The Russellville Democrat., 1888-06-14

belittle or underestimate the strength or re- sources of the opposition. But, great as they are,' the old Democratic party, in conscious strength and perfect union, faces the issue fcarlessly." :"
 The applause was general when Chairman Collins had concluded his address. Order once more secured, the delegates had an unpleasant surprise in the announcement by the Chairman that he had received q communication from the committee on resolutions saying that it would be impossible to present report until ?. m. Accommodation was then read from Mrs, Virginia l.. Minor and Mrs. F. A. Merriwether, stating that they had been appointed by the Women's convention, recently held at Wash ington, to present the cause of women to the present convention. and asking that one of their number be heard for ten minutes. There were cheers, laughter and ieers, ironical ap- plause and shouts of 'no'.
 Mir. O'Donahue, of New York, offered reso- lution giving the women opportunity to be heard, which was adopted.
 Then Delegate Charles E. Boyle of Pennsyl- vania, secured the passage of resolution under which all further resolutions should go to the committee without reading, but 1t hap pened that Delegate Timothy J. Campbell, of New York, had in his hand resolution ex- pressing sympathy with General Sheridan in his illness and without stating it's purport, he asked unanimous consent for its consideration. storm of objections were raised from all
 
 bell had stated that the resolution in no way referred to the platform, that objection was withdrawn and he allowed to proceed. There was applause when it's nature became ap- parent, and it was adopted by rising vote, all the delegates, as well as many Of the visitors, getting on their feet. Tho resolution was as follows;
 Resoiued That this convention takes occasion to express it's nnfeigned sorrow at the serious and dangerous Illness of General Phil II. Sheri- dan lapplausel, and to him whose noble and valiant deeds will ever be remembered in the hearts of his countrymen, we extend our sincere sympathy. We earnestly trust that that great soldier and distinguished patriot will meet speedy recovery. and that the Divine Providence will spare him unto this Nation for many years yet to come
 R.s0lrsd That copy of these resolutions be forwarded to General Sheridan, as expressive Of the heartfelt sentiments of the Democracy of the United States.
 The representative Of the women Of the coun- try was now preseated. She proved to be Mrs. Eliza Merriwether of St Louis, who took a prominent part in the Prohibition convention at Indianapolis. So much confusion prevailed that she could not be heard beyond the plat form, and before she was half through with her written address cries Of time" compelled her to come to an abrupt conclusion. She retired from the platform with great disappointment and chagrin.
 Mir. Barnum ofConuecticut. moved that when the convention adjourned it should be until ten o'clock to morrow morning This was amend ed to both a. m. m D. m Renewed confu- sion prevailed, and in the midst Of the uproar Delegate Hensel, of Pennsylvania, moved that the convention proceed to the nomination Of candidates for the presidency and viee-presi- dency but that no ballots be taken until the sesnmittee on platform had reported
 MT. Brown, Of Ohio asked that the latter clause be stricken out, but by majority vote the convention refused to adjourn and adopted Hensefs resolution.
 Tue clerk commenced to call the roll and Alabama was named. The chairman of the delegation responded that they rendered the first place on the call and the right to speak to New York This brought out great cheering, which was renewed when Daniel Daugherty was named as the first orator to present the nanac of Grover Cleveland. When this talent ed .cquisiton to Tamnany rom the sister City Of Philadelphia appeared upon the plat form to the right Of the Chair tho enthusiasm ol the immense audience knew no bounds.