Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-07
MASSACHUSETTS, DEMOCRATS.

The Splendid Platform Adopted by the
state Convention.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS September o.
Following is the platform adopted to-day
by the State Democratic Convention:
The Democrats of Massachusetts,, in
Convention assembled, salute the National
Democracy; congratulate the brethren
throughout the Union on the bright pros
pect OF securing for another four years the
continuance of the present safe aud patri-
otto administration of the general govern
ment, and adopt the following declaration
of principles:
Believing that Grover Cleveland has
wisely, faithfully and successfully dis
charged the duties of his office az Presi-
dent OF the United Statee; that his admin
istration has been honest, clean and free
from scandal in all its departments; that
nv carrying out the fiuancisl policy OF the
Democratic party he has secured tranquil
ity and confidence to the business OF the
country; that in enforcing the foreign
policy of the Democratic party he has been
irm and judicious, conservative and
pacific, dignified and courageous; that his
uae of the powers of removal and appoint
uent vested 10 him has been free from par
tiaanship, and believing that the continu-
suce of his administration would be for
the best interests of the people, securing
20 them the blessing of peace, prosperity
and good government at home and full
respect for their rights by foreign powers,
WE pledVe our most earnest aud strenuous
Efforts 10 insure his reelection.
Believing that our national experience
has shown the unwisdom OF placing In tne
Office Of Vice President men whose direct
nomination for the Chief Msgistracy OF the
Nation would not be seriously proposed,
We rejoice in the selection made at 81
Louis of Alien G.. Thurman as the nomi-
nee for that position. The extent OF his
public experience, his high ability as o
iurist, his rank "a statesman OF the hcst
order and his personal character, make
his candidacy not simply strong in itself,
ont especially strong by contrast with the
Republican nomination for the same high
Office; and to the illustr:ous Democrat OF
Ohio, "ths ncblest Roman OF them all,
We also pledge our heartiest support.
Believing that the National Damocrssic
Convention, held in June last az st. Louis,
faithfully aud fully represented ana ex
pressed the principles and purposes OF the
Democratic party, weadOpt its platform IS
our own.
Believing that the Republican party il
seeking the suffrages of the people for I'D
candidates BY dishonest cries and trsucu,
Liant reprssentatiOus concerning the central
issps-the Question OF tax reduction and
tariff revision-we submit to popular
Indictment this clear statement OF the Dem
ocrssic policy touching that issue:
Believing tnst all unnecessary taxstloi
Ia simply robbery from the people unde'
the forms of law, we demand q reduction
of ths present wsr rates to sucn a point y
will leave in the pockets OF the peopis
over 500, coo, 900 per year that are no" De
ing taken therefrom without reason OF
Justice and locked up in idleness IN the
treasury vaults at Washington.
Believing that in leyying import dutie
IN meet the actual requirements OF IN
Goyernmant they should be 30 levied as t
incidentally afford encouragement and pro
lection to American capital and LABOR AMI
Tins strengthen our home industries, W
cordially approve the provisions OF IN
Mills bill and believe the placing of WOO
on the free list will unquestionaoly give
valuable stimulus to the woolsn Dlils q
This State ard by reducing the cost Q
materials, will enable the wooden manuise
tprsr TO compete with all rivals for tn
trade of the world and give more work an
better wages to wooden workers.
Believing thst taxes should be lifted iron
the common articles Of necessary eonsuml
tom. President Clsvelsnd's proposition {
take the duty eff wool, salt, lumber an
sueh staples "a thus being made cheaper
viii make lighter the task OF every wots
insmsp who has q family, and we o.
nounce the policy proposed by the Rspuf
lican marty of abolishiDg the internal rev
enus taxes which bear on liquors ana ts
bacco, thus offering the people cheap WINS
XIV instead of cheaper necessities.
Believing thst trusts, those creatures
tbe exorbitant war tariff, and iniquitou
combinations hostile alike to the legit'
mately employed capital and the homes
labor of the country, we demand sue
tariff legislation by Congress and sue
Other legislation, end by the general coui
of this State, as will effectively euro tn
power and arrest the growth OF these oar
gerous monopolies.
Relieving that the protection and deiens
of Our New England fishermen In all tnei
lust rights is q paramount national duty
we hail with approval the recent messsg
Il