The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-07
Cleveland bg Reclamation
GREAT ENTHUSIASM CREATED BY
THE MENTION OF his NAME.
No Name as Yet for the Second Place-The
Red Bandanna Enthusiastically Waved,
and Thurman Has the Lead-Woman
Suffrage Causes Much Amusement-The
Convention Adjourns Until To-Day.
Special to The Herald and News.

Special to The Herald and News
COLUMBIA, April 6.-Shortly after
the National Democratic Convention
reassembled this morning, the commit
tee on permanent organization reported
names of officers of convention, naming
Gen. Patrick Collins, of Boston, for
chairman, and the report was adopted.
Collins was enthusiastically greeted
and the mention of President Clevc-
lands name in his speech WIS greeted
with cheering and waving of CANES and
hats.
WOMAN SUFFRAGIST PLANK WANTED.
The secretary read a communication
from the Washington wOman'S conven-
ton, asking that a representative hc
allowed to address the convention for
ten minutes. On motion of John Il.
O'Donahue, Of New York, the request
was granted.
Mrs. +. \. Mrrriweuthcr, OF st.
Louis, appeared, representing the wo-
mans convention and requesting the
convention to adopt Il Woman's Suf-
fra@c plank in their platform.
She was greeted with applause and
laughter, and cries of "Loudcr" from
all parts ofthc hall. Mrs. Merriweath-
er's remarks were almost inaudible.
There were frequent Interruptions
and the Chairman was obliged to call
the convention to order. The band
struck up and shut off Mrs. Mcrri-
weather.
CLEvELAND's MAGIC NAME.
Daniel Dougherty, of New York,
nominated Cleveland. Dougherty said:
II rise to name the neNtPresident Of the
Unised States. [Great eXcitemcnt-the
delegates all standing and cheering J
New York presents him to the conven-
ton and pledges him her electoral
vote" Cheering renewed
At the mention of tariff reform by
Mr.. Dougherty there was loud APP
plause. His alusion to there being an
end of sectional strife was greeted with
continued cheering and hat waving.
Mr.. Dougherty concluded, 81 give you
name entwined with victory. | nomi-
nate Grover Cleveland"
The kentucky delegation asked and
was granted consent to second the
nomination.
James 4. Mckenzie was recognized.
Mr.. Mckenzie said: "Mrs. Cleveland
is the only better Democrat than Mr..
Cleveland in the country" Laughter
and applause
Mckenzie addressed the convention
as "Gentlemen Of the Jury" Laugh
teri "Kentucky likes Cleveland for
his splendid racing qualities. [Great
laughter and applause.l The Presi-
dents message had the directness and
force Of a Kentucky rifle, and the
execution of a dynamite cartridge"
Renewed applause and great laughter
Mckenzie moved to suspend the rules
and make the nomination unanimous.
Judge Twiggs, Georgia, seconded the
nomination. Morrison, of Illinois, also
seconded the nomination, but refused to
make Il speech. Kansas seconds it,
hailing Cleveland as the Moses of the
Democracy"
Mckenzic's motion to suspend the
rules was carried, and Cleveland WIS
nominated by acclamation.
The cheering for Cleveland continued
amid the waving of hats, and the cX-
citcment extended to the galleries.
Bandannas were waved all over the
hall, and the delegates stood up OH
the seats. The band played "Hail to
the chief" and the picture Of Cleveland,
in the White House, was uncovered on
| the east wall amidst the widest cnthu-
siasm. Cieveland's bust was placed
upon the platform crowned with laurel
wreaths amidst continued checringan
the throwing of hats into the air and
increased excitement. Horns were
blown in the gallery and the delegates
waved their State banners in the air.
THE SECOND NAN NOT YET NAMED.
The convention here adjourned until
ten o'clock tomorrow to allow the In
diana delegation to communicate with
Governor Gray of Indiana, in regard
to the second place on the ticket. 1t
is generally believed Gray's name will
be withdrawn, and that Thurman
will be nominated by acclamation.
JACK.