The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-07

people. May the hearts Of ali be willed
cur ioiing multitudes oppressed with
Burdens too heavy for them to bear,
heavier than we should allow them 70
bear. Teach us how to give them relief
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 brave peo-
pie indefensible slaughter and unspeak-
able shame; when no cloud of despotism
erty May we ever feel the deepest SYM
patby 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 as
senIbled in Thy presence send THY gra-
cious blessing. May its members be in
spired with the most exalted patriotism,
seeking no private or sectional advantage,
but only the national good; so that our
united and prosperous land may con-
tinue to be, in all that is truest and
the earth. And to Thee our GOO, shall
/. we ascribe ali the honor and glory. for
ever and ever Amen!
AS soon as Mr. Stires had concluded
caucusing was actively resumed among
the delegations on the question of amend
ing the National Committees slate for
permanent organization. Amid the confu-
sion Chairman Harrity with difficulty
made himself heard, reporting Senator
David B. Hill as the choice of the com
naittee for Permanent Chairman. There
was tremendous cheering at the mention
of Hd's name. but H D. Clayton of Ala
hama. who nominated Senator Daniel in
the National Committee yesterday, i'm
mediately demanded the floor and pre-
sented the following report on behalf of
the Silver minority in the National Com
mittee.
".ro the Democratic National Commit
.The undersigned members of the Demo-
cratic National Committee respectfully
recommend that the name of Hon. John
the committee report for that Of the Hon.
David B. Hill. Of New York, and that
the Hon. John w. Daniel be chosen tenn
porary chairman of this convention
HeTry B.. Clayton. Alabama.
- McRsa. Arlzsnsas.
Michael T. Tarpey, California.
c. NJ. Thomas Colorado.
Samuel Pasco. Florida.
Clark Howell, Georgia.
Arthur sewell, Maine.
D. J. Campau, Michigan.
A. J. Davidson, Montana.
T. II. Busbee. North Carolina.
William c. Zeistikow. North Dakota.
NJ L. Donaldson. South Carolina.
J. w. Burton. Utah.
". J. Kuiekendale. Wyoming.
c. W. Shannon, Arizona.
J. L. Norris District of Columbus.
II. B. Ferguson, New Mexico.
F. NJ Richardson, Oklahoma.
J. L. Owen. Indian Territory
The scene when Harrity named Hill
Eastern delegates rose and shouted ard
waved flags, and many delegates in the
other sections of the hall seemed to be
infected with the enthusiasm and cheered
too. The entire gallery seemed to be in
sympathy with the great New York leader
and swelled the tumult of applause
When clayton took the floor an attempt
was made to offset this demonstration,
ard there was a good deal of cheering
from from the out and out silver dele
cations But it was tame and fiat in
comparison with the tribute to HILL
A roll of States was called for on the
adoption of Csayton's minority report and
an active discussion of the candidates
was begun Each mention of Hin's or
Daniels name being cheered by their ro-
spective factions.
The New Jersey delegation strongly adj
vocated the choice Of Senator Hill.
In moving the adoption of the minority.
report, Clayton declared Daniel the choice
of vast majority of the Convention.
In putting the question on the call of
States. Chairman Harrity said it might
as well be understood that SO long as
the present occupant was in the chair,
the proceedings would be conducted reg
71larJv and i'm order
Allan L. McDer1nott of New Jersey
urged the adoption of the majority re-
port He declared the Democrats north
of Mason and Dixon's line wanted for
chairman one known the world over for
his declaration, II am a Democrat" He
pleaded for support for the action of the
committee
Ex-Governor Waller of Connecticut also
spoke for Hill. He urged Hin, for Tenn
porary and Daniel for Permanent Chair
man
Mr.. whitney holds his proxy from
Ashbel P. Fitch, delegate from the Eff
teenth New York Congressional District.
It is now rumored that the programme of
the gold men is TO vote sol.dly for
Pattison or Bland. refusing to vote entirely
on the platform.