The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-04

ality. believe it would be bad policy for me to
make any speech tonight, and l shall not
Allow me to again thank you"
TIE PLATFORM
At the conclusion of the remarks of Mr.
Cottrell the committee on resolutions announced
that it was ready to report. The following was
the report which was adopted:
Whereas The people Of this city are earnestly de-
manding reform of che present extravaganza and
reckless management of the affairs of the city govern
ment, condition for which the corrupt rings con-
trolling the Republican party are responsible;
Whereas Notwithstanding the Republican party
has been in control of the city government for years
without even attempting to preserve law and order;
lndulglng and permitting such shameful vices as
gambling, wine-rooms street walking, and other vio-
latlons of the law
Whereas Law and order, those essential attributes
to the welfare and peace of the city. tramped
upon and abused until the Democratic party estab-
hshed the Metropolitan police force and thereby not
only saved to the city thousands of dollars annually
but also removed this important branch of city
government from the power of the corrupt rings
trolling it, freeing it from the shameful and prosttut
ing abuse of assisting and promoting the interests of
party bummers, to which it had been subject, and
placing it upon plane of economy efficiency and in
tegrity; be it
Resolved That the Democratic party is in favor
of an honest economical and business administration
of the city to the end that the present
extravaganza and wasteful expenditures may be re-
duced and the burden of taxation lightened
Resolved, That the Democratic party demands that
the present debt of the city the result of
the recklessness and extravaganza of the Republican
rings, and bearing high rate of interest, shall be
funded at lower rate of interest thus securing
saving to the people of many thousands of dollars
annually.
Resolved That the Democratic party is in favor of
organizing and maintaining the different departments
of the city government basis of efficiency,
omy and integrity, without regard to party politics
Resolved That the Democratic party is now, as it
always has been, in favor Of law and order.
Resolved. That the Democratic party proud of the
reforms it has ACCOMPLISHED for the CITY, among which
many be numbered the limiting of taxation; the limit
ing of municipal Indebtedness; the establishment of
non-partisan police force; the consolidation Of the
assessors and treasurers Offices confidently invites
the support of all good citizens in its effort to wrest
the city government from the corrupt rings now
controlling it.
Before the reading Of the resolutions had con-
cluded the convention began to break up and
considerable confusion followed. There were
few besides the delegates left in the hall when
the chairman called for the presentation of
names for the nomination for clerk. The candi
dates who were presented were NJ j. Schiels, JAS.
VI. Elder and Col j. B. Maynard. There was
little interest manifested in the voting and the
first ballot resulted in the nomination of Mr.
Schiels. who received 135 votes while Mr.. Elder
was given %, and Colonel Maynard, 40 I'M
mediately after the announcement of the nomi,
nation of Mr.. Schels the convention adjourned.