The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-20

ought 10 express preference TOR him. lap
plnuse
March up. Democrats. like men who have el-
ways had the manhood to express their
opinion. Applause
DEMOCRATIC HARMONY.
Talk about Democratic harmony; there s
nc man IN this State who would do moro for
Democratic harmony than | would. but don't
tel me that must come here instructed TO
vote ior any particular man. and that | must
absolutely surrender everything. Prolonged
cheering and cries for Daniel Daniel
/ near you call the name of John W.
Dan,ei. There is no man in the State
wouId sooner vote for than the one-legged
veteran OF the city of Lynchburg. but say.
gentlemen of this Convention. that if Sena-
tor Daniel goes 10 the Chicago Con
yentlon he could have no objection
TO The Democratic Convention express
ing preference for the nominee. Cheers.
what are we hero for If we arc
not Tree and independent convention repre-
lar as am concerned. / am willing 10 take
the responsibility OF conceding point but
cannot under the instructions given me con-
cede everything. Applause.
an willing. gentlemen OF the Convention.
20 vote for any man to 90 20 Chicago. but
say We have the right if we are in the major
ny IN this Convention. 20 express the prefer
Talk about Democrats harmony Why.
LOOK M the state Of Georgia in which Senator
Hiil made gallant fight for that delegation.
But what did Georgia dOy Why Georgia
went Tor Grover Cleveland Prolonged ap-
plause. Cries from Hill delegates. Sit down.
] want 10 say, gentlemen of the Convention
that all those who have appeared on this
platform have received moro respectful at
tention from the Cleveland delegates than |
have from the Hill partisans If we
can beat you we intend 10 do IT,
! VIII say that to-day We may
have our personal preferences and engage
IN heated. friendly contest. but tomorrow
all true and lovel Democrats will 90 hand-in-
hanc. bowling 70 the will of the people. and
finally when the national Democracy in
their majesty and wisdom shall name their
candidate. all contention will lie ended
and each will challenge the other
IN devotion. We have suffered much
and suffered long. The history of the past IS
one OF cruel wrong and erevous injuries to
our people. with only one bright spot in all
the wilderness. around which our memories
love to cling and that is Cleveland the grand
aud patriotic leader OF the four years Of peace
and prosperity. TO whom We turn with CRATE
ful hearts aud with the hope for his restora-
ton to power.
A RESOLUTION.
Now. gentlemen of the Convention. if you
will give me y.ur attention | will read a resO-
luton which IL is proposed T. offer here to
night, and If there IS a Democrat who can't
stand up under 1t ! would like to know who
ne Is
Resolved That while. in accordance with
immemoral usage in Virginia. we decline TO
instruct our delegates to the National Con
yention and prefer to leave them free aud
untrammeled % exercise their best
judgment and discretion in the seec-
ton Of a nominee for the Democratic
party. yet W express. IS we believe. tne
sentiment and wishes OF a majority or the
Democrats OF Virginia when we declare that
Grover CIevelond Is our safest and grandest
choice and that this Convention declares It's
preference for him"
Cheers from Cleveland delegates of no
from Hill men
Now. gentlemen OF the Convention. it is
nothing but right that ! should tell you that
the delegates here representing Mr.. Cleye-
land met the Theatre this evening. and
am satisfied that that convention was over
whelmlng.y of the opinion that that resO,u-
ton should be passed, aud that the compact
be carried into affect. Cries from Hill mon
20 sit down..
Just one word more and am done. / have
made q motion 10 reconsider the vote of this
morning. requiring all resolutions TO be re
want 20 say 20 this Convention that al the
Cleye and delegates who are IN favor of pass
ing this resolution will vote IN favor OF the
motion 20 reconsider the resolution. and then
this resolution will be in order. | thank you
for your attention.
TURNING POINT.
The speech Of Mr. Rhea was a turning
point in the work of the Convention. As
soon AS he alluded to his intention to induce
the Convention 10 express q preference for
Nj. Cleveland II a majority of the delegates
should he in favor OF him a regular bedlam
broke loose. The speaker endeayored 20 con-
tlnue, but tor many minutes no WAS unable
10 make himself heard on account OF the
immense uprOsr that prevailed. Repeated
calls for Daniel brought the senator 10 his
feet and he was greeted with frantic applause
by his friends. | have never witnessed any
thing similar AT a political meeting. except
perhaps during the campaign when Mr..
Cleveland ran for President the first time. at
O meeting OF ladies IN the Academy OF Muic
at brooklyn. where more than 200 ladies'
were assembled during one afternoon to re-
celve Mr.. Blaine the opposing candidate.
Major Daniel endeayored % silence the eX-
cited multitude but N vain. In the mean
time the chairman sat mOtiOnless. Finally
the tumult somewhat subsidized aud Judge
Rhea could once more De heard. lie con
tiIued IN his strain undisturDed. ana
the upIoar broke loose again. Matters be-
gan TO lOox exceedingly serious. and the
leaders hurried together tor hasty cOnsulta-
ton There were Senator Basil IS. Gordon
on the platform, the now-elected char
man OF the Democratic State commit ec.
General titz Lee Mayor Ellyson. Colonel
Tazewel Elett j. S b. Thompson. Senator
Daniel, Thomas Martin ana COOnel Thomas
Smith. During this consultation the
friends of Mr.. Cleveland admitted that the
step taken by Judge bhea WAS IN violation OF
the spirit Of the compromise agreed upon. 10
had been distinctly understood that the dele
gates should be equally divided and that the
Cleveland people should have the privilege
of organizing the Convention. provided that
no fight OF any sort would be made. he
outcome OF the consultation we're several con
ciliatory speeches Ly Senator Gordon and
General Lee.
SENATOR GORDON.
Senator Gordon expressed his views IN the
following manner
At about . o'clock last night, gentlemen,
wearied and worn ont and urrd aud exhaust
ed with the con cientiOus dutie- or the day.
there gathered III nv room Little patty OF
seven men, who. realizing the demoral Eel
condition of this Convention. determined with
every sacrifice of their personal ambition anu
personal aims and desires u bring about that
harmony which is So absolutely necessary tor
sdcces- IN TINS State.
beg you not 10 applaud any Of the names
j am about 10 call. gentlemen as We have nad
enough Of that here tonight. There were
John W. Daniel. Governor ee. Mr. trooIe.
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