Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, June 22, 1892, Page 1

¢ =~ ) * 1) TWELVE PAGES, TWEN DURING THE STORM| Democracy's National Convention Opeved Amid Thunder, Lightning and Rain, LITTLE ENTHUSIASM WAS APPARENT Delegates, Sp:otators and Speakers Cold and Indifferent to §urronndings. BLAINE'S NAME AWAKENS THE CROWD Resolution of Sympathy for the Stricken Family Passed by the Convention. CHICAGO'S RAPACITY IS CRITICIZED Anxiety of the Residents to Make the Visitors Pay for Everything Causes ensant Comment—Cle y the Ticket. Cnrcaco, T, June 21.—|Special Telegram 2k, | —The democratic national con- vention of 1592 was ushered in amid atmos- pheric convulsions typifying to a marked de- @reo the internal storms that rend the party ropresentatives here, Iho crowd bogan to guther as early as 10 o'ciock. The streets adjacent to the wigwam were packed with 1Y—SECOND YEAR. a jostliug, uoisy throngsweltering in a murky atmosphere, and scorched by the rays of the sun concentrated through tne rifts of threatening clouds. Inside the air was liko that of asteam bath, mingied with the odor of SOgEY Wood. Huge timbers supporting the roof wero druped in white with here and there a streak of red and blue, They obstructed the view and lent a ghastly aspect to the cheer- less surroundings, The decorations were shabby, with tho exception of fiags and shiclds draped on the gallery rmling, and a wealth of palis and poited plants back of the platform, ana a few flags draped around paintings of the party’s fathers. There was nothing to relieve the somber surroundings or evoke an exclamation of pleasure. Those who attended the Minneapolis con- vention pronounce the exposition, hall 1ts decorations and convenicuces as far apove the wigwam as a palace is abovo a stable, While the Clouds Rolled By, At noon the clouds lowered and the gloom In the hall thickened. Flashos of lightning ana poals of thunder shoov the building. Jan- itors scurried over tho roof, loweriug the canvas coverings over the skylight and ventilators. The gloom of dusk succeeded day and the rain poured down in torrents. Umbrellas were raised jn various parts of tve hall. Symp- toms of a panic were visile, but the band struck up a lively air whichallayed the fears of the timid. A few minutes later the clouds rolled by, the sun burst forth, a mighty cheer of thaukfulness filled the building and the band played *Nearer My Goa to Thee.” The incldent is regarded by members of tho faith as prophetic of the result in No- vember of the cawpaign of education which Chaifman Owens commended should begin promotly. ‘The great leadors of the democracy—Gor- man, Watterson, Bayard, Vilas, Whitnoy, Abbott and others—cawe in unheralded and unnoticed. The ouly cheers of greeting were for Governor Boies, Tammany and Governor Campbell. The audience was cold and unappreciative. Cbairman Owens' ad- dress, an ordinary, spiritless 0no on an acca- sion that should inspire a great effort, re- ceived but feeble applause until his closing roference to the Minneapolis broad and but- ter brigade. Manly and American, The action of the committeo tondering the sympathy of the democracy to Hon. Jemes G, Blaine in his great beroavement is com- mended generally as & gallant, mauly, Amer- icon act. Tho reading of the resolution was greeted with applause tasting five minutes, sud the cheers were again rencwed when Delegate Sweet of Maine touchingly thanked the convention for the expression of sym- pathy for u distinguistod fellow cltizen. Chicago's Rapacity, The rapacity of Chicago treatment of the democrats 4nd visitors as- sembled here is scandalous. Having wmvited the convention to meet here, agreeing to pro- vide proper accommodations, the local party managers attempt to hold up every visitor with as much coolness and audacity us the stage robber displays when he has the drop on his victim. The number of tickets orlg- people in their fnally allotted to stato dclegations for visitors was cut cown and those with the surplus were parceled out among the hotels and offered for sale at §25 each. Prominent hotels subserited £1,000 each to the wigwam fund and were given tickets valued at §20 each. These they sought to unload on visitors, in additicn to a general fleecing in the matter of accommo- aations. Comparatively few consented to be bled, Ovor 7,000 seats were vacant in the wigwam on today, while 10,000 peoplo, bundreds of them from distant points, were shut out by the exorbitant prices demanded. ‘Phe scandal was considered by the couven- tion and a commitice insiructed to prevent 1t in tho future. - orite Combi Cleveland and Gray is the favorite combi- bation tonight. The nomiuation of the for. mer is as certain as any cvent ip the future can bo. Itis now only & question whetaer the nomination will b uuanimous on tho first ballot. The streots are packea with marching thousands; sky rockets and rea five, bands and droms make the night lurid and hideous, The lowa boys aro winding up the campaign for their favorits governor with cheers gongs and horus. Squads of Clevelangites fuvaded ihe lair of the Tammany tiger ana proceeded to tame the ammal. Tue former were arrogaut and sdrcastic; the Tammany- ftes sullen, bitter and dangerous. Hot con- troversies were exciting and furious aud the police had to interfore o prevent physical collislon There is nothing to prevent the convention from ratifying tomorrow the ticket already made up. Iho anti-Hill contest bas been sbandoned, 50 that there will be uo delay with the credentials. Drafting a platformis a formality, as Cleveland is the platform, Chicagoaus are cudeavoring to prolong the si0. until Thursday, chiefly 1o compea- sate them for the ercetion of the wivwam. T8 Comlug Over in Flocks. Cnricaco, 1L, Juno 21.--Patrick Walst of the Augusta, Ga,, Chronicle, formerly au sau-Cleveland man, toduy said: “The cou: ention will be barwonlous. There will be 0o opposition 10 Cleveland, Every effort will be wade 1 reconvile the diferences bes tween tho frionds of Cleveland and Hill, so that whea the convention adjourns there will be the utmost unanimity. Cleveland will receive the tull suppor® of the party and will gain strength. Cleveland is the strong- est candidate that can be notinated. If leveland cannot be elected it would be idle 10 think that Hill, Gorman, Boies or Morri- son could bo, Al the delegates Aviil unite 1o Rgood faith for Cleveland and tariff reform. As an evidence of the {riendly fecling South Carolina will give her consent to make the nomination unanimous. WATTERSON TURNS TO OLEVELAND. Dramutic Scene at € cns of Kentucky egation. Cricaco, T, June 21.