Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-19
the committee appointed for that purpose Mr..
Hall, of Goodhue who read them, stating that
they had been adopted by the unanimous voice

polls. 1t has squandered the public lands,
wasted the public funds, and has inaugurated
and maintained an era of corruption unparal-
leled in the history of this country. 1t has
prostituted the civil service to the purposes of
personal and partizan gain. 1t has disgraced
us abroad by the ignorance and follles OF Its
chosen diplomats, while its vacillating foreign
commercial policy has rendered our country
a byword and reproach among the nations of
the world. It has swept our commerce from
the seas, and destroyed our once powerful navy.
1t has created and subsidized gigantic monopo-
lies; it has allied itself with rich corporations,
and has burdened the people with unnecessary
and oppressive taxation. 1t has used the army
for the purpose of intimidating voters at the
polls, changing the results of elections, and
dispensing State legislatures. To preserve its
political ascendency it has reasonably defraud-
ed the people of President lawfully elected,
and has bestowed Offices of honor and profit
upon disreputable men solely reward for
their participation in that great crime.
We demand full investigation of the cleo
toral frauds to the end that the truth of his
tory may be indicated, the repetition of such
crimes prevented in the future, and the perpe-
traitors thereof visited with condign punish
ment.
We proclaim our answering confidence in
and devotion to the great cardinal of the Demo
cratic party that that government is the best
which governs the least AS subsidiary thereto
we declare
First-That free trade-the unrestricted
right of our people to sell IN the highest, and
buy in the lowest markets of the worlds
founded upon wisdom and Justice. 1t is espe-
cially adapted to the condition and necessities of
the people of this district, and we are uncondi-
tionally in favor of it's immediate establish
ment as permanent national policy.
Second-That we are opposed to the creation
and existence of monopolies of all kinds; to
subsidies in the interest of private persons and
corporations; to all special class legislation; to
sumptuary laws; to extravaganza in public en-
terprises; to the use of the army for political
purposes; to the bestowal of public Offices as
reward for partisan services, and to any inter-
ference by government in the manners, Gus
toms and habits of the citizen, when the same
are not inconsistent with the rights of Others
Third-That we favor the immediate curtail-
ment of public expenditures the reduction of
taxes and the conduct of all public affairs upon
the basis of rigid economy. In this connec-
tion we point with pride to the reduction of
over $3.50, 100000 in the public expenditures,
achieved in the past four years by the Demo-
cratic House of Representatives.
Fourth-We demand thorough revision of
the patent law to the end that while a reason
able compensation is secured to actual in
| ventors, it shall not be excessive to be
burdensOme upon our farming classes and all
who use mechanical inventions.
! We condemn the course of the present Rep
resentative in Congress in his corrupt use of
his official patronage to secure his continued
denomination; in his blind devotion to a party
caucus; in opposing the investigation OF the
electoral frauds; in at all times voting against
a reduction of public expenditures; and es-
! pecially in his constant and unwavering sup
| port of high protective tariff in the interest
of Eastern manufacturers, as being contrary to
good policy, and inimical to the welfare of the
people of this district.
The report was adopted without discussion
| or objection.
NOMINATIONS.
Col. G. f. Adams, of Dakota, moved to pro-
coed to an informal ballot for candidate for
Congress.
Hon. l.. Emmett, of Rice, took exceptions to
| the proposition for ballot. He did not be-
lieve in skulking duty devolved upon them.
| His idea that the counties should be called.
and the delegates declare their preference open
and above board.
| Col. Adams thought Judge Emmett miscon-
ceived the purpose of his motion. His desire
was simply to get expression of the conven-
ton as to the candidates. He, nor the dele
gates from Dakota had any desire to disguise
| their views.
Judge Emmett again spoke in favor of a oiuet
uOce vote as more Democratic, and ended by
moving an amendment to the motion OF Col.
Adams, that the vote be eliza UOce and by coun-
ties as the secretary should call the roll.
Col. Adams accepted the amendment, where
upon Mr. John r. Parshell of Rice, moved to
amend that the list of delegates be called,
every one as called designating his choice of
candidate.
Mr.. j. M. Bowler of Renyille, objected to
the proposition as being long and tedious and
contrary to Democratic precedent as he under
stood it.
Hon. w. r. Bonniwell, of Mcleod, held that
the motion of Col. Adams, as amended, was ir
accordance with the practice of previous Demo
cratic conventions. Democrats We're not afraiC
to show their hands.
Mr.. Parshells amendment was then put anc
lost, and the original motion amended
adopted.
The CANDIDATES.
The chairman announced that nomination
were in order.
Judge Emmett of Rice, said he took pleasur
, in placing in nomination Hon. Ara Barton, o
Rice Nothing he could say could add to MI
Bartons personal popularity. When a candidat
; for governor he carried the district by severa
hundred majority. He could secure the entir
granger. vote, Democratic and Republican. Hi
popularity at home was illustrated by the fac
that when Hayes carried the county by 4Ol
: Barton carried it by 700. He is known a
: over the district especially in the eastern po
> ton, and could be nom
mated who could secure as many vote
> by personal collision with the people as coul
he. In conclusion, Judge Emmett said he pr
sented Mr.. Bartons name as the choice of Rio
: county, pledging the convention rousing m;
. jority from that county if he should be the col
ventions choice.
MI. Sylvester Kipp of Sibley, presented I'll
r name of Hon. Henry Poehler, for nominatio
. by the convention. Mr.. Poehler has not deeme
~ it proper to make any effort to secure the non
. nation. but if nominated he will accept an
; work for an election. The primary object is
) nominate man who can beat Strait. 1t is b
!. ieved that that man is Hon. Henry Poehler.
IL Hon. W. T. Bonniwell seconded Mr.. Poehler
nomination. This is the only district
20 which Democrats have reasonable show
success, and it can only be done in this distri
- by putting up the strongest man. 1t had bee
y reported that he was to be candidate, ar
: while he was willing to confess he had aspir
tions, yet after looking the entire district owe
= he had become satisfied that Mr.. Poehler was Il
" man, and that he could get more votes tn;
r ony other man who could be nominated.
y Judge Emmett took no stock in the ia
~ about nominating for the valley. Strait don
49, get Democratic vote in the valley that
70 don't own, and won't get against any body.
Hon. VIM. Henry, of Scott, presented t
name of Hon. @. II. Lienau, of Carver. NJ
Lienau, he said, was an able journalist, wi
in council, sagacious in Judgment unhinchil
nm in advocacy of measures believed to be for t
public good, an answering Democrat, and
~ honest and incorruptible citizen. His non
mt nation and election would be credit to t
AS district.
INFORMAL BALLOT.
There being no other nominees, an inform
by vote was TAKEN resulting as follows: