The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20


ticularly applicable under our system to
the States, it declares, in order that they
shall not be hindered, but as far as may
be, shall be advanced by the Federal
Government, its unfaltering devotion to
the Federal Constitution and all its
amendments. And rising to the consld-
Grafton of our present ills and their rem
edy, it declares for reform; reform wher-
ever there is an abuse, amendment
wherever there is fault.
Reform is essential In the Federal Adj
ministration, in order that while the
powers granted" shall be maintained IN
their integrity, that other provision,
equally dear to every freeman, the pow
ers not granted are reserved" shall be
asserted with equal fidelity; and thus
home rule--or, as prefer to call it States
rights-shall be inviolate, and that CEN
tralism shall be avoided, which has pro-
ven the hey day of "incapactity, waste
and fraud, the era of small intellects and
gigantic crimes, the very golden age OF
the coward and the bigot and the slave"
Reform is essential to the monetary
and financial policy, in order that "a sys-
tenn of public economies, official retreRch-
ments and wise finance" creating at no
time an artificial scarcity of currency, at
no time alarming the public mind into a
withdrawal of the vast machinery OF
credit, by the threat of such scarcity, may
inspire general confidence, relieve all
our harassed industry, set in motion the
wheels of commerce, manufactures ana
mechanical arts, restore employment to
labor, and renew in all its national source
the prosperity Of the people, and thus
prepare for resumption.
Reform is necessary in the sum and
mode of Federal taxation; in the inc
qualities, injustice and fraud of the tariff,
which has obstructed the processes OF
production and wasted the fruits of la
Dor, which has impoverished many in
dustries to subsidize few; and above
all, to establish that Custom house taxa
ton shall be for revenue only.
Reform is essential in the amount OF
expenditures, for they have
swollen from $5 a head in 1860 to SIS a
head in 1875.
Reform is essential in the administra-
lion of the public lands, for in fifteen
years more land has been given in rail.
road subsidies than is contained in all
he States of Maine, New Hampshire,
Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island,
Massachusetts, New York, NeY Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, In
llama and Ohio.
Reform is essential in the treaties and
avs, in order to protect, in every corner
# the globe, wherever he may go,
american citizens, whether naturalized
r native.
Reform is essential in the tone and dis
ussion of our party politics, in order to
tamp out the two false and fraudulent |
ssues of sectional hatred and sectarian
trife.
Reform is essential in the civil service
hat offices may be posts Of honor, as
igned for proved competency, and held
or fidelity in the public employ.
This is the creed of the Democratic
is its profession of faith. 1t
resents clearly to you the alternative.
irantism on the one side, Reform on the
ther.
The Democratic party declares these
eforms essential to the remedy of exist
ng evils, arising from Republican mis-
ule, and promises to carry them out in
administration, and in token of its sim
Gritty it has nominated that man who,
" his talents, his experience, his cour-
ge and his opportunity, has done more
), tba uoy, Of nntt,ul fNra rtipol rpfDrm |
han any man in America. And for the
ice Presidency it has nominated our
eighbor and friend, who has often come
yer to help us, the leader and fayorite
the brave and gallant and heroic and
lvincible Democracy of Indiana.
Gentlemen, | shall make no eulogium
n our candidates. They are known to
on all. You know if they are elected
nat not one jot or little of your platform
r your promises shall fail to the people.
hat is the eulogium passed upon their
haracter by their lives, and it is enough
And you, gentlemen, my friends and
,llow citizens, you have come here to-
light to ratify these nominations. Re-
lember the real ratification is in No
ember. Ohio holds the position ofhonor
nd of danger. She will fight this year
le first great engagement of the war
an we win it ? [ Voices, eyes we can't
do not say we will win it. | greatly
,ar we will not but l do say it is possi-
lie, and it depends upon US whether we
i'll or not. | do not say it is impossi-
le. Men who are dissatisfied with Grant
m, and desire change, initiate the eX-
nple of these honest men whom you
ave heard tonight, and not only pro-
ss your convictions, but, as they do,
ork for them.
If any friend of William Allen is luke
arm, let him do as I know that heroic
d man would, if he were here tonight,
lvise, let him forget his personal pref
'enCe and work for the good cause.
If any friend of Senator Thurman
olds back, let him initiate the Senator'S
,od work, and be Jealous as he is.
If any friend of Governor Hendricks,
no is dissatisfied, let him remember
lat Governor now needs his exertion as
uch asif he had been nominated for
le Presidency.
Ii any LlSliu VI SuliShOy iNADA IL h"S
zen disappointed, let him emulate the
,ample of its Chiefest advocate and
,lest defender, the Cincinnati Enquirer
1ud cheer, which, while maintaining
, dignity, integrity and independence,
rs found in the points agreement with
e platform and the ticket sufficient rea-
n for warm and able support. {
If all these elements can be brought !
harmonious and effective co-opera-
IN we shall carry Ohio in October
yoices ave will.") But we will GER :
inly keep our opponents busy in secur-
@ the home State of their candidate.
ID inspire our allies with the presage Of
ctory in the deciding States in Novem-
r.
SENATOR THURMAN's LETTER.
After Mr.. Pendleton had concluded his
dress, the Chairman announced that a :
ter would be read from Senator Thur
an, who had been invited to be pres