The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-25
Palmer and Buckmer Officially
Notified Of Nomination.
MAINE ROLLS FOR REPUBLICANS.
Large Plurality for Republican Candidates
Democrats Garry Arkansas on State Elee-
1iou Greatest victon in History Of State.
Democratic Gains in Nearly Every District.
LOUISVILLE, Sept, Thousands

LOUISVILLE, Sept. 12.-Thousands
of National Democrats did honor TO the
nominees of their party for President
and ce-President AT the Auditorium
tonight. The occasion was the formal
notification 10 the candidates OF the
action of the Indianapolis Convention.
Senator Gallery, from the Far South,
in words of warmest personal friend
illness. made the speech notifying John
NJ. Palmer. the hoary-headed Federal
General. who tomorrow turns his
three-score and nineteen years. Sec
rionalism was again disregarded when
the eloquent New Yorker. Colonel
John r. Fellows, rendered 10 General
s. B. BuCkner. q gallant eN-Confeder-
ate. the honor Of second place on the
National ticket. The speeches of these
four gentlemen. together with the mes
sases of hearty sympathy from the
leaders Of the movement who were
unable TO attend the notification cere-
monies. furnished the inspiration for
repeated outbursts OF enthusiasm.
National Committeeman Zeck Phelps
of Louisville called the meeting TO or
der in q few vell-chosen words. begin
ming with the statement that for the
first time in four years the Democratic
marty was 10 hold 2 notification meet
ing. The audience arose and sang
America. after which Mr.. Phelps in
rroduced W. D. Bynum. chairman OF
the National Committee, as the pre-
siding officer. Mr.. Bynum stated the
purpose Of the meeting concluding
with the reading Of number Of tele-
grams. notably one from President
Cleveland This was eagerly waited
nv the crowd. II had been the talk OF
the street and the hotels all day. Its
reading created the greatest enthusi-
asm OF the evening. The telegram
was as follows:
BUZZARD'S BAY CNassl. Sept u.
To W. D. Bynum; I regret that
cannot accept your invitation 10 at
tend the notification meeting on Sat
urdav evening. As g Democrat, de-
voted 10 the principles and integrity
of nv party. l should be delighted 10
be present on an occasion so signl1-
cant. and 10 mingle with those who are
determined that the voice Of true De
mocracy shall not be smothered, and
insist that its glorious standard shall
be borne aloft. as Of old. IN faithful
hands. GROVER CLEVELAND
Almost as much enthusiasm was
aroused by the following telegram
from Secretary Carlisle:
WASHINGTON ID. c.. Sept r.
To ". y. Bynum: Your telegram in
viring me 10 attend the meeting al
louisville today has been forwarded
10 ne al this place and I greatly re-
grer my inability 10 accept The con-
sentative and patriotic declaration OF
the indianapolis convention on the
public questions involved in the pend
ing contest and the high character OF
its nominees cannot fail 10 arouse the
real Democratic sentiment Of the coun-
Try and command the hearty support
Of all who sincerely believe IN the
preservation OF the public honor, the
public peace and the stability and val
Ne Of the currency used by our people
I an proud 10 take my stand with the
old-fashioned Democrats who have re-
fused 70 abadon their honest conYic-
lions in order 10 form unnatural ALI
anees with political and social organ
iza1ions whoses purposes are danger
Gus 10 the country and wholly ineon-
sistenr with the fundamental princi-
ples Of our party. and I pledge TO You
and your associates such support and
assistance as I can properly give dur
Ing the campaign
JOHN G.. CARLISLE