The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-27
CLEVELAND NOT ENDORSED,
Maryland Democrats Vote Down Admin
iStratlOn Resolutions.
SENATOR GORNAN WINS As USUAL.
Joshua Mills and w. l.. Henry Nominated
for Congress - Result OF Democratic
Convention At Ocean City, Md.

OCEAN CITY, MD. July 26.--The
Democratic congressional convention was
called TO order by Lloyd Wilkinson, chair
man Of the State central committee for
Worcester county. and local appraiser for
the port Of Baltimore
Captain Isaac H. White, OF Wicomico
county, was elected chairman, and Messrs
Mitchell and Carey secretaries.
Mr. Darlington introduced a resolution
expressing sorrow at the death Of Repre-
sentative Robert f. Bratton, which was
adopted by a rising vote
CLEVELAND RESOLUTION.
Mr. Odin Bryan introduced the follow
ing:
Whereas, it is the duty of the Demo
cratic convention Of the First congress
siOnal district 10 clearly define its po-
sition upon vital and paramount ques-
tiOns which 80 deeply concern the Demo-
Gratis Of this district and directly affect
every fresde I'm her borders
Therefore, be- Il resolved, That we do
heartily endorse the national platform
as adopted In Chicago, and renew our
untaitering allegiance 70 1t. The Demo
cratic party of the First congressional
district most heartily and unfalterirg
endorses the course Of the patriot, the
President of the United States. Grover
Cleveland. In his manly and uncOmprO-
missing fight for tariff reform as enun-
Cidtcd Ht the national conventions and
renews his vows of fealty to the Demo-
cratic principles contained therein. It
demands honest money, the adequate pro-
lection of the rights Of the labOrer and
employer. reduction Of taxation To Il
minimum and tariff for a revenue suf-
nclefI only TO meet tho expenses OF the
Government economically administered
in all its departments.
The Democrats Of this district demand
- Il l.
be in full accord with the President on
party principles. and give to him their
unconditional support. and shall be sound
on tariff reforms. IA the people are in
no condition Of mind to tolerate nominees
who will not actively support the Demo
cratic principles.
The resolution was referred to the
proper committee and the convention took
q recess.
THE BEsOLCTIONs TABLED.
The convention reassembled at , Z.
VI. The committee on res)lutions re-
jected the enc offered by Mr. Bryan by
u vote OF TO .. ard presented In place
thereof Il mild resolution making no
mention Of the President or any one
else, only asserting belief In the prlnci-
pies cf tariff reform and urging the
passage Of tariff bill of some sort.
The minority Of the committee reported
Mr. Bryans resolutions, which was
received with enthusiasm by the large
crowd present
Mr.. bryan spoke in favor Of his reso-
luuons. They were then laid on the
table by vote Of % 10 I. after 4 lively
debate. and the majority resolution was
adopted by a vote OF % to T.
In hts speech Mr. Bryan eulogized
Cleveland and spoke I'm the everest
terms OF the people who had betrayed
the party.
The chief antagonist to Mr. Bryan was
Mr.. Darlington. The greatest confusion
prevailed and the crowd, which was
several hundred strong, yelled and
hlssed.
Joshua Mills was nominated for the
Fifty-fourth Congress on the first bal
lot and W. Lacid Henry for the uneX-
pired term in the F1fty-thrd Congress.
There was no enthusiasm over the nom
nations