—Kentucky this morning decided to cast its twenty-six votes solidly for Cleveland. After an intensely ex- citing meeting, at which Henry Watterson made one of his famous spoeches, o which he said that henceforth he was for Cleve- land, and hopad that Kentucky would be in line when the *‘man of destiny” was nom nated, He declared that in the last thirty six hours, under the wonderful management of ex-Secretary Whituoy, thers had been brought about a romarkable change in the situation in New York, and that ho was con- vinced that tho only ground on which he had opposed Mr. Cloveland's nominalion hud veen removed, and that Cleveland would bo avle 1o carry the state of New York, Dramatie in the Extreme. Just as Mr. Watterson finished his spoech the impatient crowd burst open the doors and surged around the perspiring orator. [t was o dramatic scene, but Mr. Watterson waved his hands right and left and quickly elbowed s way out into the corridors, “Three cheers for Cleveland and Watter- son,"” somo one shouted and they wero given with a vfm such as only enthusiastic Ken- tuckians can give expression to. The balunce ot the delegates came out soon after, All wore smiles of contontmeat and satisfaction. They hurried away to the con- vention as the hour of couvening was ap- proaching. “No formal vote was taken us to preference,” said John B, Castleman, **but the delegation is without doubt solid for Cleveland and he will receive Kontucky's twenty-six votes solid, Mr. Carlisle has ex- pressed a wish that bis name be not pre- sented and his wish is law with us. Mr. Cloveland will be nominated on the first baltot." Wilt Seco I's Nomination. The original purpose of calling the meet- ing was to select the various committeemen. To the surprise of ail Henry Watterson, who bad been slated to serve on the committee on resolutions, declinad to accept the place. This action was taken as an indication that Mr. Watterson did not want to be hampered with committeo work and desired to be free, 50 as to throw all his energies 1nto tho fight for Mr. Cieveland. It was also saia that d Clevelas Mr. Watterson would make a speech seconding the nomiuation of Mr. Cleveland which will be a master- picce of oratory. Were he on tho commit- tee on platform, Mr. Watterson would not have time to prepare his speech and this was given as a reason for Lis declination to serve. He will, however, be consulted freoly. The committes selocted were as follows: Charman, Bunston; vice prosident Thomas E. Morse; secretary, H. S, Sulli- vau; permanont organization, John B. C tleman; viatform, James A. MelKenz dentials, Charles H. Rhodos. National com- mitteeman, Thomas H. Shurley. co: by the meoting Charles i convention, NEW YORK! EST. Syracuse Delegates Will Not G out a Figh Cuicaco, Ill., June 21.—The Syracuse con- vention delegates met this afternoon and, aftor some discussion, decided upon their course. As nonotice of the contest from New York had been given the credentials committee, Mr. Fairchild not baving fol- lowed up his letter to Chiairman Brice with any further communication, the regular New York delegation was in doubt whetber they would have any occasion to uotice the Syracuse fight. The Syracuse delegation de- cided that they would prescut tho case to the credentials committee ana not let it go absolutely by default, and appointed a com- mittee to preseat the matter to the creden- tials committee, A paper was drawn up, and will be presented touight. General Bragg Will Lead the Fight, General Bragg, who has been active in the Clevelund movement, was chosen as the committeeman 10 divect affairs and represent the Syracuse people in the credentials com- mittce. The first reference to the fight came up when the credentials commitiee assembled this afternoon and o motion was made to excludo contestants and contestees. Bourke Coctrane, who was tho New York commit- teeman, said he did not know but that be was here s a contestunt. So far as the regular delegution koew there was no coutest, but juaging from newsbupor reports there seemed to be some kind of an appearance of it hero. Chairman Lamb replied that the commit- tee had uot been informed of a contest. On morion of Foote of California 1t was ordered that Mr. Cockran be notified if there wero auy. Perry Belmont, at Mr. Cockran's request, represented ulm in committee. A few miu- utes later Geaeral Bragg came in, and filing the Syracuse credentials, thereby gave tue first otice oficially. It Was a Sure Enough Contest. Mr. Belmont expressed a hope that the commitice would grant a hearing to the deleation which General Bragg seemed 1o ropresent and givo them every opportunity to appear, There seomed, ho suid, to bo some doubt whether or not a contest was really to bo made. He simply understood they intended o present their case and not asl for seats on the floor. A rosponse from Brag Tho matter again cumo ub when in the call of states Belmont said he undersiood there was a contest, koote of Califoraia was evidently out of patience with the Syracuse fight aud was about to move its peremptory disposition, when Br interrupted, aud said that he wis surprised at tbe lack of understanding of what he said. ‘The fihng of tno Syracuse credontials he understood madoe & coutest. The credentials committee then adjourned, Disagree o th Cieato, I, June Delaware, who has beon the committee on resolutions, 18, 1t somewhat uncasy over the of curious resolutions which have been suggosted to the committeo, He said: “The only thine upon which there is any difference of opinion atall is silver, and 1 thiuk the party will weoet the views of those who are urgent for & sound money plank und of those who hold thatsilver has not boeen sufticiently recognized by our party, 1 am myself a bimetaliist, but my position as chairman will mauke 1t {mpossible for we to tuko any part in the debate.” “Will the committee bo ready ve Up With- was not very cloar, made chairman of is sald, uumoer to report whon the convention meets tomorrow " was asked, *'1 have every reason 1o believo that the committee on yvosolutions will be ready before the hour of meeting. Thore is no diferenca of opinion @mous us, except on the one matter of silyer, and no gifterence there that is a very serious one.” ML Wil Fight 10 a Finlsh, Wasmixaros, D. C., Juoe 21.