Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-10-01
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of Truth from the Prohibition Candidate.
CHICAGO, September 30th-The following is
St, Johns letter of acceptance:
oLArfIE (Kapsasl Septemb,
Hon SIns9ei Dict1e, Chdip7Raa Of Conn Ic
My DEAR SIR; In formally acceptin the
nomination for President rendered me by the
National Prohibition Convention at Pttsburg
Pa July %, lSSt, take the opportunity Ia State
mat white the honor was neither sought nor
desired by me, yet ii is greatly appreciated.
bestowed as il was by n Convention composed
of delegates who in point of moral worth and
mental ability were fully equal, if not superior,
to any political Convention that ever assembled
in this country. The war for the Union is over;
the rebellion has been crushed; African slavery
has been abolished: old issues have passed
away, and with them should go old prejudices
of the North and South float in friendly
relations in the same channels, and
undev the same flag, every section of our CouIi-
try acknowledging allegiance To the same Gov
ermnent. There never WAS u time when our
people could better afford, and when it was
more important that they should stopand think,
than now. With manufactures shutting down,
banks breaking. merchants iailins in business
securities unsettled, Western wheat selling in
Rome markets for 10 cents per buShel, and hun
drcoS OF thncS'nSlS of industrious mechanics
ohd lahuring men idle. who are willing to work
but can get NOT aing to do. il seems 10 me that
the time has come for the people who are the
source of all political power, TO call " Hale stop
ANA think for there must bc Il reason for th:s
coalition of things, The little time and space
the old parties can spare, amer dealing out the
flii measure OF personal abuse and vilijeation
that each seems TO think the other merits
is mainly devoted to the discussion of
the tariff question ignoring ali matters that re-
late TO the moral elevation of the people. l am
OF the opinion that the manufacturer, who, by
reason of the depressed condition OF business
has been compelled to make an assignment for
the benefit of his creditors, Will uoj find relief
in the agitation of that question now nor Will
the average farmer become very enthusiastic
over its discussion, with his wheat not worth rs
much i'll the bin as II cost him TO produce it. The
amount received by the Government for duties
on imports is less thnn S2O0,000O0 annually.
There are about 10000 retail dealers in intoXi-
eating liquors i'll the United states, each OF
whom pays to oGr Government SIS, in considerN-
tion of which sum they are permitted 10 carry
on their business for the term of twelve months.
When we add to this the amount paid 10y diStill-
erS, brewers and wholesale dealers, we iiud that
the interest joftheGoVernmcnt of i'll the manufacture
and sale of Intoxicating liquors is about SSo.-
00OO0O annually. This traffic, sanctioned as it
is by the lowest of the country. costs the peo-
pie, at a low estimate, 81 900 0I1,0O0 year not
to speak of the destroyed homes, debauched
manhood poverty heartache, crime and cor
Tuption il produces. This disgraceful business
should be suppressed. and the enormous sum OF
money, that under the present system is worse
than thrown away, saved TO the people and
thus a protection would be given TO the indus
tries of this country that would enable us to
successfully threw our doors open wide to the
competition of the world. The Repub-
lican and Democratic parties favor a con
tiuuance of the manufacture and sale
of intoxicating liquors as Il beverage, while
the Prohibition party demands that the same
shall be forever suppressed. Thus an issue is
presented to the people, i'll which is involved
the protection of every home in the land. 1t Is
not a mere local issue. either but it is national
as well US practical question: upon which n
large and respectable body of citizens, against
whose convictions party discipline is powerlesS,
have decided TO vote, and they will not be found
halting between two opinions touching this
matter, but will work, and pray, and vote
against this great evil until it is driven from
land, never to return. The Government Is
simply reflex of the individuals composing il.
If we want an honest, sober government, we
must have an honest, sober people; but we can
never have an honest, sober people so long as
the Government sanctions that which make its
citizens dishonest, drunken and corrupt: The
declaration of principles, which heartily in
dorse, as set forth in the platform OF the Pro-
hibition party, is entitled to the thoughtful
consideration and earnest support of oil good
citizens, without regard 10 locality or former
political affiliatiOn. Onr country needs an ad-
ministration that viii rise above mere partisan
considerations, and in the selection of public
officials make honesty sobriety and efficiency
and not service 10 party, the test. II should be
conducted not in the interest of any particular
section, party, race or color but in the interest
of the whole people. To accomplish this all
good citizens should promptly step TO the from.
and be counted for the right This Is no time
for dodging. Moral cowartiice will never win
and surely never deserves victory. Then let
us look to God for His.euidance and fearlessly
ana faithfully do our whole duty, never doubling
that he will take care of the results. Very
truly, your friend, JOHN !, st. John,
The New York Press on the Tsmmany
Nominations.
