The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-10-05

th5 constitution Is held in light esteem and
against the accomplishment of selfish purposes,
when state boundaries are hardly barrier TO
centralized power, and when local self-govern-
ment and tho freedom Of elections are a SCOT
OF partisanship. Those who subscribe to TIE
cresd or this association and make any claim to
sincerity can hardly excuse themselves for
lack or effort, at time when the neces- tiles of
the government economically administered
have but little relations to the taxation Of the
people AM when eXtravagance in the public
service has become a contagious plague. To
tbOS9 who hope for better things this cOuven-
tlon OF democratic clubs is a bright promise
o. reform. Unorganized good intentions, and idle
patriotic aspirations cannot successfully con
tend for tho mastery with the compact forces
OF private interests and greed, nor is the or
gantZaton always most useful which has the
widest extent. The real benefit of political or
ganizatons is found in its nearness to the peo-
pie and in the direction of It's action. OfcourSe
harmony and unity Of purpose are absolutely
essential. In this view your assembling
together Is most important in so
far as it promotes the harmony
and unity by conference and consideration,
and in so far as it inspires that zaal and en-
thusiasm which viii maze more effective your
wOrB at home. Therefore, am sure that can
say nothing better in taking my leave Of you
than to wish that your convention may be e
most profitable and. encouraging one; and tnat
at its conclusion you may Resume your places
IN your home organizations newly inspired to
determined and Jealous effort in the cause of
true democracy.
Mr.. Cleveland was frequently applauded
and his closing injunction received marks
OF hearty approval.
THE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION.
Mr.. Black then announced that the
executive committee ted for the
temporary organization the names OF Gen.
Pat Collins OF Massachusetts for chairman,
Martin A. Maginnis of Montana for vice
chairman, Frederick Goodwin of New York
and NJ. c. Sperry for secretaries, and
George II. Hoffman of Philadelphia and J.
R. Beckwith Of North Carolina for reading
clerks. The above named were unani-
mously selected as the temporary officers of
the convention.
Gen. Collins on taking the chair said:
GENTLEMEN OF THE Concentration this
courteous and cordial expression of your cont
dence, am very grateful This assemblage
fitly follows aud supplements the great council
Of the party which last June in Chica 20 pro-
claimed our principles and named our candi
dates.
There were gathered this leaders of the regu.
lar army of the democracy; here all the cap
tains OF the active militia. All of US have our
PAGES, our duties and responsibilities. All OF
us are enlisted for life, nov merely for he pres
ent contest, for the cause of democracy, the
cause of the people, the cause OF the free and
pure government in this Ian requires constant
watchfulness and unremitting activity.
1t was agreed that the rules Of the last
convention govern this one.
Resolutions we're passed appointing the
usual committees on credentials, platform
and permanent organization.
SYMPATHY FOR HARRISON.
T. II. Busbee OF North Carolina presented
this resolution:
Resolved, That the chairman be requested to
transmit to the President of the United States
the respectful sympathy of the members OF the
Association o. Democratic Clubs with aim in his
days OF anxiety, and to express the ia nest hope
Nlnff y~fA . a
son may in his own good time bs restored to
health.
This was adopted with cheers.
An invitation from the democratic club
of this city was extended to the delegates to
attend the reception TO Mr.. Cleveland this
evening and to enjoy the hospitality of the
club during the convention.
A LETTER FROM STEVENSON.
The reading Of letters of regret from
prominent people was then taken up.
The first was from the vice presidential
candidate, Adai Z. Stevenson. It was as
follows:
BLo)NtNGToN. IL, Sept 90. 1892.
To Hon. Frederick Goodrta, Secretary.
DEAR IR-Upon my return home this morn
ing l find your invitation to be present at
the meeting of the national democratic clubs
IN the Academy of Music, New York, Oct. and
5. l find with regret that lny engagements in
my own state are such that it will bs impossible
ing will be enthusiastic aud profitable. My good
wishes are with you. ADLAI E. STEVENSON.
Letters were also read from William NJ.
Springer, Gov. Flower and others
A delegate from Virginia moved that the
roll of states be called, so that the membe s
OF the various committees be named. Tns
resolution was amended so that the COM
rnittees be formed at recess.
On motion Of Delegate English of In
diana the convention adjourned at p: 10
O'Clock to meet at 2 o'clock
The various committees were instructed
to meet during the recess.
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP.
The following are members Of the differ
eat committees according TO states:
ennessee-Credentials, NJ. A. Timothy;
resolutions, Lawrence Lamb; temporary
organization, w. G.. McAdoo; permanent
organization, w. G. MoAdoo.
Observation-Disclosures, John X. Lawler,
resolutions, w. r. Leyerson temporary
organization, \. W. Warner; permanent
organization, Charles II. Conrad.
Florida-Credentials n. P. Bissove; reso-
lutions, J. J. McCGbe; temporary organiza-
ton, J. J. McShane; permanent organiza'
tion, j. s. Flanagan.
North Carolina - Credentials. Donald
CLAN; resolutions, George 5. Bantee; tenn
porary organization, f. Il. Busbee perma-
nent organization, b. Cameron.
THE AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention was called to order at 2:lO
o'clock by Chairman Collins, who intro
duced Mayor David A, Body of Brooklyn,
who welcomed the delegates IN the name of
that city.
The report of the committee on creden-
tials announced that there were no con-
tests The time at the disposal of the COM
mittee, it said did not allow it to complete
even list of the clubs represented, much
less list OF the delegates. There had been
AGO democratic clubs on the roll OF the
association. To-day that number had in
creased to moro than 1900.
The report OF the committee on organiza-
tion in favor Of making the temporary Of
fcers OF the convention the permanent Of
fcerS was adopted.
A communication from Margaret Horey,
secret9rv Of the Woman's Influence Demo-
cratic Club, was read announcing that over
100 womau's influence clubs throughout the
country have been organized. This was re-
ceiyed with cheers.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
Martin J. Maginnis OF Montana offered
the following resolutions, which were
adopted:
!. The delegates from democratic societies,
representing democratic associations in every
state territory and the District of Columbia in
national convention Gssem NIB ed, do unanimously
reanirm the platform OF principles adOoted by
the Democrat national convention at Chicago
Iuua 1900 and cordially indOrge the Cnudi-