Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-05-24


tries should not be subsisteut at expense Of
the many, and that the tariff should be so ad-
justed a. viii secure TO labor Just return,
and will best promote the prosperity of the
whole people BY setting in motion the wheels
Of commerce, manufactures and the mechan
ical arts, restore employment to willing
hands, and renewing all its national re-
sources, the prosperity Of the whole people, is
party to which may safely be committed
the destinies Of free people. The Demo-
cratic party of the Union consistently ap-
peals to judgment of the American people. It
can be said that during the past three years
integrity has been rewarded and practiced as
the chief of the civic virtues. Power has
been entrusted to one with whom patriotism
really means love of country aud a willing
ness to employ all the best faculties in ad-
vancing the welfare and prosperity of the
whole people. Public Office is regarded, in
deed, as public trust, and the highest faith
to the people has been observed. The most
carping criticism cannot point to n pledge
made by the Democratic national convention
of 1884 that has not been fulfilled. Every
declaration made by President Cleveland in
assuming the high Office of President of the
United States has been kert with scrupu-
lous faith. 1t can well be said of the Chief
Executive of the Republic to-day, as was
said of another, "It we're easier to turn the
sun from her course than Fabricius from the
path of honor" We believe that the sound
judgment, the incompatible integrity and
infexible purpose which has characterized
the administration of Grover Cleveland COM
mend him to the country as eminently worthy
of the suffrage of the American people, and
that continuance in power of the Democratic
party can alone secure the blessing of peace
and order and good government.
The speech was received with cheers, and
at every mention of Cleveland's name the
delegates went wild.
The credentials committee reported no
contests and the delegations fully repre-
sented.
The committee on rules submitted a report
limiting speeches to ten and five minutes
each. John McMahon, of Montgomery sub
mitted the resolutions as follows: On the
reading of the first resolution large por-
trait of the President was displayed, when
every man in the convention rose to his feet,
and the scene that followed is beyond de-
scription; hats, papers, everything went up;
it is great time.
THE PLATFORM.
The Democratic party of the State of Ohio,
in convention assembled, presents to the peo-
pie of the Saate the following declaration of
principles:
First-We indorse without qualification the
administration of President Cleveland. His
honesty, integrity, fidelity to principle and
manly courage have endeared him to the
American people, and the interests of the
country demand his denomination and cleo
ton.
Second-We approve of the Mills tariff bill
as the practical expression of the views of
the Democratic party, and request our repre-
sentatives in Congress to give it cordial sup
port.
Third-We demand that all land of the gov
ernment be held for actual settlers who are
citizens of the United States and for those
who declare their intention to become such,
and we endorse the successful efforts of the
administration to recover the public lands
which have been squandered upon railroad
corporations by reckless Republican Con-
gress.
Fourth-We favor the payment of liberal
pensions to union soldiers and sailors, and a
tender care for their widows and orphans.
Fifth-We demand an economic expendi-
ture of the public money, and the reduction
of the surplus in the treasury by reduced
taxation, and not by extravagant and cor
rupting appropriations. The money of the
people should not be taken from them beyond
the needs of economical administration and
the payment of just obligation.
The platform was adopted with whoop.
Ex-senator Moore introduced resolution
at this point condemning the Ohio Senate
for its course relative to the gas and oil legis-
lation during the past winter. 1t went to the
table.
NAMING THE WINNERS.
For Secretary of State, B. G. Young
was named in very lengthy speech by
Allen Smalley; DR.. Hubbard seconded
and he was nominated by acclamation.
John Mcmahon named l.. r. Critch-
field, of Holmes, and he was nominated
by acclamation.
For board of Public Works, James E.
Campbell nominated James Emmett,
of Pike county, and his nomination was
made by reclamation.
DELEGATES AT LARGE.
John Vance named Leo Ebert, of
Lawrence county.
Mr.. Young, the nominee for Secre-
tary of State, was here introduced and
made an excellent speech. He stood in
The line with Cleveland and would do
in his power to aid Demo-
cratic victory.
Allen Andrews, of Butler, named f.
B. Finley, of Crawford.
r. D. Marshall, of Dayton, named
Calvin S. Brice; Judge Yoder seconded
Brice's nomination in neat Speech.
HI. T. Van Fleet, of Marion, named
Thomas E. Powell. [Great cheers.]
Thomas Saxton, of Cincinnati, pre- |
'ented Chas. w. Baker, of Hamilton. |
E. M. Heisley. of Cleveland, pre-
ented L. E. Holden, of Cuyahoga.
w. d. Hill named Frank Hurd, of
Toledo. Major Dodd seconded Hurd's
in good speech.
M. d. Harter, Of Mansfield, was
lamed from the fourteenth district.
The first Ballot resulted as follows:
POWELL, 535; Baker, 1921; Brice, 5554;
Iurd, 272S; Ebert, 10; Finley, 1856;
Holden, 372g; Harter, 242; EIlsberty, 70;
thurman, 80. Total vote, 1856. Neces-
ary to a choice, $780, Powell, Baker,
}rice and Holden were chosen.
Hamilton Changed Is from Ebert to
IOlden, which elected him.
John L. Vance moved that the four
eceiving the next highest number of
otes be declared the alternates at large.
hess were Frank Humid, M. d. Harter,
Ieo Ebert and E. B. Finley.
w. d. Hill was named as one of the
lectors at large by acclamation. w.
V. Ellsberry was chosen as the second