The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1892-10-11
CLEVELAND SPEAKS
70 THE NATIOAL CONTENTION or
DENOCRATIC CLUBS,
And There is Great Enthusiasm and the Con-
yention Grows Wild AZ "Dixie Is Played by
the Band--Other Political News.

The Academy of Music. The hour at which
the convention was announced to be called
10 order was 10 ocloclS, but before . o'clock
the delegates had begun to arrive and take
their seats The entire orchestra and first
balcony had been reserved for delegates,
and they were diveded off into
sections representing every state
and territory in the union, with
nlacards affixed to the backs designating
several reserved sections. The portiere, the
two upper balconies and feutiers Of the pri-
yate boxes on either side of the stage We're
reserved for spectators
The boxes also begun to fill up rapidly
with fashionably dressed ladies, who
seemed to fully share the enthusiasm of
their fathers brothers or husbands. 1t
lacked but ten minutes of IL o'clock when
the stage footlights blazed up, the baud
hurst into the strains of Hail TO the Chief
and Grover Cleveland, preceded by Hon
Chauncey f. Black, of Pennsylvania, pres
ideut of the association of democratic clubs,
walked upon the stage and took their seats
on the platform-Alr. Black at the speak
er's table and Mr. Cleveland in the first
row of seats behind him.
The outburst of applause that greeted
Mr. Cleyeand's entrance was surpassed by
that which greeted him as he stepped for
ward on the platform. 1t was several min
utes before he could speak. When he could
make himself heard he said:
atr. steveland's fisniarks.
Mr President and Gentlemen: 1t affords me
ypacial pleasure to extend to you on this occay
proud municipality, J. am glad to assure you
thar our hospitality is always open and gene,
ro,ls In behalf of community distinguished
for its Anericanism and liberation in all mat
tcrs Of belief and judgment, know may ex-
tend cordial greeting TO those who here rep
resent political thoughtfuness and sincerity.
As an unyeiiding and consistent believer In
democratic principles, L trust L need not hest
tate 10 pledge to the representatives Of organ;
led democracy the good will and fraternai
F.vmpathies of this democratic city.
-FOUR meeting is d council OF war which pre-
'des decisive natae ana your s+er cnr1sct
IL your weapons and all your equipments
re soon to he tested.
/ You have organized and lnbored, and you have
watched and planned to insure your readiness
Cor the final engagement now near at hand.
This then is no holiday assenlblaRe, but an In
DressIye convOcation for the furtherance OF de
signs and purposes for the accomplishment OF
which you and those you represent are banded
together. These designs and purposes, as de-
clared by your association are the preservation
OF the constitution of the United States the
autonomy of states, local self government
and the freedom OF elections th opp"sSG 10
The promotion of economy In any branches OF
public service.
Tcese professions embody the purest patri-
osism and Hottest aspirations OF American
Tkough at all times they should suggest TO
rs the strongest obligation to political effort:
their motive force incentives TO political
activity and watchfulnesS should be 1rr1slst-
ihle at time when the constitution is hed In
Hight esteem as against the accomplishments OF
selfish PURPOSES when state boundaries arc
hardly barrier to centralized power and
elnrt.ops are the scoff Of partizanship
Those who subscribe to the creed OF this
association and make any claim to sincerity
can hardly excuse themselves for lack OF eff
fort - 4 time when the necessities or the gov
eminent economically administered have but
little relation to the taxation or the people,
and when the extravaganza In the public ser
vice has become An outrageous plague to those
who hope for better things, this convention OF
democratic clubs is bright promise OF re-
patriotic aspirations cannot successfully ION
lend 4or mastery with compact forces efpri-
always most useful which has the wides ca
tent. Tho real benefit OF political organization
Is found in it's nearness 70 people ana Ue Oh,
rectness of its action. OF course harmoT and
unity OF purpose are absolutely essential
In this view your assembling together most
an5 IN so ba ar Ss and c e
ton of methods. and in SO far as 1t Inspires
that zeal and enthusiasm which will make
more effective your work at home. Therefore,
! sm sure that can say nothing better IN
taking my leave Of you than to wish that your
convention may be most profitable sTd r en-,
may resume your places In your home orsahi-
cations, newly inspired to determined 4nd zeal
ous effort In the cause OF true democracy!
Mr. Cleveland WAS frequently applaIdt4l,
and his closing injunction received marks
of hesrty approval.
General Pat Collins.
Mr. Black then announced that f1e ex-
scutive committee presented for temporary
organization the names of General fat
Collins. of Massachusetts, as chairman;
Marin A. McGinnis, of Montana, wee
chairman: Fred X Goodwin, New York,
and Mr. McSpeery, secretaries; and George
H. Hoffman, of Philadelphia, and !. IL.
Beckwith. of North Carolina reading clerks.
lectsd as temporary officers of the conFen-
son General Collins on taking the chair
said
Gentlemen Of the convention; For this cour-
deuct am very grateful. This assembly nuyy
follows and supplements the great councn OF
.he Iarty which last June Ia Chicago pro
claimed our principles and named our cahi-
Ihere were gathered leaders Of the regular
my If the democracy, here are the captains
active militia. All OF us have our places
fuies and responsibilities.
al Of us are enlisted for life. not merely
the present contest but the cause Of den1oc
y, the cause of the people the cause OF
free and pure government in this lana requires
constant watchfuness and unremitting &C
tvit
At zen minutes after IL O'clock the
convention took a recess until p. m.
Letters of regret were read from General
Stevenson, Mr.. Springer and Governor
Flower.
Committees were appointed and reso-
luton offered by Mr.. Strange, thanking
Senator Hill for his Brooklyn speech. was
adopted.
At o'clock the convention adjourned
kiae die.
Cheers for pixie"
New York October 4-The first exhibition
" patriotic feeling, hearty welcome and en-
thusiasm Oiled the immense building ana WAS
heard without and taken up by those on the
street when the Virginia delegation walked
Slowly down the aisle. The general tumult
Drowned for q few minutes the strains OF
Dixie" and continued for many minutes.
and Dixie WAS wildly cheered. The ap-
plause had scarcely subsidized when 1t was
tqualled by the reception Of the Jefferson club
Of Philadelphia, dozen or whose hempers
entered headed by white satin banner
which they placed the platform. Two
bands played at once.
After the hall was well filled and the pand
over OH the left Of the house had played an
ola time southern air, ali enthusiastic dele
seuc Inlnpen to his feet and shouted; '1hree
cheers for Dixie" Northern and western
men got up aud cheered until the southern
delegates well nigh blushed for modesty.
CLEVELAND IN CHICAGO.
1he Ex-President VIII Attend the Dcdica-
tion Exercises.
Chicago, October GA local paper has
the following: Ex-President Cleveland VIII
be seen III chicago this month. Word was re,
ceiysi last night that ex-President Cleveland
had decided to reconsider his refusal or the
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