Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-06-14


all their rights, as the most competent admin
istrators of our domestic concerns, and the
surest bulwark against anti-republlcan tenden-
cies.
Fourth. The preservation of the general Gov.
eminent in its whole constitutional vigor. as
the sheet-anchor OF our peace and safety
abroad.
Fifth A jealous care of the right of election
by the people, mild and safe corrective of
the abuses which Topped off by the sword
of revolution where peaceable means are un-
provided.
Sixth. Absolute aquiescence in the decisions
of the majority, the vital principles of repub-
lies, from which there is no appeal but to
force the vital principle and immediate parent
of despotism.
Seventh. A well-disciplined militia, our best
reliance in peace and for the first moments
in war.
Eighth. The supremacy of the civil over the
military authorities.
Ninth. Economy in public expenses, that
labor may be lightly burdened.
Tenth. The honest payment of our debts and
the preservation of our public faith.
Eleventh. encouragement OF agriculture and
of commerce as its handmade.
Twelfth. The diffusion of information and
arraignment of all abuses at the bar OF public
reason.
Thirteenth. Freedom of religion.
Fourteenth. Freedom of the press.
Fifteenth. Freedom of the person under the
protection of the habeas corpus.
Sixteenth. Trial by juries impartially Sc
lected.
Add to these the golden economical rule that
no more taxes should be levied upon the peo-
pie in any way than are necessary to meet the
honest expenses of the Government, and you
have body of principles to sin against which
has been political death to every party hther-
to; to sin against which in the future will be
political suicide.
If this record seems prosaic, if it lacks the
blood-thrilling elements, if it is not lit with
lurid fires, If 1t can not be illustrated by pyro-
technic display, if it is merely the plain record
OF a constitutional party in time of peace, en-
gagged in administrative reforms, it is because
the people of the country four years ago elected
not to trust to sensation and experiment, how
ever brilliant and alluring but preferred to
place the helm in steady hands, with fear
less, trustworthy, patriotic man behind it.
Upon that record and upon our honest
efforts, as yet incomplete, to reduce
and equaliZe the burdens of taxa
polls confident that the free and intelligent
people of this great country will say: "Well
done, good and faithful servant"
To the patriotic, Independent citizens who,
four years ago, forsook their old allegiance and
came to our support and who since that time
have nobly sustained the administration, uhe
Democratic party owes deep debt OF gratitude.
That they have been reviled and insulted by
their former associates is not only signal
compliment to their character and influence,
but another evidence of the decadence of the
Republican party. Blind worship of the
machne-a political Juggernaut-ls exacted
from every man who will take even standing
room in that party. The Democratic temple is
open to all, and if in council we can not agree
in all things, our motto is: I'm essentials unity,
in non-essentials, in all things charity" To all
good men we say: Come in" Goodwill neer
halted at the door-stone." AS four years ago
you voted with US to reform the administration,
to conserve our institutions, for the well-being
of our common country, SO join with us again in
approval of the work so well accomplished. tc
complete what remains undone.
We need not wait for time to do justice
to the character and services of President
Cleveland. Honest clear-sighted, patient,
grounded in respect for law and justice,
with thorough grasp of principles and situa-
tions with marvellous and conscientious indus
try, the very incarnation of firmness, he has
nobly fulfilled the promise of his party, nobly
met the expectations of his country, and writ
ten his name high on the scroll where future
Americans will read only the names of men who
have been supremacy useful to the Republic.
Fellow Democrats: This is but the initial
meeting in political campaign destined to be
memorable. 1t will be a clashing of nearly
equal forces. Let no man here or elsewhere
belitt1e underestimate the strength or re-
sources of the opposition. But, great as they
are, the old Democratic party, in conscious
strength and perfect union, faces the issue
fearlessly."
The applause was general when Chairman
Collins had concluded his address. Order once
more secured, the delegates had an unpleasant
surprise in the announcement by the Chairman
that he had received a communication from the
committee on resolutions, saying that it W uld
be impossible to present report until p. m
communication was then read from Mrs
Virginia l. a. A
stating that they had been appointed by the
Women's convention, recently held at Wash
ington to present the cause of women to the
present convention. and asking that one of
their number he heard for ten minutes. There
were cheers, laughter and jeers, ironical ap-
plause and shouts of mo-.
Mr.. O'Donahue, of New York. offered reso-
luton giving the women opportunity to be
heard, which was adopted
Then Delegate Charles E. Boyle OF Pennsyl-
vania, secured the passage of q resolution
under which all further resolutions should go
to the committee without reading, but IL hap
Pened that Delegate Timothy j. Campbell, OF
New York, had in his hand a resolution ex-
pressing sympathy with General Sheridan in
his illness, and without stating its purport he
asked unanimous consent for Its consideration.
A storm of objections were raised from all
parts oft he hall, and it was not until Mr. Camp
bell had stated that the resolution in no way
referred to the platform, that objection was
withdrawn and he was allowed to proceed.
There was applause when its nature became ap-
parent, and it was adopted by rising vote, all
the delegates, as well as many of the visitors,
getting on their feet. The resolution was as
follows:
Resoteed, That this convention takes occasion
to express its unfeigned sorrow at the serious
and dangerous illness Of General Phil 81. Sheri-
dan [applausel, and 10 him whose noble and
valiant deeds will ever be remembered in
| the hearts of his countrymen we extend our
sincere sympathy. We earnestly trust that
that great soldier and distinguished patriot
| will meet speedy recovery, and that the Divine
Providence will spare him unto this Nation for
many years yet to come.
RssoIred. That q copy of these resolutions be
| forwarded to General Sheridan, as expressive
| OF the heartfelt sentiments OF the Democracy
! of the United States.
| The representative of the women of the coun-
| try was now presented She proved to be Mrs.
Eliza Merriwether, Of St Louis, who took q
! prominent part in the Prohibition convention
! at Indianapolis So much confusion prevailed
| that she could not be heard beyond the plat
| form, and before she was half through with her
! written address, cries Of ''time" compelled her
to tome to an abrupt conclusion. She retired
/ from the platform with great disappointment
] aud chaerfn.