The Delta independent., 1888-09-18
DEMOCRATS IN COUNCIL.
Full Proceeding of Their State Con.
ventton Held In Denver on
Iha 1 1 tn and

| the 11th and 12th.
The Democratic state convention was
called to order in the Tabor Opera House,
Denver, on the morning of the l1th by Mr..
Ralph voorhees,, who read the call.
Martin Morris was elected temporary
chairman and II. f. Moore and c. A. Ward,
secretaries.
Committees were appointed on Creden-
| tials, Permanent Organization and Resolu-
tions, consisting of one member from each
county, after which recess was taken un.
| til o'clock.
AT the afternoon session Chairman
Downey of the Committee on Credentials
submitted the report, which was very brief.
| 1t was adopted and the committee was dis.
| charged.
The Committee on Order of Business and
| Permanent Organization reported through
their chairman the Hon. Martin d. Curri
gan. The report on permanent organiza-
tion recommended the appointment Of the
following permanent officers: Chairman
Dexter B. Sapp of Gunnison. Secretaries
H. f. Studevant of Larimer, G. J. Dun
baugh and II Riddle.
The report on order of business was the
order OF their importance.
Nj. Sapp was escorted to the Chair and
made a brief speech. Gov. Adams, Rev.
Mr.. Reed, hon. Chas. S. Thomas, Mr.. Jos
eph Wolf, and Mr.. j. d. Livesay were then
successfully called upon for speeches. The
| convention then adjourned until Wednes.
day morning.
| Second Day.
Imme dia.ely after assembling the Com
mittee on Resolutions made their report
which was read and unanimously adopted.
II was as follows:
The Democratic party of Colorado, in
convention assembled, again coDgraiuiates
| itself and the Nation upon its restoration
TO power and the subsequent integrity of
the Administration of Grover Cleveland,
full criticism and investigation of every
act oEwhich Is fully challenged.
First-We heartily endorse the platform
OF principles adopted by the National Dem
ocratic Convention at 81. Louis, and assert
that all the pledges therein contained will
be fully carried out and performed by II in
the event that the Democratic party Is
given continued supremacy by the popu.
lace.
-wecongratulate the people upon
the denomination for the Presidency Of
Grover Cleveland, whose fidelity and cour-
age and unwavering devotion to duty, and
honest and fearless administration OF pub.
lie affairs are guarantees OF the devotion of
the Democratic party TO the interests and
welfare OF the great masses of the Ameri-
can people.
Third-In the selection of Allan g. Thur
man as It's candidate for the Vice Presi-
dency the Democratic party presents for
the suffrages of the American people a man
whose long and srduous puoiic services en.
u lie him not only 10 the proud distinction
OF being "the noDlest Roman OF them ali, %
but to the lasting gratitude of all lovers Of
good government
Fourth-We are in complete sympathy
with the sentiments of the President eX-
pressed In his recent message; and the
Senate, having declined all neCotiations on
the subject, will be recreant TO its trust IL 1t
fails 10 give him the authority which he
demands for the full protection OF the
rights and dignity OF American citizenship
Fifth We accept without reserve, the
sentiments recently expressed in the Presi-
dents letter Of acceptance, and commend
Its careful peIusai TO all good citizens.
StNth-The Democratic party is commit
ed to the great work Of reduction and re-
vision of tariff duties, aud will not be
deferred from the accomplishment Of that
end by the false and unfounded cry OF free
trade.'
Seventh-we are in favor of the full re-
monetizstion and free and unlimited COIN
age OF silver.
Eighth-We denounce the'whele system of
fraudulent monopoIies, combines and So
called trusts, which, growing and fattening
upon high protective tariff, cripple the
producer, The consumer and the iaborer.
We denuunce them as crimes and conspira-
cies against the public welfare, and demand
and promise speedy legis alton. both State
and National, for their abatement and
Ninth-we demand that all reservation
OF public lands in Colorado not absolutely
necessary for the uses OF the Government
shall be thrown open for occupation and
settlement, AMI we pledge ourselves 10 the
the people 10 use all available means to
secnte that end, and to secure to all bona
iide settlers now on said reservations their
rights,
Safes with regard TO ihc public timber do
main are emphatically condemned, and we
charge the Republican party with response
bility for the same, As these laws are con-
strued and enforced by the courts, railway
companies are given unlimited and unre-
stricted right TO deDude the public do
main OF its best timber, willis the privileges
given to private citizens wi h regard to TAX
ing timber for necessary purposes are so
restricted as TO practically deny them its
use. BY this unjust legislation the interests
OF our farmers, miners and other citizens
are sacrificed whilst railroad companies are
favored. We demand such revision by
Congress OF the existing laws concerning
the public timber as shall give private citi-
zens their full and necessary rights with
regard thereto, and stop the trespasses of
railway companies upon the public timber
domain and preserve the same for the use
OF future generations.
Eleyenth-'The soldiers ond sailors of the
Union are entitled to the lasting gratitude
of ourselves and posterlty. We are proud
or the record OF our Democratic administra-
t;on. which has paid ont more money in
pensions, both public and private than any
of its predecessors.
Tweltth--We deplore the evils OF alien
landlordism everywhere, and especially
sympathize with those on the border OF our
state who are suffering from its pernicious
effects, and we demand the enacimsnt of
such federal and state legislation as will
give relief TO our suffering fellow citizens
and prevent Its further extension.
Thirteenth-We condemn the employ
ment by railroads and other corporations Of
so.cailed Pinketton and o.her private police
as ruinous to the besv interest of society
and constant menace to the rights of the
laboring classes,
Fourteenth--We favor the passage of a
law establishing board of mediation and
arbitration, with powor to enquire into and
ad Just all disputes arising between employer
and employe, to be created as is provided
by the State OF New York on that subject
and embodying the recommendations of
President Cleveland to Congress on April
o., 1856.
Fifteenth--We demand that the funds of
the state treasury, instead of being used to
create perquisites for the Treasurer's of
flee, shall be placed at interest, under regu-
lAtions and safeguards TO be provided by
law, whereby such Interest shall be added
TO such funds and become a part thereof
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