Huntsville gazette., 1888-06-09
{ the benefit OF natural uomp,tiLion.


action is violated when through unnecessary
taxation vast sum of money, far beyond
the needs of an economical administration
is drawn from the people and the channels
of trade, and accumulated denloralizire
surplus in the National treasury.
1.-The money now lying idle in the Federal
treasury resulting from superfuous taxa
ton, amounts to more than 1925 ,O00, 600 and
the surplus collected is reaching the sum q
more than $50, 100000.
"Debauched by this immense temptation
the remedy of the Republican party is to
meet and exhaust it by extravagant to xa-
ton The Democratic remedy is to enforce
frugulity in public expenditures and abolish
unnecessary taxation. Our established do,
mestic industries and enterprises should no;
and need not be endangered by reduction
and correction of the burdens Of taxation.
''On the contrary, fair and careful re-
vision of our tax laws, with due allowance
for the difference between the wages OF
the American and foreign labor, must per-
NIT and encourage every branch Of such in
dustry and enterprise by giving them as
surance of an extended market and steady
and continuous operation in the interest of
American labor which should in no event be
neglected; the revision Of our tax laws, con.
templated by the Democratic party and to
promote the advantage of such labor, by
cheapcning the cost of the necessaries of life
in the home Of every workingman, and at
the same time securing to him steady and
remunerative employment.
upon this question of tariff reform, SC
closely concerning every phase of our
natural life, and upon every question in
volved in the problem of good government
the Democratic party submits its principles
and professions to the intelligent suffrages of
the American people"
Col Henry Watterson spoke for few
minutes in a most telling and deliberate
manner. Every sentence he uttered seemed
to be the signal for renewed applause. He
said that here was a platform upon which
Democrats could ''stand without feeling
that they were away from home [Cheersl
1t was declaration of prisciples to which
Democrats could subscribe without looking
around the corner. lCheersl 1t embodied
a statement Of facts incontrovertible. 1t de
localized t&e cause of reform and gave it a
language which might be spoken alike in
New Jersey and iowa, in Massachusetts and
in Texas. Its face is set in the right di.
and not the setting SUM-"
Mr, Watterson concluded amid great ap-
plause, and introduced Senator German
who was heartily received, and spoke
earnestly in favor of the resolution.
The platform was unanimously adopted
with rousing cheers Then Mr.. Watterso1
announced that the committee had approved
and requested the passage without discussion
IS 1
Hon. W. L. Scott and demanded the imme
diate passage Of the bill now pending in the
house of representatives, for the reduction OF
revenue. Cheer and cheer came from tn;
audience, and it was unanimously adopted
Mr.. Lehman, of Iowa, offered and the con
vention adopted, a resolution declaring for
the admission of Washington Dakota, Mon
tana and New Mexico into the union
On motion of Abbot, of New Jersey, the
following resolution was adopted
'RESOLvED, That we express our sym
pathy with the struggling people of nations
in their efforts to secure for themselves in
the western world the blessings OF sef-gov-
ernment and civil and religious liberty, and
we especially declare our sympathy with the
efforts of those noble patriots who, led by
Gladstone and Parnell, are conducting so
grand and peaceful a contest for home rule in
llciditt
Dir. Baker, of Ohio, asked unanimous con-
sent as delegate from The state which loved
and honOred Thomas A. Hendricks to present
and have adopted a series of resolutions of
respect TO the late vice president ard of re-
gret at his death. The resolutions were
adopted by a rising vote and Hendricks
name was cheered.
The roll was then called for the nomina
tions for vice president There was no re
sponse until California was reached, when
Senator NJ F Tarpey stepped upon the
platform and amid great applause nomt.
mated Allen g. Thurman, In the following
words
"MR CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN-This
is proud and pleasant duty which through
the kindness of my friends l have been
chosen to perform and l am truly grateful
to my associates who have SO honored me.
fear that it was kindness alone and not abil-
ity that prompted my selt ctiOn from among
the many eloquent gentlemen who are MEM
bers OF the California delegation, but sirs,
what | lack in Oratorical ability | in some
small measure compensate for in my enthu-
siasm in the undertaking; and feeling as to
that the most eloquent must fall short Of
doing justics to the gentlemen whom
am here to nominate, / have &C
cepted the trust with the mental reser-
vation. that if nothing else, l am at
least earnest in what l say and filled witt;
admiration for him of whom / speak. That
am proud Of the pr ivilege of addressing
you l acknowledge, but that | am prouder
still of the man whom | shall name ] will
not deny, for feel, sirs, that this republic
holds no superior to the Hon. Allen G.. Thur
man, Of Ohio. The greeting accorded his
name is well deserved tribute. Its spon-
taneity has been nobly earned. Be assured
such greeting will be accorded his name at
its every mention throughout this republic
from sea to sea and from the British line to
the gulf.
ALLAN G. Thurmani What an epitome of
American civil history is embodied in that
name! His character and ability are known
to every man, woman and child in the land
His public record will be a more enduring
monument to his fame than temples of stone
or brass, for history will inscribe his name
among the list of Americas ilustrious sons
Taking MS seat in the United States SEN
ate in 1869, the imprint of his genius is
found deeply imbedded in the legislation of
the country. From his first appearance in
the senate until his retirement from that
body his voice was always raised in behalf of
the people and in defense of their rights.
For forty years he has been a prominent fig