The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-08

SYRACUSE, Y. Y, May 31.-Delegates to
the state conventions do not a rule turn
out SO early on convention day, nor in so
good condition as was this morning the case
with those who were here to attend the
Anti-midwinter convention. Many were about
the town TO a late hour last night and many
Others were busy in their congressional dis
trie. eaueuses. William Il. Grace was busy
until o'clock this morning cauensIng his dele
cations from New York, the Buffalo men after
midnight attending TO matters OF detail. while
&. G. Monroe and his corps of workers on the
provisional committee were busy away along
into the morning.
subject of frequent remark was the youth
full personnel OF the delegations. Vigorous
young fellows they were in the main. ranging
from twenty-five to forty years of age and full
Of vigOr. push and vim. The sun followed along
early and commenced at once to do business
upon the fresh linen Of the delegates and the
leaders. The heat grew and intensified. and
men met and assured each other that it was
going TO be a hot day. Hundreds of boys
skurried about in the crowds that were gath
ering in the streets, selling for a nickel each
paper fans having upon one side the hideous
result of an attempt to portray the features of
Grover Cleveland. Cleveland badges in button
form, IN ribbons tied in fanciiu knots and in
streamers for hat bands were everywhere Of
fered for sale. There could be not doubt Of the
disposition OF the crowds. for hundreds OF
lapels aud many bodices OF women wore the
bright ribbons with their gold stamping.
The element OF representation that came
from the farms ana from the small villages TO
this convention noticeable today. The
great majority of these had come In the
morning trains. They had slept at home rather
than incur unnecessary hotel expenses, but to-
day they were here. earnest grave and bearing
the impress OF conscious responsibility In their
manner They came with some evident appre-
hensIOn that they were 10 meet here plans that
lave basis chiefly in some other motive than
Mr. Cleveiand's success. There was In their
action a tinge OF suspicion which resulted in
careful consideration and observing scrutiny Of
all they see and Of al they heard. While eager
20 listen and willing 10 be enlightened, these
men we're none the lees critical. They had only
one moving purpose. and that was to secure
success to Grover Cleveland.
Called Order.
The convention was called 10 order shortly
after noon by ex-Secretary of the Treasury
Charles FairchiId, chairman Of the state com
mittee The convention met in the AlahAmbria
rink. which is q great hall with gallery along
either side and another in the rear. The build
ing was we'll crowded. The Cleveland faus
grew in number as the delegates settled in
their places and the hideous travesty of q
Cleveland portrait padded the hot and still
moist air with uneeasinR movement.
In aisle chair, four or i've rows hack
from the stage, there was seated q little figure
behind a pair Of gold-rimmed glasses The
figure wore trousers and frOck coat but il was
q wOman-Dr Mary Walker.
Exactly at the tick OF noon a shout went up
from Hear the doors- The sea OF faces, as seen
from the stage, became suddenly q field of
black hair. Every one had turned around 70
learn the cause OF the cOmm0ti0n.
Quickly sx-Meyor Grace and John ID. Ker-
nan we're recognized, and as they came down
the aisle aide by side there came out rousiug
where they were again oheered. Ex-Secretary
Fairchild and r. Eliery Anderson greeted
than as they came up. When the tumult had
subsidized Mr. FaiTehild, as chairman o. the pro-
visional state committee, arose and. amid ire
quent Interruptions OF applause, said:
10 behalf Of the provisional state committee call
this convention Of democrats OF tbs state Of New
together In Albaay and issued the Invitation %
your fellow democrats throughout the state 20 meet
Al that time in little speech which made In call
ing that assemblage 70 order, made the prediction
that only trouble on the Sist day OF Nav would
orr friends. Applause. Here you are
nov Ga thousands 10 40 mighty work
1s . 9sr Of democrats 20. s.
who have 50 periodically, 90 unseinshly come here
% aid IN the promotion Of this movement for the
benefit OF the democratic party. And now we have
only 70 20 IN q cOncentfstive manner, bear
ing in mind the rights and feelings Of all fellow
democrats VINO seeking TO gain nothing but JUS
tce asking nothing for ourselves that We would not
be willing % grant 70 any ono else Applause.
We have only TO 20 in this spirit nrmly aud
calmly to accomplish what / believe will be the
thing which will have done more for the democrats
OF the slate o. New York than all other politiea
Again thanking you for ali your devotion 20 demo
cratic principles, have now, on behalf OF tho pro
vfsonal state COMMITTEES, the honor Of nominating 4
yoD. a. your temporary presiding officer, John
Herman Of Oneida county. Great applause
Chairman Kernsn's speech.
As Mr. Herman rose 10 his feet the enthHsi
sam was vociferous Quiet finally settled or
the crowd and Mr.. Herman, in a firm. steadI
voice. spoke thus:
This convention IL halt on the march 70 the
national democratic convention At Chicago OF Al
army Of 10000 New York democrats. and Of q
many more enlisted sympsthizer& They 80 q
wag8 var ngainst their disiranehisement In tba
convention ~ ieaders who have made unWiso ans
crafty Of party machinery Tor personal ends
and who have oveTrddsn fime-honorcd custom
and usages Of the democrztis party.
We admit that the unity and integrity OF tn
party demand at all times that our representative
"A he szxaaizaLi2a b tayssted yith broad aisers