Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-05

An invitation from the Democratic clubs
Of this CITY was extended 70 the delegates
20 attend the reception Of Dir. Cleveland
this evening and to enjoy the hospitality
of the clubs during the convention.
The reading Of letters of regret from
prominent people was then taken up.
sTKyESsoN's GOOD WISHES.
the first was from the vice-prendential
candidate, Adlal T.. Stevenson. 1t was as
follows:
" BLOON1SGTOS. III, september 20, 1892.
'71 Hyu. Fysier,ct Goofc5n, Secretary:
..Denr Sir,-Upon my return homo this morning
find your invitation o. tr present AZ the meet
lug OF tho national Dcm1cratie clubs: IN the
Academy OF Music, Now orH, october 4th ana
9TH. ] nud, with regret mat my engagements
no my own state are srch that II will be impOs-
sihio f0r me 10 be present ! trust that your
meeting will bc enthusiastic and profitable.
Ny good wishes are With vou.
lsisncIi "ADLAI L. sTEyESsoS.n
SPRINGER AND FLOWER.
Letters were also read from Hon. Will
liam NJ Springer, Governor Flower, and
others.
4 delorate from Virginia moved that the
roll of States be called 80 that members Of
the various committees might be named.
The resolution was amended so chat tho
committees should be formed at recess.
On motion Of Delegate English, of Indi-
ana. the convention adjourned at 1910
o'clock 10 meet at 2 =. NJ.
The various committees were instructed
TO meet during the recess.
THT VARIOUS COMMITTEES.
The following aro tho members OF the
dId erent committees according to States:
Icnucssee- tTeteu .Ial- M. a. Timothy; Re
solutions. Lawrence Lamb; Temporary Oreani-
zati0u, ". C.. N.Ad,o; Permanent Organiza-
tion. W. G.. MrA lol.
Virginia Credentials, John p. Lawler; ResO-
luttons. W R. LeversOu: Temporary Organza-
uOn, a. +. Warner; Permanent Organization,
Charles II. Conrad.
FLORIDA Credentials, y p. Bissov; Resolu-
tiUu-, j. j. NcCgDc; Temporary organization,
!. y. McSnane; Permanent Organization, j. 5.
North Carolina-CreGential Donald Gillian !;
Resolutions. George >. Banta; Temporary Or
.niIation. +. II. Busboc; Permanent Organiza-
lion, Is. Cameron.
WELCOME FROM BROOKLYN.
The convention was called to order at
2:1O o'clock by Chairman Collins. who In
troduced Mayor David A. BOOdy, of Brook
lyn. who welcomed the delegates in the
name of that city.
Tho report Of the Committee on CTedon-
tiais announced that there were no con-
tests. The time at the disposal of the COM
mttce. II Is sad, did not allow It 20 com
piete even \ list OF tho clubs represented,
much less list of the delegates. There
had been 4.7G0 Democratic clubs on the
roll of the ASSOCIATION. To-day that num-
Der had increased TO more than 5.Z00.
The report of the Committee on Organl-
zatI0n in favor OF making the temporary
officers of the convention the permanent
officers was adopted.
woMAN's INFLUENCE.
A communication from Margaret Hoey,
secretary of the WOman's Influence Demo
cratic Club, was read, announcing that
over one hundred woman, iuhuen clubs
throughout tho country have been organ
lzed. This was received with cheers.
OF DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.
Martin j. Naginnis, Of Montana, offered
the following resolutions, which were
adopted
l. Thedclegates from the Democratic societies,
rcuresouting Democratic associations IN every
state and Territory and tho District ~ CoiuW-
ba, m national convention assembled, do unHul-
mously reafiirm the platform Ot principles
adopted by the Democratic National Convention
at Chicago Juno -, lSH2, and cordially endorse
the candidates there nominated.
q" in accordance with ifs constitution the M
tioual Association 90 Democratic CLUBS VIII co
operate Wlth the National democratic Comni'-
tee in securing tho election OF Cleveland and
Stevenson and the triumphant vudicatlon OF
Democratic principles ~ the pending campaign,
and urges the institution Of Democratic clubs,
afli4tcu win this association. in every voting
district of tie Union a. the surest method Oi
accomplishing those results.