—Much gos- sip bas gone the rounds vespeoting the inten- tions of Seaator Hill, amoug other things that his friends bad been autborized to with- draw lis Laiwe in tho dewocratic convention, It can be stuled us a fact that Hill bas wot witbdrawn, does not propose to withdraw aud will fight to the end. Tammany’ Cuicago, liL, June 8L—At 8 caucus of New York delegates held before the opening of the convention ‘his worning it was pro posed that Hill's name should not be pre- sented and that the whole streagth of the suli-Uieveland torces should ve concentrated on Boies. 1t is understood that Boss Croker opposed ‘this, and asked the caucus to wait until Hill had been Airectly heara from. This was finally agreed to and committees wero appointed 1o see the [owa ana Maryland dele- gations and invite them to a further confer- ence this evening. It naw seems prodbable that Hill's name will not be presented and that New York's seventv-two votes will go to Boies on the first ballot, BAND WAGON, ALL BUT TW ) IN TH il and Noles the Only Candidates to Stand Agninst Cleveland. Cnicaco, 1il, June 21.—Tho opening of convention day found the clouds of political dissension clearing away. 1t does not require the Divine gift of prophecy to preaict the nomination of Grover Cleveland on the first ballot. Iudeed, this resultis conceded cven by tho friends ot Hill and Boies, the only other candidates now in tho field, though there is every inaication that they will go down to defeat with colors flying and with the solid support of their respective states behina themw, “fho oficial announcoments of Pennsylva- nia, [llinois and Indiana, that they had de- cided to retire their favorito sons and cast their aggregate of 142 votes for tho ox- president removed all doubt from the situa- tion. Then all the dark horses, mcluding Gorman, Morrison, Russell und Campbell, with their followers, made hasto to_ clamber into the band wagon of the victor. ‘The geueral expectation 1s that ex-Goy- ernor Isaac C. Gray of Indiana will be nom- inatod for the vice presidency. Jt is under- 5100d tha his withdrawal from the race for first piace was made on the assurance that the Cleveland men would support bim for secod place, and s the Cleveland forces will be disciplined there is little doubt the compact will be carried out. But the Tammany leaders are still sullen and continue to maintain that Gleveland can- not carry New York. Some lesser lights declaro they will, as a protest, cast the New York vote against Cleveland on the question of making his nomination unanimous. Couldn’t Bulldoze Boies Men. Every effort of the Cleveland men to per- suade tho Iowa declegation to desert Gover- nor Boies has proved signally unsuccessful, Despito the aimost certainty that Cleveland will be nominated on tne first ballot the Boies people anuounce that their candidate will remain in the race till the end, not only as a matter of state pride, but us'a protest agaivst the nomination of a candidate not supported by tho delegation from his own swate. Indeed, the Boies foliowers are al- most as bitter as the Hill men in protesting against Cleveland’s nomination. The delega- ti0n this morning deciaed to cast a solid vote for Boies, even if every other delezate in the convention voted for Clevelana, and under no circumstances to_allow the consideration of his name for second place. They say there fsno reasonable hope that Clevelaud can carry Towa. Anti-Sunppers Give Up. It is generally believed now that_the Cleveland coutesting delegates from New York will content themselves with a formal protest and allow the Hill delegates to _take their seats in the convention withouta fight. Al cfinite decision on this point will be reactied this aftornoon aftor tne close of tne first session of the convention. Anti-Sectarian Resolutions. The National Laague for the Protection of American Institutions has sent an appeal to the democratic uational convention, which will bo presented with a request o insert the following proposed constitutional amendment in its platform: *No state snall pass any law respecting the establishment of religion or rohibiting the free exercise thereof, or use ts property or credit, or any money raised by taxation, or authorize either to be used, for tho purpose of founding, maintaining of aiding, by appropriation, payment for servicos, expensos or otherwise, any church, religious denomination or religious society, or any institution, society or undertaking which is wholly or in part under sectarian or ecolesiastical control.” CIRCUS TENTS NOT IN IT. Appearance of the Wigwam as it Filled with the Unterrified, Cumicaco, 1lL, June 21.—A circus tent greatly magnified, with a dozen huge white pendants stretchiug from covering to floor, was the appearauce of tho hugo democratio wigwam from the interior today. What ap- peared to be pendants were really stout posts supporting the mammoth circular can- opy of wood, raisea somo dis- tance above the walls to admit light and air from all sides. Blue silken banners distributed on the main floor bearing the names of the various states showed whero the state delegations would be seated. Around and back of them, wsing like an amphitheater, were tiers of seats containing the spectators, the entire structure hav- mg room for more than twenty thou- sand people. The chairman’s desk was the samo over whioh Cleveland and Hend- ricks were nominated in 1884, surmounted by huge bouquets of flowers. 'The great in- terior was wreathed with red, white and blue streamers, flags and banners. Thero wero tere and there Lhe shields of the diffor- ent etatos and portraits of honored demo- crats of the past. The delegatious were seated according to the alphabet, Alabama having the front row and New York well back. ‘e crowd began 10 gatbor as early as 11 o'clock, though the convention was not to be called to order till noon, and it was long after that bour before tho actual calling to order took place. When the gavel finally foll the great structuro was completely filled with people. GORMAN ROPS OUT, That Astate Politician Sees > Successtal Fight, Cmcado, 1L, June 21.