The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-06

uncommon ability or influence Of mine but for
the reason that this is the only occasion in the
history OF our national conventions on which
the Pacific slope has been accorded such
an honor California was acquired under
Democratic rule and it became a commonwealth
under Democratic auspices 1t is, therefore,
fitting that the bestowal of this favor should
enanate from an organization whose patriot
ism and courage gave her to the American
union and that the party should be the first to
press forward with parental fondneSs the chill
dren OF those who knocked and did not knock in
vain for admission to the privileges of state
hood congratulate you, not merely as
democrats, but as American citizens. on the
encouraging circumstances which attend the
inauguration OF our proceedings For the first
time for period covering more than a quarter
of century the Democratic National conven-
tion sits while the affairs of the government are
conducted by Democratic administration.
A DIsPRovEN CLAIM.
Up to the late presidential election the Re
publican party declared that Democratic sue
cess meant national ruin and that whatever
might be said of the crimes and transactions Of
those then in authority, yet to no other keeping
could the welfare OF the United States be safely
connded. This doctrine was repudated at the
polls, and the experience of four years has
demonstrated that these assertions and charges
were unwarranted AMI that the people were
right in demanding and compelling radical
change.
The platform of principles adopted at our
last national convention prescribed with accu-
racy the rules of conduct which should control
governmental action. Grover Cleveland was
selected by that convention as a man whose
firmness, ability, integrity and statesmaullke
qualities pre- -emnently fitted him to undertake.
the task of carrying out the great reforms thus
suggested by the organization to whose tenets
he had ever been ready to yield compliance.
No public servant ever responded to the call of
duty more fully or in better faith than our hon
ored President. transformations in the discharge
of his trust, he has never failed to apply TO public
affairs fhoSa goupd hneiuncg mn win bA oh
servance of which is even more necessary in
public than in private station For years 1t
has been generally conceded that it was neces-
sary to reform the tariff The existing law on
the excitement, and because of the exigencies
of war
ALL PROMISES FULFILLED.
The present administration has redeemed the
promises made by the Democratic convention
OF 1884 1t has sought to relieve the burdens of
prevent undue accumulation in the treasury,
and has at the same time taken the requisite
steps to foster and protect domestic
industries. II the tariff has not been
modified, it is because Of Republican
obstruction. The existence of an enormous
surplus in the treasury threaten the Industries
of the country, is constant source of injury to
the consumer and men OF moderate means, who
find it difficult to obtain monetary assistance
because of the withdrawal of large portion Of
the circulating medium: This unfor-
tqnate situation. is directly attribut-
party, whose aim has ever been to encourage
monopolies and to ignore the interests of the
masses.
He contrasted the policy Of the present with
the preceding administrations upon the queS
tion of public lands and Chinese immigration,
and saying that time did not permit of extended
enumerations Of the sins of the republicans and
virtues of the democracy. He paid an eloquent
tribute to Gov. Tilden and closed by saying
that the honest, intelligent elector whose judg-
ment is untainted by prejudice, is prepared to
again intrust this government to the Demo
cratic party. That that party has accomplished
so much, notwithstanding the continued oppo-
sition of its foes, is ample evidence
that during the next four years its policy will
be finally and completely adopted. The com
ing contest will result in the triumph of the
Democracy. The nominees Of this convention
will be chosen of the people, and If we do our
duty the Republican party will benceforward
be unable to retard the progress of our country.