Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1892-10-07

Croker, Chairman Murphy OF the
state Committee. Hugh Mclaughlin
aud other nutahles.
Precisely at 1906 ex-Presideni
Cleveland entered, escorted by Chaun-
ccy black. President of the league, and
William u. II. Washington, Chairman
uf the local committee. The audience
arose en- ma>sc To see him and pan
dcmonium of cheers and college yells
we're raised. To- which the bands con
trlhutcd Cleveland stood for some
minutes until the enthusiasm sub
.ldrh aud as he took his chair three
cheers for 1.-THE typical American
Grover Cleveland" were called for
aud given with n will.
Withou, further preliminaries Presi
dent Chauncey Black called the Con.
yrnllun e. order and read, amid con.
tlnucd interruptions of cheering, his
address. At the close OF Blacks adj
dress Cleveland was introduced. He
said
a a citizen OF the proud munich
palily am glad TO assure you of our
hospitality, always open and generous
In behalf Of community distinguished
Tor it's Americanism and federation in
all matters Of belief and judgment, ]
know may extend cordial greeting
to those here who represent political
thoughtfulncss, and sincerity un.
Yielding and consistent of belief in
Democratic principles. | trust | need
not hesitate Ia pledge to the organized
Democracy the good will and the fra
tcrnal sympathy of this Democratic
city.
Your meeting is council of war
which precedcs the decisive battle.
Your deliberations should be the
preparation for stormy conflict, as
all your weapons and your equipments
will soon be tested. You have labored
organized. watched, planned to insure
your readiness for the final engage.
mcnt now at hand.
This, then, is no holiday assem-.
hlage. but an impressive convention in
furtherance Of designs and purposes
for the accomplishment of which you
aud those you represent are banded
together. These designs and purposes,
"a declared by your constitution, are
the preservation of the constitution OF
the United States, the autonomy OF
States. seli-government and the free
dam Of elections, the opposition to i'm
position Of taxes beyond the necessities
III the government economically ad.
ministered aud the promotion of econ
omy in all branches OF the public ser
vice. Tlesc professions embOdy the
purest patriotism. the Hottest aspira-
tons Of American citizenship. Their
motive iurce. as incentives to political
activity and watchfulness, should be
Irresistible at all times when the con-
alitution is held in the right OF esteem,
~ against the accomplishment OF
selfish purposes. when the State boun.
daries are hardly barrier to central
ised power and local self-government
aud the freedom of elections the SCOT
OF partisanship.
Those who subscribe to the creed
Of thir association and make claim to
it, sincerity can hardly excuse them
selves for lack of effort at time
when the necessities of the govern.
meut. economically administered, have
borne little relation to the taxation oil
the people and when extravaganza in
the public service has become con.
tagious plague.
ITO those who hope for better
things this convention of Democratic
Clubs IL Il bright promise of reform
Unorganized, good intentions and
idle patriotic aspirations cannot sue
cessiully contend for mastery with the
compact forces OF private interests and
greed; nor is that organization al
ways the most useful which has the
widest intent. The real benefits o
political organization are founded in
nearness 10 the people and directnes'
of action.
"Of course harmony and unity o
purpose are absolutely essential. Ir
this year, assemblage is most i'm
portant in 10 far as it promotes
harmony and unity Ly conference ant
consideration OF methods, aud in 81
far as il Inspires zeal and enthusiasm
which will make more effective you
work at home. Therefore am sure
can say nothing better in taking m,
leave of you, than to wish that you
convention may he most profitable
and al It's conclusion you may resume
your places in your home organiza
lions. newly inspired by determined
jealous efforts in the cause of tru
Democracy"
! The general business of the conven
ton was then entered upon. Hon
Patrick A. Collins of Massachusett
was made temporary Chairman, Hon
Martin Maginnis of Montana vic
Chairman and Goodwin OF Kentucky
McSherry Of Maryland, Hoffman @
Florida and Beckwith OF North Car
Iulina Secretaries. General Collins OF
taking the chair made brief address
| 4 delegate from North Carolin
offered the following resolution:
R,soIred, That the Chairman b
requested 10 transmit to the Presiden
oi the United States the respectful
sympathy OF the association of Demo
cratic Clubs with him in his days @
anxiety, and to express their earnes
hope that in the providence of Co
Mrs Harrison may in His own goo
time he restored to health.
The resolution was adopted with
out n dissenting voice.
After the recess the Committee Of
Credentials reported that 400 club
on the roll last night had been in
creased to $500. Addresses wer
delivered by Congressman Outhwait
Of Ohio. Hon. Martin Maginnis G
Montana and Robert +. Gilchrist, al
old colofed Democrat.
Chsuncey +. Black and Lawrenc
Gardner were reelected President an
Secretary for the ensuing year, an
! Governor Roswell Flower appointe
Treasurer.
The report Of the Committee Of
Resolutions was adopted and tn
convention at 405 adjourned, tn
delegates passing out TO the tune G
Four Years More for Grover,
vigorously played by the band AM
sung by the delegates.
The resolutions adopted warn tn
American people OF the danger whicl
menace their common liberties, an,
the matilvnt purDose of the manager