—Senator Gorman’s name will not ba presented tothe convention, “This decision was reached at a late hour last night., Senator Gibson of Maryland, one of the closest {riends to the sunator, said: “At notime has Mr. Gorman shared the confi- dence of his friends in believing that he could be nowminated, He bas continually la- bored to discourage movements in that lice, In the presence of the fact that Connecticut, New Jersey, Indiana and Illinois have do- ciged to vote for Mr. Clevelznd, connected with tho strong following in_wany of tho southern states aud especially Missouri, Ten- lexs and (Georgia, supported by Oregon, Wasbington aud Pennsyl- vauts and most if not ail of the New Eogland states, Mr. Gorman did notthink the chances were favorable Lo break the strong Cleve- laud combivation. He realized its force more stroogly than otbers. Ho united with mauy of the best men of the party to see if it were possible 10 overcome what proved to bo thoe fixed forces ot Mr. Cleveland and saw in advance of others the certain failuro of the attempt., He saw no merit in still further distracting and disoreanizing the adverse elements in the party without any result ex- cept increased troubio and alienation.’ o Hope for a PRESS OPINIONS IN NEW YORK, A Varlety of Opinions from Democratic and Mugwuwp Sheets. W Youk, June 21.—The Herald, editori- ally, says: “While the sigus of the times point to Cleveland, there are several ‘ifs’ to e removed before he can have a clear right of way. Tho opposition to bim is not only detormined, but effective. It is based on well grounded fears, one of which is that be cannot carry New York. It looks just now s though Clevelana bad made a bargain with Tammany, or was about to make oue. Tawmany is a cofimercial as well as a polit- ical organization, ana though pledged to Hill is willing to cousider propositions made by responsible persons. There is some reason 1o believe ihat beneath Tammaoy bluster about Hill—who is & dead lion so far as this campaign is coneer is & willingness to smooth its apimosities and fallia the Cleve- land line for & sufiiciont remuneration, " “The le's Choled Under the oditorial head “Yielding to the OMAHA, WEDNESDAY MOR Inevitable,”” the Mimes says: ‘“Since tho delogates begaa to gmber at Chicago it bas become more and evident hourly that the tide of party sehtiment in favor of Cleve- land’s nomination Wouwld prove irresistible, Delegates from all parts of the country knew that Cleveland was theé choice of the people and that the opposition to him came only from a few bolting _politicians whoso entire arcument was the threat that the people’s choice could not be elected because their fol- lowers in New York would not support him. * %« But it is evident that the resistance is giving way at Chibago and that the voico of the poople has been heard and will bo obeyed.” Only & Genuine Democrat Can Win, The Sun says editorally: “Here in Now York the great battleisto bo fought and won or lost, and, aceording to all provabili- ties, as tue state of, New York goes, so goes the union; and uuquestionably the vote of this city will settie the guestion whether the electoral votes of the stato shali be cast for n democrat or for Benjamin Harrison for presi- dent, The conte: of the wreat democratic line will be held by the democracy of New York, and the brunt of the fighting must fall upon the democrate 0 this city. Give the democrats of New York a genuine democrat for a leader, and the republican enemy wiil not be able to stand up againet it in the shock of the coming eontest. It will force the tighting all along the line, and its victo- ries of tho past will be triflini successes us compared with the triumph 1t wi'l win in November. The election will be carried, not by 50,000 or 60,000,but by 100,000 majority, and consequently the stato and the union will be the prize” of the democracy for a quarter of a conturf to come. Turn this splondidly orgamzed and superbly disci- plined host over to mugwump leadership, and the whole falls into disorder. It bo comes disheartened. ! instead of consolidated and enthusiastic forees, there will remain a confused and straggling force, with raw captains and unfamiliar and uninspiring cries and watchwords. 1t is to be a glorious season of contest and ' victory, or a silly sea- son of sham fighting and defeat. The New York democracy awaits from Chicago the call to battle.” Cleveland snd Silver. In another editorll the Sun says: ‘‘For the last ime before the vote, the democrats of tho west who want to secure a_fair show for their ideas respecting free coinage of sil- ver should glance at the silver platform on which Grover Cloveland will stand if nomi- nated tomorrow. He will stand upon his deolaration contained 1n a letter written on February 24, 1885, He will stand upon the further declaration eontained in his Jeuter of Fevruary 10, 1891, He will stand and he will act on his own ‘platform, not on the platform of the convention of the democratio party. In his crusade against the silver in- terests he will repudiate the convention’s platform us to silver just as ho repudiated the platform of the convention of 1854, when he began his crusade for froe trade.” ‘The Sun, although the champion of Hill, has this head on dts Chicago advices: “Cloveland Leadings" “Indications that He Will Receive the Nominaticn." Hill's Forlorn Hope The World says editorially: *The New York delezation to Cliicago tied itself with a resolution to supportSenator Hill so long s he should be a candidate for the presidency. Senator Hill is not axandidate, but 1s simply holding the delegation together as a means of beating Mr. Cleveland, which 1s now a forlorn and futile hope, The nomination of Mr. Hill has long beedl seen to be wholly im- probable. It is now dnown to be utterly 1m- possible. Why should the New York dele- gation lend its offort &> thwart the wish of the democracy of thenation and to defeat the one New Yorker wkis caa be nominated. ‘This is not democradic, It is not good pol tics. The claim thug Xr. Cleveland cannot carry New York i sl-founded. Ho can carry it if any dem can. Holis stronger in this state than. Roy other man who is named." P PAYING FOR PAST FAVORS. One of the Socrets of Tammany's Opposition to Cleveland, Wasningroy, D. C., June 2L.