The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-05-24
PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATS.

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Work with Only One Slight JAR.
HARRISBURG, May 23.-Tbe Democratic State
convention to elect four delegatss-at-lares TO the
rational convention. to ratify the nomination Of
two delegates to the national convention from
each congressional district, and TO nominate
two sleetors-atlarge and twenty eight district
s~lectors, and . candidate for Supreme Judge,
met in the opera-house at half past 10 o'clock
this morning. Chairman Kisner. of the State
committee, called the convention to order.
There was every indication at the opening of
che convention that the proceedings would be
gather tame in comparison with recent meet
tngs Of the State Democracy. the retirement
this morning Of sx-Congressman Spser from the
contest for delegats-at-large to accept a place at
the head Of the electoral ticket having smoothed
She way for Congressman SCOTS programme to
pey-general Levi Cassidy and ex-Congressman
Mutchlsr at The head of the delegation to St
Louis
Upon the completion Of the call Of the roll,
Mr.. McQuestou, Of Butler county. nominated
VIM =. Hsnsel, Of Lancaster. for temporary
chairman, and Mr.. Hensel was elected by accla-
nation. Upon taking the chair Mr.. Hensel
spoke briefly OF the prospects OF the Democratic
party. after which the secretary and other sub
OEulEaL0 OluS8f4 OF u tcmpoEntl ottOn
were made permanent officers of the convention.
On motion of Mr.. Patterson, Of Philadelphis,
the convention proceeded in the usual manner
90 select committees on contested seats, on reso-
lutions and on permanent organization. The
convention then took q recess until z o'clock.
The committee on resolutions held a meeting
immediately after the body had taken . recess.
E~x-Congressman Storm at once offered q set OF
resolutions. of which the following il the one in
regard to the tariff:
The Democratic party of Pennsylvania, by it's rep
resentatives in convention assembled declares that
revision of the tariff laws is necessary with . view to
sheir simplifcation, the regulation of duties In such
manner as win put American industry on . nrm and
permanent basis, covering the difference between
wages IN this country and in foreign countries. the
abolition of taxes on raw materials for manufactures.
and the relief of the people from useless and onerous
taxes and from extortion by trusts and monop-
olies controlling the price Of the common neces-
saries Of life. That to this end, and that
labor may DO the more efectually protected in the
enjoyment of its earnings, and in steadiness and con-
Enuity of employment, we give our most hearty and
emphatic indor sement TO the recommendations Of
President Cleveiands last annual messageto Congress,
and. - IN line with the principles laid down in that
message, we to Congress the prompt
adoption of the revenue bill reported from the COM
representatives in Congress from this State TO give it
their earnest and undivided support.
Mr.. Saunders. Of Philadelphia, then offered a
substitute for the tariff section of Mr.. Storms
proposed platform. The substitute rea6irms
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1884. and Endorses the Presidents message, but
makes no mention of the Mills bill. After an
extremely lively debate the substitute was de-
feated, receiving only two or three votes, and
the Storm resolution adopted and ordered re-
ported 10 the convention as the platform.
It was 2:35 before the convention was called
to order. The Hon. VIM. A. Wallace was made
permanent president Of the body, and on taking
the platform delivered q lengthy address. AZ
the conclusion Of Mr.. Wallaceis address the
platform was presented by the committee, and
Mr.. Evans, chairman OF the committee on reso-
lutions. moved its adoption. and on that moved
she previous question
The ST. Louis delegates were instructed 70
vote fo- the denomination Of President Clevs-
land
Mr.. Sanders endeavored to present Q minority
report, but the chair ruled him out Of order,
and the platform Was adopted.
The convention then made the following 90
1ections-
Presidential Electors at-laree-Ex-Couere
man Spear and A. +. Heating, of Pittsburg.
Deleeatss-atlargs to ST. Louis-L C. Cassi-
day, NJ Philadelphia; Chas. f. Boyle of Wash
ington county; VIM. T. Mutchler, Of Northamp-
ton, and VIM. l.. Scott. of Erie.
The convention then proceeded to choose q
candidate for supreme judge. and after several
names had been presented and withdrawn,
Judge J. b McCallom. of Susquehanna county.
was nominated by reclamation.
The State committee was authorized 70 name
. candidate to be voted for next fall a. successor
20 the late Auditorgeneral A. Wilson Norris.
The convention then nominated . complete list
OF district electors and district delegates TO the
nationol convention. and adiourned.