New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-05
a DEMOCRATIC FIZZLE..
FAILURE OF TIE CLUE CONVENTION.
THE ACADEMY or MUSIC Only PARTLY FILLEi
-NR. NI.ENf-I A WIZ tPEEEII.

In spite OF the united efforts Of the Tammany
leaders In this city, who sent out orders on Monday
night that the Wiswam men should attend the Ma
tional Convention OF the Democratic League Of Clubs
in the Academy OF Music yesterday morning the
energy OF two brass bands. the presence of Lhe
Democratic candidate for President in the hail. and
the knowledge that lie was to mahc speech which
had been advertised freey, when the convention
called 10 order mt II OclOi. the hall less than
two-tlirds full The bands did their best 10 keep up
The interest in the convention, but the bosses who
ordered enough OF their men to be there TO make
crowd had not been Obeycd and fer some reason the
meeting not the brilliant and glittering success
that had been prophesied for IL. II had been al
vcrtsed that the ronycntion would De- called to
order at 10 O'clock but Il hour later than this
when Mr. Cleveland. who TO deliver the speech
welcoming the delegates to this city. seen making
his way toward the platform preceded by Chauncey
+. Black. president Of the League. Mr. Cleveland and
MIR. Black received vita cheers. Mr.. Black did
not wait for any ceremony. but I'm business like
fashion called the meeting TO order and began long
speech OF welcome to the delegates. Mr.. Black went
over the entire Democratic ground He said that the
issues OF the campaign were plain, and that no
sophistry could confuse them. The Democratic party
denied the right Of the Government 10 take II singl"
dollar from man for any purpose but the support OF
the Government. lie continued
When the Democratic platform denonnces Republican
us unconstitutional assault upon the rights OF the
people. it but recrates an automatic principle a
familiar Democratic tradition, simple truth. taight
jefferson and Jackson TO rd,n and Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland smiled at tbs assertion II II was
in accord with his belief and his views. Mr.. Black
almost wep1 at the great outrage that had been
perpetrated upon the people in the passage OF tariff
bills. "Our trade. Hike our speech. our press. oir
persons IS OF right free, except in the tribute law
fully yielded for purely public purposes. continued
the speaker. We stand ready, waiting and willing
TO contribute to that end in taxes on our commerce,
in similar taxes in returns upon all industries.
But thus far the Government can c)nstitniionay 60
and no further. Beyond that tariff taxation Is rob
berry, and as nGcfensi6e plain coniscaton.'
After thus denounclng the tariff in the line of the
Democratic National Platform, Mr.. Black devoted
some OF his time to the bugabOo Of the Force bill
The band played d" Dixie" after Mr.. Black stopped
speaking but changed the tune 10 Hail 10 the der
when Mr.. Cleveland stepped forward. Mr.. Cev and
did not seem 10 be IN the best Of humor when he
faced his audience. Ho kept standing nearly
a minute before he could e. on, and he waved ms
hand impatient'y several times for silence. I'VE
have had enough Uose n)w," he said. Let us
have something else" Then he went on with his
speech without waiting for the delegates and the
visitors TO come To order. lie spoke as follows :
Mr. President and Gentlemen; 1t affords me es
pecal pleasure - extend 10 you on this occasion
hearty welcome As a citizen OF ttls proud munich
pality am CAD TO assure YOU that our hospitality
is always open and generous. In behalf Of a com
munity dist gnshed Tor It's Ameiicansn and t'ero
tan In all matters Of belief and judgment, kn1"
may extend a cordial greeting to those who here
represent political thOughtiune.s and sincerity.
As an unyieldng and consistent believer N Demo
cratic principles. trust need not hesitate 10 peGse
goodwill aud fraterna sympathy o. tlis Demo ,auo
Sy sO%r d %sgtRs s r sS& "( y h
should be the PREPARATION FOR stern conflict All yonr
81 Imi have dggauiz.l and lHbOrc1 ana Nph
have watched and planned 10 Insure your readiness Tor
the final engagement now near at hand.
