The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-13
MISSOURI DEMOCRATS.
Marmaduke Nominated for Governor on the
First Ballot,

M~armaduke Nominated for Governor ON the
First Ballot.
JEFFERSON CITY, Aug. H.-Chairman 0'Day,
of the State central committee, called the State
Democratic convention to order at a quarter of
the condition of party affairs in the State, and
referring to a reported effort at coalition of all
other parties, said he had no fears whatever that
it would succeed.
The presidential electors chosen are as follows:
First district, James Ellison, of Adair; Second,
g. F. Rothwell. of Randolph; Third, A. W. KEEL
soc, of Worth; Fourth, T. Fl. Parrish, of Holt;
Fifth, John N. Southern, of jackson; Sixth, E. c.
Moore, of Boone; Seventh. Nat G. Dryden,
of Lincoln; Eighth, John /. Martin, of st. Louis
contested; Ninth, Geo. w. Allen, of st. Louis;
Tenth, j j. OFsallon, of Jefferson; Eleventh, E.
A.. Sea- of Dent; Twelfth, D. A.. Darmon, of
Bates; Thirteenth, o. III. Traverse. of Greene;
Fourteenth, J.. J. Russell, of Mississippi The
convention reassembled at $50 P. NJ, but the
committee on credentials not being ready to re-
port, Congressman Dockery. by invitation, made
a speech to I'LL in the time. TIL committee on
resolutions are also still in session, there being
a contest over the tariff question, the national
plank on that subject meeting with opposition.
The speaking was continued till 5 P. NJ, when
the convention adjourned till 7 o'clock. On re-
assembling the convention organized by electing
Ex-Governor Charles h. Harden permanent
chairman and Nick NJ. Bell secretary.
The committee on platform then reported res
~olutions, which were adopted without discussion.
They declare:
That the Democratic party Of Missouri approves the
declaration of principles made by the Democratic con-
vention recently held at Chicago, and pledges its earn
est support to Grover Cleveland and Thomas A. Hen
bricks, the nominees of that convention for President
and Viee-president of the United States.
We indorse the action of our United States Senators
and u4amherS of tha HOnea 0f Ranroaanfakivaa -. The
Forty-eighth Congress.
We indorse the economical administration Of affairs
by our present State government, in all its branches,
and point with pride to the record of the Democratic
party of Missouri IN the administration of our State
laws have been faithfully administered, and all persons
are alike protected in person and property; that the
people enjoy peace, order, prosperity and plenty,
whilst honesty and economy have obtained in every
department OF the State government since it passed
into the hands of the Democratic party.
That the Democracy congratu1ates the people of
the State on the reduction OF our state debt about
$40, 100000, or nearly onehalf; in the enlargement
of the public school fund and in a material reduction
of the rate of taxation, and pledges itself TO the same
strict economy in the future.
The Democratic party which originated the public
school system of Missouri stands pledged to maintain
popular education In the State.
That the Democracy is the especial champion Of
~nopoHstic tendency of the times, and declares its pur.
pose of battling for the masses in their struggle for
Nominations for Governor were then made
and Gen John s. Marmaduke nominated on the
first ballot, by a vote Of 1892 TO 81 for four other
candidates.
Three ballots were taken for L-ieutenant-eov
ernor, without choice, and the convention adj
journed till tomorrow.