collins warmly and at length eulogized
the Administration OF President Cleveland as
having triumphsntly justified his election The
Democracy now stood on the edge OF another
and perhaps greater contest with relation %
electors not held before for generation-that OF
responsibility for the great trust OF government
They were 10 longer critics, but criticised.
A DESPERATE FOE.
Thoy we're confronted by a willy, interruptions,
and desperate foe. There would be no blur on
tho record that would not be magnined into
blot. no circumstances not tortured and misre-
presented, no disappointment not exaggerated
into revolt no class nor creed that would not DO
sought 70 inname, no passion II would not be a.
tempted 10 rouse, no fraud that would not DO
willingly perpeuated. But the appeal Of the
Democratic party is not TO passion, or 70 pre-
JUDGE, or 70 class, or TO faction, or to race
or creed, but 70 the sound common sense, into
rest intelligence, and patriotism Of the Ameri-
can people. Upon their mRtcbless record for the
last four years, and upon their earnest efforts,
yet incomplete. 70 reduce and oqualize tho
burdens Of taxation, the Democrats enter the
canvass.
Mr. Collins closed By appealing 20 the patriotic
and independent citizens VINO four years ago
fOrsook their old allegiance, and who since that
time have nobly sustained tho Admiration, TO
remember that IL is a fatal error TO weaken
political organization by which great reforms
have boen achieved ana risk them In the hands
OF their known adYersaries. Tho Democratic
temple Is open 10 all, and II in council they
could not agree In all things their motto, never
theless, was ga essential unity, in nOn-essenual
liberty IN all things charity.
At the conclusion Of his speech Mr.. Collins
was again roundly and warmly applauded. The
States as vice presidents then proceeded 20 take
seats upon the platform, while the band played
ali inspiring air
THE WOMAN sUFFRAGIsTs.
The chairman stated that he had been in
formed by the chairman Of the Committee on Re-
solutions that that committee would Dc unable
10 report before O'Clock.
All resolutions were referred to the Commit
The Chair announced that the secretary would
read a petition for the confederation OF the con-
venton. The paper proved TO be request from
the WOmans Convention recently held IN Wash
ingtOu stating that two Of its members had
been appointed % make short talk 70 the con-
vention on behalf of the women OF Amer
lea This request was accompanied by n
promise that # u were granted by the
convention the representative of the wOmans
organization would occupy the attention OF tho
convention for ten minutes. The communca-
ton was signed by Virginia L. Minor and L. a.
Merriweather
}. j. ODonohue, OF Now York, moved that the
women be heard, and II was agreed 10.
Mr.. 4. j. Campbell, Of New York, arose and
presented resolution which he asked be read.
The Chair ruled that under the rule adopted
by the convention resolutions should go ~ tho
Committee on Resolutions without debate
Mr. Collins asked unanimous consent, but OBJ
lection was made by a New YORK. delegate and
1t WAS further objected 20 by others
Mr. Collins insisted that tho subject matter OF |
the resolution did not relate TO the platform, and
therefore did not come under the restrictions of |
the rule adopted.
sim who subsequently withdrew Il, and the reso- !
luton was read, as follows
PHIL SHERIDAN.
Resolved, That this convention takes occasion
20 express Its unfeigned sorrow at the serious aud
dangerous illness Of General Phil. Sheridan Jap
plsusel. and - him, whose noble and valiant
deeds will ever be enshrlned in the hearts Of his
We extend our sincere sympathy.
We earnestly trust that the great soldier and !
patriot will meet with speedy re- |
coyery, and that divine providence may spare {
him to this nation for many years 10 come.
ReSoirtd That copy Of these resolutions be
forwarded 20 General sheridan as expressive of I
the heartfelt sentiment Of the Democracy Of the {
United States. [Oheersl {
MIR Campbell asked for unanimous consent I
for the adoption OF the resolutions.
The resolutions were adopted by rising vote,
with three cheers for the gallant soldier who is
now engaged in his most desperate campaign. =
MRS. MBRRIwEATHEa. :
Mrs Merriweather then mounted the platform I
and was received with applause She said that :
she was delegated 10 ask that This great conyen- G
ton help 10 MAKE n President Of this nation
conform 20 its principles-uniyersal suffrage I
Mrs. Merriweather's voice was not strong /
enough 10 nj the hall, and she WAS frequently Q
interrupted with cries Of LOUDER" and the n
band struck up an air before she had concluded,
but she remained piuckily at her post until her {
time had expired c
NOMINATIONS. r
Resolutions were then offered for recess until q
o'clock this evening aud until 10 O'Clock To- NOR
row, when Mr.. Hensel Of Pennsylvania, moved g.
hat the roll Of States and Territories be called
and the names Of candidates for President and v
be placed In nomination, but no il
ballot TO be taken until after the Committee on
Resolutions shall have reported. The resolution
vas adopted with applause.
When Alabama was called the chairman said
ais State desired 10 give way 10 New York. Tho u
Appleuded at this announcement a
lndwhen the New York delegation presented y
)apiel Doughsrty to make nomination Tho
,reat hall rang with cheers, which were pro- u
onged and grew in volume, until Mr.. Dougherty o
Mounted tho platform, whom IL was redoubled. u
rs soon a. he could be heard Mr.. Dougherty said:
greet you, my countrymen, with fraternal re-