The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-10
VOLUME XVIII
The Democratic National Con-
yentiOn.

AMID scene of great enthusiasm the
frsr session Of the Democratic National
Tonvpntion was held Tuesday at Den
ror Following the speech OF Theodore
uolI of California. the temporary
aIoirn1an, who for an hour evpounded
- aIoTuent manner the position Of the
1n,or,ocratic party on the leading ques-
t;ons at issue, the committees were
torn,ad and tne convention adjourned
nDr Of respect to the memory of for
U U~ President Grover Cleveland, until
moon Wednesday.
The following is the resolution offer
ed hv |. ]. Dunn, of Omaha. Neb.:
As If has pleased the Ruler of the
Universe tc remove from our midst
Grover Cleveland, late President of the
limited States, who was three times
the candidate of the Democratic party,
be it
the marty in national convention assem-
HE'D recognize in him one of the
strongest and ablest characters known
to the worlds craftsmanship. who pos
sessed 70 an extraordinary degree the
elements of leadership, and by his able,
conscientious and forceful administra-
tion of public affairs reflected honor
upon his country and his party; and,
Resolved, That we hereby express
our deep sorrow at his death and ex-
tend our warmest sympathy and condo
lence to his family. and that this reso-
Iution be spread upon the records of
the convention ami copy forwarded
to Mrs. Cleveland; and,
fk.,. ~ e
spect to his memory, the convention
do no " adjourn until IL O'Clock (noon)
tomorrow.
MIR. Dunn mounted upon a chair,
moved the adoption of bis resolution,
and for the purpose of seconding the
resolution, the Chair recognized ex-
Governor David r. Francis of Mis-
souri,, who spoke briefly in eulogy of
M. Cleveland.
A large picture of Cleveland, draped
in mourning, hangs in the convention
hall.
The demonstration at the National
Convention Wednesday when William
Jennings Bryan's name was mentioned
by Senator Gore broke all records of
National conventions for enthusiasm
and duration. The cheerinsg lasted
for exactly thirty minutes, full thirty
nine minutes longer than the cheering
for Roosevelt at the Republican con-
vention at Chicago.
The Resolutions Committee spent the
entire day Wednesday at work upon
the platform, and finding that the SUBJ
committee would be unable TO finish
its task in a reasonable time, it was
sub-divided and committees of three
were named to write individual planks.
The tariff plank was submitted and ap-
proved. 1t calls Cor an immediate re-
duction of the duties on all necessities
of life, on all articles manufactured by
trusts. and singles out print paper ano
wood pulp as articles which should be
on the free list.
When temporary Chairman Bell call.
to order for the:third days session yes
terday morning Rabbi Samuel Kocf
offered prayer
The report of the Committee on Per
manent Organization was received anC
adopted and the Permanent Chairman,
Henry G. Clayton, of Alabama, was
escorted to the platform. He at once
began his speech.
The platform upon which the planki
are being nailed by the Committee or
Resolutions, was presented anG adopt
ed by the convention late in the day
with a possibility of nominating
speeches and vote for the Presiden'
tial candidate last night.
1t was the intention of the leader:
after nominating Bryan last night tC
adjourn until this morning tc nominate
the candidate for Vice Presidency.