Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-14

The second balltt began amid great con-
fusion. 1t was impossible to tell the votes
as they were east. The tide began to turn
in favor of Abbott, however, and soon the
chairman declared he was elected. The
wleldest confusion ensued. The Albright
men jumped up in the seats cursed the NOM
nations and declared they would bolt.
motion 10 make the nomination unanimous
was howled down and without adjournment
the delegates dispersed. The final vote ac-
cOrdleg to the secretary showed $50 votes for
Abbott, or II more than was necessary
Great dissatisfaction is expressed among the
the delegates tonight. and there are those
who talk OF a bolt. The following is the
platform adopted by the conventions:
The democratic party of New Jersey in
convention assembled pledges anew its fidel-
ity to the fundamental doctrines of the party
enniciated by Jefferson aad practiced by
Jackson Thew reassert their belief in strict
construction and rigid enforcement of the
federal constitution. They declare for the
sovereignty of the States and the supremacy
of the federal government within their re-
spective spheres. The denounce the con-
trolizng tendencies of the republican party
declare for home rule and local self govern
ment us the foundation stone of the repub-
lie. They arraign the republican party as
having corrupted and debauched the public
service.
They denounce the sham methods of the
evil service commission in its pretended ex-
animation of the candidates for place, togeth-
er with the disgraceful system of bargains
and sale of office which is now Practiced BY
the federal government as shown by the
abuse of patronage in Virginia and other
States. First, the people should only be
taxed so much as is absolutely indispeBsa sable
for the frugal conduct of their public affairs.
Not one cent for surplus and no unnecessary
taxation. The existing surplus in the treas
ury should be faithfully applied to the pay
ment OF the public debt. Money not needed
for the expense of government should remain
in the pockets of the people. To this end we
favor the entire abolition of the present sys-
tenn OF rterna! taxation, a nursery of spols
and informers, a menace to the freedom of
elections, a source of the greatest corruption
and an intolerable and unnecessary burden
upon tax payers.
We insist that the public lands shall be
reserved to actual settlers, not another acre
for subsidies, that the dignity of American
labor shall be defended. and also the rights
of American citizens at home and abroad
Second, We favor tariff for revenue, lin
tied to the necessary expenditure of the gov
ernment, and so adjusted as to give protec-
ton and encouragement to home production,
industry and labor, without producing or
fostering monoplies.
Third. We point with pride to the success
fui administration ofour State affairs under
democratic rule, and invite the cooperation
of men of all parties in continuing that rule
to the end, that the welfare and happiness of
the people may be secured.
Fourth, We can trust the honest and eco
nomical management of the State affairs by
democratic hands with corrupt and disgrace
tul administration of the federal government
under republican rule, with its credit mobil-
Ter. Its whiskey rings, its star routes and
other like inquites.
Fifth, We demand equalization of taxes On
all property within the States, whether that
of individuals or corporations, no hindrance
to legitimate enterprise, announcement
of monoplies, all the government in the
interest of the whole people.
Sixth, Every legitimate effort of labor TO
better its condition, enhance its reward and
protect its rights, commands the svmpatbv
and support OF the democratic party, which
Is natural foe to monopoly and natural
friend of the workingman. The present un.
precedented and unsatisfactory conditions of
the relations of labor and capital deserves
the careful thought of legislators. due regard
to vested rights of capital and claims of pri-
vate enterprise.