The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-09-29
Penns5 ivania Democratic state Con.
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Democratic State Conventions was called TO
order az IL noou by Chairman Din. OF the
state Central Committee, who appointed a
number Of sergeanis-at-arms and doorkeep-
ers. Toe proceedings we're opened with
prayer, and after the appointment Of a
number 81 secretaries the roll was called
BDd credentials were presented.
On motion. W. u. Hensei, Of Lancaster,
was unanimously chosen temporary chair
man. lie was greeted With the most hearty
applause and acknowledged the honor In q
glowing speech, making a pathetic refer
euce TO the recent death Of the President.
He declared that time had Vindic9ted the
capacity Of the Democracy 10 maintain the
true principles Of the Government. His
speech was repeatedly applauded.
A proposition fixing an order OF business
was presented by Mr.. MCGOWAN. OF Philo-
delphia, and called forth an extended dis
cussion. The Convention then appointed
the usual committees on organization and
adjourned until 3 O'Clock i. III. The Com
mittee on Organization met Afterwards
Colonel Duff in the chair-and sareed 10
make the temporary chairman permSneut.
They also decided to bave a yiee-president
and secretary from each senatorial district.
The Temporary secretaries are also to be
permanent.
The Convention rcassembled Of 3 O'Clock.
Mr.. Olkes, Of Philadelphia, was admitted
as a delegate irem the Twenty.seyenth sem
atorIal district.
The report Of the Committee on Perma-
neDt Organization was presented and
adopted. 1t provides that Mr.. Hensel.
the temporary chairman, should he made
permanent chairman. Dir. llensel was
again a%pplauded. The report 81 the Com
mittee on Resolutions was read and
adopted a. follows:
ReSOlred. That we, the Democratic psrty
OF Pennsylvania, in Convention assembled,
declare
Fitst. For the preservation Of the Con-
siitution OF the United States, home rule,
freedom Of elections; for the resistance 10
revolutionary changes tending TO consoli-
dstion or empire 4; against the election OF any
person to the presidency for the third term,
and against the presence OF troops at the
polls against the appropriation OF public
money for any purpose but the support Of
the Government, and against class legisla-
ton. which dcspoils labOr 10 build up mo-
nOpoly.
second. That the Democratic party, rs Of
old, fayOrs the constitutional currency OF
gold and silver in all forms, aud coalition
with regulators merits The condemnation
OF honest peOple. The refusal OK tue Re
publicin Administration 10 acccde 10 the
Democratic demand Tor a further reduction
Of the rate Of interest on the national debt
subjects the Government 10 the needless
expense Of millions Of dollars annually.
Third. That I'm view OF the exposure OF
the extensive frauds in the Postal and
Treasury Departments under the last Fed
eral Administration, the people demand the
prompt and uufaltering prosecution OF the
thieves. Their successful operations prove
that there will he no real reform in the
management Of Departments Of the Federal
Government without sweeping changes
therein, since the civil service Will begin
with return to JefIrI sOnian tests Tor Office
holders Of honesty, capability, and faithful
ness TO the Constitution.
Fourth. That in the administration OF
the government Of Pennsylvania the Re-
publican party has encouraged, practiced,
and shielded the spOliati0n Of The State
Treasury and misuse Of the public funds,
The bribery Of legislators, undue favor to
corporations and %mOnopOlies, and The unne-
c~essarily high rate OF interest on state
loans;. the shameless prOcuratiQp -oithe par
douinp power, the system II wholesale waste
and REGULATION III The ordinary cXpendi-
lures Of the government, and an harra>>ing,
Numbering exercise Of the municipal fran
chises and abuse ~ local trusts.
Fifth. That the arrogant, corrupt, and
personal dOminstiOn controlling the Repub-
lican party IN this State and the suppress
inc OF honesty and independence IN that
organization dictated The policy, platform,
and candidste OF It's last State Convention.
In view OF these facts we hereby rfaiirm
the following resolution Of The Demo-
cratic State Convention OF 1879: THAT
the recent attempt under the personal
direction OF the ruling Republican lead
ers 10 dehauch the Legislature by wholesale
bribery and corruption and take from the
Commonwealth S4,NOO,0OO Tor which It's
liabilty bad never been ascertaIned is .
fresh and Alarming evidence OF The agrees
s%iyeness Of the corporate power in cOliu-
sion With political rings, and should receive
the signal condemnation OF the people"
sixth. That the Democratic party Of
Pennsylyania, regsrdiul Of the States
honor and its Interests, pledges itself to a
lust application OF The public moneys 10
Inc public service; 10 economy In govern
mental expenditures, that people may be
lightly %burdene0, and the purity Of adj
ministrafion preserved; 20 the abolition Of
sill useless offices, and the Topping of Of all
officials 10 the lowest prac-
ticable rate Of interest on state loans, with
out regaid for the advantage OF sYndicstes or
speculators 10 SleepleSs vigilance against
the growth and exactiOnS OF monopOlie>;
10 wstchiully guard the public intsrest
against the peculatiOns Of great transport
atien companies, 10 be above the funda-
mental law governing all else within the
borders OF the Stale; 10 the vigorous col
lection OF all taxes lawfully laid upon cor
porations chartered or doing business in
Pennsylvania; and TO investigate into the
corruption Of and punishment for the
frauds and wastes which have for years
permeated the various departments OF the
State government under Republican con-
troll.
seventh. That nc monopoly or exclusive
right in TIE forces OF nature, in the grants
OF eminent domain, in the diffusion Of m
formation among The people by telegraph
associations for furnishing dispatches 10
the press, or the grant OF privileges siect-
ing the daily business OF the citizen, can or
ought rightfully to exist under our form OF
government. These are at all times 10 be
subject to such legislative legislation
and control As the rights and In
terests OF the people demand; that
the delegated power OF Congress to
regulate commerce among the States
and the reserve power OF the State to regu-
late the same within their borders, should
be forthwith erased TO prevent unjust dis
elimination by common carriers and against
individuals and localities, and oil provisions
OF the Constitution Of Pennsylvania relative
TO the exercise and abuse Of the corporate
and the duties OF common carriers
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