Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-23

which we hold In the Treasury through the
perYersion of governmental powers. THESE
things can be done with safety to our indus
tries without danger to the opportunity Tor
remunerative labor, which our workingmen
need, and with benefit to them and our peo-
pie by cheapening their means OF subsis-
tence and increasing the measure OF their
comfort.
NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIONS.
That while we remit to the National
Democratic Committee about to assemble
at St. Louis the formulation of the issues
between the Democratic and Republican
parties. we reafirm the time-honored prln-
ciples of the Democratic faith upon which
Grover Cleveland was nominated and elect
ed President of the United States. We en-
dorse his wise, conservative, honest, fear
less, and economical Administration, and
pledge our hearty support to his renomina-
ton and reelection.
GOVERNOR LET'S ADMINISTRATION.
That the administration of the State gov
eminent by Governor Lee and his associ-
ates has been judicious, courageous, and pa
triotic, and entities them to the lasting graf
itude of the people of Virginia.
That the blessings which have been Sc
cured to the State and country through the
benign influence of Democratic rule, which
even with hostile Senate has lifted our
politics out of the rule of by-gone issues,
brought the whole Union into a closer COM
muniOn, enforced the Constitution in its in
tegrity, and turned the faces of the people
to the needs of the living hour, should not
lull us into inactivity, but should inspire our
utmost endeavors for their continuance and
| enlargement.
DANGERS OF REPUBLICAN AsCENDANCY.
We should never forget that Republican
| ascendancy in Virginia would threaten
every public interest and embroil the State
| in a conflict of classes and races detrimental
to all. Nor should we forget thst Republic
can ascendancy would mean the renewal OF
sectionalism, the suppression of living is
sues, and the indefinite postponement of re-
lief from that excessive taxation under
which the Treasury is glntted and the peo-
pie despoiled.
In view Of his reelection as Chairman of
the State Committee,
MR.. BARBOUR
again addressed the convention as follows
He had hoped to be relieved of the chair
manship of the party, but under the cir
cumstances he did not feel at liberty to de-
cline the reelection. He had not expected
any fee or reward for his services. aud now
that he had been elected to the United
States Senate he could not turn his back
upon the party. The campaign of 1889, he
said, was one on which lie would rest his
claim to the recognition of the Democratic
party. The Democracy entered that fight
with every disadvantage. He went into the
contest under orders from the Lynchburg
&c khn
publican ''machlne" at that time, said he,
than anything else, but we beat them in
that campaign. After the fight was over I
told friends in Washington that we were in
port, and proposed to stay there that Ma
hone and Riddleberger were politically
dead. Mr.. Barbour then reviewed the SUBJ
sequent campaign. After the 4th of March,
said he, when Virginian goes to Washing
ton there will be two Virginians at least
Senators he meant) to meet him. He then
closed by reference to his prospective retire.
ment from the craftsmanship Of the party
after the coming fall campaign.
THE CLOSING SCENES.
Lieut. Governor Massey, Hon. Jno. T..
Harris, and Messrs. Marshall, of Ports
mouth, Ryan, of Londoun, Gen'l w. II. F.
Lee, Col. r. F. Beirne, and Hon. ]. L. Cor
uou unuc tuC ClOoluS oPoCOhoSs eAo ioeSOA III
an unsurpassed rhetorical effort, the con-
vention being unwilling for him to cease
speaking when he did.
Lieut-Governor Massey, who had been
unwell, was waited upon at his hotel by a
committee consisting of Messrs. Jones, of
Richmond county, Williams, of Bland, and
Echols, of Augusta. He obeyed the call of
it adjourned sine die.
In the conference held by the delegates
from the 10th district, Major Henry D.
Flood, of Appomattox, presided, and Capt.
G. Julian Pratt was sec etary. The dele
gates desired to name Judge W. A. Hud-
son for the Vice. President of the conven-
ton from his district but he positively de-
clined it, preferring to advance others to
the honors of service in special stations.