The daily gazette., 1876-07-10
FIRST EDITION
Senator Bayard's Speech.
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w ehO DShoNlabiS POI oho oSS Whoe
we may expect from their promises to
effect the sadly needed reforms.
In the great State of New York in
1872, there existed the powerful Tweed
ring, which was strongly entrenched
behind the power of State and muni-
cipal patronage. 1t knew no party,
and asked for nothing but profit and
plunder. 1t embraced men from both
parties, chief among whom was Collec
tor Tom Murphey, the bosom friend
of Grant, who was the partner OF Boss
Tweed In real estate transactions en-
bracing millions of dollars.
THIS ring Sam'l j. Tilden, then Il
private citizen, grappled with and
sternly confronted. He accumulated
the necessary proofs for conviction,
and then associated with Charles
O'Conor, he successfully fought this
giat corruption, and thei victory was
the greatest honor of his life.
In 1874 he was elected Governor of
New York by an immense majority,
as the true champion of honest reform
and the uncompromising foe of fraud,
and now tie penitentiaries of New
York contains thieves who wore the
names of Democrats and abused
it, who were put there by the Demo-
cratic Governor. He overthrow the
corrupt. Canal Ring which for years
plundered the people, and during his
administration the State taxes of
New York have been largely reduced.
Thus, from brief glance at the
two parties we see that the success
of the Democracy means the over
throw of fraud and dishonesty
Fraud is the life of the Republican
party-cut 1t out and there is nothing
left. Applausel
In Saml j. Tilden we have a man
fit to be trusted with the peoples af-
fairs. He is the champion of reform,
and has shown his ability to success
| fully overthrow wrong. He enjoys
the respect of the masses of the people
and they intend he shall be their next
President. They cannot help being
satisfied with him, for he represents the
idaes and principles necessary to the
success of our Government.
In regard to the right of local self
government the Democratic party is also
pledged to reform. And now that the
Enforcement Act in certain of its pro-
| visions has been declared unconstitution-
| al by the Supreme Court, no longer will
! we see men convicted and punished in
| yonder court room, as we have seen them
| in defiance of justice and of law. We
must return to local self-government,
that each community may live under
| its own laws, and learn what is best for
| the people.
The Importance of the present cam
paign and the great reforms depending
| N q rpGnltS ha
mated. Forty years ago we not only had
| no debt in this country, but we had a
surplus in the U. $. Treasury; which was
divided among the States whose people
had paid it Now times have changed
and our national debt exceeds in proper
tion to the valr of our property, that OF
any other nation of the world. It's pay.
ment depends upon the credit of the
Government and the credit of the Gov.
ernment rests upon the people.
Q 1t will require all our skill to select
undoubted, unimpeached and unimpea
able. The first thing is to see that the
currency with which the debt is paiC
shall have a value in itself. Under Re
publican rulo We are less near Resump
tion now than we were in 1869 wher
Grant first took his seat, and the ques
tion now is whether our credit shall bt
weakened orour currency made good.
For answer look at Tilden then a
Hayes, and see if the latter ever advo
Gated the doctrine to pay to the people {
money equal in value to that which il
paid to the holders of bonds. | con
gratulate you most heartily on our nomi
nations, because L bell, We their success
will lead to a more honest and happie
state of affairs.
l trust that the campaign will be Wig
orous and earnest. and that it will re
suit in our complete success, redeem tn,
government, and raise it from the morti
flying contempt into which ii has beeI
plunged. Therefore, make your vote
and opinions the subjects of pride; viev
them not lightly, but value them a
, sacred trusts, for yourself, your family
your party and your whole country.
During his remarks, which lasted al
} hour and half, Mr.. Bayard was listened
| to with the closest attention, and whel
he concluded was greeted with thre,
hearty cheers.
: C. p. johnson, then offered the follow
ing preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAs.Th recent Developments at Wash
ington have exposed to the light of day thu
fragrant betrayal by the Republican Admin
pie. and sho ~D conclusively that 10 preserve
in their integrity and purity the institution
of this country and to restore healthy pros
perity to its manifold industries radica
change in the policy and personnel oftbe Gen
eral Government is imp eratively demanded
and absolutely necessary, therefore be it
Resolved. That we hail with JOY the the nom
nations at the ST. Louis Convention of SA NJ
uEL j. TILDEN for President and THOMAS A
HPNDRlcKs for Vice President.
RESOLVED. That in Mr.. Tilden we recognize
a true keformer of tried experience; the
leader, friend and eympathizer of the people
9 determined foe to the illegitimate clique
! and rings of his own as well as of he opposi
ton party.
Resolued. That in Thomas A. Hendricks W,
! recognize statesman of wisdom. honesty ant
experience, a gentleman of II arked ability
n whose private character is above reproach:
RESOLVED. That we heartily endorse thu
. platte rm adopted by the 1t. Louis Conven-
ton as the candid declaration of the princi
pies. position and aims of great politica
party.
Resolved. That we pledge our earnest ant
unqualified support to- the candidates noml
mated at st. Louis, and cordially invite ever,
citizen of this State who loves his country
values freedom and advocates reform in ou
General Government. to give US mis- heart!
cooperation.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted