The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-05
TIE DEMOCRATIC CLUBS
Meeting of the National Body in
New York City.
GROVER oLEvELAND's RECEPTION.


Black Reelected President.
New York, Oct. 5,-The second quad
rennial convention of the National AS
sociation OF Democratic Clubs was held
yesterday in the Academy of Music. The
number of delegates from each state was
as follows; Pennsylvania, $50; Massa-
chusetts, 80; Harvard College, 12; Con-
necticut DO; Vermont, s; Maryland 90;
Indiana, 20; West Virginia, 80; Virginia,
o., North Carolina, so; Kentucky %;
Tennessee, 10; Texas, IS; Colorado, 20;
Delaware, 65; Rhode Island 35; South
Dakota. 12; Louisiana, 12; Iowa, 5; New
Jersey, so; New York, 1900; Ohio, 100;
Missouri, 20; Mississippi, Is; Arkansas, s;
Kansas, 8; District of Columbia 80; New
Hampshire, 10; Maine 90; South Caro-
lima, 12; North Dakota, g. Illinois, 80;
Georgia, 49, California, TO-; Florida, z;
Oregon, A.
1t lacked but ten minutes of II o'clock
when the stage footlights blazed up, the
band burst into the strains of Hail to
the Chief" and Grover Cleyelsud, pre-
ceded by Chauncey F. BlaclS,N,f Penn
sylvania. president of the Association Of
Democratic clubs, entered upon the
stage and took their seats on the plat
form, Mr.. Black at the speakers table
and Mr.. Cleveland in the first row of
seats behind him. Instantly every man
and woman in the large audience sprang
to their feet. Tremendous enthusiastic
cheers were given, flags and hand1er-
chiefs were waved, and for some min
utes the widest excitement prevailed,
Mr.. Cleveland standing bowling his ac-
acknowledgements.
When the first outburst of cheering
had subsided it was renewed i'll response
to call & cheers for "Grover Cleve-
land, the typical American" and again
when came the cry, whats the matter
with New York" and there came the
ready, vigorous reply, "She's all right"
President Blacks address to the dele
gates was q brilliant presentation of
Democratic principles. When the ap-
plause that arose i'll answer to Mr..
Blacks closing words subsided suffi-
GENTLY to permit him to be again heard,
be said that the Democratic city and
Democratic state wished to give them
greeting, and, happily for the occasion,
the most llustrious citizen of New
York. the most illustrious living Amer
tcan, was present to welcome them. and
by grace Of Divine Providence he would
be at Washington on the 4th of next
March to welcome them again.
The outburst of applause that greeted
Mr.. Cleveland's entrance was surpassed
by that which greeted him as he stepped
forward on the platform, 1t was sew
erel minutes before he could speak.
When he could make himself heard he
said:
Grover Cleyeland's Speech.
Mr. PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMES--It affords
NE especial pleasure to extend to You on this
secession hearty welcome. As a citizen of
h&a nittin tfu audi tn
you that our hospitality is always open and
generous In behalf of a community distin-
Enished for It's Americanlsm and liberation in
all matters OF belief and Judgment, l know
may extend cordial greeting to those who
hsrc represent political thoughtfulness and
sincerity AB an unyielding and consistent
was lser In Democratic principles, trust
need n0e hesitate to pledge to tho representa-
tives Of organized Democracy the good will
and fraternal hympathy of this Democratic
city.
Your meeting is the council OF war which
Yrecodes decisive battle, md your dellbera-
tions should be the preparing for stern con-
1iet. All your weapons Rnd all your equip
ments are soon to be tested. You have orRaiI-
iGed and lAbored and you have watched and
planned to insure your readiness for the final
engagement now near at hand. This, then, 10
no holiday assemblags, but an impressive con-
vocation In furthsraDee of tho designs and pur-
poses for the accomplishment of which you
And those you represent are banded together.
the association, are The preservation of the
eonstitution Of the United States the autUn-
smy of the states, local self government and
freedom of elections opposition to the imposi-
ton OF taxes beyond the necessities OF the gov
eminent, economically administered; and The
promotion of economy In all branches of tho
public service.
These professions embody the purest pa
triotsn and the loftiest aspirations of Amer
lean citizenship. Though at all times they
should suggest to us the strongest obligation
20 political effort their motive force, as in
oeptlves to political activity and watchful
nebh, should be irresistible at time when tho
constitution Ia held In light esteo m a against
the Accomplishment Of selfish purposes when
STATE boundaries are hardly barrier to
ArAliEed power. and when local self govern
nsnt and freedom Of elections are the sGuff of
craftsmanship.
The real benefit of political organization is
found in Its nearness to the people and in the
direotnsss OF its action. or course, harmony
and unity OF purpose arc absolutely essential.
lam sure that can say nothing better in TAX
ing my leave Of you than to wish that your
convention may be most profitable and en-
eouraging one and that at its conclusion YOU
nay resume your place iu your home organiz-
Ations, newly inspired TO determined and
nealous effort in the cause of true democracy.
Mr.. Cleveland was frequently APP
PlRuded, and his closing injunction ro-
Ceived marks of hearty approval
Sympathy with the President.
Mr.. Black then announced that the
executive comnittee presented for tom
porary organization the names of Gen
sral Patrick A. Collins, of Massachusetts,
as chairman; Martin A. McGinnis, Of
Montana, a. vice chairman; Frederic
Goodwin, Of New York, and Mr.. Nc
Sherry, Of Maryland as secretaries; and
George II. Hoffman, of Philadelphia,
and ]. r. Bsckwith, of North Carolina,
ps reading clerks. The above named
were unanimously selected as temporary
officers Of the convention. Mr.. Collins
spoke briefly on assuming the chair, and
the first business he transacted was the
putting of this resolution, presented by
y. II. Buzby, of North Carolina:
Resolved, That the chairman be requested
U transmit to the president Of the United
States the respectful sympathy of tho mem
beys Of the Association Of Democratic Clubs
with him in his days Of anxiety, and to ex-
press tho earnest hopo In the providence Of
God that Mrs. Harrison may. In his own good
tine, be restored to health.
This was adopted with cheers. Tele-
grams of apology for non-attendance
were read from Adlai L. Stevenson,
William n. Springer and Roswell P.
Flower.
When the convention reassembled the
temporary organization was made per.
nanent.
Some resolutions passed by colored
Democratic clubs condsmning the forco
bill were read and cheered.
The committee on constitution and
permanent organization reported an
amended constitution and long list Of
officers
Black Reelected President.
Mr.. Chauncey f. Black and Lawrence
Gardins were reelected president and
secretary for the ensuing year. and Gov.
ernor Roswell p. Flower was appointed