The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-08

Chicago, July THE Democratic ma
tional convention which was called to
order at one O'Clock selected Senator
Daniel as temporary chairman and
adjourned at 5.i5 until 10 a. m.
Chicago, July THE national DEM
ocratic convention was called to order
by Chairman Harrity at o'clock. Mr..
Harrity asked that all present should
arise and remain SO while prayer was
offered by Rev. Ernest NJ. Stires, rector
of Grace Episcopal church, Chicago as
follows:
Almighty God: The hearts of Thy peo-
pie are lifted In gratitude to Thee for the
manifold blessings Thou hast vouchsafed
to our country from the dawn OF Its in
dependence unto this day. We thank Thee
for the wisdom and courage which en-
aEled our fathers to build better than they
knew; for deliverance from all dangers
within and without our borders: and for
our unparalleled progress IN times of
prosperity and peace. . God OF our faith
ers. continue to guide and sustain Thy
children. In our doubts and fears and dis
tress We cry unto Thee for help. Grant
us wisdom to know among all the per-
picking problems of this time where lies
the path of honor and safety, Help us to
consider the vital questions which must
be answered, with thoroughness. patience
and tolerance. Give us strength and
courage to do what an enlightened con-
science shall declare to be our duty. In
spire us with a patriotism above expe-
diency. Remind US that honesty Is not
only the best, but the only policy worthy
the consideration of great people. May
the hearts of all be filled with profound
respect and sympathy for our toiling null
fttnlaS onpreaSed with h,rdans ton heavy
for them to bear. Teach us how to give
them relief without doing violence to the
rights Of any.
While we plead for ourselves, we are
mindful Of the sorrows Of others. May
the day soon come when no power shall
be permitted to inflict upon a brave peo-
pie indefensible slaughter and unspeak-
able shame when no cloud Of despotism
shall overhang those who sigh for liberty.
May We ever feel the deepest sympathy
for the distressed in the great brotherhood
of mankind, and yet be able to maintain
an honorable peace with all.
Upon the great convention now assem-
bled in Thy presence send Thy gracious
blessing. May its Alembers be inspired
with the most exalted patriotism seeking
no private or sectional advantage, but
only the national good; so that our united
and prosperous land may continue to be
in all that Is truest and best an inspira-
ton to the nations of the earth. And to
Thee. our God. shall we ascribe all the
honor and glory. for ever and ever. Amen.
Upon the conclusion Of the invoca-
ton. Chairman Harrity in slow. de-
liberate tones. said: Gentlemen Of the
convention, by the direction of the
Democratic committee. ] desire to re-
port the following as the temporary Or
garization OF the convention: Tenn
porary chairman, David b. Hill. Of New
York
Then there was an outbreak of ap-
plause which lasted for two minutes.
4 delegate from Minnesota got up to
make motion and the chairman In
tending to ring for order, rang the bell
for the band to play, remarking as the
band started up amidst laughter: Il
rang the wrong bell"
THE ORGANIZATION.
The rest of the organization was read
as follows:
For temporary secretary Mr.. Sheerin,
of Indiana: for sergeant alarms.
Colonel Martin. of Missouri.
what Is the pleasure Of the conven-
tion?" Mr.. Harrity asked. ION the
report as made from members Of the
national committee"
On that, Mr.. Clayton, delegate from
Alabama, arose. advanced to the plat
form, and said:
Gentlemen of the Democratic national
convention. on behalf of twenty-three
members of your national committee as
opposed to twenty-seven. and as I believe,
in accordance with the wish of the great
majority Of this nation (cheers), | am au-
thorized to present to this convention u
minority recommendation, which I shall
move as substitute for part of the mo-
ton made by the chairman of the ma
tional committee.
THE MINORITY REPORT
To the Democratic National Convention:
The undersigned members of the DEM
ocratic national committee respectfully
recommend that the name of Hon. John
W. Daniel OF Virginia. be substituted In
the committee report for that Of the Hon.
David 3. Hill, OF New York. and that the
Hon. John w. Daniel be chosen tempo
rary chairman of this convention. Signed,
Henry d. Clayton, Ala bama: McRea, Ar
kansas; Michael F. Tarpey California
c. NJ. Thomas, Colorado: Samuel Pasco.
Florida: Clark Howell. Georgia; G. w.
Blair, Kansas: Arthur sewall Maine; D.
j. Campau, Michigan: A. ]. Davidson,
Montana; r. P. Heating, Nevada: F. Fl.
Busbee, North Carolina: William c. Seis-
tikow. North Dakota; NJ. L. Donaldson,
South Carolina: P. J. Obey. Virginia; J. W.
Burton. Utah; W. ]. Kuykendall. Wyom-
ing: c. w. Shannon, Arizona; ]. L. Norris.
District Of Columbia; H. B. Ferguson.
New Mexico; F. NJ. Richardson. Okla.
homa; J. L. Owen. Indian Territory.
AS Mr.. Clayton concluded by demand
ing the call Of the states and a roll call
cheers and cries Of call the roll" were
raised. Mr.. c. 8. Thomas. Of Colorado
seconded the report.
HARRITY ON HIS DIGNITY.
Again cries Of roll CALI were raised
and Mr.. Harrity said: 1T may as well
be understood, gentlemen, that as long
az the present occupant in in the chair