—[Special Telogram to Tue Bee.|—A private dispatch which has been received 1n this city from Chicago announces the fact that at a secret session of the Tammany leaders held about midnight last night aod at which Messrs. Croker, Sheehan, Ed Murphy and Gilroy wero the princirul braves present, it was de- clded that the Tammany organization should place no obstacle in the way of making tho nomination of Grover Cleveland unanimous after the first ballot haa been tuken. This news is perfectly reliable and considered im- portant here as emphasizing the fact which has long been recognized that Tammany’s opposition to Cleveland and 1ts champion- ship of Hill was simply a part whicn lad been assumed by the New York domocratic tiger in return for favors dono the organiza- tion by Mr. Rill while he was governor of New York. It also shows that thestrident claims made by the Tammany people to the effect that Mr. Clovelana caunot carry New York have not been based on & @enuine fear that he could not be elected, but was a part of tho general scheme by ' which tho organization was to repay the man to whom 1t is under obligations. Anothep dispaten, also from Chicago, aunounces that tne Onio delegation will be voted as a unij for Mr, Cleveland. o [ 494 ) BE CLEVELAND. Opponents of the Ex-President in South Give Up the Fight. Cuicaco, 111, June 21.—The effort to break the backbone of the Cleveland movement by removin g some of 1ts vertebre in the south has met with failure. The strongest of the anti-Cleveland soutbern leaders now practi- cally admit Cleveland's renomination on the first ballot. Even the Hill people, in part at least, are now ready to admit their defeat, and in doing so they give all the creait to the gencralship of ex-Secretary Whitney, They complain at the same timo that there wasjno leader of the anti-Cleveland forces, and in fact no organization outside of Now' York. Hon, Patrick Walsh of Augusta, ., who has been outspoken in his opposition to Cleveland, and represeats the Randall tariff idea 1n the demooratiy party, said: “Tho contest for the presidential nomination is virtually ended, ‘Thers is no tonger any doubt as to the nomination of Cleveland on the first ballot. It is very probable that there will be no formal, presentation of any other candidate. It I8 believed that Gov- ernor Gray of lodians will be nominated for tne second place on the ticket.” SURE the TAMMANY WANTS TO COMPROMISE, Its Leaders Ready to ¥atch Up the Differ- ences with the Opposition. Cuicaco, IlL, June®2l.—An interesting situution is developingin the Tammany dele- wation tonight. A difference of opinion has arisen among the leaders as to the wisest policy for Tammany topursue in view of the overwhelming seniment developed in the convention in favor of the nomination of ex-Prosident Cleveland, Richard Croker is reported as having taken a position wmost positively in favor of & friendly union with the Cleveland leaders, 8ad it 1s said that he is trying to persunde Edward Murphy, jr., sod William Sheehan, Senator Hill's lisuten- ants, of the wisdom of prevailing on their chief to barmoniz® the difference in New York in the interest of'the Tammany organ- ization, Many leading Hil men outside of New York are wiring Sesator Hill 10 the me offect Lonight, but as yet the seuator wmaintains an uocompromising position. t Clevelund Figuros. 10AGo, 1L, June 21.—At 11:30 tomight ex-Secretary Whitney stated that Mr. Cleve- 1and was aure of 626 votes on the first ballot, 8 galu of twenty-five siuce yesterday. Amoug other states represenled in the gaia are Ar- kaosas and Kentueky. Mr. Whitnoy stated that thero had been no conclusion reachied as to the vice presi- deotial candidate. Commltgee on Kules, Cuicago, 1L, June 21.—Tue committee on rules and order of busiuess mot in the after- Boon wna entrusied its work 1o the basds of NG, JUNE 22, 1892-TWELVE PAGE a subcommittee. session for four Tho subcommittes was in hours, having discov- ered that there were in existence no rules of preceding conventions and proceeded to formulate a full set. With the rules of the present house of reprosenta tives as a basis they made up a complete sot of rules, which will be presented to the con- vention tomorrow. ‘There are no raaical changes over provious convention mothods. It is possivle that the report will he at once A‘KIO[H(‘\I and at once reported to the conven- tion, COMMITT] B ON PLATFORM. Proposed [ nks Submitted to Adoptio Cricaqo, 111, June 21.—Immealately after the adjournment of the convention the com- mittee on resolutions met in the room set apart for it in the convention building snd organized by electng Hon, Thomas . Bay- ard of Delaware, ex-secretary of state under the Cleveland administration, as chairman of the committee and C. H. Jones of Missouri as secretary. After the roll of states was called & member of the committee expressod the convicuon tuat it would be unwise for the committee to hold its session amid such surroundings, as the floor of the rcom was waler-soaked from the raln which bad dripped throush the fiimsy roof of the con- vention hall. Another momber stated tbat the Union League club of Chicago extended an invitation to the ccmmittee to meet in the more salubrious atmosphere of the parior of the club, Courtesies from Republicans. Beforo this invitation was acted upon Mr. 1t for Crafts of Illinois, who is averse to the com- wittee receiving courtesies from a club rec- ognized as a republican organization, made the point secretly to several members that 1t would be better to meet in the Iroquois club, the well known democratic club ot Chicago. No ono was present, however, who had thority to extend an’invitation from that club, and for a time there was con- sidorable omoarrassment as towhothor the committee would find an appropriste meet- ing place. Kioaily Chairmen Brice of the national committee, who had been awaro of the situation, entered tho room hastily and, asking to address the committee, stated that ho would be glad to have the committee on resolutions meet in the parlovs of the Palmer house, which had beon reserved for the na- tional committee, ““You car have these parlors,” he said, ““for