The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1873-08-14

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| GENERAL BALLS REMARKS
MI FELLow-CITIzESs eF TIE CONVENTION: livery
gratefully appreciate thewholly unexpected hon
or that you have conferred upon me. I shall en-
endeavor TO discharge the duties OF the position
70 the utmost Of my ability but most sincerely
regret that your selection has not fallen upon one
more familiar with the duties OF presiding over
delberatiye body. You have assembled as the
representatives of the people. for the purpose Of
again organizing to endeayorto redeem this Gov
| eminent OF ours from party which verify be-
lieve 10 be the bane of our liberty and the blight
Of our prosperity. Great applanse) know from
your earnestness thai you mean work, and that
you appreciate the duty that devolves upon you
| demption OF this Republic of ours. But do not
| propose TO detain you by any lengthy remarks at
all, but propose TO proceed TO the immediate dis
charge Of our duties.
THE PLATFORM
At thisjunetufe the Committee on Resolutions
| appeared, headed by Judge Whitman Of Cinein-
naIi, who read the following declaration Of prin-
aResoIUed, That the Democratic party seeks to
revive no dead issues, bat stands by It's princi-
stances; it supports the Federal Government in
all its constitutional authority, and opposes null
lihcation and secession. 1t defends the reserved
| rights of the States aud the people, ana opposes
Capitalization that would impair or destroy them.
In order 10 maintain and preserve these rights it
insists upon the strict construction of the FEEDER
| Constitution; it resists all attempts of one de-
| Partment OF the government 70 usurp or destroy
the constitutional rights or Independence of 9TH
er departments 1t opposes all Interference by
| law with private affairs or business of men, not
required by the public peace or safety, and ad-
Vocstes the greatest individual liberty consistent
with public order; 1t believes The capacity OF
| the people for selEgoyernment, and OPPOSES All
property qualifications conditions to the right
Of suffrage eligibility to hold Office it favors
liberal laws for the naturalization Of foreigners
IL insists upon equal and exact justice to ali men;
| It opposes all monOpoies, and denies that it is
| within the province OF the Government to legis-
| late for the benefit Of particular classes at the
| expense and to the detriment ef the rest of the
| community; it therefore opposes the system by
| which a large portion Of the proft-Producing
| wealth Of the country is exempted from taxation
/ ha
used to remedy this injustice IL insists that our
| tarrf laws should be framed with a view 10 reve-
| nue., and not to tax the community for the bene-
ut Of particular industries II recognizes the evils
| Of an irredeemable currency, but insists that in
| the return TO specie payments care shall be
ken not TO seriously disturb the business of the
country unjustly injure the debtor class; it a-
prsciates the benefits conferred by railroads but
| opposes ali combinations of railroad companies
as thus enhance the cost Of transportation 1t op-
poses all laws that give to capital any advantage
| over labor; II requires no nesty ana economy IN
| every Departments OF Government, Federal or
be the guilty parties. 1t is its very natare and
a necessary result OF its principles, party OF
| progress, and supports all measures sf reform
and improvement that are sanctioned by justice
and commended by sound practical wisdom.
| ResOtUed, That the wealth of the country is the
product OF its labor. and the best use of capital is
that which gives employment and liberal wages
TO the producing classes; hence every Just meas
ure that tends 20 protect them from oppression,
and TO improve their condition and 1igni fy their
/ calling, deserves and receives our sympathy and
| support and that we cordially recsmmend the
/ conservative resolutions adopted at the recent
| Cleveland.
/ arbitration and cooperation.
'.ResoLUed That, although always constiiutinga a
large majority OF the american people, agrieul-
/ turists have never demanded OF Government
i state or Federal, any special privilege; have
| never infested Halls of Congress or legislatures
with lobbyists and rings, but, the contrary
/ have suffered under discriminating and uninSt
laws until forbearAnce has ceased to be a virtue
we hereby pledge our sincere and honest efforts
to obtain for them redress of grievances and
equal and exact justice"
Resolved, That the public lands should be sa-
l he viii dtvalf
upon and cultivate them, and that we will con-
| tinue to denounce and oppose, as We have al
| lands by the Government to Incorporated Gem
panies.
