The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-09-13
IN REGULAR STYLE
Palmer and Bucknsr Notified Of Their
Nomination by the GoldOerats.
HAPPENED AT LOUISVILLE
: Senator Caffery Informs the Nom
inee. Who Accepts In a speech
Characteristic OF the MAN
Word From Grover.

LOUISVILLE, sept. lE,-InOusan0S or
national democrats did honor to the
nominees OF their party for president
and vice president At the Auditorium
tonight. The occasion was the for
NAL notification TO the candidates of
the action of the Indianapolis con-
vention.
Senator Caffrey. from the far
South, In words of warm personal
friendliness, made the speech noti-
flying Hon. John NJ. Palmer. the
hoary-headed federal general who to-
morrow turns his three score and 10
years. and sectionalism was again
dlsregarded when the eloquent New
Yorker. Col. John II. Fellows, ten
dered to Gen. s. Il. Buckner. gal
liant ex-confederate. the honor of Sec
ond place on the national ticket. The
speeches of these four gentlemen, to-
gether with messages of hearty SYM
pathy from the leaders of the move
ment who were unable to attend the
notification ceremonies, furnished the
inspiration for repeated outbursts OF
enthusiasm. Kentucky turned out
hundreds OF followers OF the new
ticket, They came from Louisville
and other towns throughout the state
and were Joined by hundreds from
Indiana as well as scattering visitors
from nearby states, A feature OF the
event was Its democratic character.
There was no doorkeeper. The Au-
ditorium. which seats about 1900. was
thrown open to the public with the
exception of.several hundred seats on
the stage. reserved for distinguished
visitors. and part of the parduette.
In which the out-of-town delegations
were provided for.
The large wooden structure present.
ed a beautiful appearance on the in
side. The profuse decorations in the
national colors gave the interior a
tented appearance. restoons Of flags
and portraits OF the old democratic
leaders relieving the monotony Of the
expanse of the bunting. Immediately
above the stage were the life-sized
portraits of Generals Palmer and
Buckner. and President Cleveland was
generously remembered In the decora-
tions. On the stage were many of ths
most prominent figures In the Indian
apolis convention. including Senator
Lindsay Of Kentucky, ex-Mayor John
+. Hopkins OF Chicago and +. w. Nc
Cutchen OF Minnesota. A delegation
Hon. w. ID. Bynum. The boxes on
each side of the stage. occupied ex-
clusively by ladies. presented a bril-
liant scene. They contained the
wives OF the candidates. their host
esses and parties Of friends.
The candidates and the distin-
guished visitors spent a busy day
The Calf house corridors were crowd
ed with callers most OF the time. while
in the tastefully decorated parlors
the ladies held a continuous recep-
tion. During the afternoon the can
didates. together with Mr.. Bynum
Colonel Fellows, Senator Caffery and
the local campaign managers. were
In conference discussing the conduct
Of the campaign In this state IN the
immediate future. The weather,
though warm, was altogether favor
able to the success of the demonstra-
ton. The crowd had begun TO gather
when the doors Of the Auditorium
were thrown open at 8 o'clock.
Long before s o'clock the Auditori-
um was filled to Its utmost capacity.
The recipient Of the first demonstra-
tion by the audience was Senator
Lindsay. who has just recovered from
a severe Illness and who has an
nounced his Intention to stump the
state for Palmer and Buckner This
showed the temper of the crowd and
therea fter Dixie" "Old Kentucky
Home" and the appearance OF Gener-
ais Palmer and Buckner provok ei
rousing outbursts OF cheering. cul-
minating in a rising demonstration
lasting several minutes. At $40
o'clock General Palmer on the arm
OF General Buckner. walked upon the
stage and took the places assigned
to them, followed by Colonel Fellows
and Senator Caffery.
National Committeema Zack
Phelps OF Louisville called the meet
ing to order in well chosen words, be-
ginning with the statement that for
the first time in four years the demo-
critic party was to hold a notification
meeting. The audience arose and
sang America" after which NJ.
Phelps introduced Hon. W. -. By
mum. chairman OF the national COM
mittee. as the presiding officer. Mr..
Bynum was Immediately recognized
as a pioneer OF the movement, n
whose energy and untiring activity
the national organization represent
ed in the meeting is largely due. He
was cordially greeted. Mr.. Bynum
stated the purpose OF the meeting,
concluding with the reading OF a
number OF telegrams, notably one
from President Cleveland. This was
| eargeriy awaited by the crowd. IL
had been the talk of the street and
the hotels all day. Its reading cre-
ated the greatest enthusiasm ~ the
| evening The telegram follows.
In ~.
Hon. w. ID. Bynum: | regret that
cannot accept your invitation 10 al
tend the notification meeting on Sat
| urday evening As a democrat, devote
| TO the principles and integrity of m
| party, / should be delighted TO b
1 present on an occasion so slgnlfcan
and to mingle with those who are de
| termined that the voice of true dem
| ocracy shall not be smothered and IN
| sist that its glorious standard shall b
| borne aloft, as Of old. in faithft
bands. Signed. Glover Cleveland"
Almost as much enthusiasm wa
aroused by the following telegrar
from Secretary Carlisle:
WASHINGTON. Sept. l2.-Hon. W. 7
Bynum: Your telegram inviting me I
| attend the meeting at Louisville e
day has been forwarded to me at th
| Place and greatly regret my inabllit
10 accept. The conservative and ~
triotic declarations OF the Indianapol
convention on the public question II
volved In the pending contest and N
| high character ~ its nominees. car
| not fail To arous" the real Democrat
sentiment Of the country and con
mand the hearty support OF all VII