your exclusive use until you completo your lubors. " This invitation was accepted by acclau tion, and the committoe having extended its thanks to the Union League club for its kind invitation, adjourned until 5 p. m. Plenty of Silver Resolut Several resolutions were introduced, but action thercon deferred until the next meet- iug of the commitiee. Most of theso referred 10 the tariff and siiver questions, the tarift resolutions being of @ dectdedly radical character and declaring in substanco for tanff for revenuo only. There were half a dozen resolutions introduced on the finance question, those from the silver states and some of the southorn states being emphatical declara- tions for the freo and unlunited coinago of silver, but those from the eastern states usu mouey.” The following resolutions offered by Rep- resentative Bacon, which has been endorsed by the democratic members of the committee on banks and bauking of tho nauonal house of representatives, of which Repre- sontative Bacon is chairman, was intro- duced, and_wili be called up for discussion this evening. Resolved, That we recognize that the na- tlonal banking system, uuaer existing laws, und partly by reason of . the diminished amount and increasel price of the bonds of the United States, has become inadequato to the needs of the people and we blecze the democratic party to such amendment and nlteration of the Inw reluting to banking us will afford to all localities the opportunity to supply themselves with adequate bankin faciiltios und u safc and properly distributol currency. ns. Nicaragua Canal. The Nicaragua canal committee appeared bofore tho committee on resolutions this evening and argued for the adoption of the following plank: Wo recognize the Monroo doctrine bracing a cardinal princip.e of the demo= cratic party. aud insist upon its enforcement whenever circumstances may require, and to that end, for both defense und commerce alike, we demand that the Nicaragua eanai be buiit with American money and ubsoluteiy controiled by the United States. The coui- pletion of this work will be tho greatest achlevement of this age. surpassing in impor- tance that of the Suez cinal. We favor sueh governmental nid, sur- rounded by every proper safoguard, as will secure the ubove object und the speely com= pletion of the work. Judgo Lawrence Arthur of California, the chairman of the legislative committee of the recent Nicaragua national convention, made an invincible argument before the committeo on resolutions. “We appear before you, gantlemen of the committee, in behalf of the Nicaragua canal,” saia he. “We are a committeo ap. pointed by the convention held recently in . Louss, It was the deliberate opiuion of the convention that the project of building the Nicaragua canal was feasible at a cost of less than $100,000,000. This opinion was based upon surveys and experiments mado by competent engineors of the United States as well as by others. Some of Its Benetits, “Regarded as a measure of defense In tho event of war, bringiug by dcep water the Pacific coasts Lo near to the gulf and the At- lantic consts; regaraed equally asa matter of commerce, it is proper that the Uited States shall give the project its aid and have gov- ernmental control of it. Evergthing com- bines to bring avout the result—tao as em- building of the caual. If we do not do it other capital will be used and tho control thereof may: fall into tho hands of some othee power, & thing to which the United States could not and would not submit. A committee similar to this appeared before the national republican convention, ‘Tlat convention inserted a resolution,on the subject in its platform, and we want {0 ask for something more and bet- ter than tuat, and have, therefore, ventured to draw up fto present to your cousideration tho resolution which I have just submitted.” Concerning the World's Fair, The World’s fair was the subject of very lively discussion in the committee this even- ing. ~ Cougressman Durborrow, chairman of the committeo 0n World’s Columbian expo- sition of tho bhouse of representatives; Hon, Joun Altgeld, democratio candidate for gov- ernor of Illirois; President Baker of the local directory World's Columbian exposition; Director Lyman J. Goge and several other gentlemen appeared before tho commities and argued extensively in favor of the adop- tion of @ plank in the “platform favoring just recogrition and a substantial appreciation of the benefit of the World's fair. The following resolution was presented by the committee and requested o be inserted as & portion of the platform : Recognizing the World's Columblan expos!- nil undertaking of vast fu X 1ent b Dowe world, and appreciating the acceptance by any such powers of the Invitatlon so ex- tended, and the broaa and liberal efforts 2 made by then 1o the feur of the uadertaking, ask thit Congress extend such fuanclal wid as will i Surc tho success of #uid exposition on a secule of mugnific nity und ;re © comiuonsurale with the di atness of this country, ¥avored by Flower., At the conclusion of Congressman Dur- borrow's argument Governor Flower of New York, 8 member of the comwitiee on resolu- tions, wus iotroduced, Tue distinguished overnor of the Empire state, argued strong- y 1o tavor of the plan proposed. ‘I was & member of the committee of five that w appoluted by the Fifty-second congress,” said he, 1o come to Chicago and investigate the World's falr manigement. The vusiness men of Chicago came before us aud sald st through the action of the . national cowwmission this exhibilion bad been greally broadensd until it had reached such dimeusions and scope that ibey feared that tbe smount of " TaE OMAHA DalLy BEE. = - THE BEE BULL Weather for Omaha and % "IN, = eintty. % Fairiur % warmer. Page. 1. Democracy In a Thunder St Proceedin Da, s of t Conven s First 3, Councll Bluffs Loeal, 4 ditorial and Lincoln L mment, cal News, mbert's Visit to terling Ao Third PL 's Now Opera House Dedicated. Provision and Live Stock, 7. Dr. Sendder Commits Sulcide, 8. Nebraska Stat 9. D Nows, 115 of the Suggs War, rks Dy ut the Exposition, Clty Council Proceedings. igh School Cla 10, Luck of Licutenant Luke, Clever Short Storles, Grand Army Department, money which they hud guaranteed to raise would not be sufticient to carey out