Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-27
As each resolution was read it was re-


seyiafim was defeated, and the platform
was unanimously adopted as read.
Conrad b. Day, of Philadelphia, was
then nominated without opposition as
candidate for State Treasurer. and the
Convention adjourned.
The following is the platform
The Democracy Of Pennsylvania, in
convention, declare their hearty ap.
proval and support Of the principles
adopted by the Chicago Democratic
Convention of July Q, 1884.
They favor an honest and efficient
civil service, fair and just revision Of the
tariff, and thoroughreform ofthc methods
of administration which obtained IN
der Republican rule, in strict accord
ance with the terms of the Chicago
platform upon which Grover Cleveland
was elected President and Thomas A.
Hendricks Vice-President of the United
States.
Second. We cordially approve the
Democratic reform administration Of
President Cleveland and his Cabinet.
We recognize in their Official acts a
rcsolute determination to yindicate the
pledges upon which the President was
elected. To this end we affirm his
clear and indisputable right to promptly
remove officials who have prostituted
the public service for partisan and per-
sonal ends. The thorough reform Of
abuses and the searching Investigations
already made in several department, Of
the Federal Government give assurance
that the present Administration will Sc
secure for the country that thorough
organization Of the civil service which
will effect an honest, practical, and c'li-
cient administration Of the Government.
Third. The administration of Gov
ernor PattisOn, by a firm and honest
execution Of the Law and a faithful and
rigid use Of the veto power in the in
terest of reform and economical govern
nent, challenges the respect and COM
mands the confidence Of the people.
We warmly approve the action Of the
Governor and bis official advisers in
their efforts to maintain and enforce the
Constitution, to secure a Just and hon
est apportioRment, to guard the in
teIests Of the people. to secure economy
and honesty in the State government,
and to reform long-exlsting abuse and
deeply-rooted inequalities in the laws.
Fourth. Every legitimate effort Of
labor to better its condition, enhance
its rewards, and protect its rights COM
mands the sympathy and support of
the Democratic party. The importa-
tion under contract Of foreign paupcr
labor is an evil which should be rene
died by judicious legislation.
Fifth. We favor the enforcement Of
the Constitution Of Pennsylvania in its
every article and section, and espe-
cially demand a regulation 10y Law in
accordance herewith Of carrying the
corporations Of the State, the equaliza-
ton of the tax laws, the appropriation
Of public moneys TO public uses only.
an honest management Of the State
treasury. and a rigid enforcement OF the
laws governing il.
Sixth. We denOunce as 4 fragrant y'o-
lation Of the Constitution the attempt to
consolidate the South Pennsylvania and
Eecch-C rtek railroads with tie Pennsyl-
yania Railroad Company. and We hearth
~ approve the proceedings Of the Com
monwealth through the Governor and
Attorney-Ge General to protect ard pre-
SerN the rights Of the people under the
Constitution.
Seventh. The nomination Of Matthew
;. Quay by ring Republicans for State
Treasurer is an insult 10 the intelligence
and integrity Of the people, and by his de-
feat they sill fifty rcbuke legislative de-
baucLery. official spoliation. pretensions
ofcoiporatioIs :. the abuse ofthe pardon
ingpower. anl the creation ofncw Offices
to haIass The people and eat out their
substance.
Eighth. The Democratic party is, A.
it Away, has been. opposed to sump-
tuary legislation and unequal taxation
in any form, and it Is in favor Of the
largest liberty Of private conduc. con-
sistent with the public welfare and the
rights Of others. AMI Of regulating IL
quor traffic and providing against evils
resulting therefrom by a judiciou, and
properly-graded license system.
The following was also adopted
In common with our patriotic coun-
irymen Of all sections, we mourn the
death Of Genera Grant and cherish
the memory Of his modest and heroic
character and his great deeds. We
,ympathize with his bereaycd widow
and children. and we trust thai his
dying wish "for harmony and good
sill between sections" will be fully
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