The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-09
MR.CLEVELAND IND0RSED
By THE MdRYLSND DENOCRfIs
The Democratic Conventions of Maine, Mis-
sissppi and Alabama Also In session.
The Proceedings.


BlLTMoRF. Nh, June s.-The Democratic
State Convention met at noon to-day Hon.
Barnes Compton. chairman IF the State COM
mttee. called the convention TO order He
addressed the meeting in an eloquent. though
brief speech. and closed by nominating for
temporary chairman Colonel Albert Richie.
Colonel Ritchie was unanimously elected
After being introduced he responded with a
short address referring to the iniquituous
Force bill and the efforts Of Maryland's gal
liant son against it. This was greeted with
loud applause and cheer for A. p. German.
Ernest COfmau. of Washington county,
and George Detdow were elected secretaries.
The usual committees were appointed.
CLEVELAND INDoRsED.
The report Of the committee on resolutions
reahrms the opinions expressed in the reso-
lutions of the National democratic Conyen-
ti0us Of 1851 aud 1888. aud expresses anew
the qualification so universally felt by our
people at the patriotic and able administra.
ton OK President Cleveland. and pledged
the Democracy of the State for the cordial
support OK the nominations for the presiden-
cy and vice presidency 10 be made by the Ma
tlOual Democratic Convention at Chicago.
The report concludes
"Desrous above all things that such can
didates shall be nominated by that conyen-
ton as will command the united AMI enthu-
siastic support of the party in all sections OF
the Union. and reposing full confidence IN
the delegates whom it has selected, 1t deems
il inexped.eut 90 fetteT them by instructions
AZ 20 the candidates for whom they shall vote.
suggesting only that as IN the National Con-
yentlon OF 1858 they shall act as unit.
The report WAS adopted.
The deegates-st-large are. Senator Cor
man. Governor Brown, &. i. NJ. Cwynn
( Barnes Compton. j. haugnmau' l; rec
man Kasn. John S. Writ. George N. Up
shur.
Judge Perry L. Wickers and John Walter
Smith were chosen As eiectors-at-iage.
roR CLEVELAND. nur Not INSTRUCTED.
Although the convention throughout ap-
peared enthusiastic for ex-Pres.dent Glove
land. every mention OF his name being greet
ed with wild and tumultuOus applause. an
effort 90 amend tho resolutions recommends
ing that he be supported bg the delegation 10
tie Chicago Convention was defeated 10y q
vote of 81 % 2s.e.
Senator Gorman could have the delegation
instructed tor him had he expressed or init
mated the wish but he Insisted that the con-
yentl0n take n0 action. AMI tlo resolutions a,
adopted meet his approval
A communication Of the Young Mems
Cleveland Association regarding the recent
primaries in Baltimore city was ignored and
suppressed by the committee On credentials,
To which it was referred after some Discus
sion. on the ground that the convention had
no jurisdiction.
The vote on the adoption Of tho unit rulo
and against lustluctlng for Cleveland 10 tue
committee stood Is 60 s
The usual vote of thanks was adopted and
the convention adjourned.
SPLIT FEARED N ALABAMA.
MoxraomrRY Ala. June s-The State
Democratic Convention was called 20 order
et noon to-day. s. H. Dent WAS elected tenn
porary chairman and Albert Steinhardt secre-
tary. 4 communication was read from d
committee OF supporters OF r. +. kolb, the
Alliance candidate for Governor, asking GER
tain concessions in kOlb's behalf The re-
quest was refused by the executive committee
and split Of the two factions Is expected.
Matters are in "a state OF great excitement,
and trouble is feared.
When the State Democratic Convention was
called 10 order by temporary chairman 5 II.
Dent. a supporter OF Il. +. kOlb the Alllance
Candidate for Governor. moved for q confer
ence looking % certain concessions IN favor
of Kolb's candidacy. The motion was tabled.
the convention and organized separate
meeting.
After tho appointment OF "a committee on
credentials the regular convention adjourned
until tomorrow. The delegates participating
In tho regular conventions are for Governor
Jones denomination. iio las one hundred
majority.
The Kolb convention met again tonight
and will pat out q full state ticket headed by
kOb 30 oppose Governor Jones who VIII DO
nominated by the regular convention tO.mor-
row. The regular delegates % Chicago 10 DO
elected tomorrow will probably be for CIeye-
land.
MAINE DEMOCRATS MEET.
BANGOR. Mr.. June 8-Tho Democratio
State Convention met Mt noon to-day. VIII
liam II. Clifford o.. Portland. Was chosen
temporary chairman and made speech
devoted mainly 20 tarf.
The Democratic State Convention nOmi-
mated Charles !. johnson for Governor and