the work of the exposition. Theso geutlomen dusired to make it a great success. Tho businoss mon of Chicago have faithfuliy fulfitled every obligation imposed by coagress and svery plodge made 1o the people in securing the fair, and it 1s the duty of the govern- ment, since it bas given this fair its ofiiciul recognition and endorsoment, 1o furnish such meuns #s are necessary o carry it to u triumphaut success.” The World's fair committee was d at the unexpected stand taken by Gove rnor Flower, and his _remarks were liberally ap- plauded by those gontlemen at tho close, Durborrow Closes the Arg! elig hted ment, The hearine was concluded by Mr. Dar- borrow in a fow parting words. ‘“Kemoia- ber, gentiemen of the committee,” said he, “you are looking for electoral votes in the stato of Illinois. Thero s no plank that you can put in the platform to be adopted by tms convention which will so arouse the fnter- ests of the peopls of Illinois in the demo- cratic party as ondorsine this platform. Adopt the plank which will enable tho houss of representatives of the Fifty-second cou- gress to cnact such legisiation as will make the exposition a completo and lasting success and an LONOE to our whole country.’” The cominitteo then retired, confident that s0m0 resolution giving proper rocognition to the World's fair would be adonted. NEW NATIONAL COMMITTEE, Members § the Varlous States to Conduct the Campa Cuicaco, 111, June 2L.—The foliowing are the mombers of the national committeo: Ala bama, A. M. Emith; Arizoaa, I M. Shannon: Arkansas, M. M. Rosc: California, not se- lected; Colorado, undecided; Connecticut, undecided; Delawaro, Lewis . Vander- ift; Ilorida, Senator Samuel Pasco: Geor- gia, Clark Howell; ldubo, Erank w. 3eane; Iilinols, Benjamin Ca- ble; Inaiana, S. P. Sheeru; lowa, J. J. Richardson; Kansas, undecided IKentucky, probably ThomasH, Lousiana, James Jeffr ewall; Maryland, Shurley vs; Maine, Arthur undecided; Massachu- setts, Josiah Quincy: Minnesota, Michael Doyans Missouri, J. G. Prather; Mississippi, C.B. Howrie; Montana, A. J. Davidson} Nebrasks, ‘Cobias Castor; Nevada, R. M. Clark; Now Hampshire, Frank Jotes: New 5 s; Now Mexico, i. B. Ferguson: New York and Nortn Carolina, undecided; Nortn Dakota, W. C. Listekow Ohio, Calvin 8. Brice; Pennsvlvania, unde- cided; Rhode Islund, S. 1. Honey: South Caroline, M. L. Donnidson; South Dakota, undecided; Tenuessee, Holmes Cummings; Texus, O. T. Holues; Utah, William M. Frye;' Vermont, B. B. Smalloy; Virginia, Basil' B. Gordon; West Virginia, John Sheridau; Wisconsin, 1. . Wall; Wyoming, undecided. Committee on Resolutions, The committee on resolutions posed as follows: Arizonn, L. C. 1s_com- Alabama, A. G. Smith; Hughes: Arkansas, un decided; California, Stophen N. White; Colorado, Thomas Patterson; Connec cut, A. P. Hyde; Dolaware, Thomas F. Bayard; Flonida, D. L. Gaulden; Georgia, L. . Garrard: Idabo, G. V. Bryan; [llinows, C. E. Crafts; Indiana, Charles L. Jewot Towa, N. B, Holorook; Kensas, Thomas P, Fenlon; Kentucky, James A. McKenzio; Lousiana, Charles K. Boatnor; Maine, J. P! Bas Maryland, C. J. M. iwynn; Massachusetis, John E. Russell Minnesots, Lewis Bak Missou undocided Mississippl, H. H. Street} Montana, Thomas Joves; Nebraska, N. S. Harwood; Nevada, E. C. Hurdesty: New Hampshire, Henry Bingham; Senator John R. McPherson; Iaus L, Pielder; New North Curolina, ' F. ~H. Busbe Dakota, W. I, Purcell: Ohio, L. Pennsylvania, George ioss: Hugh J. Carrol; South Carolinn, W.J. Tal- bert; South Daiota, P. F. Wickham} Ten- nesee, J. D. Caiking; Texas, Soth Sheapard ; Utab, O. W. Powers; Vermont, H. F. Brigham: Virginia, Seaator John W. Daniol; Wost Virginia, J. B. Tanoy; Wisconsin, Senator W. F. Vilas; Wyoming, W. L Beck. New Jersey, New Mexico, York, undecided} ly Rhoue [sland, Committes on Credentials, The members of the committee on creden- tials are: A.abawa, orge P’. Harrison; Avizona, A.sf G. Oliver; Arkansss, un decided; California, Wilham Thompson Colorado, Thomas J, O'Donell; Connecti- cut, undeciged; Dolaware, @Join W. Cusey; Florida, Frank Adam: seorgia, I, H. Richardson; ldabo, John M. Burke; Illinois, T. R. Kimuroug! Indiann, Jobn H. Lamb; lowa, B. M. Hendrick; Kunsas, W. C. Jones; Kentucky, Charles J. Ruodes: Louisiana, Walter H. Rogers; Maiue, Hughes; Marsland, undecided; Massachus otts, John _H. ' Sullivan; Minneso! C. ' D. OBrien; Mussouri, A, K Edmunds; Mississipy w 1. Smith; Montana, Walte Cooper; Nabrask . Spearman: Neva H. M. Clark: Hawpsbire, Irwin Drow; Now Jersey, Carrigan; New Mexico, undecided; New York, Bourke Cockian; North Carolina, H. usboe; North Dakota, E. Roley; Ohio, Albert Zugsworth; Penosylvania, Henry A. Hall; Ithode Island, J. Harker; South Carolina, Senator J. L, Irby: South Dakota, D. W, Flicy 'ennessee, J Bradford; Té Utah, 0. W. Powers; Vermont, C. Virginia, R. W. Mc- Keuny; Wost Virgiuia, J. R. St. Clair; Wis- consin, Edmund S. Bragg; Wyoming, Nat Baker. Permanent Organization Com The commilteo on permauent zation is as tollows: Alabama, Arizons, W. A. Nugent; Arkansas, un- deciged} Cahfornia, undecided; Color udo, Colonel J. B. Orman; Connecticut, E. C. Benedict; Delawars, It P. Kenuy! Florida, J. 8. White: Georgia, William Ciif- ittee. organi- John Kuox; ton; ldabo, J. M. Benneti; lllinois, F. H, Winpston; Indiana, Hugh Dougherty; lowa, M. C. Ridenour; Kansas, Thomas G. Fitch; Kéntuciy, J. B, Carselan; Louisiona, £ R. McCalo: Maine, undecided; Maryland, J. . Rasin; Massaclusetts, J. ., McDonough; Minnesots, Alex MoKennou; Missouri, W. H. Phelps; Mississippi, . 5. Wincbester; Montans, . G. Higgins; Novrasks, Rolin Clegg; Nevada, undecided ; Now Hampshire, A. Fiyon; New Jersey, James Simnith, jr.; Now Mexico, B. Selfgman: New York, not decided: North Caroling, W. R. Willlams; North Dakota, J. F. O'Brien; Oblo, C. K Haskell; Pe ylvauls, undecided; Ithod: Isiand, W. . Nichols; ' South Caroiirs, un decided : South Dakota, undecided ; Tonnes- see, D, . Anderson; Texas, J. O. Nicholson ; Utab, ¥. J. Kiesel; Vermout, J, B, Donrelly; Virginia, U. V. Merodith: West Virginia, J. P. Russell; Wisconsin, undecided; wWyom ing, D. A. P’reston. Tows Re ublleans 1 Convention, CiesToN, 1 “Special Telegram to Tag Bee.]—The republican county con- vention selected delegates 1o the state con- veution #s follows. G. F. Dibbett, Wiiliam Kuight, J. £ St. Jobn, J. B, Delay, C. H, rinnell, J. 8. Mulligan, ¥. 