The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-21
CltYtlald and Stevenson Formally EOt-
fed Of Their Nomination.
EX-PRESIDENTS WORDS OF WISDOM.
Speeches of Mr.. Stevenson, Colonel Will
son and Others--soms OF the Persons
Present-Unpreceden Cheers.

was tolcLet on tO-lliht N othtlSoh Otiuhie
Garden 10 the presence of vast assem-
blage. The huge auditorium was packed
from pit 90 dome. and, as the place holds
10000 persons comfortably. it is esti-
mated that almost twice that number
we're present. The occasion that brought
this vast throng together was the notifca-
tion ceremonies Of the two great leaders of
the Democratic party-GrOver Cleveland
and Adla +. Stevenson. As early as 6
o'clock the crowd began gathering about
the doors, and at 1850 z. NJ,
when they were finally opened the
streets about the Garden were filed
with a pushing. struggling mob. which
flowed into the auditorium with the roaring
sound Of q cataract. Never had the Garden
held such a crowd nor has more enthusiasm
been displayed. The space room was econ
omized 10 the utmost degree. the enthusi-
Rstic Democrats standing. after the seats
were filed. in lines 50 dense that breathing
became difficult The Garden was pro-
fusely decorated with flags and bupt-
ing. the oolors of which were brought
Into strong relief by the brilliant light IRON
5000 electric lamps. This with the sea OF
bObbing heads and upturned chairs. pre-
be forgotten. Previous TO the exercises
Cappas band dispensed strains OF sweet
music to which the huge, perspirlng crowd
listened in philosophical manner, az
the same time endeavoring TO keep
cool by swinging fans and hsndkerchiets.
The platform WAS placed at the Fourth
avenue end of the building. over IL was an
immense sounding board In the centre of
this were two national flags placed transwlse,
and over theee written IN ipcandescent
lamps. were the words, Cleveland ana
Stevenson
or TIRE PLATFORM.
The platform had seating capacity Of
$50 persons, but II had a thousand on II be-
fore the central figures in one OF the most
brilliant tableaux New York has seen III
many months appeared. The crowd was
patient one. despite the heat. relieving
its feeling every few minutes by rounds
Of applause as some familiar figure appeared
on the platform. At first glance. during
these periods Of enthusiasm, one would I'm.
sgine the whole audience was composed OF
men, but after the troubled sea had some
what settled the fair sex seemed to emerge
from il in bewidering summer costumes.
smiles and the inevitable fan.
Among the prominent persons who occu-
pied boxes were: William Q. Whitney;
Charles H. Jones, editor Of the st. Louis
Republic: Governor Flower. FREDERICK
X. Coudert, W. BOurke Cochran. o. h. Pot
ter, Mayor Grant. Henry Willard, y. Eilery
Anderson. Lieutenant-GoyerD Sheehan,
Perry Belmons. Rufus N. Z. Rhodes or
Alabama. Norman J.. Mack of Buffalo.
J. A. Creighton of Nebraska, E. Z. Wall of
Wisconsin, Don M. Dickinson of Michigan.
Ben Gable. Thomas Carson and ID. +. Phil
lips of Illinois, W. II. Collins OF Tennessee
Ex-Governor Campbell. r. X. Holden and
Calvin S. Briee of Ohio Senator Pasoo
rf HappGNIvQpfa and
host Of others.
Mrs Cleveland and party entered box
about o'clock, and this gave the crowd
chance 10 give vent 70 some of their pent
up enthusiasm Quiet had scarcely been
restored when a mighty chorus OF cheers
broke out snd there was universal waving.
of hands. hats, hnndkercblefs and fans.
Then John Nj. Bowers. .escorting Adlal +.
Stevenson, appeared. Mr.. Stevenson grace
fully Acknowledged the plaudts with
bow. Governor Flower and General
Sickles were the next arrivals, and they we're
also vigorously cheered.
The concert pitch 4 enthusiasm was
struck at S.l5 o'clock.
A TREMENDOUS OVATION,
At this time the chief figure in this mem
orable meeting came upon the scene. Sur
rounded by group OF notable men the
leader Of the Democracy and OF tarln reform
UlhQt lbs WAY ~ tA4N AAOlAA VA tAAD Rt~NAN. .@+s
The cheering and applause that
had gone before were as nothing as com
pared to the ovation rendered the man who
has 80 wound himself IN the hearts OF tho
people Mir. Cleveland looked impressed
with the magnitude Of the gathering and
the wondrous scene 1t presented rs each and
every man and woman stood on their teet
applsuding IN the most enthusiastic man
ner He bowed his thanks again and again,
Frtf The din pA nnfea continued Tor mAEN
minutes. and the secretary OF the notl-
fcatiop committee Nicolas nj. Bell,
finally arose in despair and en-
treated the crowd 70 be silent.
II was. however, a fruitless task and moth
ing was left but to begin tho exercises
Colonel william l.. Wilson, OF west VIZ
ginia, approached the rOstrum and Grover
Cleveland rose 10 listen to the speech OF no
tihcsuon.
Mr.. Wilson's SPEECH.
In notifying Mr.. Cleveland Of his nomna-
tion Mr.. Wilson said:
I'VE bring you tonight message
from the Democratic party. We come
As a committee from its National Con-
yention representing every Democratic
constituency in the country TO give you Of
fcial notification that YOU have been chosen
as It's candidate for the office OF PRESIDENT OF
the United States. We are also charged
with the duty of presenting
You the platform of principles adopted
bythat convention. This platform containsa
full and explicit declaration OF the position
Of The national Democratic party on the
great political issues OF the day; but IN All
ia utterances Is is merely development or
one great principle, that whatever govern
melts and laws can do for people must be
done for all the people without precsdehce
o. section or grades % clti1onshlp.
hr. Wilson then spoke NJ length, on the
duty Of the Democratic party and the issues
Of the campaign.
In conclusion he said. And now, sir, ws
put into your hands the commission OF
winch We are bearers. IL is the nighebt
honor your party can bestOw. IT Is the
graYest call 10 duty your fellowDomocrats
can make: but wo believe We oan assure
you that there are no weak. weary or dos-
pondent Democrats in the ranks Of our
party to-day. and that with the peoples
CAUSE as our cause We doubt not you will
lead us to q victory IN which the principles
OF party shall gloriousy triumph and the
welfare OF our country shall DO nightly
promoted"
ALMOST PANIC.
No one could hear this speech except
those within thirty yards Of the speaker.
Order. however. was obtained for the first
|. time during evening. The cheers again |
SeToke out whom. just rs Colonel Wilson's |
1cice was beginning 10 travel, tho |
Rures Of Mrs Cleveland and |
n party were seen leaving their
&x< They were escorted TO seats in |
front balcony on the opposite side |
fho hall There was almost panic |
his juncture, many not understanding |