The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-23

extract from the tariff plank OF the ma
tional Democratic platform OF 1876. Mr..
Watterson then said This declara-
ton Of principles comes to us with the
impression Of the wisdom and the bene-
diction of the spirit OF that sage and
saint of Democrats, Samuel j. Tilden.
(The mention of Tilden's name was re-
ceived with prolonged cheers, all the
New York delegation standing up and
cheering).
Twelve long years fought upon all oc-
casions and at every opportunity to es-
tablish the doctrine OF that plank as an
article of the cordial Democratic faith,
finally seeing 1t practically confirmed in
three great
Democratic Tariff Acts
and In the message of great Democratic
President. (Great applause.)
When / saw 1t confirmed and pro-
claimed by the Democratic convention
which assembled in 1888 in st. Louis
said my labors are over; the victory Is
won and can go to sleep. But when j
listened TO the extraordinary essay We
have heard from this desk this afternoon,
l asked myself whether we were indeed
in q Democratic convention or simply
Republican convention. daughter and
applause.) A Republican convention re-
vised by James q. Blaine, Laughter and
tariff plank we have listened to Is almost
identical in principle with the minority
report submitted to the Democratic con-
vention in 1884 by Il. +. Butler and voted
down almost unanimously.
Then came a debate, participated in by
Messrs. Watterson and Villas and finally
the question came on an amendment Of
ferred by Mr.. Neal that the platform
should declare most emphatically for
revenue tariff only. A roll call was or
dered and the amendment was defeated,
564 to 342.
Then came discussion on the silver
plank, after which the
Platform Was Adopted.
Then came the nomination OF candidates.
The roll call OF states was begun.
Arkansas yielded her place to New Jer-
sey and Ex-Governor Albeit Of that state
came forward to the platform, accompan-
led by enthusiastic cheers from the Cleve-
land wing OF the convention. When or
der was restored, the Governor addressed
the body as follows:
Gov. Abbett's Address.
Gov. Albeit said: In voicing the unan-
imous wish Of the delegation from New
Jersey, present as their candidate for
the suffrage of this convention, the name
of distinguished Democratic statesman,
born upon its soil, for whom in two pres
idential contests the state OF New Jer-
sey has given its electoral vote. (Cheers).
1t is because that this name will awak-
en- throughout our state the enthusiasm
ef the Democracy and insure success. IL
is because he represents the great Demo-
cratic principles and policy upon which
this entire convention Is a unit; 1t Is be-
cause we believe that with him as a can
didate the Democracy of the Union will
sweep the country and establish it's prin-
ciples throughout the length and
breadth of the land that we offer to the
convention as a nominee, the choice OF
New Jersey, Grover Cleveland. Gap
plause).
The people feel that the tariff reform
views of President Cleveland and the
principles laid down in his great message
give US live and vital issue to fight
since 1883 possible. In Massachusetts 1t
gave US "Russell," in Connecticut it
gave US Democratic governor who was
kept out OF Office by the infamous con-
duct of the Republican party. In New
Hampshire 1t gave Legislature of which
we were defrauded. In the great state OF
New York it gave us David b. Hill for
Senator, and Roswell p. Flower for Gov
ernor. cloud cheering.)
, Gov. Albeit concluded with calling
Mr.. Cleveland, the plain, blunt, honest
citizen, the idol OF the Democratic
masses.
The mention OF the name OF the sage OF
Buzzard's Bay was a signal for thunder
of cheers. Men and women who thronged
the great galleries waved fans, umbrellas
and banners. Many of the delegates
standing on their chairs Joined in the
great volume Of enthusiasm which seemed
to possess the multitude. The Alabama
delegates
Hoisted Cleveland Portrait
the end OF an umbrella, which was the
signal for renewed cheers.
All over the hall men and women were
wild with excitement. After about eight
minutes of pandemonium, the chair tried
in vain to secure order. A few voices
raised a rhythmical shout which soon
swelled outa great vol ume to the sound
of "Grover Cleveland"
After time Governor Albeit proceed
ed, but when he alluded to Senator Hill
there was an outburst OF enthusiasm
from the New York delegation. The tu-
multi was communicated to the galleries
and to the platform upon which were
seated hundreds OF distinguished visi
tors.
DIR. Mary Walker created diversion in
favor OF Senator Hill by arising at the
back of the platform upon an elevated
seat and waving her handkerchief and
shouting for Hill.
The New York delegation rose in their
seats and waved everything they could
lay hands on. Gen. Sickles raised on the
end OF his crutch portrait OF Hill and a
great swell Of yells spread over the hall.
Other portrsits OF Hill were produced,
and there was determination evident on
the part of the Hill men to equal the
Cleveland demonstration.
Fifteen minutes
After the Rumpus Commenced
President Wilson began rapping with his
gavel, but succeeded only in increasing
the uproar.
For "a minutes the demonstration last
ed, whom the exhausted delegates sank
into their seats and Gov. Albeit was per-
mitted to proceed. On the conclusion o.
Gov. Abbctt's speech a renewed outbursi
OF Cleveland enthusiasm followed.
The secretary at last proceeded with
the call OF states, beginning with Cali
fornia. Hon. q. r. Patton responded or
behalf OF the delegation, seconding the
OF Grover Cleveland amit
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