stitutions is the widespread corruption that
threstens utter destruction to public virtue;
when Credit Mobilier frauds pass unpunished;
when those engaged in them are elevated to high
l official position; when seats in the Federal Sen
elections; when army Of ofdce-heldors with
influence to control electionsi when bribery OF
Custom house officials is an established usage;
millions Of money appropriated for public use.
when Official defalcafiOns Of such frequent
occurrence as scarcely 70 excite attention; when
Presidential pardons relieve defaulters from de-
served punishment and Presidential appoint
i ments reward Credit Mebilier and salary grab
bing Congressman, and when Congregations! in
Vestigation is generally Whitewashing affair, il
Is not strange that men begin 70 lose eonhdenee
| In nee institutions, and that the lame OF the
great Republic is tarnished throughout the civil
| lied world To remedy these evils We insist that
/ the receipts and expenditures Of the Govern
ment shall be diminished; that its patronage
shall be eurtAiied and all useless efiees Abol-
ished; that 1t shall cease to usurp functions TO
which IL has no title that official misconduct
and fraud and corruption in elections shall be
vigorously punished, and that public virtue shall
be upheld, and want OF it condemned, by the
united voice Of the people
the late act of Congress granting additional sal
aries, as unjust and unjustihable and dem Id its
imnediata and unconditional repeal, and we de-
nOunCG Congress. whether
publican or Democrat, who supported the law or
Received and retain ed the money procured there
by; and especially dsnounce the conduct Of Pre-
sident Grant in using the influence of his high
position for its passage, and whose official sigma
ResoIDsd That the act of the President in set
ting up by bayonet Government in Louisiana,
whatever 70 rule over them, was a haErant viola
tion of herrights aud ofthe Federal Constitution.
ment being in the hands OF the Republican party
they are Justly responsible for the evils and
which the country complains.
ReseIUed, That, under the time-honored DEM
Ocratie banner, with this declaration of princi-
Piles inscribed on its folds, engage in the cen
hict, and we earnestly appeal to patriotic men OF
differences, TO unite with US on terms of i1ect
equality in the struggle 70 rescue the Govern
ment from the hands OF dishonest men, and
deem it from the flood Of corruption which
threatens its ruin.
After the resolutions mad been read
Judge McKemy, of Dayton, moved that
the resolutions be adopted as whole
A delegate in the rear OF the room
moved that they adopt it section by Sec
zion. This was objected to, and the plat
form was adopted with tremendous ap-
plause,
FOR GOVERNOR, WIZ. ALLEN, OF ROSS.
The Chair now announced that the next
thing to be done would be for them to
place in nomination State ticket. There
was a moment of silence when the form
of Senator Putnam was seen standing IL
the rear of the room. Catching the eye of
| the presiding officer be spoke as follows
| Mr.. PreSident;-I have the honor of
presenting for the consideration of this
| Convention the grandest man of his time;
the old Nestor of Democracy, whose name
is synonym of purity-a second Cincin-
natus, whom we propose to call from the
plow 10 take the helm of State. the states
/ man, the sage and the farmer-William
Allen. (Loud cheers)
Hon. Charles Foitet-Mr. President
1 desire, sir, to second that nomination,
believing it to be one fit to be made; a
gentleman that is known not only to every
! delegate of this Convention, but throug h.
out the State and the Nation man who
| is neither ashamed of the name Democracy
nor its principles. [ApPlause.l move
1 We QlSDCusC Will LnC OA0AhoAJ AhACog anu
that his nomination be made by acclama-
ton. (Applause.)
The President put the question Gen
| tlemen, the name of Hon. VIM. Allen, of
Ross county, is presented as a candidate
for Governor, and it is moved that the
nomination be made by acclamation. All
who are in favor Of the nomination being
made unanimous will signify the same by
saying aye" Instantly shout of AYE"
"aye" went up over the whole house.
The President Gentlemen, it is not
necessary for me to put the question on
the other side. I win only put it again
| on the affirmative. Ali you who favor
the nomination of Hon. VIM. Allen, Of
Ross, for Governor, will rise to your feet"
The next moment the vast crowd was on
its feet, while the widest cheers drowned
the hall in a tumult Hats were thrown
up, handkerchiefs waved, and the most
enthusiastic demonstrations of delight
were exhibited.
THE BAND STRUCK UP
The national anthem "The Star Spangled
Banner" and for several minutes it was