Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-24

DISCUSSING THE CHANCES.
gain the sympathy of the toiling masses il
done and he would like to see men sent to the
convention of broad sympathies and in touch
with the working people.
A voice I'VE are going to do it."
He pointed out what he considered az a sig
nificant fact, that there a growing diver
gence OF interest between the east and west
He attributed this to the growing insolence OF
the capitalists Of the east. who absorb in the
form of interest a large percentage of the
profits earned in the west While in
the east large business buildings were
being erected. in the west an em-
pire had been founded. He counseled
that the eastern delegates to the national con-
yention should meet the western delegates in a
spirit of Cancellation and concession. ard any
nomination based on such action he conf
cratic party.
MR.. II. C. CLAUGHToN TALKS.
In response to repeated calls from the audi
ence M. II. C. Claughton, who had seat on
the platl. m, came forward and made speech
which was an eloquent tribute to the cause OF
the democratic party. He then went on TO
speak Of the signs of the times which pointed
to the Importance of n union between the
south and west for the purpose
of putting down thu insolence and
arrogance Of capital He considered that it
dication ought not to be dregarded. He en-
phaszed the fact that the party in selecting a
candidate should choose a man who is not the
mere product of a machine, but who is be-
heyed to be honest and true.
LULL IN THE PROCEEDINGS.
The supply of speakers seemed to be ex-
hausted. and shortly before l O'Clock q CON-
mittee was appointed to ascertain from the
committee on credentials what progress they
| Al. n.
ready to report After a while the committee
returned and made the gratifying announce
ment that the committee would be ready to re-
port in twenty minutes.
The convention felt SO good or at least those
who retained their seats did, that some one
called for Ed. Hay, but as that gen
tleman was not in sight the call
not taken up with any great una limity.
Mr.. Shillington, however, was kind enough
to notify the audience that Mr.. Hay was
about and that man OF his known
good nature could not resist their demands If
| they only called loud enough. This hint was
| taken up by the audience and MIR. Hay came
forward and proceeded to speak.
From his opening sentence, which was Eel
low citizens and empty seats, to the
close he held the attention of the audi
ence and conveyed quite good
deal of information about politics and the
District He lamented that the District was
not yet Of age. but hoped that the time would
not be far distant when that happy period in
the history of the District would be reached.
About 80 the committee returned the dele
gates fiocked into the hail and the convention
settled down to the serious business OF the
day.
Before, however, the report was made at the
suggestion of the chairman the sergeant-st-
arms, Mr.. John b. Stubs, arranged the dele
gates SO that the alternates occupied seats in .
body.
THE COMMITTEES REPORT.
Then Mr. Brown arose and presented the re-
port of the CON mittee. They decided that the
following delegates we're entitled to seats:
From the tenth district, James Ray.
George T Hilton and Edward Ash
E. L. Jordan and E. F. Buckley. From the
eighteenth district. Andrew ]. Sanford William
L.Wells and Martin Horn. From the nineteenth
district, John A. Bablngton, Thomas B. Kelly
and Philip Corridan.
The report Mas announced to be unanimous.
The effect OF this report as generally recog-
nized gave the delegates from the tenth and
nineteenth districts Mr.. Norris and the twelfth
and eighteenth to Mr.. Dickson.
NOT ALTOGETHER SATISFACTORY
The report was declared adopted by Q viva
voce vote. but some Of the delegates were not
satisfied. The statement was made that some Of
the members Of the committee were not in
favor of the report as far a. it relates to the
clared in an excited tone that the chairman
Of the committee, Mr.. Brown, was notentitled to
. seat in the convention. Finally Q motion
prevailed that q vote be taken by roll call
While the question was being stated BY the
chair Mr.. Boyle endeavored to obtain recogni-
ton, but was informed by the chair that he
had not finished talking.
Mr. BONES REroRr.
"It seems to me that the chair il doing all
the talking" retorted Mr.. Boyle. There was .
good deal Of confusion and number attempted
to make motions, but the chair held to the
order Of business. Some Of the delegates tried
to help the chairman by yelling 'sit down"
and making other remarks at the prospective
speakers These gentlemen responded and 1t
times there was quite . lively interchange
Of remarks more or less personal between the
delegates. The chair, however, was firm and
clear in his rulings and finally The call Of The
roll was begun.
TEE 11poHf ADoPTER
During the roll csn u srsassst gsiss Pc