Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-03
Committee, was elected serseint-at
arms Of the Convention.
RESOLUTIONS.

lutiops, said that the committee, aitet
o thorough discussion Of the same haa
adopted the following resolutions, when
he though, would meet with the unsni-
nous support Of the Convention, asthey
had done Of the committee
Resolred, That we congratulate the
Democratic party Of the whole coun'
try upon its success, after many years
of patient effort, in placing at the head
Of the Federal Government a man who
respects and upholds the principles OF
constitutional liberty; and that we re.
coenize in Grover Cleveland wise and
patriotic statesman, who is faithfully
and fearlossly fulfilling the solemn
pledges Of his party, and is Justly WIN
Ming the admiration Of all fair-mlnded
men.
Resolred. That on all questions OF
Federal policy, such as taxation, cur
repcy. labor, and other questions OF
like importance demanding legislation
at lhe hands Of the Federal Congress,
We reailirm the sound declarations con-
tajned in the platforms Of the Demo
cratic National Convention of 1884 and
the Democratic State Convention OF
1855.
Besolred furthermore, That we com
mend the efforts made by Democrats in
the last Congress for the conscientious
fulflment OF the solemn pledges of tbe
Democratic party, and that we urge the
continuation OF those efforts in behalf OF
such q reform in Federal taxation, con-
sis,ent with the declarations Of the last
Democratic National Convention, as
shall bring about the abolition
of the present internal-reyenue sys-
TEN, with it's unjust determinations
as shall provide revenue Sufficient for
Government economically administered
and as. whilst neither retarding the
legitimate growth Of any American In
dustry nor injuriOuSly affecting the In
terests Of American labor, but aiding,
on the contrary, in their Advancement,
shall relieve the farmer, the mechanic,
the merchant, and those engaged in all
other callings, Of unnecessary and OPP
! pIessiye bui5ens.
Resolrea. That we favor such appro-
! vriations Of the public moneys by the
Federal Government as will promote
the rspid and necessary improvement
Of the rivers and harbOrs of Virginia,
and as will at the same time incidentally
furnish employment to large numbei
Of our citizens.
Pesolped, That in the death Of Sam
uel }. Tllden the Democratic party ha'
suffered the loss OF an able and far
secng leader, ard the country that O'
an upright, patriotic, and useful citizen
and that we take this occasion to eX
press once more our condemnation o.
The foul wrong perpetrated by unscru
pulous partisans, by which the lawfully
elected President Of the United State'
was robbed Of his Office, and Of whict
not only Mr.. Tilden, bat the people o
the whole country were the victims.
Resolred. That we pledge ourselye
and those who have chosen us to repre-
sent them in this Convention to wig
orous and aggressive warfare upoI
one-Republicanism. with its dan
gerous centralizing tendencies and tyran
nical one man power, in whatever foru
it may appear, whether open or dis
guisod.
The resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
ENDORSING MIR. WISE.
Mr.. Howard, Of Richmond, otiere'
the following, which was unanimousl.
adopted;
fesoired, That we heartily approv
of the course Of our present repre-
sentative, Hon. George D. Wise, an
that we commend especially his mani
defence Of the southern people agains
the malignant attacks Of the partisa
South-haters.
NOMINATIONS BEGUN.
Mr.. Haw moved that the Conventio
now proceed to nominate candldst
for Congress to succeed the Hon
George d. Wise. Carried.
Mr.. Gibbons moved that a majorit
should nominate. .
Mr.. O'Bannon moved that the twt
thirds rule be adopted.
Mr.. Smith moved that Mr.. O'BaI
non s amendment be laid on the tabl'
Agreed to. g.,
MIR. Gibbons's motion--the majorit
rulc-was adopted.
The rules Of the House Of Delegate
were adopted for the government OF IL
Convention.
Mr.. Haw moved that the cities
called first and the counties afterSarc
for nominations.
Mr.. TYLER moved as a substitute hi
the counties and cities be called
alphabetical order. Adopted.
The roll.call proceeded.
Chesterfield made no nomination.
When Goochland was called NJ
Parrish said that his delegation h'
been instructed to vote for his fellog
countyman, b. o. James; that NJ
James had declined to be candidat
and bad requested them to vote for Il
present incumbent, Hon. George
Wise. Cheers
Hanover and King William ea'
asked to be excused for a short Will
Colonel Purcell raised the point tn
if the counties had nominations to MAJ
they should make them when the
name was called. lie therefore mov'
, that the counties make nomination
! when called if they had any to max
Carried.
MIR. WISE NOMINATED.
The call Of the roll of counties al
b. cities was proceeded with anew, al
G when GoOchland county was reach
: Mr.. Parrish nominated Hon. George
t Wise. lie spoke Of him as man VI
G had served his people faithfully, o
, whom they had delighted to honor, al
b a man who, in every sense of the wor
was fitted to be sent back to CongreS
n and the one Of all others who wou
g not allow the Democratic flag to trt
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