Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-07-28

Governor Stephen M. White of Cali
fornia, had more success with his speech
notifying General Stevenson Of his nom
ination than did Colonel Wilson in his
effort, Mr.. Whites voice was most
powerful. He quelled the disturbance
by its very loudness. Every word was
heard, as the Californian's lungs were
stretched to their utmost.
AS in the case of Mr.. Cleveland, dur
ing the delivery of Mr.. Whites speech,
General Stevenson stood opposite him,
but at the other side of the speakers
table. When he had finished Mr.. Bell
again read the convention notification.
General Stevenson exhibited some
signs of nervousness as he stepped for
ward to respond, but quickly recovered
his composure and gazed calmly on the
crowd as it cheered.
III General Stevenson had any doubts
in his mind as to the enthusiasm of New
York audiences they were completely
etfaced by the reception he got. He de-
livered his speech with effect.
"The meeting is now adjourned, said
Colonel Wilson. 1t had lasted just an
hour and three minutes.
CLOSING INCIDENTS.
An incident of the outgoing crowd
was that section which massed itself in
front of Mrs. CleYeland's box and
cheered her almost within four feet of
her. This block occurred Just in the
passageway to the Fourth avenue exit,
and for a moment it looked as if lively
time would occur, but the ever-ready
policemen doomed up and untangled the
human knot.
People breathed sigh of relief when
they once more reached the open air
and congratulated themselves that they
had escaped in safety. II is no ex-
aggeration to say that probably never
has there been in the history Of New
York city such an immense crowd
gathered under one roof An idea of
the crowd can be had when it is known
that the seating capacity of Madison
Square GARDEN is in the neighborhood
of 5000 and that between 25,000 and
&c, people were there assembled.
Five minutes after General Steven
son'sSddress the Presidential candidates
were sseorted from the platform by the
national y notification committee, and
President James j. Martin of the po-
lice board, linked armand arm with
the ex-Presidentl to his carriage, which
was waiting at Fourth avenue and
Twenty-sixth street. General Steven
son and the others followed, and iall at
tended a reception tat the Manhattan
Club which continued until aftersmid-
night. ~
EX-sEcRETARY wHITNEY's TRIUMPH.
To ex-Secretary Whitney should be
accorded all the credit for to-night's
grand demonstration. IL was he who
conceived the idea Of having the notifi-
cation ceremonies take place in public,
and, though some of the Democratic
managers were little afraid that some
thing might occur to mar the success of
the occasion, Mr.. Whitney's views pre-.
vailed, andto- nights grand outpouring
fully justifies Mr.. Whftney's wisdom in
departing from the old method of offic-
tally conveying to the leaders the noti-
fcation OF their selection.
A GREAT CAMPAIGN OPENING.
II is everywhere recognized that this
opening gun has proven not only a
glorious success, but will serve to start
the fight all over the country. As a
member of the national committee said
tonight: "This places us in an aggres-
sive position and we win keep it up till
the polls close in November. -Four
years ago we allowed the enemy to
force the fighting; now we have taken
the lead and mean to hold it till the end.
This magnificent demonstration shows
that we are in this fight to win."