Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-06-22

the republican party was triumphant there
would be force" bill such as the ingenuity of
John Davenport and the devil might suggest
The republicans at Minneapolis had declared
themselves for more McKinleyism. The country
was to be fettered. The farmers must toll for
the trusts and the monopolies. The democratic
party must have no juggling of words in its
platform.
'what about silver?" asked some one in the
gallery, but Mr.. Palmer ignored the question.
Mr.. Palmer said he wanted to zee Illinois
this year a fire Of patriotism. Blow the trumpet
and Illinois would rally to the banner. He ex-
pected Illinois to elect its state ticket and its
electoral ticket as well,
Mr.. Palmer, but we'll make it amazingly red. ("
As the applause which greeted the close OF
the veteran Palmer's speech died away Mr..
Chapman Of Ohio moved that John 4. Eel
lows Of New York be invited to ad-
dress the convention. The chair de-
clared the motion carried and appointed
Mr.; Chapman committee to escort Mr..
around to Mr.. Fellows place and leaning over
Gov. Flower and Lieutenant Governor
Sheehan talked earnestly with the distinguished
Tammanyite, but Mr.. Fellows shook his head.
There were cries Of "Fellows."
COL FELLOWS DECLINES TO SPEAK.
Finally Mr.. Fellows, standing on his chair
and speaking with his Characteristic clearness
Of tone, said: 81 am q delegate to this conven-
ton and at the proper time, when it shall be
appropriate for delegates to express their
opinions, I may ask the opportunity to say
something to the convention. I am a demo-
crat. and rs recognize that there are q great
number Of distinguished gentleman on this
floor whose names are well known to the democ-
racy not wearing the badge Of a delegate, il
would be manifestly improper for one occu-
plying that position now to claim your atten-
ton"
Mr.. Fellows then resumed his seat and was
loudly cheered.
CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE REPORTS.
The chairman announced that the committee
on credentials was ready to report, and Mr..
Lamb Of Indiana took the platform, and in a
clear, loud voice read the report. There was
no objection to it and it was adopted.
ANOTHER STORM.
just as the vote was taken rain began to fall
and the canvas cover was lowered about the
ventilator opening above, making the hall Sc
dark that there were cries for light and much
confusion prevailed.
The chairman raped for order and announced
that the committee on permanent organization
was ready to report. The report was pre-
sented by Mr.. Fordyce Of Arkansas and read
by one Of the clerks Of the convention.
1t named W. L. Wilson of West Virginia for
permanent chairman and continued the other
officers of the temporary organization. The
announcement Of Mr.. Wilson's name was met
with loud applause. The report was adopted
without dissent
Then the band struck up potpourri Of pop
ular and national airs. When the music ceased
Mr.. Dickinson Of Michigan moved that a COM
mittee OF five be appointed to notify Mr.. Wilson
OF his appointment as permanent chairman.
The chairman appointed IS the committee
Don NJ. Dickinson, Michigan; J. F. Dyncombe,
Iowa; John r. Fellows, New York; Joseph C.
Richardson, Alabama, and NJ. L. Clardy, Mis-
souri,. While the committee was performing its
mission the band struck up 1.-THE Star Spangled
Banner" which was applauded. The COM
mittee was nearly five minutes getting
together, and the band was playing
"Ta-Ra-Ra-B oom-De-Ay" when the escort COM
mittee and the permanent chairman walked up
the south aisle and across the convention hall
to the platform. Temporary Chair
man Owens shook hands with Mr..
Wilson and then stepped to the front Of the
platform and said: Gentlemen Of the conven-
ton: 1t gives me pleasure to introduce to you
one of the bravest democrats in America-Mr.
William L. Wilson Of West Virginia.
As Mr.. Wilson came forward he was greeted
with a storm Of applause. He looked calmly
over the convention during minutes silence
and then began:
CHAIRMAN Wilson's ADDRESS.
"Gentlemen Of the convention: thank YOU
most heartily for this honor. shall endeavor
to meet the duties Of the high position to which