The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-30
THE PROCEEDINGS.
Efecting Temporary orcanization-Wn
c. Owens, of Kentucky. the Chairman.

Efecting Temporary organization-T'm.
c. Owens, of Kentucky. the Chairman.
The Wigwam, built expressly for the Demo
cratic Convention. The scene of the
opening of the great meeting in Chicago on
Tuesday, June 81 IL had The appearance
of circus tent mayni;:e3. with a dozen
huge pendants stretching from covering TO
floor. The SUPPOSED pendants of shining
canvas were ia reality stout posts supporting
what appeared 10 be mammoth circular canopy
floating in the sky, but which was in truth a
substantial roof Of wood. raised some distance
above the walls 10 admit of light aud air from
every direction. Tie vista of seats. 1900 in
all. seemed 10 lengthen cut right aud left be-
fore and behind, until tie eye became be-
wilderei.
At 1910 Chairman Brice, of the National
Committee. and commanded silence, and
then introduced Rev. John Rouse, who offered
prayer.
Secretary S. F. Sheerin announced the tenn
porary organization: VIM. &. Owens. of Ken
lucky, Temporary Chairman; Secretary, s.
p. Shecrin; Principal Clerk, Nicholas A. Bell.
of Missouri; Sergeant at Arms Richard J.
Bright, OF Indiana. Chas. Jewett. OF Indiana
Thos. Wilson, OF Minnesota. and Adlai L.
Stevenson, of Illinois. were named to attend
Mr. Owens 10 the Speakers chair.
After greeting Of applause Mr.. Owens
spoke IN part as follows:
Two great dangers menace the Democratic party
One Is external the her internal The frs; the
organized machinery Of orgHuized capital, sup
ported by the whole power OF the Government.
The second j. tendency among Democrats io
make Issues Hriofg themselves Two n"ed-,
therefore stand before Us indispensable
Unity aud harmony. OF the one this chair aud
gsvei stand representative; it remains for you 60
supply HE nitcr ii your work bc done ia wis
dom the n os telling la ig3irc ami shop and field
will rise and call y..u blessed, Tie roii-cali OF the
Republic that heart aiId lie conscience are
ai.-ag
greed Tire besi tl."H;:isto of party H. a platform
that chat efiges the appreciation and invites the
support % the people The bur .en must be lifted
from the hack of lRbor. nnd that end it has
right 20 demand HAT whoever bears our banner
must liz IL above the smoke OF confiic, aud lle dn
of faction that every Democrat Of the Union may
follow It's lead ga esuliRnt aud irresistible coubats
Let us no; niisinke- The gravity of the situation
demands iie broadcast patriotism aud every Heedu
sacrifice.
On the motion of Delegate White OF Cali
fornia, the roll was called for the constitution
OF the Committees on Credentials on Rules and
Order OF Business, on Permanent Organ izat ion
and on Resolutions. each State 10 name one
member OF eaci. committee. Ali reports aud
communications 10 the Convention were ord cred
referred 10 the Resolutions Committee.
Delegate C.Ibeii Of Illinois. offered this reso-
luton: :. Rosolyed. That this Convention ten
der lis profound - mpatiy to that distinguished
American. James "a. Blaine. ia The heavy
aft ciion that has beiallen him.
The reading 0! the resolution was inter
rupted with the widest applause ana when it
was finished the resolution was adopted uuaui-
nously.
Mr. Sweet, Of the Maine delegation. ia behalf
Of The Democracy OF Maine, thanked the dele
gates for their sympathy extended 90 the dis
tingushcd statesman. God forbid" he said,
=" that the Democracy Of Maine or Of any other
State should hesitate 10 tender their syraimthy
in the presence OF that grim tyraut who wipes
on; ali political lines and Levels all ranks
From the misiortumcs and bereavemeu;s which
have Genie upon the distinguished gentleman
in the past two years il may lee said that one
woe treads upon anothers heels. SO fast they
follow"
The Convention adjourned until next morn
ing