This then Is no holiday assemblagc but an impress
pnrp,scS for the ACCOMPLISHMENT VI which You and
tboic yon represent. are banded together. Thc-e
designs and purposes, declared by your as-Oci1uo
are The pr,.,ervation Of the Constitution Of the
United states the antoiomy OF the states, local self
government and freedom II ciecii"is opprluoh 10
government economically administered and the pr-
motion OF economy In all branches Of the public
Thee professions embody the pgrest paairloiism
and the lofest aspirations OF American cluzcnsmp'
Though at all times they should suggest 10 us ~"
strongest obligation 10 political efort. th4r m9liNs
force, incentives TO political ACTIVITY ana "h'Hm
,,tutIon is held In Hight esteem ~ against the ac-
compli4hment Of selfish purpose, when state bolhua'
local self government and freedom Of elections ar" me
scott Of FrtiSanshp; IhoCe WHO ,nr" cIan 10 n
certify can hardly themselves for lack oil cnor'
AT a Tine when the neccssitic, Of The Government
economically administered, have but HUE relation 20
the taxation OF the people and when cNtravagance III
The public service has become contagious plague,
TO those who hope for better hing, his convention
OF Democratic clubs Is a bright promise OF reform.
Jnorganizd good intentions and idle pa'rouc rs
prations cannot successfully contend for mastery win
The compac OF private Interests and sre'd nor
Is the organization alw9ys the most 1seln McT
organization is found In Its nearncss TO the people
and In the dircctness OF IT. action. OF course bar
mony and unity Of purpose are absolutely essential
In this view yout assembling together Is most i'm
poriant In 80 far as II promise, I'M harmony ana
ID Inspires that zeal ana fUlDusdNnl
which viii make more effective your work Mt home
THEREFOR ! am sure that can say nothing better
I'm taking my leave OF you than TO wish that your
convention may be a most profitable ana "hcOhfagnS
one and that AT It's conclusion you may resume your
places I'm your home organizations. newly inspired
TO determined and Jealous effort In the cause OF true
Democracy.
After Mr.. Cleveland had spoken committees on
permanent orga1zatlon platform, temporary officers
and resolutions were named and an adjournment wa
taken. Al the afternoon session there were fewer
people present than in the morning While the delcgae
waited for committees t. make their reports vro'
orators called upon to say something 10 Keep up
tho spirits OF those who had here from distance
and who were much disappointed with the results oil
the convention W. Bourkc Cochran was In the hall
the time and there were loud calls Tor nm; ih'y
would not respond 10 them. Speeches wrr" made ny
Mayor Body, Of Brooklyn; John H. oncrWalte OF
Ohio and Major Martin McGinnis, o. Moniaha' NIL, nL
did attract much attention untii III enumcriilhE
what Mr. Cleveland had zone during his Rform@r
lie did not turn out as many kepuDhcah' ~
Thought that he ought to-" he continued.
He'll do II next time" yelled q delegate -,
"Oh, he has learned something" answered uiie
sneaker These sentiments brought ont more applause
than anything elsc that happened during the enire
Mayor Boody read the report OF the committee on
nlatform and also the report Of the committee on
oreanIzaton and permanent officers. The permanent
Officers for the four years Will be Chauncey r. Bach
Of Pennsylvania president Lawrence T. Gardner, OF
Washington, secretary, and Governor Roswell r;
Flower OF this State. treasurer. some one noNcu
an ad ournmen. right after these officers had Dseli
declared elected The reports had been adopted but
before the question could be put there was almost
a riot Some OF the delegates stlll wanted Mr'
COCHRAN 10 speak and Others wanted 10 hear H. r.
GIlchrist "A colorcd nan from Washington who WIS
anxious to talk. The adjournment resolution was
nut with the idea Of shutting him out IT was ho
carried however. and New Jersey Democrat went
upon the platform and demanded In loud tones, NJ
te same time shaking his fist AT the chairman. that
The colored man De allowed TO say something There
were Misses and cheers about evenly divided over Tue
nropostl0n 10 allow Mr. GIlchrst TO go on. Points