Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-03
Connecticut Democrats on 1r. Cieve-
By telegraph to tho Dispatch.l

fBY telegraph 70 mo Dlspatcn.l
HlRrFoBD, May 1.-The Democratic
State Convention WAS called to order at
1915 A. N. by Chairman NJ. +. Dooley.
William 7. Shields, Of Norwich, was
elected temporary chairman. He re-
turned thanks for the honor, and the
usual committees were appointed. The
Committee on Permanent Organization
reported Colonel Charles NJ. Joslyn, OF
Hartford. for chairman.
On taking the chair Colonel Joslyn
said that the honor conferred was a sur
prise, but none the less n grateful one.
-Four years ago he occupied a similar
position and certified to the Chicago
Convention the names Of the delegates
who voted for the man who was elected
President. Three years Of his Admins
tration have passed and the universal
verdict Of the people is that the Admins
tration never had superiority. Firm as
Jackson and pure as Jefferson, he has
proved himself true and faithful Demo-
crat. As the result Of the coming con-
yontion at ST. Louis the party viii again
march 10 an overwhelming victory under
the lead OF this favorite son, Grover
Cleveland Tho Republican leaders
have stated that they have plenty OF
candidates even il Blame does not run
that the woods were full Of them. This
seems o statement Of fact, inasmuch rs
80 many Of them are taking TO the
woods. Laughter.
Colonel Joslyn's brief speech closed
with few hearty words. The report OF
the Committee on Credentials was adopt
ed without reading. The convention
then proceeded to the election Of dele
gates, and the following were chosen by
acclamation: At Large-Fir~t, Alfred +.
Burr, of Hartford Second, James p.
Piggott, Of New Haven Third, Charles
III. Allen, Of Putnam Fourth. William
II. BaInum. Districts-First. Congress
man 4. J. Vance. Of New Britain
George j. Phillips. Of Coventry.
Second, Charles a. Tomlinson. Of Mil
ford; Clinton b. Davis, Of Had1am.
Third, S. .. Bowen, Of kastford Alex
pndor c. Robertson, of Montyille.
Fourth, Milo =. RichGrdson, OF Sails
bury Henry A. Bishop. Of bridgeport.
It was voted that the delegations should
have power to appoint their own substi-
tutes.
The following is the platform:
Reso1tp3. That ne Democratic party Of Con
ucei'ut. in again announcing ~ PRINCIPLES
adopt, She Constitution as ne platform. We de- |
mqnd the equal RIGHTS ~ citizens ana The liberty
oi me individual so Tar as IL is consistent with
lHf and good order.
Re,o,rcd That I'm the administration Of Presi- !
dent Cleveland we recognize a high order OF
tatesmanship, q DBL gh regard for the principles
Cf the Constitution, needed reforms in eco !
Monies OF the executive departments Of the /
Government. and a faithful maintenance 81 the !
rIrhte az American citzous a. home aud abroad. |
We look upon the prospect 81 Grover Cleyelaud's |
reelection 0itl pride ami pleasure.
Esmi'.. That ve again endorse tho Demo /
cratic mai oaai platform oi l-5i under which We |
iruWDred. " o. approve 90 the demand for he |
rca ls-imenf Cf a tariff resaIdful Of our indus /
trial Interests ANA tho interest Of labor against
.he cheaper labor Of Europe. We approve Of /
lies demands that tho revenue shalt Do reduced /
10 enc needs ol the Government; that capital !
.hGl! NOT unueces srily hr wiudrawn from The |
,iauurls az business. aud that large surplus In !
.h1 Jul.ed States Treasury shall not be per /
ni.tel.
f.s.'rc7. Tnui tho Democracy Of Connecticut
o.. IrrtiulY appeal 10 Congress % so amend inc /
l .nrIal-reyenue taxes Rs 50 permit producers OF
1bl-rO 90 di. pose o. their crop rs farmers are
Pc omitted 90 dispose ~ thoir wheat. ana That
every Individual family be permitted 60 manu-
a sure their own leGt tobacco without being |
subject 20 arrest, Aue, orlmprisonment As criml-
pals.
hesqIrci. That we REGARD with especial favor
le work o. the present Administration IN re-
.ufiug our navy and preparing for defence
against foreign aggression.
Lesottsl. That ia tlo spirit 81 broad Democ-
-acy 1ti 10 has in tho psst 3rtua Cd our party |
40 invite liberal ciulsns Of Whatever past party |
.rJlIlrc'ion 90 Join us in re-olecting frc.licht
lnyelau1 aud carving out tho reforms inlugu-
.atel by him. by VIII corrupt ring power has
Ircn lcie1tcd. our Government maqe puror,
.ui lfs management more strictly In accordance
van its requirements ~ tte ConTituiion and
hc Intentions Of tho great statesman who pro-
.ured 90.
The following was added on motion Of
W. Nichols:
Resa'rrd, That ths delegates selected BY this
arc hereby instructed 20 cast their
oio ana Use thor influence 20 secure tie cleo
ion ~ Grover Cleveland for no presidency.
1heresoutions were adopted, and with
hree cheers for Cleveland the conven-
ion adjourned.