Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-21
STEVENSON HEARS THE CALL.
What He Said in ResPonse-More Cheer,
for Mrs. Cleveland.


for Mrs. Cleveland.
a burst of applause greeted the con-
clusion of Cleveland's response, which
was punctuatedall through with cheers, and
then Stephen NJ. White, of California, ad.
dressed Stevenson briefly and with high
eulogium for his services to the party
Bell then read the letter of notification
and Stevenson stepped to the edge of the
platform, bowling to the thunderous greet
ing which the assembled thousands gave
him.
The Illinoisan's Remarks. X
Stevenson said that the mission given
him by the Democratic national conven-
tion was a distinction of which any citi-
zen might we'll be proud, and he distrust-
ed his capacity to meet the expectation
of those who had SO honored him. He had
been identified with an important branch
of the public service during the late DEM
ocratic administration, and was glad TO
know that his party had indorsed his
services. He quoted the words of Thomas
A. Hendricks when officially informed OF
a similar honor, when the late vice presi-
dent referred to the Importance of
the position of presiding officer of the
senate when it came to the exer-
else of the casting vote, and Stevenson
said that, if elected, Hendricks utterances
would be light for his pathway.
Protection and Free Ballot
The welfare of the toiling millions was
bound up in the success of the Democracy
Recent occurrences in Pennsylvania had
demonstrated that protective tariff did rot
better the condition of the work men. Be
lieving in the right of every voter to cast
his ballot unawed by power. the Demo
cratic party would steadily oppose all
legislation which threatens to imperil that
right by the interposition of federal bayo-
nets at the polls.
Both candidates promised to indicate by
letter more fully their views touching the
issues of the campaign.
More Honors for Mrs. Cleveland.
At the conclusion of Stevenson's speech
Chairman Wilson declared the meeting
adjourned While the crowd was dispers-
ing. Mrs. Cleveland came in for some more
honors, which showed her great popularity
Several thou sand persons gathered around
where she was seated and cheered her
repeatedly. She looked marvelously be
coming in a costume of gray, her face
wreathed in smiles for the honors paid
her distinguished husband and herself
Reception at the Manhattan Club.
Long before the notification meeting at
Madison Square garden had closed the cor
riders of the Manhattan club were packed
with the people who had been fortunate
enough TO secure tickets for the reception
to be given the candidates by the club
Shortly before 10 o'clock Cleveland ar
rived. Stevenson followed. The sight of
Cleveland raised a cheer that was repeat
ed as Stevenson appeared. Cleveland and
Stevenson then stood for an hour in the
clubs reading room and shook hands
with all who came. A collation. closed
the proceedings which ended about mid
night.
Boston Republicans Rat.fy.
Boston, July lit was the Republican
turn to ratify last night, and fremont
Temple rang with words of praise for the
nominees of the Minneapolis convention.
The hall was we'll filled, and many familiar
faces were seen among the many who filled
the platform. Hon. w. w. Crapo, of New
Bedford, presided and made the opening
address, in which he said the nomination
of Harrison came as a natural, legitimate,
and logical conclusion. Ex-Governor
Brackett, Hon. +. L. Greenhalge, and Hon
Henry Cabot Lodge also made speeches.
Republicans of Michigan.
SAGINAW, Mich, July 21.-The Repu b.
lican state convention met here yesterday,
Mark 5. Brewer, of Pontiac, holding the
temporary craftsmanship. The usual COM
mittees were duly appointed and Mrs j.
Ellen Foster addressed the convention in
behalf of movement to organize wom-
ems influence clubs A recess was taken
to p. N. at W hich hour none of the COM
mittees being ready to report adjournment
was taken to this morning.
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