Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1892-10-07
DEMOCRATIC CLUBS
THE NATIONAL CONVENTION HELD
AT NEW YORK.

A Brief Address by E1-President Clevc-
land Enthusiastically Received - Ex-
Governor Black, of Pennsylvania, Re
Elected President of the League.
NEW York, Oct. 4. The second quad
rennial convention of National Demo-
cratic clubs met in session i'll the Academy
of Music. The hour at which the con-
vention was announced to be called to
order was 10 o'clock, but before 9
o'clock delegates had begun to arrive
and take their seats i'll the auditorium.
y little before II o'clock ex-Lieuten-
ant Governor Chauncey F. Black, of
Pennsylvania, and president of the asso-
citation of Democratic clubs, was discov-
cred coming upon the stage. There was
n shout of cheers which grew TO Il roar
when close behind Mr.. Black the figure
of Grover Cleveland was recognized.
When the tumult had subsidized Mr..
Black called the convention to order and
spoke at length. He devoted his speech
to an arraignment of the Republican,
party for it's adherence to protection and
declared unreservedly in favor of free
trade with all nations.
Mr.. Black, at the conclusion of his
speech. turned toward Mr.. Cleveland,
who arose at the moment, and presented
him to tho audience.
Cleveland Speaks.
When the cheers that greeted him had
subsidized, Nil Cleveland spoke rs fol
lows:
Nix. PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN--l, af
fords me especial pleasure to extend to
you on this occasion Il hearty welcome.
| AS cit iZrn OF this proud n:uricioulity,
am glad to assure you that our hospital.
ty is always open and generous. In be-
half of a community, distinguished for its
| AmericauSm and federation in all matters
OF belief and judgment, know l may cX-
tend Il cordial greeting to those who rep
resent political thoughttunesS and sin
cerity. AS an undying and consistent
believer in ID. mocratic principles, trust
| need not hesitate to pledge to The repre-
sentatives oi organized Democracy the
| good will and frnternal sympathy of this
Democratic city.
Your meeting is the council of war
which prrccdrs II decisive battle, and your
deliberations should lie the preparation
for stern ronilic;. All your weapons and
all your equipments are soon to be tested.
You have organized aud laborcd and you
have watched and plall.ed to ensure your
readiness for the final engagement NOW
near at hand
This tn n i, no holiday asseMbaee, but
All impressive convention in furtiernnce
OF the designs and purposes, for the
accomplishment OF which YOU and those
| here present are banded together These
designs ard purposes, rs declared by your
association, ARE: The preservation of the
constitution Of the United States; the
autonomy of the states; local sclf-govern-
ment and freedom of elections; opposition
to the imposition Of taxes beyond the
necessities of the government: rcouomil>
ally administered, and the promotion ol
economy in all branches of the public
| service.
These professions embody the purcst
patriotism and the loftiest aspirations OF
American citizenship. Though ut all
times they should suggest to lis the
strongest obligation Of political activity
and watchfulness, should be irresistible
at Il time wien the constitution is held in
4 LRHU cSttclIl us UptlllSl lHG ACCOtllpllSIl-
ment of selfish purposes, when state
tralizcd power, and when local self
government and freedom of elections are
the scoif of purtisanship. Those who
subscribe to the creed OF this association
and make any claim to sincerity can
hardly excuse themselves for lack of
effort, ut a t me when the necessities of
the government, economically admir- is
tered, have but little relation to the taxa
tion of the people, aud when eAtruva-
gance in the public service has become a
contagious disease.
10 those who hope for better things
this convention of Democratic clubs is Il
bright promise of reform. CnorYanized
good intentions and idle patriotic aspira-
tions cannot successfully contend for
mastery with the compact forces of pri-
vute interests and greed. nor is the organ
ization always the most useful which has
the widest extent. The real benefit of
political organization is found in its near
ness to the people and in the directncss OF
its action. OF course, harmony and unity
OF purpose are absolutely essential in this
view. Your assembling together is most
important. i'll so far rs it promotes this
harmony and unity by conference and II
consideration of methods, and in so far as
it inspires that zeal and enthusiasm
which will make more effective your
work ut home.
Therefore, am sure that l can say
nothing better in taking my leave of you
than to wish that your convention may
be most profitable and encouraging one,
and tnnt, at its conclusion. you may re-
sumo your plnce in your home organiZa-
tions, newly insp.red to determined and
Jealous effort i'll the cause of true Democ-
racy,
Collins for Temporary Chairman.
AS he retired to the back Of the stage
at the close of his remarks, the audience
stood up and checred, the band played
"Four Years More Of Grover" and Mr..
Cleveland withdrew. The general bust
ness Of the convention was then entered
upon.
General Patrick A. Collins, of Massa-
cLusetts, was made temporary chair
man; Hon. Martin McGin,.is, Of Mon.
tana, vice chairman, and Messrs. Good.
win Of Kentucky, McSherry of Maryland
g. n Hoffman of Florida and + r