The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-09-10

THE FIRST GUN.
An Appeal to the Ohio Democracy nroD
the State Executive Committee.

An Appeal to the Ohio Democracy nom
the State Executive Committee.
COLUMBUS, August 27.-The Demo-
cratic State Executive Committe has
sent the following circular to the.
several county organizations through
out the State:
To THE DEMOCRACY OF OHIO: Wc
enter upon the campaign under tho
most auspicious circumstances. We
are in possession of both National and
State Administrations, and the affairs
of each are being safely and wisely con-
Quoted. The record of President Cleve-
land has justified the hopes Of his friends
and disappointed the predictions Of
his enemies. A few months OF public
service has demonstrated that his
Administration is to be one of con-
science and courage. Many abuses
have been corrected and neces-
sary reforms inaugurated. Corrup-
ton fostered under Republican rule has
been exposed. and large reductions in
expenditures has been made in nearly
every branch of the public service
The favorites who possessed the Naval
Department have been driven out, and
their illegal contracts, obtained by In
direct means, have been set aside.
Millions of acres of the public domain.
which had been inclosed by land-grsb-
bers, have been reclaimed, end this vast
territory secured to actual settlers.
Finally, all sectional animosity has
ended, and complete harmony restored
between the North and the South.
The record of Governor Hoadly IL
equally to be- commended. His admin
istration has brought credit to himself
and strength to his party. ALI the de-
partments Of State and its numerous
| institutions have been carefully and
honestly managed. The interests Of
capital and labor have been alike pro-
tected. He has concealed his views up
on no public question, and his position
upon every issue before the people has
been clearly and fearlessly announced.
The business men of the country Of all
parties have confidence in both Dur Fed
eral and domestic administrations, and
in consequence business is again reviv-
ing. and property increasing in value.
Our recent; convention was marked
with the gre atest harmony. There were
no factions and no dissensions. The
ticket had already been substantially
selected by the people. and was ratified
by the convention BY acclamation. The
Endorsement given to President Cleve-
land, Governor Hoadly and their work
| was honest and earnest. We owe it to
| ourselves to see that we give them ar
equally enthusiastic Endorsement at the
polls.
The cause of Democracy and good
government depends on this contest.
We can net afford. to allow our
! faithful and efficient Governor to suffer
defeat at the hands of the political
enemies of the Democratic party. His
cause is the cause of our
party. His success or defeat is the
success or defeat of that party for
whose supremacy we have contended
for many years. 1t is onr fight. and
will be our victory. The campaign is
a short one. Our State and local
committees are already pushing for
ward the work of thorough organiza-
tion.
We appeal to every Democrat in the
State to unite with us in carrying for
ward the good work. If we receive the
earnest support at the hands of our
friends which we ask and expect, we
promise you substantial victory in
October. 7. E. POWELL. Chairman :.
HENRY BoHL, Secretary.