The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-27
4 RoUsINe DExoosAr1o ASSEMBLY,
Fennsyivanis Societies Couve,s a-s Talk


| fennsyivants Societies Convene and Talk
| Politics.
| ALLENTOWN. Sept. 26.-The General Assem-
| bly, OF the Democratic Societies OF Pennsyl-
vania was called to order In its nfth annual
convention at 1850 o'clock this morning by
Its President. Chauncey +. Black. in the Acad-
envy OF Music. A tremendous Welcome greeted
Nice-President Stevenson when he entered the
| hall. The town had been alive from earliest
dawn with bands and newly arriving dele
gates, and two thousand people filled the hall
President Chauncey L. Black. In calling the
Assembly to order. paid a tribute to National
Chairman Harrity. under whose steady
guidance and in large measure in conse-
auence OF 1t the signal victory in 1892 was
accomplished.
AT the core and at the bottom" he said.
Pennsylvania is Democratic" and. given n
| truly secret ballot, no predicted there would
never be another conflict worth speaking OF
between tho monopolies and the people OF
We are bound at all events to gain by the
cohtinuous and permanent advance OF the
England and the great West, and tho restored
policy which robs the farm. the workshop. and
the home to gorge the treasures of the mo-
tional lines: the restoration OF a sound cur
rency OF gold and silver in accordance with
@ viii reae the ew wRosS
means have hitherto been poured out to pro-
tsc t, their special pIiyileGes. to the common
pie"
Mr.. Black predicted that. the result Of tho
ocratic leaders at H Washineto eu W. Would bs
united party In the future
an address Of welcome, after which Robert =
Wright was made temporary Chairman. He
Is. + Myers Of Harrsbnrg. Chairman Of tho
Committee on Resolutions. reported q plat
dent Cleveland and Govpattison: calling upon
Observation-Disclosures in Eongrsss to SUPPORT The
man Act and the revision Of the tarfr on con;
Of the people,. demanding a rapid and
fearless EXECUTION Of the antitrust laws;
lean party in 1T this is State by the Democratic
s;Sssy feiSrn dsmsnded by the people and Dc;
Frank. C. Osborn a ticket is offered that is ub-
ssolutely unimpeachable. and of which every
mousiy adopted. The platform also included
THesoiutions OF gratitnde for the labors Of the
OF Vice. President Stevenson at the So
ciety's sessions.
Assembly reported. nominating Chauncey =.
fS ns oT for
The Convention selected Altoona as next
years place OF meeting, after speeches BY |
Black of Illinois and Representative John |
Tarsney OF Missouri.
just before adjJurninz Robert E. Wright an |
nonnced that Nice.President Stevenson. who |
had intended leaving early this afternoon. had |
consented TO- remain over for to-night's ban
quet IN Market Hall. for which l.5OO covers |
were laid; Il never saw anything like it." ex-
claimed Vice President Stevenson with ad-
m iration. as he took his seat. The PUSHES for
entrance into the banquet hall was terrific.
line Of men two blocks long packing the street,
all eager for admission. In the crush clothing
was torn and various minor accidents oc-
Cured.
Chauncey f. Black was toastmns ter On his
left sat Nice-President Stevenson. and Con-
gresham Tarsney was on his right At the
head OF the table vera also prominent Dem
ocratic Leaders from al! over the State
Robert +. Wright at o. introduced Presi-
dent Black. who made a short speech congrat-
ulating Allentown on its splendid reception.
Mr. Black. in concluding. announced that the
Vice President was unable to mako n speech
and would leave for Washington in q few min;
Wv So ro mo zee WIS loudy cheered
man Tarsney then started on tariff speech.