New YORK, September 20th.-The HGdlr
of the Tammany ticket nominated ycsl.
Tammany assumes that in nominating 4.
man Grant it has named the next Mayor. p,
basis of this confidence, we understand IL.
cast-ilon agreement with the RepublicM
bosses that the Blaine ticket shall he passed To
oil
alton of Republican support for the local Tam
many nominations There is no doubt of tho
proportion of local Republican votes that the
bosses can sell and deliver. and this can be dOue
more readily because strict party men are 80
eager in regard 10 Blaine that they would. in
order to secure his election give the local offices
to men a great deal worse than any Of these
that Tammauy has named. Indeed, the Tam.
many candidates are supple tools rather than
essentially bad men, and as the Republican
bosses can deliver the vote 10 Tammany, SO no
doubt Tammany can deliver the vote TO Blaine.
but not so large as is sometimes reported and
believed. Some faint-hearted Democrats are
likely TO be unhappy about the Tammany NOM
nations, because they were persuaded that
united Democratic local ticket framed on the
basis of most liberal concession TO 'Tammany
would have secured the vote of that organiz-
alton for Cleveland. They may apparently
make their minds easy on that subject, for no
local ticket that could be named would have
made Tammany loyal to the national ticket.
The sun is enthusiastic in praise of the Tam
many local ticket
The HOT{d is silent
The Times declares the men untitled for the
work, and speaks of two candidates as rene
gade Republicans and another. Dugro, as one
whose father made fortune in his special line
Of CONTRACT c.. night scavenger. The Times
also SAYS: Precisely what this ticket means is q
matter of conjecture. 1t is probably in the
nature of a challenge to the other Democratic
organizations OF the city. 1t may represent
Tammanys choice for candidates, but it is
doubtful whether it is intended to be persist
emily adhered to i'll ease anything is TO be gained
by the substitution of names.
The Tribune praises the ticket and Tamnany's
splendid discipline, adding: The ticket means Il
square stand up fight with the county Democ-
racy and Irving Hall. Tammany is bent on set
ting the question, once for all, who shall con-
troll the Democratic party in New York city.
The contest is sure 10 result in some extremely
interesting developments, and to be one of the
hNcleSt sort from the opening gun till the time
for burying the dead.
The Star, of course, favors the ticket, saying:
1t is customary for partisan organs to SLAYER
praise over their party nominees, regardless OF
their character or record. Here, however, we
have ticket SO strong and clean throughout
that no words save those of praise can be APP
Piled 10 it.
CleveIand's Proposed Trip.
ALBANY, September 30th-Governor Cleve-
paratory to his trip to Buffalo ON Thursday. He
goes on the fast train, which leaves here at II
O'Clock. arriving ut Buffalo at 730 2. NJ. Inc
train makes three stops.Utiea, syracuse ana
viii unite in receiving him, irrespective Of
party. 1t viii take the form of an exhibition OF
local pride and it is believed the demonstration
will be Al very imposing one.
National Convention of the Irish-Ameri-
can Republican League.
CINcINNATI, September 30th.-The National
Convention of the lrish-American Republican
League assemblies this afternoon Nearly go
delegates are already registered of whom 100
are from OHIO. Is from Virginia, 10 from lndi-
ana, 30 from Illinois, 80 from Kentucky, 80 from
Iowa. Is from Texas, from Alabama, from
New York and from Pennsylvania. Delaware
and Connecticut are also represented. Among
the leading members are Alexander Sullivan
and Congressman Finnerty, Of Illinois.
SECOND DISPATCHi
CtSCINSiTI September 30tb.-Fhe Convention
seasseHbed at . p. VI. A. l.. Morrison, of New
Mexico called the meeting to order and made a
brief address. saying the object was to use every
effort IL elect Blaine and Logan, and give notice
to all parties in this country that it is danger
Gus to have any alliance with the British press
or British Government. William J. Gleason. of
Cleveland, was chosen temporary Secretary.
Richard J. Tanning, of Columbus, having with
drawn. j. ]. Geghan. of Cincinnati. was chosen
Secretary. Committees were appointed ON per-
manent organization, resolutions and to assist
in the reception OF Blaine. telegram was re-
ceiyed from I. ;. Cunningham, of san Francisco,
and letters from Hon ". W. Dudley, of Wash
iIlgton, and K. I. Hunt. of Kansas City. ADJ
jourucd till ~ \. N. The Committee on PerEa-
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