The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-06-01

VenClO0s
SYRACUSE, N. Y, May 31.-The Demo-
cratic state convention was called to order
at 12. 10 by Charles S. Fairfield, chairman
of the state committee. Hon. John d.
Herman was elected temporary chairman,
and on taking the chair addressed the
convention.
As the speaker proceeded the fact be-
came more and more apparent that the
body he addressed was in temper of
demonstration. When Mr.. Herman
reached that portion of his speech where
he referred to the fact that the conven-
ton knew something about Grover Cleve-
land, the entire party seemed to be upon
its feet with lifted voices, waving arms,
slashing canes, waving fans and hand
kerchiefs, hats and umbrellas. The
ladies caught the enthusiasm of the mo-
ment and added to the scene the waving
of their fans and handkerchiefs. The
speakers reference to Horatio Seymour
was met with quick recognition.
The platform, among other things, de-
clares:
We recognize the necessity of organization
through which the party may directits energies,
but when such organization claims to be the
party itself, instead of its instrument; when it
suppresSes the voice and misrepresents the de-
sire OF the party; when it calls caucuses at un--
accustomed seasons and upon insufficient
notice; when, regardless of the votes cast, it
places upon the convention roll and admits
to the. convention only those who, without
stituents, agree in advance to support the
schemes and the oligarchy it has established
when it gives notice in advance that they who
will not agree to be so SubServient will not be
admitted; when it ceases to be representative,
creates discomfort, rouSeS resentments and i'm
perils success-in this emergency of the party
It becomes the duty OF the original elements OF
the party to take such notice as will restore to
it just relations between its members and their
agents. We believe in and demand fair prima-
ries, fair conventions, fair elections, fair re-
turns, and the faithful observance of the ver-
dict of the ballot box"
The platform closes by endorsing
Cleveland, and declares that he can carry
New York in November. 1t favors his
nomination, but pledges support to the
candidates nominated in Chicago. The
delegation chosen by the convention is
instructed to act as a unit according to
the determination Of the majority Of it's
members. After the adoption of the
platform, Mr.. Pease of the resolutions
committee, presented the following sup
Elementary resolution which was adopt
ed:
Resolved, That this convention approves, en-
dorses and points with pride to the administra-
ton of Grover Cleveland. We recommend him
to the Chicago convention for nomination and
to the Democratic party and the patriotic peo-
pie of the country for election again to the
Presidency.
Speeches were made by several dele
gates. Judge Sunderlin read the list of
district delegates and delegates at large
chosen by districts and by the committee
on delegates to the Chicago convention.
The list was approved, and new state
committee appointed. Ex-Secretary
Fairchild read the list of electors named
at the Albany convention in February.
The resolution was adopted and the
nominations endorsed. The convention
then adjourned sine die.