Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
HENDRICKS LOYAL HOSTS
A FULL STATE TICKET PUT IN
THE FIELD.


the Recently Deceased Great Party
Leaders, A Demand for Tariff Reform
New York Republicans TO Hold No
state Convention.
lNDIANAPoLIs, IND, Aug. 1.-The
Democratic State Convention met this
morning at 10 O'Clock in Tomlinson Hall.
The attendance was large and the CALLER
les were filed with spectators. Hon.
Daniel w. VOORHEES, was elected Chair
man, and w. j. Craig, editor OF the SEN
tinel, Secretary. John q. Nelson, OF Cass
county, was nominated for Lieutenant
Governor by acclamation. The other
nominations were as follows:
Supreme Court Judge, John II. Cotfroth,
of Tippecanoe; Il. w. Meyer. OF Monroe
county, Secretary OF State, on the second
ballot; G. A. Munson, of Allen, States
Auditor, on the first ballot; Thomas b.
Byrne, OF Vanderburg, State Treasurer.
THE PLATFORM.
Following is the platform:
Resolred, That the Democracy of Indiana
cordially approves of the administration of
President Cleteland for its ability. integrity
and economy In the management Of national
AFFAIRS, aud recognize IN the President and
members OF his Cabinet faithful and patriotic
servants.
RsSoJeed, That the Democracy of Indiana
earnestly lament tho loss OF their honored
and trusted leader, the late Thomas A. Hen
bricks BY his wise counsel aud superb
leadership the Democracy OF Indiana gained
and enjoyed an enviable reputation for he
rolc amt unselhsh devotion TO the principles
ofjust government.
PERPETUATIoN OF HIS MEMORY.
The memory Of our late beloved leader can
not be better perpetuated ihan by sieadfast
observation OF his cone,liatory counsel and
patriotic teachings, 10 the end that the efforts
OF all true Democratic citizens may be
directed 20 faithful application of the grand
ana enpObllng principles that cOnduce to the
welfare and happiness of liberty loving
people. We also profoundly deplore that
during brief period of time the nation. and
particularly the Democratic party. las suf-
fered the loss of four other eminent citi-
zens in the persons OF the gallant
leader, George b. Mcclellan; that pure
and wise statesman, Horatio seymour; the
superb hero, Winfield Scott Hancock, and
more recently the demise OF that d seeming
statesman, sa2acious councillor and profound
political philosopher, samuel j. Tilden. The
career or these illustrious men may well serve
as examples for those upon whom shall de-
volve the responsibilities Of leadership.
THE TARIFF PLANK.
Resoyosd, That taxation of the people for
other purposes than raising revenue for the
expenses of the government economically ad-
ministered is robbing under the forms of law.
We are therefore in favor Of a reduction of
the present unjust tariff to q revenue basis
and we hereby reafirm the principles laid
down iu the Chicago platform on thatsuhject
and heartily indorse the action of the Demo-
cratic representatives in Congress from this
state for their fidelity TO the cause OF tarin
reform.
ResoLusd. That the action of the Democrats
of the Honse of Representatives of the Forty
eighth and Forty ninth Congresses in declar-
Ing forfeited and reclaimng from railroad
corporations about 100000 600 of acres OF land
is hereby heartily indorsed and approved.
THE FINANCIAL POLICY.
Reso1Ued, That we favor financial policy
under which gold ana silver coin, and paper
money, readily convertible into coin nclud-
ing the volume of United States notes now
provided for by law, shall be the circulating
medium. We insist that the surplus in the
National Treasury shall he promptly applied
10 the payment Of the national debt, and that
taxation shall be reduced TO the end that
large ACCOMMODATIONS In the Treasury beyond
the proper neceesitiss OF the public service
shall not occur, thus assuring an honest and
economical government, and relieving the
people from unnecessary and oppressive taxa
tiOn.
THE STATE GOVERNMENT.
Resol0ed, That the State government OF In
diana, In all its departments, has been char
acterZed by prudence, economy and wisdom,
and we cordially indorse the same.
RsspLDed. That the Democratic party of In
diana Is now, as 1t always has been, opposed
IN lFlDClple 10 hlt BumUbuAfy lEM5 anu pro-
hibitory legislatation, but it is in
favor OF Just and proper measures
for regulating the traffic in Intoxicating
liquors under a license system designed to re-
press the evils OF intemperance, and it favors
reasonable increase Of the license tax. dis
eliminating between malt liquor and wines
and distilled spirits, 20 rs TO pace the highest
license on distilled spirits, the proceeds Of
such tax to be applied to the support Of the
common schools.
REPUBLICANISM ON IT'S DEATHBED.
NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-The Republican
State Committee to-day decided not to
hold any State convention this year.
TEXAS DEMOCRATS
GALVESTON, Aug. 1.-THE second
days proceedings OF the State Democratic
Convention were also ieatureless. The
Committees on Credentials, Permanent
Organization and Platform and Resolu-
tfons were not prepared TO report. Col.
Swain, one of the most popular candi-
dates before the convention, declared in
a speech that if he received the nomina-
tion and was elected, II war was declared, |
in "a hours ne would, lead force into |
Mexico, and every man would have a !
hacienda.
TENNEssEE's DEMOCRACY.
NASHVILLE, TENN, Aug. 1.-THE State |
Democratic Convention met to-day and |
organized. Two ballots have been had |
fof Governor, as follows: FIRST ballot,
Taylor Gil, DiDrell 1888, LoQRey 203, Nc |
Connell 1856. Second ballot, Taylor 602, |
Dibrell 440. Looney III, Mcconnell ~.
The platform indorses President Cleve-
land; congratulates the cCuntry on the |
restoration OF the Democracy to power;
favOrs reform OF taxes; regards the ma
tiona1 debt as national curse and de-
clares IL a crime against the people TO
hoard money raised by taxation in the
Treasury rather than pay II on the ma
tured interest-Dearing Indebtedness OF the
government. II commands that the sur
plus revenue now or hereafter in the
Treasury, whether gold or silver. be ap.
piled to the extinguishment OF the public
debt.
CRoXToN RENoMINATED.
FRYpERICKsBURG VA, Aug. 1.-THE
Democrats OF the Flrst Virginia district
to-day renominated Thomas Croxton for
Congress by acclamation.
pARGAN RENoMGNATED.
CHARLESTON, 5. c., Aug. 1.-THE
Democratic Convention OF the Sixth dis
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