Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-29

the opposing party when the Democracy
has been in a minority
I'VE congratulate the Democrats Of
Delaware that, FOR tho Grst time in IN ore
than quarter Of century we enter
upon campaign in which both as to
state and Federal affairs, we may assume
the aggressive and not the defensive
position. lin which we seek the re-elec-
ton Of a President who has held high and
advanced the principles and traditions
Of Democracy. lin which we support
Democratic majority in Congress which
has shown the courage Of its convictions,
and proposes to relieve all our citizens
from unnecessary taxation, and while
not overlooking the long neglected in
terests of the farmer, deals fairly with
those OF the manufacturer and refuses
longer TO tax labor unduly in order that
capital may be further enriched
We recognize in the administration
of President Cleveland the eNempliica
ton of his own historic utterance that
public Office is public trust, and we
pledge the Democracy OF Delaware to
support Loyalty his efforts to purify the
public service; to adjust the amount Of
taxes, drawn from the pockets of the
people, 90 the necessary expenditures of
the government economically admins
tered; TO uphold the honor Of the nation,
whether 1t be openly attacked by foreign
aggression or covertly assaulted by
partisan majority In the Senate, more
concerned about the success of party
and the protection OF monopolies than
the welfare of the nation and the interest
Of the individual citizen. In the Presi-
dents recent message to Congress on the
subject Of the fisheries dispute we recog-
nize another illustration Of his readiness
and courage in maintaining the honor OF
the country and we cordially endorse and
approve his patriotic uttorances and de-
termined attitude
eve heartily commend the course OF
our senator's aud representative in Con
gress in supporting the administration Of
the government according TO Demo.
cratic principles and do declare that in
their cordial support Of the President in
his foreign and domestic policy, they
have voiced the sentiments of the Democ-
racy Of Delaware
1--WE concur IN the declaration Of prin-
ciples made by the Democratic National
Convention, held at st. Louis. as being
thoroughly consistent with Democratic
principles in the past rs illustrated by
Democratic practice in the present, and
we ratifY the nominations of Grover
Cleveland and Allen g. Thurman for tho
Offices OF President and Vice. President
rs embodying both the best traditions
and highest aspirations OF American citi.
zenship and we pledge to them the
electoral vote Of Delaware.
1--WE approve the administration of the
governor and other state officers, and in
state affairs we advocate tho continuance
Of the simple, honest and economical adj
ministration OF affairs which has always
characterized the rule Of the Democratic
party, and as true Democrats we recog
nize and obey the popular will. as evil
denced by the special election held last
November, and declare ourselves in favor
Of accomplishing the reforms long con
coded, by al parties ia the state. to be
demanded by popular sentiment, through
the medium of O Constitutional Conyen-
tion TO be provided for at as early day
as in the Judgment of the Legislature
acting for itself ns q coordinate branch
Of the state government, il may be prop
erly and constitutionally done
The resolutions were adopted with a
hearty aye, and @ IT, b. Day III q Few
remarks moved that John b Pennington
be nominated for Congress BY acclama-
ton. The motion was carried without a
dissenting voice The electoral ticket
was then placed I'm nomination rs FOL-
lows. Caleb T. johnson Of Wilmington.
hy James a. Burke; Robert II. Hill of
smyrna by Robert J Reynolds, and Dr.
r. g. Ellegood OF Concord, By paynter
Frame The State Central Committee
WAS next announced na falla~-a. N.v,,