The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-09-12

III Ol " bAC lciNaAAS "a nv N'H-
Democratic national convention. The
hour fixed for the assembling of the
convention was noon, but the pas
sage of the noon hour was only marked
by the rendering OF "Old Hundred" by
the band.
The Proceedings.
At 1890 Senator Palmer. who had taken a
seat on the stage as Temporary chairman, rose
and called the convention to order in Il few APP
prOpriate words.
Rev. John Hazen White offered the opening
prayer.
Representative Cultivate, OF Ohio, read the
call for the convention, which was frequently
interrupted by cheers. All reference to sound
money was loudly applaudsl. Terrific APP
plause followed mention OF Cleveland's name
tn reading.
The cal of states being ordered and COM
plcted the secretary reported that Ii states
lad responded
when the call was completed Senator
Palmer remarked:
THE next business in order, as appears
from the printed list. is remarks by me.
Words are silver; silence is golden. l make
no remarks. but 1 call for 4 report from the
national committee"
Tn report was read by Mr.. Brennan, as fol-
lows:
We recommend that until otherwise ordered,
the rules Of the last democratic national con
~vention, which was held in 1892, shall govern
the deliberations Of this convention.
We that all resolutions be re-
ferTed to the appropriate committee without
reading.
We recommend the following temporary Cai-
GERS OF the convention:
Ch~airman-Ex-Gov Roswell Pet.ibone Flow.
er, of Watertown, y. y.
Secretary John d. Wilson, of Indianapolis.
Observation-Disclosures I. kessler, OF H.
dianapUlis.
The report was adopted, and Senator Palmer
designated Gov. Jones OF Alabama and Geo.
Foster Peabody to conduct eX-Gov. Flower 10
the chair, when Mr.. Palmer surrendered 10
him the gaycl.
Gov. Flower proceeded to address the conVen-
tion st some length. after which the states
were called for the selection Of members Of
the committees on credentials. rules and reSo-
buttons and also yice-preSiGents When tAiS
was completed the convention took d recess
till 4 p IL.
Second Session.
The convention reaSScmbled at 4:30 with a
full attendance of delegates and the galleries
packed with spectators, a large proportion OF
whom were ladies.
The Chairman of tie committee on creden-
tialS, Mr.. j. II. Brennan, OF Wisconsin. made a
report to the effect that there were s24 ue.e-
gates present. representing Al states and three
c.rritorieS, and recommending that those
present be entitled to east the full votes OF
their states and territories. As to the contest
with reference to the delegation from Con-
u%eeticut, the recommended that
the action OF the national committee in seat
ing the delegates returned by the state con-
yentiOn he confirmed.
The report was agreed to without question
ID. Everett, Of Massachusetts, was intro
duced to fill up tho time with a speech unit
1rrrn i-a M should
be ready. He addressed the convention n
fellow patriots and said Massachusetts haC
sent her delegation. nearly 90 strong, TO aid il
r~epelling the invasion which had arisen
against the ancient honor and credit OF the
whole country. Cheers. massachusetts
he continued, lis here against all class dis
t~inction. ICbeerS. Massachusetts democracy
knows no distinction between classes, between
rich and poo:, between the man who raises the
grain and the man who takes II TO market
Massachusetts democracy knows no diStlnc'
ton between the capitalist and the wage
Garner. Massachusetts democracy knows NJ
distinction bstW1on n2rth and south, between
east and west. iApplause.I And, above all
the democracy OF our state, will not stand any
insult against that man who has protected the
credit and honor Of America. We stand to-
night by President Cleveland"
Here the convention rose to a man, and there
was a scene of great enthusiasm Delegates
cheered and shouted and waved hats, fans
handkercaiefs and flags, and the spectators IL
the galleries took part in the demonstration.
The report Of the committee on permanent
organization was presented by the chairman
OF the committee, Mr.. James w. Eaton, OF
New York. He Senator Donel'
son Gallery, Of Louisiana, as permanent chair
man, and Mr.. J. r. Wilson, OF Indiana, foi
permanent secretary. and further recon-
meuded the establishment Of a permanent ma
agan,l Communication rho ranlrs W1S aInsfpI
without a dissenting voice. Senator Gallery
was escorted to the chair by Mr. Buliltt. O
Pennsylvania. and Mr. LAWYER. of Minnesota
and addressed the convention, his remarks be
Ing delivered with much force and greeted
with continued cheering.
Al the close , Mr.. CafTery's speech Mr.
John p. Irish, OF California, was introduced
and made a speech to the convention. AIlui
Ing to she democratic convention held in In
dianapoIiS during the war under threat, -
said, OF physical determination, be remarhe,
that they were here to-day under the threat o
determination of that which was dearer thai
life. They were here to defend aEaisS
further attack the public credit, the nationa
bonoT and the private and personal honesty o
.br L2dividual. IApplauSel. They were me
to face q crisis more serious than any crlS-
that had been faced before. They represented
chat organization and those principles which
under the leadership Of Grover Cleveland
EeIr in line Of the ancient principles OF hu
man liberty. Applause They were here t
svear with Jackson by the eternal that tn
marrow and strength OF the democratic part.
should not be obScured or belittled by popu
ism. Applause He did not care whethe'
1t was attempted by the populist conventio
OF Chicago or the pOpuliSt convention a
St. Louis-the two conventions OF the yea
alike in purpose, alike in declaration, allk
in the folly of their principles, and in the con
temptibilIty of their vagarieS. Applause.
These we're in fact twin conventions OF tn
yvar-and not the heavenly twins either
lLaUghter.l
Mr.. Irish spoke of part OF Mr.. B!yan'S Stoc
in trade being q denunciatiOn of trusts, an
went on to characterize Mr.. Bryan as eth
agent. propagandiSt and commercial travele
Of a syndicate greedier than the cOrmOrant-
[Cries OF Good" and cheers; 4 Syndicat
which has gained millions upon millions from
the silver mines OF the west and of Mexico,
syndicate which stands confessed upon il
tongue Of its representative now travelling tn
country touting for custom for it. Lou
cheers.l Is now in the field for the sole an
only purpose Of advancing the price OF II
products by making the people believe that
will be an advantage to them Applause
Nc. IriSh'S speech was received with er
thuSiaStic demonstration ~OfapplauSe through
out. As be resumed his seat the band playe
rally Round the Flag" and there was Quit
an ovation.
The committee on platform not being read
to report, the convention, at $50, adjourne
until Thursday at II a. N.
sECOND DAY.