Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-09-05


they would be ready to report.
Mr.. Jackson, Of the sub.comittee, an
nounced that the Committee on Reso-
lutions would be ready to report in a
f5w minutes.
THE PLATFORM.
The Committee on Resolutions,
through their Chairman, r. l.. John.
son, of Cambria, made report, which
was read as follows:
The Democratic party Of Pennsylva-
mia, by its delegates in Convention as
scmbled, does declare;
First, That the induction Of Rulhford b. Hayes
into the ONCE Of President, Notwithstanding the
election Of Samue ]. Tilden thereto was high
crime against free government, which has not been
condoped and will not be forgotten. The same
tpirit Of patriotism which forbore contest upon
the first onense, will resist and punish any at
tempt at second
Second, That the immediate happy effect Of
the application by the Federal adm minis,ration Of
the Democratic policy Of non-intervention In the
internal Affairs Of the Southern States, amply
yindlcates our frequent protests against previous
violations Of tho reserved rights Of the several
States to exercise all power not delegated to the
general Government by express Constitutional
provision.
Third, That the purpose to reform the civil
service which has been proclaimed by the present
administration, is like It's adopted "Southern
policy confession Of the failure Of Radcalism
and just tribute TO the Democracy, which has
long and earnestly demanded the overthrow and
punishment Of corrupt officials.
Fourth, That capital combined In corporations
has been too highly favored by both State and
Federal legislation, and Its demands for large
returns are inconsistent with the depressed condi
ton Of the laborng and business interests of the
country. We oppose further enaetments for Its
special benefit at the expense of other interests.
Labor and capital should have no cause Of an
tagonism, and they should be left free TO adjust
their own relations. The right to contract freely
exists for both parties. That the deprivation OF
employment Of many thousands Of Industrious
citizens and laborers and the deep distress Of
themselves and their families enlist our sympa-
thies, and we declare In the language Of Jefferson,
the founder Of our party, that " wise and frugal
Government which shall restrain men from in
juring one another, shall leave them otherwise
free to regulate their own pursuits Of industry
and improvement and shall mot take from the
mouth Of labor the bread II has earned, Is the
hope Of the people in adversely and their security
In prosperity and that under such Govern
ment, which it is the mission Of the Democracy
to maintain and pcrpetuate, any resort to force
or to violation of law, or invasion Of the rights Of
person or of property, to redress grievances, is
needless and at war with free institutions, under
which the only rightful remedy Is by frequently |
recurring elections Of representatives. Of the peo
pie in State Legislatures and in the Federal Con-
gress, 10 accomplish the will Of the majority |
which should be accepted as the voice Of all.
Fifih, That we accept the admonition Of Jack |
son, in saying, " Considering standing armies as
dangerous TO free Governments In time Of peace,
shall not seek to enlarge our present establish
ment nor disregard the salutary lesson Of poiti- |
cal experience which teaches that the military |
should be held subordinate to the civil power
and accordingly the increase Of the Federal army,
and any attempt to employ it as partisan agent /
Of Federal authority, or for interference with the
sovereign rights Of the States will receive the |
continued earnest opposition Of the Democracy /
Of Pennsylvania
Sixth, That many Of our rich men have not |
been content with equal protection and equal /
benefits, bat have besought us to make them |
richer by Act Of Congress" and "by attempting |
10 crafty their DESIRES we have in the results OF
our legislation, arraycd section against section,
interest against interest, and man against man in
fearful commotion," and, therefore, the grant, by
the Legislatures Of the States or by Congress, Of
exclusive privileges, and the establishment of
odious monopoles under the preiext Of public
benefit or Of justice TO sections Of the country, are
direct assaults upon the equal rights Of the peo-
pie; and as these monopoliea have been contrived |
TO enrich the few whilst n large number Of the /
people arc reduced to want, the Democracy Of
Pennsylvania protests against subsidies, land |
grants, loans Of the public credit and appropria-
tons Of the peoples money to any corporation,
M logaliEcd plunder Of the tax-prcduong indus
tries Of the country.
Seventh, That We look with alarm and appre-
henson upon the pretensions Of the great trans
portation companies to be above the fundam entail
law Of this Commonwealth, which governs all else
Constitution Of 1873 In good faith they should
remain objects Of the utmost vigilance and jeal-
ousy by both Legislature and people.
Resolred, That we hereby re-afhrm and adopt
the financial resolutions Of the National Demo-
cratic platform, adopted at st. Louis in 1875.
Mr. Farquhar (of SchuylkilD offered
the following as an amendment to tho
report of the Committee
Rssolred, We are In favor of silver and United
States Treasury notes, populhry called green
backs, being made full equal legal tenders with
gold, and demand that said Treasury notes be
substituted for the National Bank currency and
that all banks Of issue be abolished
Resoired, That we are In favor Of paying the
United States bonds in legal tender
money equivalent to their market value IL gold,
and that Congress authorize and require the !
United States Treasurer TO purchase said bonds
In open market, and for that purpose authorize
the issue of the necessary legal tender notes, all
legal tender notes TO be convertible into United
States bonds bearing interest not greater than
four cent. per annum.
Mr.. Coffroth raised the point of order
that all the amendments not having
been laid before the Committee on
Resolutions, it was out of order.
Mr.. Farquhar insisted that the Con.
vention had the right to adopt such
Resolutions as they deemed fit.
The Chair ruled the Resolution out
,f order.
The question being, will the Convcn.
ion agree TO the adoption ofthe report
I was agreed to.
NOMINATIONS FOR SUPREME JUDGE.
+. d. Collins, of Luzerre, nominated
Iohn Handy, of Luzerne. Dallas San
lers, OF Philadelphia, nominated Fur.
nan Sheppard, of Philadelphia, In a
hort speech, received with loud ap.
,lause, Edwin r. Worrell, of Phlladel.
,hia, nominated Hon. James Otterson,
II Philadelphia. John Gilpin, of Arm.
trong, nominated Edward 4. Golden,
# Armstrong. Mr.. Allen, of Erie, I
dominated John Turnkey, of venango.
Mr. Buchanan nominated S. b. VII. {
on, of Beaver George Smith nomi. {
lated George G. Barclay, OF Berlss. I
". b. Stewart nominated Perry l..
yickcs, of York. Other delegates no.
minated Charles Mayer, OF Clinton {
)harles l.. Lamberton, OF Luzerne and {
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