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The First Great Gunl-PennsylvnniN Democrats
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The First Great neutrality-suspicious. Democratic
Meeting.-Pennsylvani all halt
On Tuesday evening, the 10th of November, 1917, a
large and enthusiastic meeting held in Beaver
ty Pennsylvania; at which resolutions were Jassed in
favor of the war; the tariff of 1885, the acquisition of in
demnity-tertory, and the independent treasury. The
meeting largely attended. and the sterling democrats
from every part of the county there pronounce
their sentiments in favor of their country and the
tional honor No traitorous voice is heard in the de-
mocracy of Pennsylvania; and the "Keysone" Of the
great political arch she is prepared to sustain her proud
and commanding position. Her volunteers in Mexi
co, battling for the rights of their country; and her pa
triots at home speak in voice OF thunder, that the
shall and will be sustained The factious doctrine OF Mr.
Clay finds quarter within the borders of that great
Commonwealth, and profound Indignation is felt TO-
wards those who can, for moment countenance the
Ashland manifesto; which declares, that RE-
TURN THANKS TO THE MExIcANs FOR BEING wRoNcaD
AND ASK PARDON BEING RIGHT We will not com.
this dsgraceful and shameful doctrines but re-
cur with pleasure to the Beaver meeting. We subjoin
the proceedings:
Pursuant previous notice. the democratic citizens OF
Beaver county the courthouse Tuesday evening,
November 49, 1917 The meeting organized by calling
son esq, Capt A. Bimber, and Archibald Reed, vice
presidents; and VIM Minis, jr and James Carothers
retaries.
The object of the meeting having been stated on mo-
ton, Gen. John Mitchell and Lewis Taylor esq., APP
pointed delegates represent Beaver county in the
Fourth OF March State Convention, with power to fill va
cancies.
On notion committee of seven, consisting of Benz
Wilde, Gen. Charles Carter, VIM Denlinger, Thos Gun.
ningham, esq., James r. Robinson, Patrick Mulvannon,
snd David Boes, appointed prepare resolutions for
the consideration of the meeting
The committee having retired, Mr. VIM A. Barnes was
called upon to address the meeting. When he had
cuded, the committee made the following report, which
was unanimously adopted
Whereas isthe right of any portion of the people of
United States their approval dsapprova OF
any of their governments-and under
constitutions the right belongs to the majority decide the
general policy and system measures to be adopted by
their representatives; and whereas, election
in this State certain points, in relation the past and pro-
spectve policy of the national and State administrations
distinctly issue before the people, and were decided
through the ballot boxes therefore, portion of the
ority which has decided them in county meeting as
sembed,
Rsote, That approve of the declaration of
ed by the almost unanimous of both houses OF Con-
gress against the republic Of Mexico and Of the policy Of
its vigorous prosecution until indemnify for the past and Sc
curity for the future be obtained.
Resotre, That approve of the policy of requiring that
indemnify in territory, which shall be regarded ma
Union has Just right to participate and which ought not
TO be fetered by any conditions which may operate par
italy.
which fosters equally all the great of the county,
including agriculture, manufactures, commerce, and the
mechanic
Rsofpe, That we approve of the Independent treasury
which dsconnects the government funds from banks, ana
keeps them out of the hands of SPECTATORS and helps
preserve a specie circulation for the people.
Rsofre That the public works of the ought to be
retained source OF revenue, aud that their sale to
company would be violation of the rights and interests oil
the people.
Resoiue, That the public credit OF or Commonwealth
must be sustained, and rigid accountability and sulc'
economy continued.
Resoire, That monopolies and special privileges OF al
KINDS are subversve of equality and individual enterprise
and ought to be discountenanced.
Resofre That the unreasonable rejection Of competeW
Judicial nominations by accidental and fictious ma
ory IN the State senate subversve of the constitution
and tagrant contempt of the rights and wishes oil Tue
people.
Resolve That the democratic party, preferrng measures
to men, will adhere to party nominations, made in con
ornty to party usages.
On motion,
Rofued, That the proceedings of this meeting be sgneu
by the officers, and published in the Western Star, Inc
Democratic Unon and the Pennsylvania.
On motion, adjourned.
(Signed by the oficers)
We are happy to announce the arrival of Col IN
Andrews, of this city. He is of the corps of volgeuTs'