Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-10
PALMER and BUCKNER NAMED
Nominated by Sound-Money
Democratic Convention.
FORMER NAMED ON FIRST BALLOT
The Selection of the Latter
Unanimous.


Thtrty-three votes III Excess OIL the NUM-
Der Cast for His Opponent.
indianapolis, Ind, Sept. 3.-The
delegates assembled very slowly to-
day, but despite the disagreeable drizzle
outside the ticket holders were eager
to SECURE entrance. To-day a larger
proportion of the occupants of the
galleries were ladies. Between the in
terals Of music the hall buzzed with
the hum of conversation. The topic
uppermost in the minds of visitors and
delegates was the Presidential nominee.
1t was conceded that Buckner's nomi-
nation for Vice President was GER
tainty. The news Of President Cleve-
lands telegram to the chairman of the
New York delegation, declining to per-
NIT the use of his name for the presi
Dental nomination, was accepted by
the convention as final. The fact that
Senator Palmer had declined, for per-
sonal reasons to allow his name to be
used was not generally known when he
appeared on the stage and hewas given
u rousing ovation. Soon after Senator
Palmer took his seat Mr.. Curtis of New
Jersey talked with him and when the
Senator left the platform Mr.. Curtis
said: 81 believe Senator Palmer will
be the nominee. He declines to permit
the use of his name, but qualities the
statement by saying that If nominated
against his wish his declination will
not be irrevocable. There was also
considerable talk of Lawler and Black,
The general disposition of the
Bragg opposition was to concentrate
at moments notice on whoever the
leaders should finally determine upon.
Permanent Chairman Caffrey APP
| peared on the stage at exactly IL
o'clock, the hour to which the conven-
tion adjourned, and was given a round
of applause.
when Gen. Buckner OF Kentucky
entered the convention rose to its feet
and gave him three cheers. The en-
thusiasm created by his entrance had
not subsidized before the crowd caught
sight of the striking head and
shoulders of Col. Breckenridge, as he
elbowed his way to his seat in the
Kentucky delegation. Immediately
cries of . Breckenridge, Breckinridge, y
came from all parts of the hall. The
galleries rose en- masse and craned
their necks to catch glimpse of the
silver-tongued orator from the Blue
Grass State. But amid the cheers,
applause and cries sharp, sibilanl
hissrs could be heard. Col. Breckin-
ridge bowed profoundly in acknowledg-
ment Of the compliment paid him.
Several times the cries and cheers fol
the kentuckian were renewed. Each
time tho misses grew louder and more
ominous. by this time every seat IL
the hall was occupied and the galleries
were crowded. Fully 1000 people we're
in the ball. There was much pent W
enthusiasm, which found it's escap,
valve in noisy demonstration at every
opportunity presented.
At 3S o'clock Permanent Chair
man Caffrey called the convention I,
order. There was no prayer. Senator
Caffrey informed the convention tina
the committee on resolutions was no
ready to report and begged its patton
indulgence for few minutes. He hat
Thousand voices shouted for Breckin
ridge. The galleries and delegate
Joined in the call. Many of the latte
fully a minute. This roar for Ken
tucky's famous orator came from al
quarters of the hail. +, 1t was notice
silent while the demonstration wa
going on and here and there went up
hiss. With two exceptions New Y0rl
sat silent. Mr.. breckenridge, in tn
front row OF the delegates, did, no
move. No sign came from the stage
Chairman Caifrey spoke no word as b,
stood with his gavel. But the cheer
continued and at last Col. Breckin
ridge arose. He seemed to hesitat
but was pushed along toward the stage
He made brief speech and Was givel
respectful and enthusiastic hearing.
Indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 3.-Senato
John M. Palmer of Illinois was to-da
nominated to be the standad- bearer o
the National Democratic party.
Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner of Ken
lucky was the unanimous choice of th
convention for the Vice Presidency.
Up to yesterday Gen. Bragg of Wis
consin appeared to be the choice of
majority of the delegates who wer
willing to commit themselves, and con
sequently his nomination was regarde
as foregone conclusion. But whe
the Southern States were canvasse
!, later it was found that they looke
upon Senator Palmer as the man OF th
hour, while the middle West was almos
solid for him.
Still, Senator Palmer was not in
clined to allow his name to be USE
against Gen. Bragg, and to every on
who approached him he said frankl
that herdid not care for the nomina
ton, but thought that it should go to hi
friend from Wisconsin, Senator Villa
also made strong fight for Bragg, blu
] the tide had turned too strongly agains
} him and soon Gen. Bragg was practi
, caIly out Of the race.
Maryland, Virginia, West Virgini
and Delaware gave their votes t
| Palmer.
SEN tor Palmer is 10 years of age
but he wears his age gracefully. lie
one of the most approachable of men
and has been familiar figure in th
corridors of the hotels, whore he Wa
willing to talk over the situation wit
) anyone who sought conversation wit
him. He wears gray chin beard, hi
. upper lip and face being clean shayen
He has O benevolent expression at a
times, although he is a man of stron
, determination, and he is one of til
most popular men in the rank and i'll
of the Illinois Democracy.
Gen. Bucknsr Id personal trait
greatly resembles Senator Palmer. ii
is "plain as an old SHOE, so his friend
in kentucky say. easy of approach an
greatly beloved by the Democrati
j voters Of his State. After his term q
Q Governor expired he returned to hi
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