The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-29

passions and ambitions shall emerge the spirit
OF harmony and order. Guide thou she trainers
OF the party platform. so that every true lover
of liberty and OF the rights of men shall De
able to find a place where he may sta nd erect
for the principles that have made the past OF
this nation glorious. and that trutu shall
make the future still more glorious. Gulde
thou the choice OF this convention so that
Its nominees. in character and CONVICTION,
shall represent the spirit OF modern denNoc-
racy a progressive democracy, OF q democracy
that is arrayed the side of the masses AS
against the classes and mat strives to lift from
the shoulders OF the people the burdens borne
for the benft of the favored few. May the
nominees of this convention be in touch with
the multitude of toilers that bear the heat and
burden of the day, leading to victory. not for
the sake of mere spoil OF Office or of power, but
for the sake of inherent principles. To this
end grant wisdom, right convictions and conr-
age OF their convictions to Thy servants here
assembled and TO Thee We will ascrlbe praise.
now and forever. Amen.
At the close of the prayer the Iowa
delegation with the banner of Governor
Boies marched to its place among the
delegates, and the display of the banner
was the signal for immense applause.
The Chairman-"The first business of
the convention will be the report of COM
mittee ON credentials. Is that committee
ready to report?"
Mr.. Winston, Minnesota, called atten-
ton to the fact that there were two dis
tinguished ex-senators present, one OF
whom had had the honor to preside over
two national democratic conventions, and
moved that the convention extend the
courtesy of the platform to them. The
gentlemen referred to were the Hon.
James k. Doolittle and the Hon. Lyman
Trumbull OF Chicago.
Putting the motion, the chairman de-
ciared 1t unanimously carried
The report OF the committee on creden-
tials was then called for and Mr.. Shaw OF
MARYLAND explained that the committee
could not be ready to report before
o'clock.
Mr.. Delaney of Alaska arose for recog-
milton and upon announcing the name ana
territory was received with cheers. He
offered memorial from the democratic
territorial convention and asked that 1t re-
ceive respectful consideration. The reso-
luton was referred. The chairman then
appointed a committee consisting of
Messrs. Bronston of Kentucky and Judge
Avres OF Indiana 10 wait on the COM
mittee on credentials and learn from them
when the committee would be ready to
report
Mr.. Johnson OF Ohio moved that the
chairman request Senator Roger q. Mills
of Texas to address the convention, which
was received with cheers from all parts OF
the vast hall Messrs. Johnson of Ohio
and Goodman of Missouri were appointed
a committee to escort Mr.. Mills TO the
platform.
Senator Palmer OF Illinois at this time
made his entrance upon the rear of the
platform, and was Immediately recog-
nized and greeted with an ovation of APP
plause. The chair announced to the con-
ventiOn that Senator Mills had been COM
PEELED TO leave the hall on account of ILL
ness, and there were loud calls for Palmer
all over the hall. Mr.. Sheehan moved
| that Senator Palmer be asked to address
the convention. Loud applause.
The chair appointed Gen. Jackson OF
| Iowa to present the request to Senator
| Palmer, and 10000 throats joined in the
ovation as the old man was led by Gen.
| Jackson to the front of the platform.
The Chairman-"Gentlemen of the con-
/ vention. l need not introduce TO you this
/ battle-scarred veteran of democracy"
| Loud and long continued applause
Senator Palmer Speaks.
Senator Palmer said:
GENTLEMEN-I find an honor thrust upon
me very suddenly alter coming into this great
| body. | think / am hardly treated with fair
Il
mating this marvellous assembly of democrats
l think have a right pointing to my locks. to
| speak to this assembly, as one having expert
ence atleSst, and come not urging you to be
patriotic; that is an instict IN the democratic
you to the adoption OF every ex-
pedient to secure harmony in our
ranks [eheeesl because there lies before US one
OF the most important political contests in
which the democracy OF the country has been
IT, ~ l. =. -
great crucial contest. Unity, therefore. is es-
sential Every democrat should forget every
subject OF controversy. We should be breth-
rem, indeed, with common motive and CON-
mon purpose. and engaged in q common. earn
est. patriotic effort. CHEERS. That n your
mission. The great work of restoring constitu-
/ toBal liberty in the country has devOlyed upon
you, lapplausel and will you allow any paltry
subject of dispute, any matter OF personal
character, to intervene when our country calls
upon US in trumpet tones? Shall We do it:
Let us be one. One in spirit, one in purpose.
and one in the great battle. Let there be nc
suikers in the camp. Let US all work for the
accomplishment OF this great purpose. / ex
pect harmonious result. The names before
you are names of patriotic men. Choose from
among them him that will bear the banner
aloft Get "A firm, answering and unalte able
democrat who is IN earnest. Applause.I Pu
the flag in his hands and follow 1t.
At this point the speaker was interrupted
by cheers and yells for Hill. Cleveland
Boies and other of the possible nominees
Resuming his speech. Senator Palmer said
Let me tell you that if the democracy
and the country deceived in thi
| contest, il is not the fault of the republicans
At Minneapolis they flung their banner to th,
breeze and inscribed upon q in bold terms al
that is odiOus in republication. lCheers
They have written upon it menace to tn,
peace OF the country in the new force bill. Al
sure as BENJAMIN Harrison is elected and tn,
next congress Is republican, will have I
force bill such as the ingenuity OF John Daven
port or the devil may suggest. Cheers
is due TO the Minneapolis convention
to say that they have not al
tempted 10 deceive the country on that point
! They declared their purpose, and il they sue
coed We will have no cause to complain. The
have written in addition to the tarif, 'McKin
leyism," worse "McKinleyism." more "McKiu
ieyism" than they ever had before. The c0un
try is to be walled around by what 10 Gale,
protection. This giant republic. with its 60
600. OOO of inhabitants with resources unsuI
passed anywhere on earth is TO be fettered.
You owe IL TO ne 20 arm the country for tn
great contest We are going to work in Hi
nOIs. l expect to see in November that Illinoi
has carried the state for the democratic elec
toral ticket. lAppause.l We DO not expec
TO burn Chicago up llauehterl, but we vii
make il amusingly red Long continued ar
plause.
Gen. Palmer retired from the platform