The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-09-11
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Indianapolis, Sept. 2-Torty-one states
and three territories. represented BY e24 dele.
gates, met to-day In TOmlinson hall as the
climax OF nix weeks campaign to repudi-
ate the action Of the Chicago convention
and put forth declaration Of principles
and name q presidential ticket. Senator
Palmer, who called the body to order.
termed it the first convention Of the Ma
tionai Democratic party, while others re.
fefred to 1t as the Democracy which held
Its lust convention In 1892 Admission to
the hall was confined strictly to ticket
holders. As result, many people were de-
MED admittance. The delegates were an Inn
posing body Of men. Among them were
many who have for years been prominent In
national affairs and the councils Of the DEM
ocratic party. Not a, few were delegates
to the Chicago convention, several chairmen
of delegations, who returned here In the
same capacity, except that whereas, they
were Kissed there for declining to partlci-
pate In the proceedings, their appearance
here was the signal for 0utbursts of enthu-
siasm. The big New York delegation Of
most attention. In 1t were such conspicuous
men as Gov. Flower, temporary chairman
of the convention, ex-Secretary Of Treasury
Fairchild, ex-Minister to Turkey Straus.
Gen. Tracey, .Horatio G.. King, Col. John r.
Fellows, Perry III. Belmont, John Dewitt
Warner, and others. fS
indianapolis, Sept. promptly at IL
o'clock the doors leading Into Tomlinon hall
were opened. but admission was confined
under strict orders to ticketholders They
arrived rather slowly. at first. Ejaculations
of surprise were heard as the early Corners
surveyed the beautiful decorations Of the
hall. A profusion Of flags, bunting, gilt and
green, met the eye. The balcony, which
hung over three sides Of the hall. with
background Of white, was STUDDED with red,
white and blue shields. alternating with
gold wreaths containing the names of the
states. Great atreamers Of national colors
depended from the ceiling, and the back
ground Of the stage was mass Of flags
and bunting.
As the hands Of the clock pointed to high
noon Senator Palmer Of Illinois. chairman
OF the national committee. made his way
from the rear of the platform. The main
body OF the delegates were in their seats.
About 70 per cent Of those in the galleries
were ladies. The appearance Of the Florida
delegation. headed by two burly negroes,
one carrying Cleveland banner and the
other gilded alligator labeled "Florida's
gold bug" produced quite furry Of en-
thusiasm, but was drowned in the thunder
Gus applause which greeted the New York
9elegation. Headed by ex-Gov. Flower and
Gen. Tracey they marched to their seats.
seventy-two strong, to continue handicap.
ping. Each delegate had In his buttonhoie
q spray OF golden rod. The New England
delegation, with many conspicuous men
among them. was also warmly received.
Massachusetts, carried two silk flags and a
state banner. Ek-Congressman Cultivate
OF onlo TOOK his place on the platform with
MI. Bynum and Secretary Wilson, Senator
Palmer rose at half-past IL and struck the
eaVel. Thereupon most delegates jumped
TO their feet. shouting and waving their
state banners. followed by three cheers.
Senator Palmer said:
Gentlemen: have the honor for q mo-
'ment to preside over the first national con-
vention held In the year 1885, (Cheers)
Inc gavel Will be in my hands for but
moment. We are assembled here for lofty.
noble and patriotic purposes Our earnest
desire is to serve our country, and in the
sincerity Of that earnest purpose we may
appeal to the judge Of oil hearts. We may
appeal to the great master, the great gov
ernor."
Senator Palmer then introduced Bishop
White. Of the diocese Of Indiana, who read
q brief prayer, for which the delegates
rose. Senator Palmer then announced that
the secretary would read the call for the
convention. and ex-Congressman Cultivate
OF Ohio was recognized by breezy burst
OF hand-clapping. This applause punctuated
every telling point Of the call.
ne Iueu Introduced Mr.. Bremen OF WIS.
consin, who read the report Of the national
committee. The Recommendation that the
rules which governed the last Democratic
convention, which was held In 1892 should
govern this convention, was cheered to the
echo. The report recommended ex-Gov.
Flower Of New York for temporary chair
man and John r. Wilson Of Indiana for
temporary secretary. The mention Of ex-
Gov. Flowers name was the signal for
burst Of applause. which swelled into q
war cry. Ex-Gov. Jones Of Alabama and
George f. Peabody Of Massachusetts, es-
corted the distinguished New Yorker to the
stage. Senator Palmer shook hands with
the ex-governor, who bowed In response to
the demonstration.
Gov. Flower read his speech from manu-
script In clear voice. 1t was frequently
interrupted by applause. The mention
Of President Cleveland's name in the speech
was given an ovation. His characterization
Of Mr.. Bryan as ambitious, unsteady and
unsafe; as "demagogue and word Jug
gler," received storm Of applause. His
statement that bimetallism was a genuine
Democratic doctrine was received in ST.
lence. Gov. Flowers speech was con-
cluded at 1:45. Its delivery had occupied
about forty-f minutes. Gov. Flower then
assumed the gavel, and by his direction the
states were called for members Of the COM
mittee on resolutions, credentials, the &C.
lection Of national committeeman and vice
presidents. After announcement that the
convention took recess until 4 O'clock