The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-06-22

yanta, Wisconsin. Routh .Carolina, South Da
a tn rfna rome t So i
great state, OF Toxas. In the corresponding
corner on tho other side were grouped al il
leo. and the District OF Of Columbia. An unex
pected burst Of sunshine Just before the open
ing III np the building and raisea the aitend
| euperheated temperature lew notcne
Tho first Cheers rather feeble than other
slnS at 5o Th Sy New SsS York deiesaticn
headed by Gov. Flower. Bourke Cochran. Chair
psctly nrRny and George E rnnss.d Same Nth
asked S;, Tor front seats 70 the saliery; and the,
| his coat off. and some d them had diyestet
themselves OF collars and vests also nuttel
Pennsylvania entered later with a banner so
much than any Of the other Stats TINT
we're raised. Directly aftcrward rain and
OF arose rendering necessary tS the
Convention at midday as gloomy for the time
midnight when tho. elccric lights were shut
of. Occasional bright finshes Of lightning lit
The hHl i was welcome relief a sRd was
iery. back Of the Chairman. at l2;i5. struck
UP a lively air. Tn" storm. was not OF long
ana Vo minutes later the 0sSn% was
At 1870 most Of tho delegates were in their
Chairman. Brics Of the national Committee
was on tho platform. but. though everything
delay. and even the intermittent applause from
the galleries did not hurry the proceedings.
4, Tho Michigan delegation was the last delega-
was carried ahead of 1t. Five minutes lator
ex-Gov. Camphcll's entrance was greeted with
in his honor. As most Of the delegates were in
the names Of tho States wero folded up and
At i2:!a Chairman Brice came to the front Of
tho platform. md. standing with gravel IN
order. .ihnve the pleasure Of Introducing tho
Rev. John Rouse, who Will open the proceed
inGs with prayer" 3D.,
icais Of the Episcopal Church. He looked
ihs his lie Hf TRe
folding his hands. he began his prayer. Not
fifty OF the delegates stood during the prayer.
30 Almighty God, Lord Of heaven. and Great Judge
Of all the earth. who hast created man in Thine own
i'm ago that he may do Thy will EARTH as Thy holy
angels always do Thy service in heaven vouchsafe to
send Thy blessing upon these Thy servants that they
may be governed by the Holy Spirit to do all such
things are pleasing In Thy sight FIJI them with
wisdom and understanding that truth and Justice may
be promoted by their consultations and piey and re-
gion increased ghout this land Let all bitter
ness and wrong. all anger and evil speaking DO put
away from them. so that they may discharge their
duty to Thee. to each other and to all men, We adore
and magnify Thy glorious name for all the blessings
many and great. that Thou hast showered upon this
nation. and We heseech Thee TO continue this
loving Kindness that peace may abide and true liberty
abound Thou that nearest prayers, we IRE not
worthy Of the lcas. OF all OF Thy merces but hear
Thou Lord from heaven, Thy dwelling place as Thou
forgiven and graciousy harken 10 these sup
aLa to- ~
sal . OF Thy Son. our Saviour. Jesus Christ.
Our Father who art in heaven. haowed DO Thy
name: Thy Kingdom come Thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven. Give US this day uaily bread
and forgive trespasses forgive those who
pass against u.s. ami lead not into temptation.
but deliver from evil. for Thine is tho kingdom. and
the power, and the glory. forever and ever. Amen.
At its conclusion. Chairman Brice announced
{ hat by direction OF the National Committee
the Chair presented to the Convention as its
the list which he handed to tho Secretary. who
read it as follows:
The Hon. ": c: owens Of Kentucky Temporary Ghai.
y
SoIk. ana ~; swaysa d IifSo,;: rsnsips Reading
Edward Dickinson o; New York.
md the Chair appointed the following com.
the platf91rmi A. f. steySnson Of Illinois
nesota. Mr., owens arose and wa ked UP the
aisle with the committee. Mr.; Briee retired.
eaying the space in front OF the Chairman's
1esk to Mr.. Owens. The Chairman said:
TEMPORARY cnA,Rx.s owrS's SPEECH
Two great dangers menace the Democratic party
)ne is external the other internal Tho hrst is the or
anizsd achirery Of organized capital supported by
he whole power OF the Government. The second ia a
endency among Democrats to make / sues among
Tun
ispersble to success-unty and harmony. OF the
me this chair and gavel stand representative 1t re-
ms for you to supply the other. In this spirit greet
'ou. fellow Democrats. as the advance guard OF a
rand army sent forward to blaze pathway to vic.
DRY. How momentous is your responsibility l |
iced not tell you. II your work be done in wis |
ION the millions toiling in mine and shop |
nd Held Will rise and call you blessed. |
he roll call Of the republic attests that its heart and
Is conscience are with US in wi tn tile repre-
entnives of greed The best thought OF party
atform that challenges tho appreciation and invites
he support OF the people. We can succeed-we must
10 more; must deserve success. Above the wreck,
need be. OF selfish combinations. We must rear |
emple to the plain people and build shrine so broad
hat there every lover of his kind may knre The bur
en mus; be lifted from tho bnrk of labor. and that
nd It has hight 10 demand that whoever bears our
anner must lift it obove the smoke of conflict and tho
in OF faction. that every Democrat of the Union may
oow its lead in xultant and irresstib!e combat Let
not mistake The gravity Of the situation demands
he broad cst patriotism and every ncedfu sacrifice
Our work but begins here Cndcr the suns OF summer |
nd the iross OF autumn must carry II forward with
courage to triumphant close THIS again
aust be u campaign of education. Tie study OF tho
ornfcld" begun in the West and South mus, be car.
led into every hamlet Of the East and North The peo.
lie must learn their true relation to tho gatherer
hey must learn that railroad Presidents champion
he trhlnes OF the people, that no tnskmastcrs write
ur tariff bills They must learn. too. that for per
orhl and political advantage their country men
ced by the threat OF war and they will learn with
anc and regret that tho very day tho wArke procla
,htion of their President read in the halls of
ress tho peaceful response OF tho little eight
spnb.it q: chilli accepting the terms Of tho Fre,iden
nj utimaun,. was read in every capital Of the world
Our opponents must DO measured hy their deeds and
OF by their professions. The ffty.flrBt Congress |
rote the blacklist page in our legislative history and
ecame thing OF tho past. II challenged tho approval
the people and they responded in tones por
'ntOus that 1t seemed tho voice Of God With an |
nanimity that finds parallel In the story OF popular
overnment they determined that billion dollars was
" too much to pay for such museum OF freaks. II
e but permit II they Will stand by their verdict.
That our cause may triumph let US work In kindness
tho heat OF contention lei forget that our DO