Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-04-06
OLYMPIA. WASHINGTON TER.
OLYMPIA. FRIDAY EVENING. APRIL 6. 1855
The Oregon Democracy.

The Oregon Democracy.
GOOD MEN AND A SOUND PLATFORM. |
The Democratic State Convention |
Of Oregon met at Pendleton this week,
and after adopting staunch plat
form, nominated John NJ. Gearin, OF
Portland, for Congressman, John Bur-
nett, of Benton county, for Supreme
Judge, and w. H. Effinger of Multno-
NAH, w. r. Bilyeu OF Linn and E. r.
Skipworth OF Umatilla for Presidential
Electors. John F. Miller of Klamath,
Napoleon Davis of Washington, Y. ].
Black of Linn, J. r. Kelly of Multno-
nah, NJ. S. Hellman of Grant and II.
Klippel Of Jackson, were elected Dele
gates to the National Convention. A
resolution declaring that "the first
choice of the Democracy of Oregon for
President, is that fearless champion OF
the peoples cause, Grover Cleveland"
was adopted with the greatest display
of enthusiasm, also one that the first
choice of the party for Vice President
is our esteemed citizen, Governor
Sylvester Pennoyer."
Mr.. Gearin in response to call
when his nomination was announced,
said: "You have asked me to lead
the ticket and will do it. 1t makes
no difference who is nominated by the
Republicans, will be the next Con-
gresham from Oregon. All differ
ences among the delegates as to the
choice of nominee are now settled, and
you must get over your personal dis
likes. You must vote for every man
nominated here to-day, from the top
to the bottom. With Cleveland as
our national standard-bearer; with his
tariff views which We have just en-
dorsed. and to which l now pledge my
self, we will not only sweep the State
next June, but we will elect Demo
cratic Legislature and get the next
United States Senator"
The platform is as follows:
The Democracy of the State of Oregon,
in conversion assembled, declares its
fealty to the great national organization
Of which 1t is part. and asks the res
pectful attention Of the people of the
- st, str ~ nDks
and local politics:
Resolued That we heartily endorse
President Cleveland. who, by his capa-
bility and fearless honesy, and fidelity
to the trust reposed in him, hasiilustrated
the principle that this is government of,
guarantee equal rights to all and give
special privileges to none.
Resolved, That we approve the present
faithful and efficient Democratic State
Administration.
Iiesolred That we most earnestly and
unqualifiedly indorse tho policy of tariff
revision, and reduction of the surplus
revenue to the needs Of the government.
economically administered, as set forth
in the Presidents last annual message
to Congress. We believe that such re-
vision is dictated by sound policy, and
that unnecessary taxation is unjust taxa
ton aud oppression. and that the public
revenue should, as far as possible, be de-
rived from taxes levied on the luxuries
rather than upon the necessaries Of life.
KesOlred, That we demand the forfeit
ure OF unearncd land grants, and that the
& public domain be held as q sacred trust
for homes for our rapidly-increasing pop.
ulation; and we commend and approve
me Presidents message in regard to
Oregon wagon-road grants lately sent to
Resolred That proper public policy
looking to the future security Of the
country requires that the government
keep all its pledges to the soldiers of the
Union in its various wars. and that the
pension roll of the republic be- jealousy
guarded as roll of honor, without i'm
posing upon the people burdens equal
TO the maintenance of q standing army,
and exhausting the resources of the tax.
payers, which may be needed for future
Resolved, That as free people, enjoy
ing the blessings of liberty in q govern
ment of the people. we denounce the
policy of the English Government in its
we extend. on behalf Of the Democracy
Of Oregon, our earnest sympathy with
Gladstone and Parnell in their efforts to
secure home rule and land refons for
the people of Ireland.
Resolved. That we endorse the salutary
policy O! the National Administration in
restricting corporations to the privileges
and profits to which they are strictly en-
titled under the law.
Reso,red, That we are in hearty accord
and sympathy with the efforts of the
laboring masses and wage careers to
their rights, and are in favor of the en-
Attachment of such laws as will best pro-
tect their interests, and OF legislation
which will totally exclude all Monaghan
Immigration.
RI tho constitution OF the United States,
rrov;dinu for the election of the United
States Senators by direct vote OF the peo-
pie. r ~. favor ON ..eram.rt
to the present railroad commission law
IF Oregon. confering upon the Board Of
Railroad Commissioners power TO fix
and negotiate the rates for transportation
of freights on railroads within the State
RESOLVED, That we are in favor of the
onaning and improvement OF the Column
bIa river and various ports OF entry on
the seaboard, SO that the commerce OF the
country NAV be carried without Interrupt
ton to the markets of the world; and tor
that purpose we demand OF the general
government liberal appropriations Tor
that purpose, and ask y speedy enact
ment of the river aud harbOr bill now
pending before Congress
WE confess that we are no match for
the STANDARD man in the singing together,
with jar or jingle a tumble of words,
which, while they sound well are not to
the point on any question. We have not
the time or disposition to continue the
discussion Of this question any farther
Partisan.
Enough said. Please remember,
however, that you began "this cruel
war;" and if you will accord lis the
privilege of the last crow, we'll, as the
hangman said, drop the subject"
AT the instance of Senator Mitchell,
Congress will soon direct an inquiry
into the validity OF the act of the leg