The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-23

convention distinguished Democratic states
man, born upon its soil, for whom
~ two great presidential contests the
state OF New Jersey has given its vote.
ano peicy upon which the convention lis Z
unit Ne believe thai with him as q
candidate the party will sweep the
country aud establish its principles through.
out the land. We offer TO the convention
- the nominee the choice OF the Democracy oil
NeW jersey Grover Cleveland We feel certain
mat ever Democratic state. though its prefer
ehess ma be for some other distinguished
democrat, win give its warms enthusiastic
and earnest support to the nominee OF
this Convention The man whom we
present viii rally 10 the party thousands OF in.
dependent voters whose choice 10 determined
D personal conviction that the candidate viii
represent principles dear to them, and whose
public lie and policy gives assurance that
he viii secure an honest. pure and conservative
administration, and our great interests will be
encouraged and protected. We stand
.oday In the presence OF the fact
that the majority Of the Democratic
masses throughout the country, the mill
ions OF its voters, demand the nomination
OF Grover Cleveland. This sentiment, SO
strong ana overpowering, has affected and con-
foiied the actions of delegates who would 9TH
erwise present the name OF some distinguished
leader Of their own state, with whom they feel
sicsory would be assured. The people have
spoken, and favorite sons aud leaders step aside
IN obedience to their viii. Shall we, for any
consideration OF policy or expediency, hesitate
20 obey their will?
have sublime faith tina. the expression OF the
people VIII be clear and decisive: it il incum-
cent upon u to obey their wishes Then, hav.
ing given them the candidate of their
cnoices they will give US the most
energetic efforts to secure success
ne confidently rely upon the loyal and SUCCESS
iui work of Democratic leaders who have been
advocates of other candidates. We know that
IN the great state of New York, now controlled
oy the Democratic party, there is no Democrat
VINO VIII shirk his duty, making every effort to
secure the success of the candidate of this con.
sention. Notwithstanding that his judgment
may Glitter from that Of the majority. The Dem.
ocracy OF New York and its great leaders.
whose efforts and splendid geaeraiship have
gwen to rs Democratic senator and
governor, will always be true to the great marty
tney rep7e sent Their unquestioned Democracy
VIII make them arise and fight as never before,
ana with those they represent aud lead they
VIII marshal the great independent vote and we
Will again secure Democratic victory in New
York
The grand Democrats under whose leadership
the city and state OF New York are row gov
erned Will give TO the cause the great weight of
THIS convention announcing the nomination of
1fover Cleveland will not have died out before
you viii hear and see ali our leaders
raiiytng to the support of our candidate. The
Demoents win fight FOR victory and they will
succeed because the principles of the marty
enunciasd here are for the best interests of
the couitry and because the people have nm
questioning faith that Grover Cleveland will,
give the country pure. honest and stable gov.
efnm mem and an administration in which the
great business interests of the country viii re-
eelve ppper and due consideration.
ne question has been asked: Why is ii that
the masses oil the party demand the nomina-
ZION OF 1foEer Cleveland7 1t is because he has
crystal lzsd into living issue the great prfnei-
pies uTsn which the battle will he fought at the
comingelection. II he did not create tariff re-
ioffn, N made 1t q presidential issue for which
we csiid fight and continue to battle
upon t until victory now is assured.
mere as lev men in his position who would
nave hsi the courage to boldly make an issue
ahu project Il so clearly and forcibly as he did
IN the .reat message of 1857. We must honor
the mn who was honest enough and bold
enough under such circumstances to nro
ciaim nat the success of the party unon
pFinc1nes was better than the evasion of
True ntional issues for temporary success
feel tat every Democratic state and every
lndlviaiai Democrat has reason to rejoice and
IL
iaey Grover Cleveland is not a refiec.
lion upon others; not antagonistic
TO an great Democratic leader. He
comes before this convention not
u cadidate from any one state. He is the
choice OF the great majority of Democratic
voters. Inc Democracy of New Jersey, there
ore, Fesents to this convention in this
neoplei Year the nominee of the PEG
pie, tf plain, blunt, honest citizen, the idol
d thsDemocratic masses, Grover Cleveland.
Thefrst mention of Cleveland's name
Is inded all subsequent mentions. was re.
,eivedwith storms of applause, and in the
irst Instance the clamor continued fifteen
minutes The chairman made sundrv
ruitiss attempts to procure order. Life
ized portraits of Cleveland started into
rev It various points, and as each one
rose shove the heads of the people fresh
wave vas added to the ocean of sound.
Governor Albeit proceeded with his re-
mark until he came to an alIusion to
senator David Bennett Hill. This was the
tgnaifor an outburst of enthusiasm from
he New York delegation. Governor Abb
'ett could not continue his remarks
II be heard for at least twenty
i've minutes, whereas, during the
'leveand boom, the New York
leighton remained glum and silent.
sow, under the inspiration of Hill. they
re ~ and waved everything they could
ay binds on. Portraits of Hill were pro-
uceo and there was an evident determiu-
tionon the part of the Hill men TO equal
he Cleveland demonstration. While the
emmstration was at its height one of Chi
agol thunderstorms passed over the wig
yam and emphasized the demonstration
Or Hill. Cleveland man shouted out:
Hurah for Grover" He was instantly
ssaikd by Hill men. and the police were
to quell the disturbance. The
was intensified by a thunder
torn which poured down torrents of
ain upon the open roof and
Don arenehed the vast assemblage. The
hartman had to abandon his posi-
ion at the desk on account of |
he dewnpouring torrent, and umbrellas
'ere raised everywhere. The secretary
roceded to the roll call of states, begin |
ing with California. Hon. George +.
'attn responded on behalf of the dele
alton. seconding the nomination of
rover Cleveland amidst applause. Colo
ado was next called, and gave way to
lew York.
TANNASY NoMTSATEs HILL.
Hon. McC. Dewitt was put forward TO
lakea speech in nomination Of Senator
avid b. Hill. The continued rainstorm
nd confusion in the hail made it impos-
bile for the speaker to be heard, and with
ut avote the chairman declared recess
fifteen minutes. During the in
the crowd amused itself
Y Watching the glare of the
ghtaing and listening to the swish of the
ain When the recess had exnired and