The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-09-11
PALMER AND BUCKNER.
The Ticket Nominated by the Gold
Democrats.
synopsis OF tho Proceedings OF the Ma
tlonaI Convention OF tho National
Democratic Party Held at
Indianapolis.

sired for the holding OF the regular
Democratic national convention. The
hour fixed for the assembling OF the
convention was noon, but the pas
sage of the noon hour was only marked
by the rendering Of "Old Hundred by
the band.
The Proceedings.
At 1890 Senator Palmer. who had taken
seat on the stage as temporary chairman, rose
and called the convention to order in u few ap-
propriate words.
Rev. John Hazen White offered the opening
prayer.
Representative Outhwaite of Ohio, read the
call for the convention which was frequently
interrupted by cheers. All reference TO SOUND
money was loudly applauded. Terriho up
plause followed mention Of Clevelands name
in reading.
The call OF states being ordered and COM
pleted the secretary reported that al STATES
had responded
when the call was completed Senator
Palmer remarked:
..rhe next business 10 order. as appears
from the printed list, Is remarks Dy me-
Words are silver; silence is golden make
no remarks but call for a report from the
national committee
The report was read by Mr. Brennan. as ioi-
lows:
F5a We recommend tnAt Until otAoi Wiso VI 49,
the rules OF the last democratic national con-
yention, which was held In 1892 shall govern
the deliberations Of this convention.
We recommend that ell resolutions be re-
1erred to the appropriate committee Without
reading.
We recommend the following temporary OH
GERS OF the convention:
Chairman-Ex-Gov. Roswell Pettlpone Ao"
er, of WATERFOWL, N. Y. .
Secretary-John D. Wilson, OF Indianapolis
Observation-Disclosures z. hessler. OF In
dianapols.
The report was adopted. and Senator Palmer
designated Gov. Jones OF Alabama ana leo
Foster Peabody to conduct ex-Gov Flower 10
the chair, when Mr.. Palmer surrendered 10
him the gavel
Gov Flower proceeded to address the conven-
tion at some length, after which the states
were called for the selection OF members OF
the committees on credentials, rules ana reso-
lutions and also vice-presidents. When this
was completed the convention took recess
till p m.
Second Session.
The convention reassembled at 4:3O with
full attendance OF delegates and the galleries
packed with spectators. large proportion OF
whom we're ladies.
The chairman of the committee on creden-
tails, Mr.. j. Fl. Brennan. of Wisconsin. made
report to the effect that there were S24 dele
gates present, representing Al states and three
territories, and recommending that those
present be entitled to cast the full votes OF
their states and territories. AS to the contest
with reference to the delegation from Con-
necticut. the committee recommended that
the action of the national committee In seat
ing the delegates returned by the state con-
yention be confirmed
The report was agreed to without question.
DR.. Everett of Massachusetts,. was intro
duced to fill up the time with q speech until
the report on permanent organization should
be ready He addressed the convention as
fellow patriots and said Massachusetts had
sent her delegation, nearly 60 strong, to aid In
repelling the invasion which had arisen
against the ancient honor and credit OF the
whole country. lCheers MASSACHUSETTS,
he continued, sis here against all class as
tinction. Cheers Massachusetts, democracy
knows no distinction between classes between
rich and poor, between the man who raises the
grain and the man who takes 1t to market.
Massachusetts democracy knows no distinc-
ton between the capitalist and the wage
Garner Massachusetts democracy knows no
distinction between north and south. between
east and west. LApplause.] And above all,
the democracy of our state. will not stand any
insult against that man who has protected the
credit and honor of America. We stand to-
night by President Cleveland. .#g
Here the convention rose to man, ana there
was a scene Of great enthusiasm Delegates
cheered and shouted and waved hats, fans
handkerchiefs and flags, and the spectators In
the galleries took part In the demonstration
The report Of the committee on permanent
organization was presented by the chairman
OF the committee, Mr.. James w. Eaton, OF
New York. He recommended Senator Donel-
son Gallery, of Louisiana. as permanent chair
man, and Mr. j. r. Wilson. OF Indiana. fol
permanent secretary, and further recon-
mended the establishment OF permanent ma
pivatf
without q dissenting voice. Senator Canery
was escorted to the chair by Mr.. Bullitt. o.
Pennsylvania. and Mr. Lawler. of Minnesota
and addressed the convention, his remarks be
5np delivered with much force and greeted
with continued cheering.
At the close Of Mr.. Caffery's speech Mr.
John p Irish. OF California, was introduced
ana made a speech to the convention. Allud
ing TO the democratic convention held In In
dianapoIis during the war under threat b
said, Of physical determination. he remarke'
that they were here to-day under the threat o
determination Of that which was dearer thai
life. They were here to defend agains
further attack the public credit. the nationa
honor and the private and personal honesty o
the Individual [Applausol. Thoy were me
TO face a crisis more serious than any crisi
that had been faced before. They represented
that organisation and those principles which
under the leadership Of Grover Cleveland
were In line OF the ancient principles OF hu
man liberty [Appiause.l They we're here
swear with Jackson by the eternal" that tn
marrow and strength of the democratic part
should not be obscured or belittled by popu
ism. lApplause.l He did not care whetne
1t was attempted by the popuiist conyentio
At chicago or the populist convention Q
s. I,ouis-the two conventions Of the yea
alike in purpose, alike in declaration, aiik
3u the folly OF their principles. and In the cor
temptfbilty OF their vsgaries Applause.
These we're in fact twin conventions OF th
Sear-nnd not the heavenly twins eitnel
lLaughter.l
Mr.. Irish spoke Of part OF Mr.. Bryan's stoc
10 trade being denunciation Of trusts al, an