The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-10-04
RALLY OF THE CLUBS.
THE NEW YORK DEMOCRATIC
LEAGUE IN CONVENTION.

New York, Oct. 3.-The convention OF
the New York State League Of Democratic
Clubs drew big crowd to Chickering hall
at noon to-day. AS early as IL O'Clock the
crowd began TO gather, and when the dele>
gates entered the hall was comfortably
filed. Most Of the persons in attendance,
In addition TO the delegates, were attracted
to the place in the hope of seeing aud hsar-
ing ex-Presidenr Cleveland. The hail was
handsomely decorated with American flags
and bunting, together with portraits OF the
national candidates. Before the opening OF
the convention the orchestra played patri-
otic airs.
The executive committee Of the state
league met in Chickering hall at 10 o'clock
to give the final touches to the convention
arrangemeuts. w. d. Ii. Washington, of
the reception committee, said that a large
majority Of the 1000 clubs in the league
would have from three to five representa-
tives at the convention.
A conspicuous delegation at the league
headquarters was composed OF negroes who
came from the Cleveland aud Stevenson
Club in Albany.
OPENING OF THE STATE CONVENTION.
The convention was called to order by
John Boyd Thatcher, ex-president of the
league. He was received with applause
and his reference to the growth and work of
the league called forth an enthusiastic dem
onstrstion.
At each mention of Mr. Cleveland's name
the delegates applnuded. Applause also
greeted a reference TO the tariff in Mr.
Tnatcher's address. While he was speaking
more delegates arrived, but the attendance
was not so large as was expected.
81 g,,A-
duced sS temporary chairman. He deliv-
cred a brief address, referring to the princi-
pal issues of the campaign, and sketching
the history Of the league.
Edmund G. Stanton was elected tempo
rary secretary and Michael G. Redmond
was appointed sergeant-Ht-arms.
The work of getting the names of the del
egates and examining the credentials was
next taken up and at l 30 o'clock the con-
ventiou took a recess for this purpose.
After the recess Chairman SulZer called
the convention to order.
The following committee on platform and
resolulons was then announced: Magone
Cox, E. T. Well, R. L. Lee, Barton 8.
Weeks Roger Foster, F. B. Delahanty,
Norbert Wilson and Joseph Moss.
Messrs. Degan. Fallon and Healey were
appointed committee on credentials.
4 THE PLATFORM.
Mr.. Coz then read the platform 1t was
Adocument of some length. Firm belief
Il was expressed in tariff revision as abso-
lately necessary to the continued prosperity
Of the country. A great need was larger
export market, tariff reform on logical lines
was the only policy that would secure such
markets. The cost Of the necessities of life
should be reduced.
The principles embodied in the force bill
81 we're believed to be fraught with the
n greatest danger TO the nation. 1t would
have degrading tendency. 1t was asserted
that the life Of the country depended on a
continuation Of that adjustment between
II local authority and federal power. so long
81 preserved and insisted upon by the Demo-
cratic party. The force bill was measure
not only for the south but for the whole
III country.
II David Martin aud N. s. Quay, with their
methods were roundly denounced. The
resolutions described Martin by quoting the
alleged words OF one Of his associates as "a
disreputable rascal. a ruffian at the polls, a
n manipulator Of ballot-bOxes. dispenser of
Ia corruption funds, 9 willing tool of that ele-
mentln the social life ofP Philadelphia which
81 dehes law, order and decenCy."
~ The growing corruption and extravaganza
81 of ofrepublican rule were set forth.
The report closed with a firm determina-
ton to stand by the democratic platform
adopted at Chicago.
After the reading Of tho platform Charles
\, Brown (coloredl, president of the Young
Mems Afro American League. spoke. He
was received with much enthusiasm.
Senator John T. Linson followed with
speech
The platform submitted was adopted
Unanimously.
The committee appointed by the chair
man to report on permanent officers re-
ported in favor of continuing the mporary
ollcers as permanent officers.
Congressman Amos j. Cummings ad-
dressed the meeting.
John Boyd Thatcher of Albany was unan-
lmousy elected president of the league.
John h. V. Arnold, president of the board
Vi 'alaermeO, was elected first vice president.
Edmund G. Stanton was elected secretary.
IeTry Belmont was chosen treasurer.
elected
Delegates at large and alternates were
gnen elected to the national convention of
1((nocratlc clubs, aud vote Of thanks to
mr. Sulzer, the presiding officer, proposed
~ Congressman Tracey, and three cheers
aor Cleveland and Stevenson brought the
convention to a close.
THE NATIONAL CONVENTION.
,DsleSates to the convention Of the
National Association Of Democratic Clubs,
"Hlcn Will be held in the Academy of Music
"lAorroW began TO arrive in the CITY at an
taIy n9ur to-day. Most of the incoming
aus from distant points were crowded.
s, me clerks at II and 10 West Twenty-fourth
5I's9J' this CITY, and at the headquarters
u brooklyn and Jersey City were
AepI busy handing out badges. The
arriving delegates scattered about
9nohg the various hotels, aud
aoI toe most part were soon lost in the
Uo"d. Only at the hotels and at the head
IlarIers OF the committees was there any
1AloIe indication that a big crowd Of demo.
oss; sa.s mad come TO the city. New Y FORK
tbbS'ul!Iated the crowd and gave no sign OF
ra rae increase in her population. The hotel
gSters bear the names Of many distln-
eunned So'Ied democrats from all parts Of the
cILtuIy, particularly the south, whence the
N''0 representation will be very large.
r DECORATION OF THE ACADEMY.
me Academy Of Music Was given into
i., rIo ,Aands of the decorators at midnight to-
tbSuSi and by o'clock tomorrow morning
hn5 pace will be gorgeous with flags and
Taanung and portraits OF the candidates.
si-rull'I1any and NlIsohn halls have
v'eady been decorated. The con-
ettuon tIdon will be called to order
= y. o'clock. Grover Cleveland and Adlai
viii 1.eVenson will be on hand early, which
~ g,n Cause a crowd to gather early. Mr..
n, ,sselaud will probably make the address