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had observed that some parties were appointed

had observed that some parties were appointed
on all committees.
Mr.. williams said that each two delegates had
named their representative.
Mr.. Ordway raised the point that the eDm-
mittee had retired, and it was too late TO object
Mr.. Kelly said that Georgetown and the
county had been represented on all committees,
but the city bad not, and he desired that the
city should be fully represented.
Mr.. Browne moved that Mr.J. T. X. Plant
be ADDED.
A motion was made that the committee be
enlarged 70 fifteen.
Mr.. L. Thompson remarked that the
SEVENTH WARD HAD BKBN KNTIRRLY IGNORED.
Mr.. q. w. Smith called attention to the fact
committee.
The motion to enlarge the committee was lost.
Mr.. Reinhart offered q resolution that the
vote for candidate for delegate be taken by
Major Morse moved to lay on the table.
TAe point was raised that the resolution
should have been referred to the committee.
The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
Mr.: Remnant renewed his proposition as q
simple motion.
Major Morse moved to lay the motion on the
table; caIried-43 to 81.
THE PLATFORM.
MI Cook, from the committee on resolutions,
made the following report, which was received
with applause and unanimously adopted
Resoired, That, with the founders OF our gey-
eminent, we hold these truths to be self-evdsnt:
th AT all men are created e9ual; that they are
euuOWeu py tnelr STeatOI Win certain lnallen-
able rights; that among these are life, II berty
ard the pursuit Of happiness. These truths
made the nation, and adherence to them Will
preserve 1t in all coming time.
Res0trtd, That we approve OF the rece {
amendments to the constitution securing I'd All ,
common political rights and we will earnestly
oppose any effort which may be made 10 render
hem imperative, or to remove them flOm the
fundamental law of the land.
RssOtred, That the prosperity and perpetuity
OF our civil instltutions depend largely upon
me education " the people, tlat the welfare VI
thus District therefore demands the free educa-
ton OF all its children by the most improyed
sy ste m Of tuition, and that in the words of the
law creating the territorial government s'aIl
moneys raised by general taxation or arising
II ON donations by Congress for school purposes
should be appropriated for the equal benefit of
all the youths of the District
ReSoired, That the interest of all classes should
be fully re recognized and maintained, and while
wealth should have its just protection, industry
in al Its forms, whether commercial, mechani-
and Supported. The old NOTICE of Gree men
and free labor" must ever be written on our
banner and honest toll be literally rewarded.
Resotred, That the national resources Of the
District should be fully developed and improve
ment be commenced and carried on in a man
ner least burdeneome to the taxpayer, and so
as 70 promote TO the greatest extent the common
welfare Of all the people.
Resotred, That the following enunciation OF
pIiL ciples contalLed in the last annual message
OF the President of the United States meets
win ouI luHcst apprOSkl, VIZ: "A thorough
enforcement of every law, . faithful collection
OF every tax provided for, economy in the dis
bursement Of the same, a prompt payment Of
every debt OF the nation, reduction Of taxes Is
rapidly as the requirement Of the country will
admit, reduction Of taxation: and tariff to be SO
arranged a. to afford the greatest relief to the
greatest number; honest and fair dealings, with
other peoples, to the end that war with all it,
oLghiings consequence may be avoided; but
without surrendering any right or obligations
due to us. reform 10 the treatment of the
Indians and In the whole civil service Of the
country. and finally In securing . pure untram-
neled ballot, where every man entitled % cast
vote may do 80, just once, at each cleo tion
without fear Of mOlestati0n or prescription on
account Of bis political faith, nationality or
color" Proclaiming and adhering to these
principles. the President must receive our es-
teem and support in the future as In the past.
The chair said he held in his hand the prs-
ceedings Of q meeting appointing
MRS. BkLvA A. LOCKWOOD
as delegate, which were referred to the COM
mittee on credentials, amidst some laughter.