The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-12


abundantly has beer fulfilled. Not one. These
prophecies were as plentiful and dismal as va
pors In a sea OF contaeon. The soldiers were TO
lose their pensions, according to the stereotyped
cry OF the Republican party, whereas, in point
OF fact, this last Congress. largely composed OF
exconfederate soldiers. paased more pension
bills than were ever passed by any Congress be-
fore. They became so numerous that one I
know of was voted to a man who had been dead
six months, and another was to a good woman
whose name was already upon the pension roll
1t is blessed spectacle to see the pensioning OF
the soldiers of the Union. The Union soldier
will never get as much as he ought to have, but
l am glad to know there is no part OF the coun-
try, even among those who wore the gray, that
begrudges him all he ought to have.
Another prediction was that the treasury OF the
United States would be sacked with Southern
claims-rebel claims. The government was 20
stroyed by the plundering of thousands Of war
claims Not one has been paid, not one has
been allowed, and never win be unless the car
petbaeger reign comes back again. We were to
attack the financial system of the country until
our credit would soon be at great discount in
the markets of the world The credit of the gov
ernment. under the Democracy, is as strong as
ever it was The Offices in their administration
are clean-no defalcations, star routes or any
thing of the kind. We had better continue on
as are doing so we'll The Democratic party
fosters the public interests We should
give it our confidence and support We
have declared forfeited by two Con-
crosses over one hundred million of acres
of the public domain. which had been granted
away by Republican administrations. The Dem
ocratic House Is leading and blazing the way
against monopoly, and we should uphold its
hands. have been betrayed in saying more
than intended. / have seen you so often en-
gagged in battle and marching to victory that to
see you, gladdens my very heart. This conven
ton Is now ready for business
Following the remarks of Senator Voorhees,,
hn RaTnnR nff hA 4nn AIn~ al
presented by Judge Charles r. Pollard. the
gentleman whose nomination for Judge
OF Montana to succeed Judge John
Coburn, of this city, was rejected.
The committee reported two contests, one from
the Twenty fifth ward, in this city. and the other
from LAGRANGE county. Austin II. Brown, who
occupied seat on the stage at the press tables,
called fo- the previous question, which was car
ried, and the report was adopted.
Scott Ray made the usual motion for the ref
erence of ali resolutions withorts reading, and
the convention at once proceeded to the nomina-
ton of candidates. motion having been previ-
ously adopted providing that NO speeches should
be allowed in presenting names to the conven-
ton.
The report of the committee on platform was
presented by Hon. Thomas R. Cobb, the chair
man, who, from small package Of papers. read
from separate slips the following resolutions
THE PLATFORM.
Resolved That the Democracy of Indiana, In con-
VentlOn assembled. cordially approve OF the 6umutS
traton of President Cleveland for its ability, integrity
and economy in the management of national affairs,
and recognize in the President and members of his
Cabinet faithful and patriotic public servants.
Resolved That the Democrats of Indiana sincerely
lament the loss OF their honored and trusted leader,
the late Thomas A. Hendricks BY his wise counsel
aud superb leadership the Democracy of Indiana
gained and enjoyed enviabe reputation for honor
and unselfsh devotion to the principles of just gov
cannot better be perpetuated than BY steadfast OBJ
of his conciliatory counsel and patriotic
teachings, to the end that the efforts of oil
the e faithful ~ application of those grand and
ennobling principles that conduce to the welfare
and happiness of liberty yloving people. We also
the nation and particularly the Democratic party has
suffered the loss Of four other eminent citizens in the
persons Of the gallant leader George T. Mcclellan;
superb hero, Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock, and more
recently the demise of that deserving statesman,
,gacious counsellor profound political philosopher.
Samuel j. Tilden The career of these illustrious men
may well servo as examples for those upon whom
shall devolve the responsibilities of leadership.
Resolved That taxation OF the people for other puv
poses than raising for the expenses of the
government, economically administered, is robbery
under the forms of law We are therefore, in favor
of reduction of the present unjust tariff to
nue. basis. and hereby reafrm the principles laid
down in the Chicago platform on that subject. and
heartily indorse the action of the Democratic repre-
senatves in Congress from this State for their fidelity
to the cause of tariff refarm.
Resolved That the action of the Democratic House
Congresses in declaring forfeited and recaiming from
railroad corporations about one hundred millions OF
of land is hereby heartily ndorsed and approved
Resolved That the ownership of real estate in this
country by persons not citizens of the United States
injurious to true American interests, and may be
attended with many evil consequences. We therefore
heartily approve the act of the last General Assembly
in prohibiting the ownership of real estate in Indiana
by Aliens and thereby repeating the act allowing aliens
to hold and convey real estate PASSED by Republican
Legislature and approved by a Republican Governor.
And specially approve Of such legislation by Con-
gress shall effectively protect the public lands from
such aliens entry and ownership. so that the same
may. far possible be reserved for citizens
Resolved, That we favor financial policy in which
gold and silver and paper money readily convertible
into coin including the volume of United States notes
provided for by Law. shall be the circulating
medium. We insist that the surplus in the national
or e e S
reduced to the end that large accumulations in the
treasury beyond the proper necessities of the public
service shall occur thus assuring honest econom.
ical government and relieving the people from un.
necessary and oppressive taxation.
Resolved That the State governmen of Indiana,
in all of its departments has been characterized by
prudence economy and wisdom, and we cordially In,
dorse the same.
Resolved That the Democratic party of Indiana il
as it has always been opposed IN principle to all
sumptuary laws and prohbitory legislation, but it is
in favor of just and proper measures for regulating
the traffic in sprituous and Intoxicating liquors under
the cense system. designed to reprcss the evils of
intemperance; and it favors reasonable increase of
the license tax discriminating between malt liquors
and wines and distilled spirits as to place the high
est license distilled spirits; the proceeds of such
tax to be applied to the support of common schools
Resolved, That we especially commend and approve
tho action of the last General Assembly in prohibit
ing the importation of foreigners and aliens under
contract perform labor within the State OF Indiana
We demand such further legislation by Congress
may be necessary to prevent such importation of
foreign laborers into this country, and declare
ourselves in favor Of the strctest enforcement OF the
acts prohibiting Chinese immigration. Both of these
systems being in our Judgment hostile to, and de-
structive of, the best interests OF the American
loborer and mechanics that in the enactment of oil
laws strict regard should be had for the rights Of
the laborng masses; that taxation should be
economical administration of public affairs that wage
workers should be protected by legislation from the
oppressive power of monopolies and grssping eorpo
foregoing purposes should be repealed. Further,
that we demand the abrogation Of all laws which do
of stringent laws to promote the health and enhance
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