The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-08-12
Demoerat,o state Convention.

LEAVENWoRTH, Aug. 4.-The demo-
cratic state convention met in this city
this morning at 10 O'Clock and was called
toorder by w. @. Perry, chairman Of the
state central committee. Immediately
upon its assembling Q resolution eulo-
giving and regretting the death OF Sam
ueI j. Tilden was passed, after which
the temporary chairman, Thomas Fem
lon1appointed committees on credentials,
order Of business and resolutions. The
convention then adjourned until 2
much enthusiasm.
At2 O'Clock In the afternoon the COM
mittee on pertinent organization report
ed the name of ex-GoV. Click for per-
manent chairman. It was unanimously
adopted. As the committee on resOlu-
lions was not ready to report ct 2 p. m.
the convention adjourned until 30 and
up to o'clock the time was spent upon
the platform, which was finally amend
cd and adopted as follows:
Resolved, That the democracy Of
Kansas, in convention assembled, hear
lily endorse the present democratic ad-
mfnistZstion and fully sustain the presi-
dent In his intelligent, manly and cOur-
Ageous Efforts to carry into practical et
feet the principles and doctrines laid
down in the national democratic plat
uDOu WulCU 10 H09 AOH1AhGNC4 -
the choice Of the national democracy Tor
president Of the United Stats. He Ia
been faithful thus far to his high trust
aud his administration Of national at
fairs has given assurance 70 the country
that he meant WHIST he said when he an
nOunced bis fearless determination to do
right whether offensive to friend or foe,
and we Join him In his sentiment that
the perpetuation OF the republic and OF
the liberties Of the people IL far
paramount 70 the existence OF any polit-
zeal organization.
Resolved, That we ara In accord with
the national democracy; In opposition to
FL sumpsuary legislation either state or
national; that we are opposed TO the
principles OF constitutional prohibition
and demand 9 re-submieeton Of the pro-
hibitory amendment In this state to Q
vote Of the electors, 90 that the question
may be finally and intelligently settled,
and whereby the interest OF true temper
ence may be promoted and the indiyid.
uaI liberty and manhood Of the citizens
respected and restored, and instead Of
constitutional or statutory prohibition We
favor we'll regulated and just license
system.
Resolved, That We recognize Isbor e.
the source Of all wealth, and demand for
tbs working classes anch remuneration
for their services Is VIII enable them,
with economy ana sobriety, 70 improve
their social and financial condition; FUR
Their, We condemn the policy Of tbs re-
publican party In building mp monopo-
lies and classes by special IeRislation,
hostile to the beet interests Of the
masseG.j
Resolved That the differences between
labor and capital should be settled By .
board Of arbitration In each state, and
q general supervisor appointed By the
United States as . final board Of ep-
peal, 50 that the prosecutions Of coz
porAte powers and the retaliation Of labor
strikes mAy cease and justice prevail.
Resolved, That the present railroad
law should be 50 amended Is 70 pre-
vent the railroad companies iron
charging the people excessive rates Of
freight 20 pay fhe interest on Watered
stock; should provide Cor reasonable
compensation for services render d, and
no more; and tbs commissioners, II any
there be, should have the power 20 en-
force their decisions In the name Of the
state
Resolved, That the republican policy
Of special pension legislation IL designed
e political machine and Il the crying
evil Of the hour. We demand revision
Of the whole pension system and the enc
aCtmenk o9 general law nnhampered
by technicalitfes, 90 that the truly worthy
survivors Of the union army, participants
IN the late war. or their needy heirs,
may. without delay, receive pensions in
soma measure commensusete with their
liabilities and suffering; and Ne