The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-26
Democrats at Vancouver Shout
for James Hamilton Lewis.
A BIGGER MAN THAN CLEVELAND.
Stuffed Prophet Gets Partial Indorse-
ment, With a String to 1t.
george Hazzard Takes the Resolution
tn BE Hill Victory, and Notifies Hi,
Employers John Collins for Dele
gate and "Kid" Ross for Alternate.

VANCOUVER, May 25-rspecial The
holsiest and most unruly political con-
vention that ever assembled in the state
hlied the Standard theater with exuitant
yelis, cheers, applause, groans. Kisses and
cries OF derison for seven hours today.
Every one of the 33l delegates wanted to
talk at once. They detied the chairman
and kicked parliamentary law into an un.
recognizable mess. But there was no ill.
feeling, and after il was all over everybody
was happy. The Hill men were buried
deep. and only men known to favor Cleve-
lands nomination were elected to the
ChiVgo convention. James Hamilton
Lewis was there and received a perfect
ovation.
At 10 O'Clock the delegates formed in
line at the hotel and headed by a band,
marched 10 the convention hall, which
was decorated with bunting. The picture
OF Grover Cleveland adorned the walls in
several places. The convention was called
to order by G. H. Warner, of Coliax, vice
chairman of the state central committee
in the absence of the chairman. After a
brief and appropriate address by Warner,
temporary organization was effected
by the election of l.. II. Plattor, of
Spokane, az chairman, and Franklin
n. Lane, of Tacoma, secretary. The
temporary chairman made brief speech.
The references TO Palmer and Boies were
enthusiastically received, but when he
mentioned the name of Cleveland the con-
vention rose to its feet and cheered Cries
OF Whats the matter with Cleveland ?"
were answered from all directions by the
reply, Hes all right" The speaker
thought the delegation should not be in
structed.
Mr.. Lane, in response to cries of
Speech" made a rousing and eloquent
talk OF ten minutes, in which he said:
The manifest choice of the Democracy Of this
state Is Grover Cleveland. [Chesrs lasting Ave
minutes.l We need not pledge our delegatesI
they will GO knowing Washington is for Cleve-
land and they will stand by him until there Ia
no longer any chance of his nomination, but
that time they will not see, for the very stars in
their courses are making his fight But who
ever may be our leader, We will march under
MS banner to victory. He prophesied victory
in the state campaign because OF the late legis.
lature. which he characterized as q legislature
OF thousand scandals.
The usual committees were then ap-
pointed, after which the convention took
arecess. The convention reassembled at l.
Pending the report of the committee on
credentials, Asa L. Perry, a colored dele
gate from King county. addressed the con-
vention. Permanent organization was ef-
fected by the election of w. ID. O'Toole, of
Skagit county, as chairman; Z. w. ID.
Mays. of Pomeroy. secretary; A. w. Wis
ner. OF Olympia, assistant secretary; A. T.
Perry, OF Seattle sergeant-at-arms.
Following are the resolutions as adopted:
The Democratic party OF the state Of Wash
inc vfE, kr~l
this time adopting full set OF resolutions, de-
clare as follows:
Flrst-We renew our pledges of devotion to
the principles of constitutional government as
originated aud advocated by their author,
Thomas Jefferson, and as enunciated by the
national convention OF the Democratic party in
1854 and 1883, and point with pride to the adj
ministratioa OF Grover Cleveland exemplify-
ing the embodiment Of these principles of prac-
teal government of affairs.
second-IIaviug the highest confidence in the
integrity, ability, hrmness and uuswerving
Democracy of Grover Cleveland, we believe his
nomination to the presidency Is favored by the
Democratic masses throughout the land: that
If he be the choice of the national convention,
we are firmly convinced that his nomination
will be followed by triumphant election.
Third-And having full confidence In the
delegates who viii represent the Democracy of
Washington in the approaching national con-
ing them, we earnestly request them 10 act as a
unit in ali matters intrustcd to their care to tho
furtherance of the best interests Of their party
in the state and country.
The following We're chosen delegates to
the national convention: John Collins,
King county; c. W. Griggs, Pierce; r. F.
Hogan, Spokane; III. J. Snively, Yakima;
NJ. J. Maloney. Whatcom; II. s. Blandford,
Walla Walla; w. II. Dumphy, Whitman,
and J. A. Mundy, Clarke. Alternates--
Thomas Maloney. Clallam; l.. d. Ross,
King; I. f. Maher, Lincoln; d. Shelton,
Mason; A. I. Perry, King; l.. c. Dill
man, Spokane; J. ID. Maddox, Clarke,
and A. Macdonald, Columbia.
When the work of the convention was
fairly over cries of Lewis" Lewis"
went up from all quarters, until it merged
into one continuous yell. James Hamil-
ton Lewis was dragged from his seat in the
back of the hall and forced upon the
stage. His appearance there was
the signal for a renewed outburst
of cheering. The ovation given him
was equal to if not greater than that which
greeted the first mention of Cleveland's
name. Although seemingly reluctant to
speak, the audience would not be satisfied
with a short address, and insisted time and
again on MS continuing. No other
candidate for gubernatorial honors
received any special recognition from the
convention, and the sentiment seemed to
be unanimous IN favor of James Ham
ilton Lewis. Pierce and Spokane coun-
ties, if anything, surpassed the rest in the
expression OF their enthusiasm. but Whit
man, Lincoln. Yakima and others from
Eastern Washington were scarcely less
exuberan,.
Immediately after the adjournment of
the convention Secretary Hazard, Of the
state central committee. sent the follow.
ing dispatch TO Senator David B. Hill. and
q similar one 10 u. II. Gilman, chairman
OF the state central committee OF WASH
lngton, VINO is now in Washington City:
The Washington delegation chosen today
10 the Chicago convention was not instructed.
The eight chosen men viii not be carr ed away
by tre cl.no- OF tie delegates from Wisconsin.
u .chigau. Kansas and other Republican
st4-fs but viii cl-opcrRte with the delegates
from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and
Indiana IN naming candidate who can carry
these states au1 D. elected. The De-
mocracy oi Washington Know the diff
ference between Democrat and Augwump
II there IS u te president in the
White House who yill be entirely controlled b.
Mugwuuaps ana ke9p only Republicans in
Office then why NOT tst Harrison remain? Not
one of our delegates will vote for Cleveland
unit. his name presented by the state OF Sew
York These are tostom facts.
Secretary Hazard gave out his telegram