The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-23
CLEVELAND!


American people win consider and determine
bat one great public question at a time.
Tariff reform has been the leading polit-
teal sssue in this country since the Democratic
party commenced 20 battle tor revision aiia
q reduction of tariff taxes more thhn lou,
years ago. II must continue 10 DO such uhtil
Il shall be firmly established "a the one iunda-
mental principie that the Federal Government
has no constitutional power 10 impose and
collect tariff dutiee except for revenue only
Icheersl and that even the taxes should be
limited TO tho necessities Of the Government
economically and honestly administed: Re
publican protection was robbery. We be-
i;eve Il 10 be so" said Mr.. Neal. and we
ought 70 have the courage OF our conVic-
tons
Mr.. Neal closed aud there were cries for
Xstterson.
ME. wArTERsoS SPEAKS.
Mr.. watterson was finally escorted to tho
Mr. Watterson had read an extract from
the Democratic platform of 1876. AT the
close Of the reading Mr. Watterson impres-
sivesy said This declaration OF principles
comes 10 Us with the impress Of the wisdom
of and the benediction Of the spirit OF that
saint of Democracy, Samuel j. Iilden.
The mention Of Mr. Tilden's name was
greeted with loud cheers. Mr. Wattefsoh'
continnino referred 70 bis past labors IN the
y
eaen that principle embodied in message OF
a GREAT Democratic President (cheersj, ana
ambodied in the ST. Louis platform, he said
f'Now ny labors are over, my hight Is ended
the victory is won and can go 70 sieep
"But.u continued Br Watterson, when
sstened 10 the extraordinary essay from thls
desk asked myself whether we are lnueed III
a Democratic convention" Mr.. Watterson
further said that the convention Shoulu
reject the rnonstrosty and adopt the sim
pie, lucid and true amendment onefeu'
iCbeers.
Mr.. Villas said that this resolution. which 1t
was proposed 10 strike out, was resolution
reported 10 the convention of 1884 over which
be presided, and it was presented by william
Morrison. OF Illinois, and no voice SOUNDED
sweeter in its behalf than that OF MIR. waiter
son. SO
Continuing, Mr.. Villas said that no one would
accent this substitute more quickly than he.
In conclusion be suggested that the conven-
ton take Ia these words and leave there those
on which Mr. Cleveland was elected fTesi-
dent -,
Chairman Jones. of the committee, then
took the ulatform and said. 81 wish 10 say.
on behalf of the committee on resolutions
that we accept the amendment OF the gentle
man from Ohio" -,
This announcement wac greeted with pro
longed cheers. Ohio and New ork leading in
of Mr. Jones was not heard. The wOrcs were
AS an addition 10 sect.cc g.
Mr.. WattersOn came forward. He said the
convention ought 10 be informed whether 1t
was proposed to adopt the amendment as q
substitute or 10 tack II on as tail 10 the
other. There were cries of No" all over the
ball and when the chairman (Mr. Wilson,
explained that it was the desire of the COM
mittee TO accept the amendment as an add.
ton there was great confusion and cries OF
mo" and Question"
CALL or THE ROLL AGAIN.
Mr.. Neal demanded call on his amend
snent There were cries OF good" and
minute later the call of the roll began.
The turmoil while the State delegations
were polling was very great and the chair
mans gayel kept no a monotonous pound
ing.
When partial quiet had been restored the
secretary. by direction Of the Chair. began
To call the roll and the excitement increased
~ Il was understood that this would be test
vote.
When New York was reached and Governor
Flower rose there were cheers, followed by a
general hush Governor Flower looked round,
waited till there was silence and then
cast u votes ave. This announcement
was received with cheers, the delegates
rising in their chairs to applaud. Another de-
monstration was made. when ono voted 80
ave Pennsylvania was called, and its vote
was cast Ga no Mr.. Wallace. Of Pennsyivs-
mia, protested in behalf of fifteen members OF
the delegation who desired TO vote ave. Cen
eral Hensel. chairman OF the delegation, ex
planned that the delegation bad been instruct
ed by 1.-THE State convention 20 vote as unit
on ell questions and he had cast the vote in
accordance With the directions OF majority
OF the delegation after 1t had been asceTtained
that 80 of Ga desired to vote in the negative.
The roll-call was about 70 proceed when
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State of Yennsylvanla was recorded. Beng
advised. be said I'm the face OF that, ] want
20 call the attention Of the convention to the
fact that New York is still Democratic"
There were mingled cheers and misses at
this announcement.
Then the call of the roll proceeded the
announcements being greeted with cheers.
There was minute of suspense and then
the clerk announced the vote--564 ayes. 342
noes. The announcement was greeted with
cheering and waving OF hats. New York
delegate proposed three cheers for Henry
Watterson. and the New York delegation
gave them heartily.
SECOND ATTACK on THE PLATFORM.
Next came the second attack on the plat
form-the opposition to the silver plank.
Mr.. Patterson. of Colorado, said there was q
point of difference III the committee on reso-
iutions. II related 60 the coinage plank and
the substitute that some OF the members from
The South and West offered consisted IN the
word free before the coinage. and the sub
stitute would have it read az follows:
we denounce the Republican legislation
known 90 the Sherman act of 1890 "a a cow
ardiy makeshift fraught with possibilities Of
danger in the future which should make
all Of its supporters. as well as
its author, anxious for its speedy
repeal. We hold to the use of both gold
and silver as the standard money OF the
country and to the free coinage of both
gold and silver without discrimination
against either metal or charge for mintage."
The rest of the resolution was left I'M
changed
The chairman quickly put the motion and
it was carried by large maiority-so large
that there was no division asked. The chair
man then put the question on the adoption OF
the platform.
There were some dissenting votes but the
chairman declared the platform adopted.
The chairman then announced that the
next question was the call of the roll of States
for nominations of candidate for President.
AT this the convention loudly cheered.
When Alabama WIS called delegate named
Fenton jumped on his chair and moved an
adjournment. but without needing the mo-
ton the secretary proceeded with the call.
CLEVELAND NOMINATED.
Arkansas yielded her place to New Jersey
and amid cheers Governor Leon Albeit of