The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-07-08
SUMMER POLITICS.
Several State Conventions Nom
mate Candidates and Adopt
Platforms.
Democrats and Greenbaokers Fuse in
Iowa-Pennsylvania Repubi-
can Convention.

The Iowa Democratic State Convention, at
Des Moines, was temporarily organized. with
A. r. Mccoy OF Clinton. Chairman and w. c.
Miller OF Buena Vista, Secretary. The con-
vention was in session two days. Nothing
done the first day beyond the appointment OF
the customary committees Upon coming to
gether on the second day permanent organize
ton was speedily effected by the election of the
following officers q. w. Bell, OF Hamilton
County, President; G. w. Miller, of Bremen;
John Y. Franly. OF Pottowattamie w. II. Hol-
lingsworth, OF Keokuk J. S. Root. OF Floyd and
M. j. Kelley, OF Iowa County, Secretaries; Tim
O. Walker. of Marshall, Reading Secretary.
The Committee on Resolutions made Il report,
the substance of which is as follows:
1.-The Democracy Of Iowa announce the follow
ing platform of principles That the clean, pure
and honest administration OF Grover Cleveland
is a matter Of just pride for every American
citizen without distinction Of party, and we most
cordially and heartily approve and applaud the
noble, determined, and successful efforts OF the
President in the interests Of good government,
and we pledge him our continued support in
all such efforts. That the noble and manly
efforts OF Gladstone in behalf OF representa-
tive government for Ireland commands
our unqualified approval. That most
heartily express our appreciation OF the services
OF all Union soldiers and sailors, and recon-
mend the fullest recognition of their services in
defense OF country by ample and liberal
pension laws making allowances to oil who re-
TO those dependent upon them. To that end we
condemn private bills and special legislation,
which favor few TO the detriment OF the many.
To impose taxes for any other purpo-
than the raising OF the necessary revenue
for the support OF the Government is unconsti-
tutional and wholly inconsistent with
boosted freedom. We therefore call
upon Congress for the immediate re-
vision of the tariff laws to revenue
basis, to the end that every industry and every
section may enjoy perfect equality under the
law. That we favor the repeal Of the present
prohibtory law of this State. and the enactment
in lieu thereof of n law securing TO each county
and municipal corporation the right to deter
mine for itself the prohibition or licensing Of
the sale of intoxicating liquors as n beverage
providing by proper legislation for the enforce
ment of prohibition where prohibition is adopt
ed, and where license is adopted for a license
fee Of not less than $780, with such Legislative
strictions will promote sobriety and suppress
free whisky. We cordially invite all persons be-
lieving in the foregoing principles 10 unite in
overthrowing the party in power in this State
minority report was offered for n local-opton
law confined to cities aud towns without limit as
TO license.
The platform down to the liquor plank was
adopted when lively discussion ensued, con-
Guiding with the adoption Of the majority
port, which declares in favor of local option in
counties and cities, and where a license Is voted
for il shall be- not less than 500.
The convention then proceeded to select can
didates for State offices. Cato Sells, Of Black
hawk County, was nominated by reclamation
for Secretary of State, and Paul Guelich of
Burlington. was named for Auditor. Word be-
ing received from the Greenback State Conven-
ton, sitting in Lewis Opera House, that they
had nominated Daniel Campbell. OF Monona
County, for Treasurer, and William Theophius
for Clerk of the Supreme Court, the Democratic
Convention completed its work by nominating
for Attorney General G. II. Mackey OF Keokuk
County, and Frank Bradley, of Audubon Coun-
ty, for Supreme Court Reporter, and then adj
journed.