The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-06-23

the great majority of the American peo-
pie for the benefit of the few Cloud cheers.)
We declare it to be the fundamental
principle of the democratic party that
the federal government has no constitu-
tional power to enforce and collect tariff
duties except for the purpose of revenue
only (renewed and long-continued cheer
ing) and demand that the collection of |
such taxes shall be limited to the neces-
slty of the government honestly and eco
nomically administered.
Mr.. Villas said that this resolution. |
which it was proposed to strike out, was
resolution reported to the convention |
of 1884, over which he presided, and it
was presented by William Watterson. of |
Indiana, and no voice sounded swecter
In its behalf than that of Mr. Watterson
Concluding Mr.. Villas said that no one
would accept this substitute more quickly
than he. In conclusion he suggested
that the convention take in these words
and leave there those on which Mr..
Cleveland was elected President
Chairman Jones, of the committee.
then took the platform and said Il
wish to say on behalf Of the committee
on resolutlons~that we accept the amend
ment of the gentleman from Ohio. Mr..
Watterson came forward. He said the
convention ought to be informed whether
1t was proposed to adopt these amend
ments as substitute or to tack it on as
a tail to the other. There were cries of
no all over the hall and when the
chairman (Mr. Wilson, explained that it
was the desire of the committee to accept
the amendment as an addition there was
great confusion and cries of mo" and
question
Then the call of the roll proceeded, the
announcements heing greeted with
cheers. There was a minute of suspense
ana then the clerk announced the vote,
564 ayes 342 noes. This announcement
was greeted with cheering and waving
of hats. y New York delegate proposed
three cheers for Henry Watterson and
the New York delegation gave them
heartily. Next came the second attack
on the platform-thc opposition to the
silver plank.
the adoption of the platform, which was
carried
Nominating Speeches.
The chairman then announced that the
next question was the call of the roll of
States for nominations of candidates for
President. At this the convention loudly
chcercd. Governor Leon Albeit. OF
New Jersey, was recognized and took
) the stand to nominate Grover Cleveland.
$ He stood Just behind the chairman's
e desk, manuscript in front of him and
$ speaking SO clearly that he could b,
: heard all through the great hall
: During the cheering while Albeit was
/ speaking Michigan delegate showed ;
: banner in the face of the New York del
o egation and hot words ensucd -almos
e blows: Albeit was permitted to con
. clude his speech in comparative silence
e At 1912 p. m. renewed outbreak o
II cheers took place as he sat down.
| Colorado being reached, yielded t.
n the State of New York. Mr. w. c. DE
/. Witt, of Brooklyn made his way up th'
h aisle to nominate Senator Hill. A dele
e gate moved to adjourn, but Don. NJ
IS Dickinson and others cried ''no." TIL
+. chair decided that Mr.. Dewitt had tn
N floor and could not be taken off even b.
1t a motion to adjourn. He proceeded wit
IF his speech.
20 A heavy rain storm interfered wit
De the convention at 1 80 a. III. and drov
rt several from the hail.
De Fenton, Of Kansas, seconded the nomi
r. nation of Boies; Wallace, of Missouri
t. seconded the nomination of Clevo
is land; Hensel of Pennsylvani,
st seconded the nomination of Cleveland
Collins, of Massachusetts, seconded tn
nomination of Cleveland; Watterson, q
Kentucky, seconded the nomination {
ne Boies; Stevenson, of Kentucky, in SCI
Is, onding Cleveland, kept the convention
n, a roar of laughter by his witty saying
Ii Senator Daniel, of Virginia, second,
ne onded the nomination of Hi
ne South Dakota seconds the nominate,
lo of Boies; Ochs, of Tennessee, sccondt
ng the nomination of Cleveland: Tex
rs seconds the nomination of CIcvclan