The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-08

been thus honest and earnest and with dssirsto
carry the letter the promises OF bis party and
when be declared that were now TO face the tact OF
the reduction Of taxation and wipe out this hundred
million of surplus il no longer question, nor
could II Se controlled by csptrsp phrases OF the o
position charging US with Tree trade or protection
formers to reduce this immense taxation OF one bun
dred millions per annus. Differ as you viii about the
with eli the Democrats declarations that have pre-
ceded AS Mr.. Watterson has well said, Il 10 .
platform upon which every Demesrat in this broad
the DISCUSSION Of the great Questions where
local interests play so sharp ,rsrs
campaigns, some difference there Will be the same
spirit OF liberation We viii hold every Democrat to
the cardinal principles of the party, but viii give
tials say. with such declaration and such can
didate, we will 60 forth TO battle against party
which Is yet well organized holding vantage ct po-
sition of criticsing without making themselves re-
sponsbls for any particular measure. We viii not
undsrrate them but say 20 you. with the opportu-
iow-Demoersts 10 every State Of the Union sonpsr-
ing II with the great contest had IN 1854. we Are
better organised. more united, and, think, more
certain OF victory. lApplAuse
Mr.. Watterson, OF Kentucky-Mr. Chairman;
now move the adoption of tho report Of the
platform COMMITTEES. and on that motion call the
previous question
The Chairmsn-The gentleman from Ken
tucky demands the previous question upon the
adoption Of this report The question 10, Shall
the main question be now putt Gentlemen Ia
favor. say aye; gentlemen opposed, say no.
The ayes have it. The question 10 upon tNe
adoption Of the resolutions. Gentlemen IN Ia
vor OF the adoption will say aye. Those op-
posed say no. The ayes have il unsnimously.
lGreAt cheering.
Mr. Wattersop-Mr Chairman, the platform
committee has approved the report and requests
to be passed without discussion three resolu-
tions The first of these will be presented By
the Hon. w. L. Scott. OF Pennsylvania
Mr.. Scott, OF Psnnsylvania-Mr Chairman
and gentlemen of the convention am directed
by the committee on resolutions to present TO
you this resolution and TO ask your approval Of
the same:
Resolved, That this convention hereby indorse and
recommends the early PASSAGE Of the bill: for the re-
duction OF the revenue now pending In the House OF
Representatives. Cheers and applause.
The Chairman-Tbs gentleman from Penn
sylvania moves the previous question upon the
adoption of this resolution. The question IL,
Shall the main question he now putt Gentls-
men in favor will say aye; those opposed say no.
The ayes have it unanimously. The question 10
upon the passage OF the resolution. Genilemeu
In favor OF the passage Of the resolution will say
aye; those opposed say no. The ayes have is
unanimously.
Mr. watterson-Mr. Chairman. the second Of
these resolutions will be presented by Mr.
Frederick Lamon of Iowa
Mr.. Lamon was received with cheers a. be
emerged into view from the crowd around the
presidents desk, aud began as follows:
mr.. Chairman and gentlemen of the conven-
ton"
Mr.. Lannon's voice was rather hoarse and did
not seem to reach further than the middle Of
the hall, very much 10 the dissatisfaction OF the
people in the rear who shrieked louder" to Mr..
Lamon, to which admonition that gentleman
replied: "Jast moment, and will get louder.
flaughterl, and the stiller you keep the louder
| will get. Renewed laughterl.
Mr.. Lamon then proceeded as follows II
have been instructed TO report for adoption by
this convention the following resolution:
Resolved. That just and liberal policy should be
pursued in reference the Territories that the right
Of self-government is inherent in the people. and
guaranteed under the constitution; that the Terrific
ries of Washington, Dakota, Montana. and New
Mexico are by virtue Of population and development,
entitled admission into the Union States. and
we unqnalihedly condemn the course OF the Republic
An party in refusing statehood and selfgovernment
to their people.
Il NOV. the previous question upon toe adop-
ton Of this resolution
The previous question was ordered, and the
resolution was unanimously adopted
Henry Watterson introduced ex-Gov. Leon
Albeit OF New Jersey, who was loudly cheered
by the convention and the audience. Governor
Albeit said:
Mr.. President present for passage this resolution,
adopted unanimously by the committee resolutions,
coming it for passage from great political organ.
zation, voicing not only their sentiments. but
believe. the sentiments OF all true Americans
Resolved. That express cordial sympathy
with the struggling people of all nations in their ef
forts to secure for themselves the inestmabs bless
ings of segovernment and civil and religious liberty
And We especially declare sympathy with the ef-
forts of those noble patriots who led by Gladstone
and Parne have conducted their grand and peaceful
contest for home rule in Ireland" Enthusiasts APP
plause.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. c. w. Baker, OF Ohio-Mr. President, Ia
honor Of Thomas A Hendricks and the name Of
Ohio, ask unanimous consent to offer these
rosol11tlona q respect
The resolution was read by the secretary, as
follows
The Democracy of the Nation, in convention as
aSDsSsd ssryess s Hon
his party and his country. He was fearless lDder.
DISTINGUISHED statesman. pure patriot In the sd-
and with fidelity. We tender TO Mrs. Hendricks n
her bereavement the affectionate respect aud SYM
pathy of the Democracy of the United States
The entire convention arose, and the resolu
ton was unanimously adopted
The chair then stated that the chairman OF
the committee on resolutions bad announced
that there was q slight mistake In saying that
the committee were unanimous, because. from
At least part OF the platform. the convention 10
informed. that Mr.. Cooper. OF New York. dis
scented. With that exception there was perfect
unanimity In the convention
THE vIcE-PREsIpEScY.
Mr.. O'Brien, OF Minnesota, here made violent
efforts to attract the attention Of the chair.
calling at the top Of his voice. Mr.. Chairman"
The only notice given him the following,
delivered by the chair IN . very loud tore Of
voice: "Thsre is nothing In order now except to
proceed TO nominate for the Office Of vice-presi-
dent"
Mr.. White, Of California; move that the roll
Of States be called, aad that each State, 40 it,
name is called, suggests its choice.
The Chair-Mr White, Of California. moves
that the roll of States and Territories be now
called, and that the chairman Of each delegation
announce the choice of the delegation for . can
didate for Vice-prssident. naming the candidate
first AL gentlemen in favor Of proceeding 20
call the roll for that purpose for Vice president
will please say aye.
The motion was carried unanimously, and the
clerk proceeded with the call Of the States
There was response from Alabama or Ar
kansas. When California Was called Mr..
Tarpey. Of that State, stepped forward on the
platform and addressed the convention as fol
lows:
This Is indeed most pleasant duty which, thro aeh
the kindness OF my friends, have been chosen 20
perform, and / truly grateful 10 my associates
who have honored me. fear that il kindness
alone and not ability that prompted my selection
| from among the many eloquent gentlemen who are
members of the California delegation. But srs. what
lack in oratorical ability, in small
.fa he nd