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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1892
Page
8
The passage argues that no Democrat will alienate voters over the silver issue, as tariff reform is the central Democratic priority in California and nationwide. It states Cleveland aligns with public sentiment on other issues and favors tariff reform before pursuing free silver.
A curcaco staff report from June 21 describes a landslide in support of Cleveland for the presidential nomination. Kentucky delegates, led by Watterson, pledge to back Cleveland, with unit-rule momentum expected to push him toward a large lead while Boies fades. Gorman and Gray are discussed as potential runners, and Tammany factions quarrel over the outcome.
Henry Watterson swings the Kentucky delegation for Cleveland and Chicago as Indiana and Illinois follow the lead. Kentucky votes total twenty six as the scene shifts toward the convention arena.
At a tense gathering the Kentucky delegation pledged its solid vote for Grover Cleveland. Henry Watterson lauded the inevitable Cleveland nomination, noting shifts in New York opposition and strong support from Arkansas and Washington. Tammany endured a loud but silence filled night as Cleveland boosters filled the Auditorium Hotel. The scene contrasted with a New York mood and a looming political shift, while resolutions discussed banking reform and currency concerns.
In Curia co ny June 21 the New York delegation shows bitter beware of Cleveland. Some lawmakers vow not to back him and oppose any effort to make his nomination unanimous. Croker allies press for peace arrangements while NY city delegates resist. Talks of a possible deal with Whitney surface as convention nears.
In Chicago June 21 the Tammany meeting at the Auditorium proved gloomy as hopes clustered around a possible 300 or more votes against Cleveland. Governor Flower said the opposition sees no reason Cleveland can win New York, and may rally to a unifying candidate. Hill withdrawal was discussed, with Boies named as a possible fallback. The New York delegation pledged to vote against Cleveland to the end, without committing to any single alternative.
The article outlines expected speakers at the Democratic convention including Leon Abbett presenting Grover Cleveland with Indiana seconding via Senator Voorhees and William C. Dewitt presenting David B. Hill. Horace Boies of Iowa is also set to be named, indicating about three nominees will be presented.
The credentials committee elected J. E. Lamb of Indiana as chair and F. C. Adams of Florida as secretary. The permanent organization panel chose S. W. Fordyce of Arkansas as chairman. A vote to recess to 4 o'clock failed narrowly. Castle of Kentucky backed W. L. Wilson of West Virginia for permanent chairman. Fleming Dubignon of Virginia was also nominated by the Young Democracy of the South.
The credentials committee in Chicago on June 21, led by ex Representative Lamb as chairman, moved through uncontested delegate rolls while hearing arguments from Arizona and New Mexico to boost their seats to six votes. Syracuse delegates formed a seven member panel to present their case, with General Bragg directing Syracuse on the credentials committee. A contest was formally noted as Bragg filed Syracuse credentials, prompting debate over hearings and seating.
The committee on resolutions organized after adjournment selecting Thomas F. Bayard as chairman and C. H. Jones as secretary. Several tariff and silver proposals were discussed with action deferred, including a resolution by Representative Bacon endorsing a national banking system. The session opened amid rain as Brice of the national committee presided and temporary officers were elected.
The national Democratic committee list shows members by state with many undecided or blank spots. Resolutions names mirror the committee roster with several senators named and others listed as undecided or unfilled.
Old Crow whiskey four years old offered at 63 per gallon by Blanchard and Farrar. listings show address 14 to 17 Dock square and 31 Faneuil Hall square.
The convention hears impassioned calls to honor public welfare and reject costly plans. Delegates name credentials committee members, applaud Blaine on hearing news of his son Emmons, and adjourns at 1 58 after a session marked by pointed rhetoric and unity calls.
The Post keeps lead in convention news with continuous wire updates from Chicago and Boston. It outpaced Herald and Globe in ticker accuracy, predicting quick results as readers are urged to watch bulletins for early, decisive coverage today and avoid missing the fastest news from the Windy City.
Excursions offered by the Boston & Portsmouth Steamship Company grow popular in hot summer days. People seeking escape from city life can visit Isles of Shoals, Salem Willows, or other seaside resorts served by the line. Both steamers feature orchestras and fares are unusually cheap.
No. 3 Old State House, under Mr. L. H. Palmer, is a popular transportation hub in Boston. Tickets or draw room car seats for the Shore Line express trains or the Colonial express between Boston and Washington can be secured here.
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