5. Vaupatten, . A. Browster, H. F. Donaldson aud J. Ferrell. Hon. J. . Isarsh of th endorsed for nomination by the congres eouvention, | Toi | fix TWELUE PRGES. UMBER S — FIRST DAYS WORK Opening Proccedings of the National Demooratio Oonvention. QWENS IS MADE TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN Cleveland's Forcos Did Not Mako a Tight Against Him, EARNEST PLEA FOR PLACE AND HARMONY Such Was the Burden of His Address te the Convention, SYMPATHY FOR EX-SECRETARY BLAINE Democracy’s Assembled Hosts Joln with the Nution in Its Sorrow at Mr, Blalne's Crtcago, 11, June 21,—Tho national demo. cratio convention was in session two hours today, and during all that timo the name of but one illustrious Amorican was mentioned —and that name was that of James G. Blaine, tho great popular leader of tho re. publican party, By a singular coincidence the name of Grover Cleveland, the demo- cratic idol, who is destined to bo tho nom- inee of the convention, was unmentioned by cither chairman or delogates throughout the entire session, while that of James G. Blaina called forth the most enthusiastic demon. strations of the da Honored 1 Botn Partios. Itis truo tho resolution offered to Blaina was ono of sympathy for bis recont bareave- mant, but bofore the purport of the resolus tion was known, and immediately upon the mention of the name of Blaine, the secretary was interrupted by that tremendous ovation which is one of tho typical scenes of natioual conventions, and which rivaled the tribute accorded 1o the uame of Blaine at tho national republicun convention. That human sympathy rises above partisanship was aptly illustrated by the recep- tion which Cong sman Cable's resolution received and the chivalrous unanimity by which it was adopted by the convention, Especially pleasing was the incident which followed when . C. Sweet of Maine, from the home of tue distinguished republican leader, aroso und thaunked the convention on behalf of his state for the resolution juss adopted. “God forbia,” said he, “that tho democracy should hesitate to tender its syms pathy in the presenco of that grim tyraut who wipes out all polijical lines, levels all rauks and lays the shepberd’s crook besida the sceptre,” and the thundering applause which greeted the speech was evidence that the sentiment found an ccho in every hears throughout that vast conveution hall, Tame Proceedings. Tho indications are that the national con- ventiou of 1882 is not to be 50 mharmonious as has been generally predicted, The pro- ceedings of toduy were unusually tame, being of tho dulicst routine aud no ection bemg offered to call forth any particul party entuusiasm. The speech of the tome porary chairman was well received, but ha reframod from mentioning any of the popus lar leaders whose names usually call forth loyal enthusiasm in democratic conventions, His arraigument of the republican doctrina of protection in original and effoctivo language, and the peroration closed with the following sentenc: “Above the ruins of selfish combinations we must rear & temple to the plain people and build a sbrine 80 broad that every lover of his kind may kneel.” Hardly bad the applause which followed this sentonce subsided bafore auotber utter- ance came which was not so pleasing to the Cleveland worshipers, “Let us not mis- take,” said Chairman Owens, “our worl, but begia here,” and while on ordinary oceu- sions the sentiment would have been inter- preted as being an iccontive to party lead- ers, the fact that Mr., Owens was identified with the anti-Cleveland people caused the ex- president’s followers 1o suspect that thls was u covert warning against the nomination of the distinguished New Yorker. But & moment later the best of fecliug was re- stored, when Chairman Owens again re- ferred to the tariff question and arousod tha cuthusinsm of the convention by decluriug that “tho people must kaow that no task masters write our tariff bills.” The Only Dissension, The only dissension which occurred in the day’s proceedings was over the attempt of several delegates to throw open the vacant galleries 10 the crowds of eager democrats who were standiug outside in the rain, No one seems to be able to explain ths myster- fous reason, but throughout the entire session there wera 5,000 unoccupied saats in the gullerics of the convention hall. At first it was supposed that tne vacaut seats were those apportioned to the Chicago wig- wam committee to defray expenses of construction and remaining unsold. Later, however, when the Chicago poople announced that they had been allowed only 4,000 seats, and that about all of these wora so0ld or otnerwise disposed of, there was at onco inquiry as to who hold the tickets for the 5,000 vacant seats, No ono volunteerod any information, but the national committee me in for most of the blamo, aud it was gencrally asserted that the members of the organization or some of their favorite friends had pocketod these tickets to be used at the best time and to the best advantage in filling the galleries with cheercrs for some particu- lar candidate, rou modations, Itis propable that never in the history of American nationsl conveutions have the press arrangements boen so wretched, and the accommodations for the active workers s0 inadequate as on the preseut occasion, A ery of diszppointment went up all along the line when the newspaper men were shown their scats and the narrow desks in the con- voution hail today, and comparisons made between the accommodations of the national republican convention of two weeks ago and those of today wore not to the credit of the democratic national committee, During all this time when there were 8,000 vacant gallery seats inside the wigwaw, thiere were over 400 representativos of the ' Vress, 200 of whom wera representatives of daily papers, standing on the outside and un- able to gain admittance to the hall, Most of these geutlomen were from western and southern states and falled o secure the usual courtesies because of the walter beiug ree ferrea to the Washington press committe which distributed the seats before thes newspaper inen bad made their application, committee quite uaturally gave the L preferesce 0 those vapers whick . ¢ Press Acco