The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-13
Select Oliver Ames for Governor, aud Adept
Platform Indorsing the National Ticket
in Strong and Appropriate Words.
The Democrats of New York State As.
semble in a Big Convention at Buffalo,
And Gov. D. B. Hill Is Renominated BY Ac-
clamation and Amid Great Enthusiasm
Lieut.. Gov. Jones Similarly HOnored.
MASSACHUSETTS REPUBLICANS.
Oliver Ames Nominstsd for Governor
First Bailot--The Platform.


Oliver Ames Nominstsd for Governor ON
First Bailot--Ths Platform.
Boston. Sept l2-Sheltersd from drench-
ing rain. the Republican delegates of Massachu-
setts met to unite on State ticket, in fremont
Temple. this morning. The call was read by
Secretary Southworth, following which prayer
was offered by Rev. Nehemiah Boyntou. After
brief remarks by Chairman Burden upon the
issues OF the campaign, in which he euogized
Harrison and Morton, the committees were ap-
pointed. 1t was voted that all resolutions be
referred to the committee on resolutions with
out debate.
The committee on credentials reported 80
cities and 327 towns, represented by l,2l5 dele
gates. The committee on permanent oreaniza-
tion reported as follows: President. John d.
Long, OF Bingham; vics-presidsnt, Hon. n. P.
Banks, Of Walthan. and seventy others; secre-
tariss, ]. Otis Wardwell and eight others. Mr..
Long was escorted to the platform. and, after
the applause had subsided, made q speech. Mr..
Long helcIths close attention Of the convention
for one hour aud FIVE minutes, his leading points
being enthusiastically spplsuded The mention
of the national ticket elected prolonged applause,
with three cheers for Harrison and Morton. Mr..
Long closed amid tumuitous applause.
The committee on resolutions, through its
chairman, Charles H. Allen. reported IS follows
Face to face with great national political struggle
important in its bearing upon industrial sys-
tenn, American dignity, prosperty aud glory than any
of nearly four years OF Democratic incapscity and
insecurity in the management Of public affairs, culm
mating in monstrous proposition calculated 10 break
down our industries and degrade our labor, the Re-
pubcans of Massachusetts assembled in convention,
rearm their devotion to the principles of the great
national Republican party. We believe that, however
BETRAYED misrepresented and intentionally misunder
stood that party has stood for all thoss qualities OF
high morality. farsee;ng and conscientious statesman
SKIP, the development of which, in national and State
affairs has led to marvellous prosperity OF the peo
pie and unparalleled and unapproachabie national
progress. We believe that the people--"ths plain
people" of Abraham Lncoln-havs for q
Inent lost faith in that party and to-day wherever
intelligence. divorced from personalities and narrow
Of sound eonserrati~s and ;ud;eiou, st.,esmanship
Realizing that much has already been accomplished IN
the general line of progressive legislation by the Repub
snt and present the of the old Commonwealth
platform for the present condition of affairs.
we reeos1ize , IN tae apProassng eiee.,on :n. im
dustr ss, and we uncompromsingly assert adher-
ence to the American idea of collection of revenue
levied TO be of the greatest help in the develop
ment OF American enterprises and the elevation of
American labor The ideal commonwealth 10 that
which is peopIed governed and adorned by worknen.
We therefore insist upon that protective policy which
shall keep the American market for Americans. and
prevent the wages of her workmen from being de-
graded by the competition of the pauper the slave,
below the standard which shall enable them to enjoy
the comfort and leisure which becoming and
sential to American citizenship.
Closely interviewer with the question of protection
10 the system of uudervaluation and false invoicing
now carried on by foreign agents this side OF the
ocean. demoralizng and running our foreign business
swindling workingmsn practicing fraud and dis
honesty upon manufscturers and violating
customs laws-a system which has attained such
menace 10 business interests and to demand i'm
mediate revision and correction Under this system
of undervaluation. and in substantial volatien of
law the foreign trade is warehousing in our large
seaboard cities and manufacturing in Europe Its
agents are debauching customs forcing unfair
competition and thus attempting to break down our
industries. Merchants, workingmen and all good
citizens may join with us in demanding q correction
of this great commercial wrong; return to specific
duties, wherever practicable and the enactment of
such legislation shall tariff laws from
such misconstructou and protect the people against
the dishonest practices prevailing.
