The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-04
(Staff Correspondence.l

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Sept g. - spe-
cial-Amid enthusiasm rarely witnessed
at sny gathering. the most harmonious
National Democratic Convention that ever
assembled in these United States. ad-
Journed at 4:l0 o'clock this afternoon af-
ter having nominated for President. SEN
ntor John VI. Palmer. of Illinois, and for
Vice-President. General Simon Bolivar
Buckner. of Kentucky.
The nomination Of each Of these dis
unguished gentlemen was made by accla-
nation. and with unity of purpose most
remarkable.
THE PALMER SENTIMENT.
The sentiment in favor OF Senator Pal
mer crystalized this morning. when he
intimated 10 d committee that waited on
him. that he would not decline to run
If nominated. General Buckner has had
no o. position for the yice-presidency. he
ha' ing been tho choice OF each State
rom the first.
The convention met this morning short
iy AFTER IL O'Clock. Immediately upon its
N~-+.r 'tAtA'A ~ NANtft the CHAIRMAN dEk-
cd for the report of the Committee on
Platform. 1t appeared. however, that this
report was not ready. and lie requested
the convention TO await il with what pa-
uence they could command. Immediately
there arose all over the hail loud cries of
bIeckihridge, 'Brecknridge" The
chairman tried TO check the disorder. but
IN Nain il Increased in volume until
Colonel Brcckinrdge, who was said TO be
angry because of his treatment last night,
arose from his place among tho New York
delegation and came slowly forward amid
the most vocitcrous cheering People
climbed on cairs TO see the silver-tongued
kcnuckan Among the gathering was
large number OF tho fair sex, who
ey!nccd the livclicst interest in the Ken
tuckian.
Colonel Brcckinridce was met at the
edge Of the platform by senator Palmer.
who grasped his hand warmly as did the
chairman Senator Canery. Colonel
Brecknridge was attired in a Prince Al
bert coat. light trousers. and wore a
clerical re. lie IS man OF massive
build. nearly six feet in height He uos-
sesscs an eagle eye. regular aquiline fea-
lures. and him head IS covered by snowy
hair. which he ever and anon tossed from
4lN A'i 'AANttA MAtfA iA' FINhF viii lilpt-
tient gesture. For more than an hour
the gifted Kcntuchian held the close a.
tention OF the audience with a eloquent
and rosoatc address and closed amid a
storm Of cheers.
The features OF the convention. besid IS
Colonel Breckinridges address were the
splendid Orations OF John Dewitt War
ner. OF New York. Senator W. -. Bvnum,
or Indiana. the leader Of the sound-money
movement, and Senator Hammond, OF
Georgia.
When II was announced that the Com
Tnittce on Resolutions was ready 10 re-
port a dense stiffness fcll upon the vast
assomblage. and every ear was strained
20 catch the contents of that most Inn
portant paper The report was presented
by Hon William T. Villas, OF Wisconsin.
and the various planks were heartily ap-
nlaudcd. especially the references TO
s.tarin for revenue only" and the denun-
citation Of the present grcennack system
The Cleveland administration was en-
dorsed i'm the strongest language to be
found and the convention applauded 10
the echo. When the reading or the docu-
ment VS. ended IL was adopted by rising
vote hy the loudest cheering xn effort
was then made 90 secure an adjourn
,nent. but the convention refused. and AT
H''AiANANftt-N-'
oates Tor President and Nicc-President.
The names Of Senator John Palmer ana
General =. s. Bragg was presented 10
tie convention. Mr.. \. J. Calvert, or
Kentucky. having stated that Mr. Henry
wat,orsou had declined 20 allow the use
OF his name. The roli-call Of States re-
eultcd In the majority of delegates throw
ing their votes 10 Senator Palmer.
To the surprise Of all, Florida warmly
seconded the nomination OF Senator Pal
rner. This state had been for Cleveland
from the first. and ITS action was not
understood until Il was known that "a
telegram rad been received from the
President. positively declining 10 allow
the use OF his name
when balloting was over and before
the result was announced General Bragg
rose from among the Wisconsin deleea-
ron. lie climbed on a chair in fun view
II the convention. and for several minutes
uaudemonium reigned. As soon MS quiet
sas restored, General Bragg moved 20
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