Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-07-22
Mtsso..ri De,,.ocracv.

cratic State convention met here at II o'clock
this morning with full attendance from all
parts of the State. Ex-Governor Charles p.
johnson, of st. Louis was temporary chair
man and Major j. O.. Towies, jefferson City,
secretary. After appointing the usual COM
mites the convention adjourned till 2o'clock.
The convention reassembled at 2
pollock, but the committee on credentials not
being ready to report, q. recess till o'clock
was taken, and then another till 7:30. At the
opening of the night session the committee on
credentials submitted majority and minority
report regarding the contested seats In Cole and
Lafayette counties, which led to a long and
sharp struggle, but finally the majority report
was adopted about IL o'clock. and the conven-
tion proceeded to organize permanently.
The following is the platform reported by
the committee on resolutions.
Resolved, By the Democratic party in con-
vention assembled:
First-That we accept and endorse the prin-
ciples embodied in the platform adopted by
the National Democratic party in June, 1880.
Second-That the nomination of Gen. w. s.
Hancock and Hon. W. b. English, for Presi-
dent and Vice President, by our Ma
tional convention is a matter of earnest
copgratulstion, not alone to;Demosrats but to
all patriots irrespective of party; that it
means the strict and constitutional subordina-
tion of the military to the civil power, and that
through the natural triumph of the Democrat
ic party in November, of which that nomina-
tion is q sure presage, sectional asperties will
disappear and the era Of COED feeling again re-
turn throughout our common country.
Third-That We congratulate the citizens uf
the State that the administration of the State
government by the Democracy during the last
decade has increased her population, national
wealth, and means of social happiness; that
our institutions of learning ara taking rank
among the best in the union; that nowhere is
there a surer reward to honest
labor, and we confdentiT invite the indus
trious emigrant to make his home in our
midst.
Fourth-That the Democratic party will
ever encourage and maintain the common
schools and institutions of learning estab-
lished by our State, believing that general
diffusion of useful knowledge promotes happi-
ness and protects the rights of the people.
Fifth-That as one of the objects of good
government is so to administer public affairs as
to afford the largest measure of protection to
the greatest number with the least possible un-
certainty and burdens. therefore we recon-
mend the enactment of the fewest and
plainest laws consistent with this end,
their rigid enforcement aud exact
observance, and the strictest practice of econ
omy in every department OF the State govern
ment consistent with the growth, development
and necessities of the State, together with the
most exacting accountability On the part of
those entrusted with the custody and disburse-
ment Of public revenues.
Sixth-That we recommend reduction of
the rate of interest on the State debt as soon as
it can honorably and legally be done.
Seventh-That this convention, speaking for
the people of Missouri, bear cheerful testimony
to the eminent public services of
John s. Phelps, chief magistrate of this State,
that by his matured statesmanship, wise and
efficient administration of our laws full
protection to life, liberty and prosperity has
been guaranteed to every citizen of our
State.
The report was unanimously adopted.
After a brief speech Of thanks by Col. Crit
tenden, and the pledging of hearty support of
the nominee by Gen. Marmaduke and Hacka-
day. The convention adjourned till 9 o'clock
tomorrow morning.