1t is notorious that the treasury of the Democratic
party is largely repenshed from the profits of the
liquor saloon, the counses of that party largely d.
rected by it. and the active working forces of the
Democratic party made up of the who con-
nected with it. while the influence of the church and
the home, to which the Republican party looks for
support. 10 resisted by it. We know our enemy 1t
natural that the statutes passed by the last Leg
islaturs designed to restrain and suppress the traffic
in intoxicating drinks should have received the al
most unanimous opposition of the Democracy. We
approve the action of the Legislature and repeat the
resolution of the Republican convention of last year.
That believing that the great question has reached
position where it demands a settlement, favor
the submission to the people of amendment to
Constitution prohibiting the manufacture and sale of
alcoholic liquors a beverage" and in order to
comphsh this call upon all who opposed TO the
political control of the grog shop to unite with the
Republican party in securing the election OF Senators
and Representatives who viii vote for the submission
of this amendment and further legislation in accord
| with this declaration.
We invite all lovers of their country to contrast the
brave foreign policy of the Republican party irspirsd
by unbending Americanism, which compelled Great
Britain to giving aid to rebellion to apologize
for her wrongdoing and to make compensation ~ .
defendant; which required Louis Napoleon to
ate Mexico and compelled nearly every hrst-class
power OF Europe to the old doctrine OF
petual allegiance and let citizens alone. Contrast
such policy and the tinid diplomacy of the present
a.halfyears nearly the whole term Of its life has
suffered gross wrong and insult to the fishermen of
the United States and to its flag in British American
waters, to go unredressed and which, but tor he
publican Senate would have utterly surrendered the
rights honor of the country, cannot its
credit by deathbed repentance or inspire confidence
by little buster within two months OF election.
We pledge ourselves to such wise expenditures TO:
the public schools render them the best places
for the instruction of our YOUTH aud to steady resist
any plan of public aid to sectarian schools.
We believe in the equal rights of all men under the
law; in the restrictive legislation for monopoes
corporations and trusts of every description govern
and control the humbest citizen, and in the imme
diate reform and better enforcement of our mmigra
ton laws; honest ballot the country over rs the
suffrage in the payment of every honest debt the
ernment has contracted an honest and just
sion law embodypg in statute the generous gratitude
of hearted people to the veteran soldiers In the
exemption of the civil service from partisan poliation
To the solution of these great questions, IN which
they will bear so large part we welcome the young
of this State and invite them TO an increasing
share in the honors and responsibilities which citizen
| ship ought to confer.
We heartily approve ana most coraiauy recon-
mend the platform adopted by the national Repub-
lican party at its national convention IN chicago IN
June of this year and pledge earnest support to
the national candidates of the party convinced that
in the and the soldier the honest and able
Christian gentleman, Benjamin Harrison, and In the
| sound fnancier and legislator Levi Z. Morton, the
party offers a ticket to commend itself to the
voters of this country who desire safe economical
| and honest administration of national affairs.
| The repors of the committee was unanimously
| adopted. Pending the taking of ballot, which
| had been ordered, recess was taken until
| o'clock.
The convention reassembed at $40 p. NJ,
when the formal ballot was announced as fol-
| lows:
Whole number, ], $50; necessary for choice, SIC
J. X. c. Sleeper. of Cambride, l; Wm. +. Draper.
| of Hopedale, 800; Oliver Ames. S59. On motion Of
Hon. F. r. Greenhalge, the nomination was
made unanimous
A motion was made to proceed to choose
electors-at large to the electoral college. and the
! names of Geo. ID. Robinson and Wm. F. Draper
were presented. They were nominated by ao-
clamation.
| Frank d. Allen. of Lynn, then presented the
| name of Hon. j. O. A. Brackett as a car. didate
| eou T;a,xac n -oovAronv The cn~;c.s;~o