Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-26
Special % tAs Regns~.

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jefferson. The application of these prin-
cipleS to the present condition demand
the puriGcation of the public service, the
punishment of robbers of the public treas
ury, the equalization Of all public burdens,
the arrest of the proAigacy and extr'.va-
gance that corrupts the administration of
public affairs, and total change in the
| policy that has so long been pursued By the
Republican party, favOring the individual
and class interests at the expense OF labor
ing and wealth producing people of the
country, and we renew our previous declara-
tons for stable money, the gradual extinc
ton of the public debt and the payment OF
pensions to all disabled soldiers, their wild
ows and orphans
Second, We favor tariff for revenue lin
tied TO the necessities of the Government
economically administered and so adjusted
in its application as 10 prevent unequal
burdens to encourage the productive indus
tries at home aud afford just compensation
to labor, but not to create and foster monop-
oI;es.
Third, that the Just demands Of the wool
growers of Ohio and the country for an
equitable readjustment of the duties on
wool (uujustly reduced by the Republican
Congress), so that this industry shall be
fully and equally favored with other indus
tries, ought to be complied with, and we en-
dorse the action of the Democratic members
in Ohio in their efforts to accomplish this
result.
Fourth, the Democratic party is and al
ways has been, opposed to sumptuary legiS-
latiOn aud unequal taxation in any form,
and is in favor Of the largest liberty of pri-
vate conduct consistent with public welfare
and the rights ofotherS, and OF regulating
the liquor traffic and providing against the
evils resulting therefrOm by judicious and
properly graded license system.
Fifth, That we commend the action Of
the Democratic Legislature'in its abolition
of the contract labor system sndits reform
OF Prison management, and we endorse the
Legislature and Executive in their econom-
ical and wise administration OF the affairs
Of the State.
Sixth, The protection of the Government
is due to all American citizens, native and
foreign born, abroad and at home.
Seventh, we re-affrm the resolutions of
the State Convention Of Ohio in 1880, 1881
and 1882, and of the Democratic National
Convention of 1872, 1876 and 1880. de-
mandiug a thorough reform and purihca-
ton Of the civil service and charge that the
Republican party has violated every pledge
it has heretofore given for the reform there
Of and has failed during its long admins
tration of the Government to correct even
the most patent abuses, and We demand
there be a change of the executive admins
tratiOn of the Government itself, as the re-
form first of necessary Ia, made more man
ifest by the Star route trials and other In
iquities) thereby OusGing the corrupt rings
cOnfederated to protect crime and prevent
the punishment of criminals and by so do
ing making il possible to punish fraud and
theft in the public service.
Scarcely had the reading ofthe document
been finished when Jim Russell, Oi The
Cleveland delegation offered substitute to
the second plank in the shape OF an out and
out free trade resolution. After the vote on
the amendment Mr.. Russell was unable to
find his pet with a powerful microscope.
The platform was then enthusiastically
adopted.
For Tilden.
Ii was early apparent that no matter who
had the delegates in their vest pockets
Tilteu had their voic and could secure
then votes. To voice this feeling Repre-
sentative Converse offered the following
resolution:
Resolved, That it is the sense Of this con-
vention that Samuel J. Tlden, who was
once legally and tally elected President Of
the United States, but defrauded of his
office should receiSe the unanimous nOmin-
alton at the hands of the Democratic Con-
vention which meets at Chicago, July 5
next. ..
Instantly the convention resolved itself
into a cheering. hurrahing mass. Hats and
handkerchiefs were thrown into the air, and
!, was some time before business could be
proceeded with Then the resolution was
adopted with another outburst of cheers.
The Unit Rule.
Mike RYAN, Of Cincinnati, created a
slight Ripple of excitement by introducing
the following resolution; Resolved, That
| this convention iustructs the delegates at
large and requests the district delegates at
| Chicago to cast the vote of Ohio as unit,
The utmost confusion prevailed and cries
| of "No! no. came from all parts Of the
hall. RYAN held the floor and made a
speech in favor of his resolution General
Warner opposed it. A call of counties was
ordered, and the proposed Instructions
were lost by vote Of SS5 nays to 255 ayes.
DeIegates-at-Large.
The contest for delegates-at-large was
spirited but short. After the announce
ment of the district delegates the conven,
ton proceeded to the selection of delegates
at-large. Tom Powell, of Delaware, Lieu
tenant Governor Warwick, of MassillOn
and J. r. Mclean, of Cincinnati, were
presented with lengthy speeches. jim
! Seward, the prosecuting attorney, OF Rich
land county, freckled-fsced young mau
with big nose and bigger voice, sprang to
chair and moved that Gen. Durbtn Ward
be nominated BY acelamstion. The bold
ness OF the move startled the opposition
and before they could recover, Ward wa
nominated amid the greatest confusion
One More.
Afriend of MeI.eans moved to nominatt
him by acclamation. Gen. Warner secures
the floor and moved to substitute the name
of Allen G. Thurman for that Of Mclean
The noise and confusion now reached al
UNPRECEDENTED height. The convention
went Wild over Thurmans name and hal
looed itself hOarse. Another friend Of Nc
Leans saw the situation and saved the Gin
,clnnai newspaper man BY shreSd tactics