The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-06-22
Special to the REcoRp-UN1oN.

CHICAGO, June 21.-The National DEM
ocratic Convention was in session two
hours to-day, and during that time the
name Of but one illustrious American
was mentioned, James G.. Blaine By a
singular coincidence, the Democratic
idol, Grover Cleveland, who is destined
to be the nominee of the convention,
was unmentioned throughout the ses-
sion, while that of Blaine called forth the
most enthusiastic demonstration of the
day. Before the purport of the resolu-
ton was known, and Immediately upon
the mention of BLAINE the Secre-
tary was interrupted by tremendous
ovation, which recalled the tribute ac-
corded his name at Minneapolis. Equally
pleasant was the incident which followed,
when Hon. L. c. Sweet of Maine arose
and thanked tie convention on behalf of
his State for the resolution adopted.
The indications are that the National
Convention of 1892 will not be as unhar-
nonious as was generally predicted. The
proceedings to-day were unusually tame,
but no action was offered to call forth
any particular party enthusiasm. The
speech of the temporary Chairman was
well received. His arraignment of the
Republican doctrine OF protection was in
original and effective language.
The only dIssension which occurred in
the days proceeding was over an at
tempt of several delegates to throw open
the vacant galleries to the crowds of
eager Democrats who were standing out
side in the rain. No one seems able to ex-
plain the reason, but throughout the SEES
sion there were eight thousand unoccu-
pied seats in the galleries of the conven-
ton hall, and there was great popular in
quiry as to who held tickets for the seats.
No one volunteered any information, but
the National Committee naturally came
in for most Of the blame, and it was gen
orally asserted that members of the or
ganiZation or some of their favorite
friends pocketed the tickets, to be used
at the best time to the best advantage in
filling the galleries with cheerers for
some particular candidate.
POOR PRESS ACCOMMODATIONS.
1t is probable that never in the history
Of American National Conventions have
the press arrangements been so wretched
and the accommodations to active work
ers so inadequate. While there were
5000 vacant gallery seats there were over
400 representatives of the press, half OF
whom were representatives of daily
papers, standing on the outside and UNI
able to gain admittance to the hall Most
OF these gentlemen were from the Western
and Southern States and failed to secure
the usual courtesies, because of the mat
ter being referred to the Washington
Press Committee. Only $50 seats were
accorded the committee and they quite
naturally gave preference TO papers hay
ing representatives at the National Capi-
tSl.
The Congressional Press Committee
maintained that as only 500 seats were
allotted them Tor distribution they GER
tainly could not give accommodations
for 1000 newspaper workers, and that
they should not be blamed for lack OF
facilities when the question was deter
mined solely by the National Committee.
Several vain attempts were made to
open the galleries 10 outsiders, and par
ticularly 10 Union veterans OF the late
war, but the whole matter WAS referred
to the Committee on Resolutions.
CLEVELAND FOR THE LEADER.
The conviction that Cleveland shall be
the leader OF the Democratic party had
full possession of the delegates to-day,
and was so liked in their minds that all
things were merely done to reach that re-
sult, and for which the convention Will
rush impetuously and with a unanimity
that must nettle the helpless opposition
and amaze the Republican party.
Two strong factors in the Democratic
party, the south and Tammany Hall,
viii not play leading parts. as they are
wont to do, and as undoubtedly they
cnld were they in accord. With the
South Democratic success is above indi-
yidual liking, and the debate as to who
conld achieve success was won by the
s,,n,orters OF Cleveland. The moment
The south believed Cleveland could carry
Now York, the opposition in the South
headed by Watterson, melted away, and
tbe Dopular demand for the nomination