The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-03

All these remarks were vigorously
cheered, yet the most noticeable feature OF
the day was the reception which met Mr..
Cieveland's name. Whenever it was men
TONED 1t was greeted with an uprising
oemonstratlon of applause, the heartiness
and sincerity of which seemed beyond
question.
Inc convention was called TO order in
Iomhnson Hall. The interior OF the
ouildi ng was profusely decorated with the
National colors and various designs en-
oiematlc OF the sound-money faith The
front portion of the stage was furnished
with plants in pots-the goldenrod being
predominant The main body of the hall,
on three sides of which are galleries for
spectators, was occupied by delegates. A
band OF music in q smaller gallery dis
pensed popular airs during the day.
Hanzing high over the platform was
the National coat-of-arms, on which
golden eagle appeared TO be triumphantiy
fapping his wings. To the right of this
were hung framed Iikenesses of Jefferson,
Jackson and ex-senator Mcdonald, and
to the left pictures of Cleveland, Hen
bricks and TiIden. The appearance OF
the hall, on the whole, was very pretty
and attractive.
There was much applause IS prominent
Democrats entered the hall and took their
seats. Among those thus specially hon.
ored were Buckner and Breckinridge of
Kentucky. Senator Palmer OF Illinois
came N unnoticed and took his seat
among the delegates from mis- State. A
white silk flag on which was imprinted
likeness OF President Cleveland, with the
motto, "Florida's candidate" was carried
through the hall by colored man. and
was cheered frequently. All the delegates
wore bright-colored badges on the lapels
of their coats, the prevailing hue being
golden yellow, and many of them sported
in addition twIgs OF "goldenrod," so that
the character of the convention was as
serted in unmlstakable manner.
The convention was called to order at
12:30 O'Clock by Senator John u. Palmer
OF Illinois. He said:
Gentlemen, 1 have the honor, mo-
mentariIy, to preside over the first Ma
donal Democratic Convention held in the
year 1885. LCheers.I The gavel will be in
my hands, however, but q moment. We
are asse embled here for hign, noble, patri-
otic purposes. Our earnest thought is to
serve our country [applausel, and in the
sincerity of that purpose we may appeal
TO the Judge OF all hearts. In order that
we may now appeal TO the Great Master,
the Great Giver. beg you 70 listen to the
invocation of Bishop White of the diocese
of Indiana"
Bishop White delivered an earnest in
vocation that the Almighty would give Us
grace seriously to lay to heart the great
danger the Nation is in by our unhappy
divisions.
The call for the convention was then
read. When the name of Cleveland was
mentioned in connection with the names
Of Jefferson and Jackson the members of
the convention rose and cheered for sew
eral minutes.
The roll of States was read with several
amusing incidents. When Colorado was
called the response was Present, with q
solid delegation of one"
Florida said, "a double delegation and
oyert1oving."
Illinois replied, "a full delegation ana
some to spare"
When Nevada was called there was no
direct response, but voice from the rear
of the hall shouted, Digging silver"
There was no answer from Wyoming.
When the call of States was finished
some one called for the Territories.
Alaska, Arizona and New Mexico were
found to be represented.
Senator Palmer then called for a report
from the Nationel Committee, which was