The record-union., 1892-10-05
ing Term.
Special to the REcoRp-ux1oN.

Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
NEW YORK, Oct. 4.-The National As
sociation of Democratic Clubs convened
to-day in the Academy of Music. Long
before the hour set for assembling the
delegates began to arrive and take their
seats. The entire orchestra and first bal
cony were reserved for the delegates.
They were divided into sections by States
and Territories with placards affixed to
sticks designating the assigned positions.
The room was profusely decorated with
flags, banners and portraits of Cleveland
and Stevenson. The boxes were filled
with fashionable people.
AS the prominent members of the party
filed in one after another they were heart
lily cheered.
About IL o'clock x-Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor Chauncey T. Black of Pennsylva-
MIA, President Of the association, entered
the hall, followed by eX-President Grover
Cleveland. Their entrance was the sig
nal for a tumult of applause.
Black called the convention to order
and delivered the opening address. He
said in brief:
I'VE assemble in this the first quadren-
NAL National Convention of Democratic
Gibbs under circumstances most auspici
GUS. Never before within the memory of
this generation has the Democratic party
gone into battle in behalf of principles,
and one so vital, so clearly defined, and
never before has such a magnificent or
ganlZatlon as this appeared to support
them. Not only are the standards lifted
before our hosts in this last great struggle
tor the redemption of q land inscribed
with those very legends OF liberty which
inspired our toreiathers, but they are
borne by candidates worthy of the best
days OF the Republic, as Democratic as
the greatest Democrat, as pure as the
purest patriot in our history. In Cleve-
land and Stevenson we follow leaders
who typify the spirit of American life
and the genius of American institutions,
men who, in personal character and pub
lie service, are not surpassed by the
nobleSt statesmen of any age.''
The speaker then took up and dWelt at
length on the tariff. making q strong, un-
mistakable free trade argument, declaring
the Government had no right to levy any
tax except for the necessities Of its sup
port, and that the power to levy any tax
faVoring any special industry without re-
straint made the men who possessed it
the masters, the people the slaves.
The speaker then took up the force bill
which lie declared Of even greater i'm
portance than the tariff question, because
it included the tariff. He declared il was
spIracy between monopoly, oligarchy
and its political servants in Congress, de-
yised with satanic ingenuity to keep the
parties to the conspiracy in power in
spite of the popular Will.
He closed by predicting the election Of
Cleveland and Stevenson.
President Black then presented Grover
Cleveland, who was received with cheers.
The eX-President then proceeded to de-
liver, as citizen of New York, an adj
dress of welcome.
BE said: LAS a citizen of this proud
municipality, L am glad to assure YOU
that our hospitality is ALWAYS omen and
generous. On behalf of a community dis
tinguished for Americanism and tolera-
ton in all matters of belief and Judgment.
know may extend Il cordial greeting
to those here who represent political
thoughtfulnesS and sincerity. AS anun-
yielding, consistent believer in Demo-
cratic principles, trust | need not hesi-
tate to pledge the organized Democracy
the good Will and fraternal sympathy of
this Democratic city.
"Y our meeting is a council of war
which precedes decisive battle. Your
deliberations should be preparation for
a stormy conflict. All your weapons
your equipments will soon be tested
You have labored, organized, watched
and planned to insure your readiness for
the final engagement now near at hand.
This, then, is no holiday assemblage.
but an impressive convocation, a further
ance OF the designs and purposes, to ac-
compllSh which you and those you repre-
sent are banded together. These designs
and purposes, as declared by your con-
stltutiOn, are preservation OF the Con-
stitution of the United States, the auton-
Omy Of States, the Self-goyernment and
freedom of elections, opposition to the
imposition of taxes beyond the necessi-
nf a llry,
ministered, the promotion Of the econ
omy of all branches OF public service
These professions embody the purest
patriotism, the loftiest aspirations of
American citizenship and thought. At
all times they should suggest to us the
fondest obligation TO political effort, their
motive force should be as incentives to
political activity and watchfulness, and
should be irresistible at times when the
Constitution is held in light esteem as
against the accomplishment Of self pur-
poses, when the State boundaries are
hardly barriers TO centralize power and
local self government and the freedom of
elections are scOtfed at. Those who sub
scribe to the creed of this association and
make claim TO sincerity can hardly ex-
cuse themselves for a lack of effort at a
time when the necessities of the Govern
ment, economically administered, have
bore little relation to the taxation OF the
people, and when extravaganza in public
service has become contagious plague.
'',Io those who hope for better things.
this convention OF Democratic Clubs Is a
bright promise of reform. Unorganized
good intentions and idle patriotic aspira-
tiOnS cannot successfully contend for n
mastery with compact forces of private
interests and agreed; nor is the organiza-
tiOn always the most useful which has the
widest extent. The real benefits of politi-
cal organizations are found in the near
ness to the people and directnesS of ac-
ton. OF course harmony and unity of
purpose are absolutely essential. In this
view your assembling is most important.
is SO far as 1t promotes harmony and
unity by conference and a consideration
of methods, and in so far as it inspires
zeal and enthusiasm, which viii make
more effective your work at home.
Therefore | am sure l can say nothing
better in taking nay leave OF you than to
wish your convention may be most profit
able, and at its conclusion you may re-
sumo your places in the home organiza-
tions, newly inspired to a determined,
jealous effort in the cause of true Democ-
racy."
Cleveland was frequently applauded.
especially his closing Injunction
Hon. Patrick A. Collins was then
chosen Temporary Chairman, and Martin
j. McGinniss of Montana Y ice Chairman.
On taking the chair Collins delivered a
stirring speech.
Various committees were then ap-
pointed.
a resolution of sympathy with Presi-
oent Harrison in his infiiction in the i'll
ness OF his wife, and expressing the hope
that she may be speedily restored to
health, was unanimously adopted,
A recess was then taken.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
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