Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-08-03
STATE CONVENTION.
Platform, Notes Of Interest, &c.

1ltSOtCcus llI VIC 1CCllil III GtiC SICslI
principles held by the Democratic
party, which are the foundation of
free government, among which are
equal rights to all, special privileges
to none; protection of the weak
against the encroachments of the
strong, equal taxation, free speech,
free schools and a free and uncorrup-
tible ballot.
We demand reform in the civil
service, and adequate national legisla-
ton to prohibit the assessment of
persons holding office under the Ma
tional Administration for political
purposes.
We condemn the extravaganza of
the Republican party in expenditures
of the peoples money, which has
characterized the legislation and con-
duct of that party.
We are opposed to the present in
iquitous protective tariff, demand a
reduction of all duties to a basis only
necessary to secure public revenue,
and denounce the evasive and dilatory
policy of the Republican party in pre-
venting the needed reform.
In accordance with the history and
traditions of the Democratic party,
we are opposed to any legislation Of
mere individual conscience, and in
favor Of the largest personal liberty
consistent with the public welfare.
We are in favor of an adequate
currency for all commercial needs
upon a C and sound basis.
We demand protection to all citizens
Of this country at home Or abroad,
and ask such strict enforcement of
the laws in this respect as shall ecure
the same, and condemn the present
National Administration for negli-
gence in this important duty.
We condemn the centralizing ten
denotes of the Republican party,
whereby corporate powers, unjustly
granted and fostered by the General
; Government, are enabled to crystal
lie into monopolies, which are oppres-
sive to labor and the general interests
: of the country.
James Carroll, of Audrain, was
elected one of the permanent Vice
Presidents.
David A. Ball, of Pike county, was
elected State Central Committeeman
from the Seventh Congressional Dis.
trict.
Audrain county was we'll represent.
ed in the lobby.
w. H. KEENAN,, of Audrain, sec
onded the nomination of Jere C.
Cravens for Supreme Judge in a most
:, appropriate, neat and telling manner
His speech was considered one Of the
best made.
j. Med. Trimble, of Audrain, Sec
onded the nomination of w. Pope
Yeaman for Superintendent of Public
Schools. Mr.. Trimble has a fine
voice, over which he has perfect con
troll. He is a magnetic speaker, ant
commands the undivided attention o.
his audience. He made the jbes'
nominating speech delivered at tn.
convention.
The seventeenth ward'' of St
y st. LOUIS, changed its vote for Super
intendent of Public Schools "siven'
= times.
The convention was harmonious
:, and the nominees give perfect salts
faction.
81 Shannon Douglass, Of Columbia
Chairman of the State Central Com
mittee. called the convention to orde
and made a telling, red-hot democratic
speech, which was well received.
Don Morrison, of St. Louis, mad
+ one of the truest democratic speeche
we ever heard. He is in favor o
aggressive democracy. He don't be
- lieve in throwing out bats of any kind
@ "Take the bull by the HORNS" is tn
IL motto. He is right. eight tn
e devil with fire. is the only way t
w make him "down."