The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-06
CLUBS OF THE CAMPAIGN
CHEERING NEWS SENT THE CON.
VENTlON FROM INDIANA.

over 100 Organized and the Electoral
Vote of the State Pledged to the
Nominees-The Work OF the st.
Louis Convention Enthusiastically
Indorsed.
BALTIMORE, July 5.-The convention Of
democratic clubs had its second session this
morning at the academy Of music. When
the hour for opening arrived not more than
$50 delegates were in their seats, but the
lobbies and halls were well filled.
William Z. Russell of Massachusetts,, the
temporary chairman, called the convention
10 order at 1880 o'clock. He stated that he
had received numerous telegraTs from
various sections of the country wishing the
convention success in its work One of the
telegrams stated that over 100 clubs had
been organized in Indiana, and that they
were going To carry the state for Cleveland
and Thurman.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The report of the committee on resolu-
tons was presented by J. Gathnight of
Kentucky, and was as follows:
The delegates of the dem cratic clubs of the
United States, in convention assembled give
their hearty support to the platform adopted
pledge their enthusiastic support TO its candi-
dates.
We declare our most emphatic approval Of
the wise, progressive and patriotic administra-
ton of President Cleveland and our belief that
4 the general interests of the whole conntry re-
quire that he should be given a second term in
the presidency, which his conscientious and
fearless discharge of the duties entities him to
receive
PRAISE FOR THURMAN.
We warmly commend the nomination of Allen
G. Thurman for vice president as that of an
honored democratic statesman of long expe-
rience and high ability, qualified in every way
to adorn that Office GnG stand next in succession
TO the presidency.
We give our hearty Endorsement to the sound
and courageous message of the President at the
opening of the present congress. and we rejoice
at the coming passage by the democratic ma
iority OF the house Of representatives Of q bill
for effecting genuine reform of the oppressive
war taxes
The platform was adopted by acclama-
ton, amid perfect storm of applause.
TWO COMMITTEES REPORT.
The report of the committee on creden-
tials, which agreed simply on the number
4 of clubs sent by each state, was adopted,
q and Chairman Corfran, of the committee
4 on permanent organization, submitted his
report, which namei Hon. j. W. Winans of
81 Wisconsin Zoe president of the convention
81 Mr.. Wlnans' name was greeted with mighty
cheers and the report was adopted without
3 discussion.
The newly elected president was escorted
q to the chair by L. R. Corfran of West Vir-
q ginia, Sidney Clarke of Kansas, and j. V.
Tuttle of Wisconsin. Upon taking the
s chair Mr. Winans briefly addressed the con-
q vention, returning thanks for the high
honor conferred on him, and stating that
the object of the gathering was to devise
81 ways and means to defeat the enemy of our
81 public Institutions. He predicted that they
would march on to victory, and that the
81 principles of the democracy would fer four
81 years more spread its benign influence over
the country.
THREE TIMES THREE.
At the conclusion of his address three
E cheers were given for Mr.. Winans, three
81 for the state of New Jersey, the state of his
E birth, and three for Wisconsin, whence he
81 now halls.
Ri The first official act of Mr.. Winans was
Fl to put a motion of a vote of thanks to
81 Temporary Chairman Russell, which was
q noisily carried.
Congressman Carson of Chicago, of the
committee on permanent organization,
H made the report of that committee and
81 submitted the constitutional plan of the
association of the democratic clubs The
81 plan proposed was for the selection of a
b PRESIDENT one vice-president for each state
ana territory, secretary and a treasurer
Ire following names were recommended for
officers Of the association:
President-Hon. Chauncey F. Black of
ii Pennsylvania
Secretary-Edward B. Whitley of New
- York
Treasurer-George H. Lambert Of New
il Jersey.
1t was suggested that each state name its
vice PRESIDENT and four executives before
the convention adjourned
A delegate from Baltimore obtained per-
mission to introduce resolution in refer
ence TO the joint assembly of soldiers Of the
olue and gray at Gettysburg. The resolu-
tIoh stated that the delegates to the conven-
uoh We're thoroughly III sympathy with the
Splilt shown by the soldiers of the armies
now united at Gettysburg. 1t was unani-
mousy adopted
A recess was then taken.
THE VICE PRESIDENTS CHOSEN.
IL was 3A5 o'clock when the convention
was again called to order. The first busi-
le's IN order was the calling of the states
LOT the selection of vice presidents and
members OF the general committee, and the
seiectlons were ratified by the convention.
a. men Mr.. Flattery of Mississippi rose and
Viiered resolution declaring in favor Of
tne success Of the fight of the Irish race for
nome rule in Ireland. The resolution was
Pted amid applause and cheers.
IL NNHllHlJlee on resolutions was Cnen
taIled upon, and its chairman reported that
1le majority did not think it expedleut to
Iel'oft on the Chinese resolution of the st.
LLouls ~ platform. The only resolution which
' we committee recommended for adoption
%oS one declaring that in the selection of
.ue vice president and members of the
ee eeHeral I committee to represent the District
Columbia the election shall be confined
of purely local organizations as on the roll
vnls convention. 1t was further stated
Cht. ega1 there was a minority report on the
Oulnese resolution.
"h' WILLIS MAKES STATEMENT.
3 3EA representative Willis of New York,
ari !per ur OF the committee Oh resolutions,
49, vlle gentleman who had offered the Chi
M resolution stated that the difference in
srd VGEininlttee was merely one of propriety,
nnc. VueE a. there was really no minority re-
H. ~, =. me committee had been unanimous
opposltlon to Chinese immigration, but
ro ootlL oelnlnlttee had not thought it prudent
rro,ieer enCer INTO an issne when it had been
inin,'o9rrty met by the st. Louis convention.
py ~ ~ ing TO do anything to mar the harmo-
I6i,ti,.ne .ne convention he refrained from sub
1d0y.is Vne minority report and moved the
,-rasod s.ioh n OF the majority report. This was
MfT8vIo. W after an earnest request from Mr..
ct}d Gi VI Massachusetts, who thought some
IN should be taken on the Chinese ulies-