The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-05-11

to introduce q free silver resolution into the
report of the platform committee The con-
Yention, however, ended in harmony.
No HUI Picture.
The contention opened shortly after noon.
The newly erected wigwam bright with flags
and emblems rang with the wild cheers or the
assembly which thronged it in every part.
Among the portraits of democratic leaders
which hung over the platform and from several
points about the hall there notable abb
sence of that of David B. Hill fact which
caused fair degree OF comment among the
members of the audience.
The convention opened with prayer by the
Rev. Philip w. MOsher of st. PauPs church,
Muskegon. Then the meeting was called to
order by Dan J. Campau, chairman of the state
central committee who alluded TO the fact that
democratic convention was being held In
congressional district that Overwhelmingly re-
yersed its republican majority of over 1000 by
the election of o democratic congressman. He
concluded by calling on the temporary chair
man, H. b. Hudson, who after brief speech
which aroused the enthusiasm of the assembly
to its highest pitch, proceeded to the work of
organization.
Chsers for Grover.
In referring to the possibilities of the CON-
ing campaign he declared that the democratic
party was not run by one man, it was the party
OF the people and the people would make no
mistake if they went to the young governor of
Massachusetts, or to the battle hero of illinois,
or 70 Governor BOes. But, he added,
"there is one man dearer than ali Others to the
hearts of the American people land he pointed
in a dramatic manner 10 the pOrtTai. OF Cleve-
land.) The audience rose en- masse. Hats
were thrown in the air and rafters rung with
cheers again and again.
Delegates TO the national convention were
Il 4 oraA trl~a
2 p. N.
AT the afternoon sessions the committee re-
ports were read. The Hon. Peter White was
chosen permanent chairman.
Choosing tAe Delegates.
When the matter Of selecting delegates-at-
large came up the FIRST fight was raised over the
nomination of Spencer Fisher by John C.
Weadock, and his indorsement by Chsuncey
Wisner. Judge John Moore presented the
name of Wellington r. Burt. Jadge Moore
displayed some little heatin his speech, sew
eral speakers joined in the struggle, and when
the chairman, in order to end the discussion
was about to take ballot he met by per-
sistent cries of gag rule" For some
4 minutes personal charges were banded about
| from every quarter. At length the scene
ended a vote was taken and Fisher was elected
! By vote OF 762 to 200. Don Nj. Dickinson was
! unanimously selected as the first delegate, his
| name being presented by w. w. Dufield OF
WAYNE Delegate John Power of Delta county
| then proposed the name of Edward Ryan OF
! Houghtou county, who, like Dickinson, was
/ chosen by q unanimous vote. The Hon. T..
1 Edward Uhl was also unaEimously chosen.
| ID. j. Campau was unanimously chosen as
! chairman OF the state committee, notwithstand-
! ing bis desire to refuse the position. The fol-
! lowing is the report Of the committee on reso-
| buttons:
THE democracy of Michigan in convention
assembled reafirm our devotion to the great
| principles of our party and invite
the cooperation OF all who believe
in honest and equitable government
ave appreciate the Importance of undoing
! the dishonest and ruinous financial legislation
of the republican party and oil other monopo-
/ lstic measures by which thas robbed the many
to enrich the few, but realizing the
necessity of concentrating the presidential
canvass upon one distinct and well understood
question we call upon ell friends OF good gov
/ eminent 10 unite in national cam
pRign upon the supreme and over
shadowing issue OF terif reform. We
denounoe and condemn the high tariff policy Of
/ the present administration, ana demand that
our tariff aud internal revenue taxes shall not
be higher than required to maintain the gov
eminent economically administered.
ave especially condemn the Mckinley tariff
bill, which still further restricts tho market Tor
| American products, while IL increases the Dur-
| den OF taxation.
"Asa proof of the sincerity of the democratic
promises of xetrenchment and reform we refer
| all fair-minded citizens 10 the democratic adj
ministration ofstats affairs, which has saved
thousands of dollars in every department in
! contrast with republican extravaganza and cor
ruption and the shielding of offenders for party
expediency."
"We point with pride to the sturdy and fear
less integrity which eharacierizes the careful
administration OF Governor WinaDs.
ave commend the Efforts of the present
! democratic house of representatives 20 relieve
the people from the inquiries of the Mckinley
| bill.
eve arraign the republican party for the
] jobbery and extravaganee of the biliion-dollar
congress, and we deplore the scandals and cor
rupton in the present administration in
/ marked contrast with the clean and capable
administration of Grover Cleveland.
1--WE believe that the siege begun four years
| ago must be continued on the same stronghold
Of tho enemy. fortified BY the spells
Of an oppressive tariff and upon the
same field OF battle until victory shall
| crown our assaults. We think IL neither wise
nor safe to chance materially the plan under