The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-27
POLITICAL.
Pannsylran1a pemecrats.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Aug. B.-The
Democratic State convention was
called to order at 1890. Over 400 dele
gates were present. r. p. Allen was
elected temporary chairman By accla-
nation, various committees were APP
pointed and the convention took re-
cess until O'Clock.
The convention did not reasonable
on time, but when called to order the
attendance was as large as in the morn
ing. jacob b. Tnrney was elected
vice-president, and secretaries were
appointed. The committee reported
the following platform:
First--The Democracy OF Psnnsyl
vsnis, in convention aslemblee, de-
clare thnic hearty approval and sup
port Of the principles adoptsd by the
Chicago Democratic convention, July
0, 1884. They favor an honest end eff
cieat civil service, a fair and just re-
vision Of The tariff and thorough re-
form of tho methods OF administration
which obtained under Republican rule,
ia strict accordance with the terms oil
the Chicago platform upon which Gro
yer Cleveland was elected president
| and Thomas 4. Hendricks vice-presi-
dent of tho United States.
Second-We cordially approve the
Democratic reform administration OF
President Cleveland and his cabinet
| We recognize in their official acts q
| resclute determination to vindicate
tho principles upon which the presi-
dent was elected. To this end we az.
! firm his clear and indisputable RICH
| to promptly remove officials who have
| proatituted the public service for par
tissn and personal ends. The thor
ough reform Of abuses and arching
Investigations already made III the
several departments OF the Federal
government give assurance that the
present administration will secure for
| the country that thorough organiza-
| ton of the civil service which will ef-
feet an honest, practical and efficient
| administration ofthe government
hird-The administration of Gov
ernor Pattison, by the firm, honest
execution OF the law, and the faithful
use Of the veto power in the interest of
reform and economical government,
challenges the respect and commands
the confidence OF the people. We
warmly approve tha action Of the gov
ernor and his ofligf9l advisors in their
efforts to maintGn and enforce the
constitution TO secure an honest, just
and permanent government; to guard
the interest OF 6he people; to secure
honesty in thySta.e government, and
TO reform lbng existing abuses and
deeply-roobG inequalities OF the laws.
Fourth -lEvery legitimate effort of
labor to .5etter its condition, enhance
its rewards, and protect its rights,
commands the sympathy and support
| o, the Democratic party. The importa-
| ton, under contract. OF foreign pauper
| died by judiciou5 legislation.
Fifth-We favor the enforcement OF
\ the constitution OF tho State in every
particular, and especially in relation
| TO carry iug corporations.
Slxth--We denounce the fragrant vi
olation OF the constitution III an at
tempt to consolidate roads with the
| Pennsylvania.
Sav0nth-We denounce the nOminE-
toni OF Matthew S. Quay by tho Re-
publicans for state treasurer.
Eighth-We are in favor of o pro
psrly graded license system snd OPP
pose unequal taxation ia any form
and in favor of the largest liberties
of private conduct Consistent with
the public welfare and the rights OF
others; and regulating tho liquor
traffic and providing against the evils
| theroirom.
a resolution deploring the death Of
General Grant closed the report,
Tho platform was unanimously
adopted.
Conrad 3. Day was nominated fol
sta, treasurer by aCclsmaiion.
AGjuOrued sine'die.