THE f0BCE-BllL DANGER.
g. We warn the American people Of the dan
ger which menHtes their common liberties IN
the manifest purpose o. the mauaSer7 OF tho
monopoly party % dehuuch tho sun 6Ee anu 10
purchase another lease OF the presidency aud
another mai Juty in Congress, ana ultimately 70
take permanent possession Of the Federal TOW
crnmcnt through The provisions oi an unconsu-
tuu0ual ana partisan force ulll' urSlthei ny
corrupt ami uuscrupu Gus con5pirat1rs ana en-
dor-cd by Beriamlu Harrison and the so-caued
Republican of'ice-hoiders and monopoiists'
A. We cdeuouuce as un-Amerl'an and uncon-
etitutioual the Vligge of tho people Tor the
benefit of the few by unjust tax laws nud the
sguaudrriug of the peoples money M prohgale
expenditures iu subsidies aud IN l'p- ana de-
mQui return 90 lower and more equal tAAa-
ton, more frugal expenditures ana ptter sof-
crumcut which eau 0e accompushe ohy Dy 'he
election of Cleveland aud Stcv"nrOu
Ees3'rsd, That the thanks Of this convention
are rendered % the Democratic club7 oi NcW
Ork aud klnRr county, 20 IA" gthecM coullhu-
tee, aud the sub-c5umittces Tor the generous
re -rpiion aud entertainment extended TO TINS
convention aud the delegations thereto.
NEGRO DESUNCIATIoN OF THE FORCE BILL.
After speeches by Congressman Outh-
waite. OF Ohio, and Martin MaSlnnis, Oh
Montana. there was read a series ot reso-
lutious adopteI by the delegates or various
negro Democratic clubs denouucng inc
force bill a, one intended TO serve tho ln-
terest OF selfish mOnopoiists.
The Committee on ORGANIZATION nuu
Constitution reported bac6 tne cohst4'9 "a
tion .s IL previously stood, with Anehd-
tuept- the prlnclpal one of which was the
abol,hmeut Of the uuwleldy General Ooih-
mittec and the establishment OF an EASCu-
tive Committee of seventeen instead. Inc
report was adopted.
oFrIcEHs FOR IHE NEXT FOUR YEARS.
The Committee on Officers reported IN
favor ot tho election of the following OF
dcers for the ensuing four years Chauh-
cev L. Black, OF Pennsylvania. president
Lawrence Gardner, Washington, -. "
se,r,tary: Roswell +. Flower, OF New
York. treasurer. There Is also TO be one
vicr-prcsldent from each state ana 1errl-
tory nominated by tho Delegations, si1ohe
them being the following; Norln ,I,l3 NaiD
hua, L. G. Smith; South Caroilha, W. aI''
Hampton; tennessee, w. u hcAuoo
Virginia, W. W. Dey. 1900
The report was unanimously adopteu'
Those States not represented py W. W.
president viii select their representatives,
later.
THANKS 10 SENATOR Hill"
Mr.. Strange. Of North Carolina. offered
the following resolution, which was
adopted ,..oo,o,,or of
Hssoi,ed, That the National AssoelHSt,oin Hit ~ "a
Democratic Clubs extend 70 the hoi,, ho,.a,tio, ~
Hill It's cordial thanks Tor his able "a oaposl'Ja ~
Democrat, principles in tue grand SPooCii Psootir1
Gently delivered by him Ia the city Ot Sar-,cs
aud it- profound appreciation OF th9 90 a ,t,s
thereby rendered by him 20 tho people oi 'N'S
linton a. well as 70 the Democratic party
GOOD ADVICE 10 coLoRED MEN.
Robert Z. Gilchrist, a colored deiegate ,.'i.I !,
from Washington, ID. O., made the cIVslni
speech, in winch he advised the eolotea -
people 10 break loose from theit sianely 10
the Republican party, Whicn lo,aoratic r"i marty
be sand. was the party of the people ana
The Convention then, at 4 O'clock ad-
journed Strse DE.
New YOrk's Apporuonmen' 'n'
lBy telegraph 70 tho Dlspa.cn'I o,