Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-07-11

terry? Why should they thrust their
hand into the bag and draw out number
which might turn out to be regenator for tie
party, Moses; or might turn out to be a false
prophet who it would be much better not to
against repetetion of that insanity, that folly
that fatality which had affected the democracy
for the last twenty years.
Apgar, of New York, took the platform to
second the nomination of Cleveland.
A motion to suspend the order of business
and take recess was male and q call of states
vas demanded.
The motion was carried, and at 6:l5 the
convention adjourned until 1890 tomorrow.
FEDERAL REVENUE RESOLUTION.
CHICAGO, July 9.-The following is a resolu-
tion sent up to the convention this morning by
Heenan, of Minnesota:
Resolved, That the immediate reduction of
federal revenue to an amount not greater than
is needed for the expenses of the government is
an imperative necessity. The reduction should
be accomplished in such manner as to afford
the greatest relief to the taxpayer by the aboli-
tion of duties upon the raw materials of manu-
factars and articles of prime necessity entering
into the cost of living, and by steady approach
to purely revenue basis of taxation as rapidly
as may be accomplished without embarrassment
to the government, or the arrangement of the
business of the country by certain or
uncertain change.
THURMAN THUNDER.
CHICAGO, July 9-Red bandana handkerchiefs
and high white hats were the political rage
tonight, and hundreds of enthusiastic admirers
of Thurman displayed their badges after the
adjournment of the convention and are parad-
ing through the hotel corridors and cheering
for the old Roman. Those who have entered
upon the canvas in his behalf claim that he had
developed strength in many unexpected quar-
ters outside of Ohio, but acknowle dyed
that his own state was still divided.
1t was confidently declared that California
Texas and Georgia could be relied upon to cast
a solid vote for him and that Kentucky and
Indiana would follow in the event Carlisle and
NJ Donald developed no strength, and that a
portion of Massachusetts and Bayard's strength
in the south could also be relied upon.
Tam many, however, is being urged as an argu-
ment in Cleveland's favor, and three delegates
who have been undecided were announced
for Cleveland tonight. II is urged upon
the western and southern delegates that
Tammany should not be allowed to point out
other hand, Two more votes in the iowa delega
ton have fallen from Cleveland, and while a
strong effort is being made with the delegation
to vote solidly on the first ballot for Cleveland, ii
is now stated he will have only nineteen votes.
The air of the Cleveland people, however, is one
of great confidence. They say, if necessary,
they can nominate him on the first ballot, and
certainly on the second ballot; that all Of
Pennsylvania and portion of New Jersey will
come to him whenever the sign is given. The
Bayard and Mcdonald people are pro.
ceeding very quietly and nothing
new has been outwardly developed
in their canvass. The statement that
Butler was out of the race is denied by Judge
Abbott, chairman of the Massachusetts delega-
tion. He would not say that General Butler
would be placed in nomination tomorrow, but
would say positively that he had not beer
withdrawn.
Tomorrow Ex Senator Wallace, of Pennsyl
vania, will make the nominating speech fo,
Mr.. Randall and considerable interest has been
manifested in the effort. If there is no hitch
on the tariff, balloting is expected to commence
tomorrow.
BUTLER's PLATFORM.
CHICAGO, July 9-The Daily News reports the
following as General Buffers tariff plank:
Resolved, That customs duties should be
levied for the purpose of raising revenues for the
necessary expenses of the government and to pro-
tect and foster American industries and protect
American labor; that raw materials manufac-
tured ia this country should come in free a.
should the necessaries which are used on the
poor mans table, such as tea, coffee, etc., and
that the tariff on luxuries should be placed at
the highest limit.
THE TARIFF PLANK.
CHICAGO, July 9.-At midnight the committee
on platform had not completed it's work having
been in session thirty-six hours on the subjec,
of tariff great variety of propositions were
made. Late this afternoon Messrs. Hewitt
Watterson and Burke constructed out of these
propositions tariff plank. This was taken as
the basis of discussion, ,and it was finally shaped
40 as to meet the approval of all members Of
the subcommittee except Butler. The plank a.
reported to the general committee, and adopted
by it declares in substance as follows:
That the need of change in our tariff system
is made manifest by the excessive revenue that,
since the foundation of the government, the
custom house duties have furnished. It is the
main source of revenue. This system must
continue. Under it many industries have
sprung into existence which depend for their
continuous prosperity on the faith and invi-
tation of the government that the change
from a bad system to good system should not
be made perceptible or in any manner likely
hnf rather