Fair play., 1888-06-16

A&-Z. "A for his splendid rnc ns
E2Z ~ @t qualities, ,h..r he vas
(fS a. /. me a. Lexington,
Yrs ctr i1nf and aS speedy Tn
Bro.ca There was a renewal Of th" app.au>"
when th, speaker concluded by moving that
the rules hr suspended and Grover Cleveland
be noIu,ua'"d 10y acc!amltl"n
a nAmbtr oI speeches sec0nGlng the rofn!na-
ton were made, and whom the calwas con
cIudcd a motion to suspend the rules WAS put
and carried and The chairman declared that
Grover Cleveland. having received more tnan
t,yo-thlrIs uf the votes cast was the regular
uoruinr, of the Democratic party for President
Of the United state,
Roswell T. Flower OF New York. sent mp &c
III. clerks desk :: rcsoIu' on that when the
convention adjourn II should he unti ten
O'Clock To morrow:
This called forth 3 number uf speeches and
arnrndatory motions. but the question was
finally determined hy pointed speech by
Lieutenant Governor White of California,
The rollcau wa, proceeded with, but COY
crnur Whites little speech mad induced the
Delegates to make a complete change of hhs"
and before tn" call had gon" far |: was Nu>
pended, and the adjournment until II IN. to-
morrow agreed 10.
At ,-jS p. the Savcl .cii. and the day s
proceedings were over.
THIRD pAy.l
Upon the convention being called to order at
10 -. prayer was offered by Rev Dr Brank.
! The Chair announced that the committee or
resolutions was ready to report, and Chairman
Collins said: Il present Mr.. Henry Wattcr>on,
OF kentucky.
The Kentucky editor took his place at the
! right of the chairman wi.ed his hand and said 4:
/ "These resolutions have been agreed upon
/ UNANIMOUSLY He was Justify chsered As he
! had been previously.
! Clerk rcttjt, III a voice that every body could
! hear, read the platform, interrupted n"w and
/ then hy respectful but irrcprcssih!e applause.
] The platform is as follows.
TIE PLATFORM.
| The Democratic party of the United States,
! IN National convention assembled, renrws the
| pledge of us fidelity To Democratic faith and
! rraiiirms the platform adopted by its represent
/ atIy.s in the convention Of lsS.. and Endorses
! the views expressed by President Cleveland IN
| his last annual message To Congress, as The
corrcc. Interpretation Of that platform upon the
! question "f tariff reduction. and also Endorses
: the efforts from Democratic Representatives Tn
Congress TO secure a reduction OF excessive
taxation.
Chief among its principles Of party faith are
I the maintenance of an lndiSsolubie Union OF
free and iuGcsrructible States. now about 10
/ enter upon its second century OF unrxampled
progress, and rcnown devotion 20 "A plan nf
government regulated by written constItu-
tiou strictly specifying every granted power
and expressly rrscrvlng TO thr states or people
. the entire unErautcd residue OF power, III" en-
. courarcmcnt of a Jealous. popular vigilance
, directed 10 all who have been chosen tor brle'
terms to enact and execute the laws. ANA are
charged with the duty OF preserving peace, en-
suring equality and establishing justice.
The Democratic party welcomes an cXactinG
scrutiny Of the Administration and the eXecu
} tive power. which, four years ago was com
, miited 10 its trust IN the election Of Grover
Cleveland President OF the United states; anc
/ II challenges the most searching inquiry con
cerning its fidelity and devotion To the pledge:
! which then invited the suIrages Of the people
During most critical period Of our financia
affairs, resulting from ovcrtaxa'lou, fh'
anomalous condition Of our currency. ana
public debt unmaturcd. II has. by the adoption
"A conservative course. not only avcrtcd disas
ter. tut greatly promoted the prosperity Of th'
people.
II has reversed the improvid"nt and unwlS'
policy Of the Republican party touching III
public domain. and has reclaimed from cor
porators and syndicateS alien and. -: :,
and restored t" the peoplS,,' ',early one hundred
n'',''""N " r = OF valuable land To be sacred
~ 4,L1 - Il l:horne,tsads Tor our citizens.
While carefully guard ng the interest "f IN
and bouutics 10 the soldiers and sailors OF III
taxpayers and conforming strictly ~ the prncl
pies Of justice II has paid out more for pension
Republic than was ever paid beior. during n
equal period.
BY intelligent management and n iudicirN
. and economical expenditure of the rNhii
money ii has undertaken the re e-con>truct"n q
the American navy on d system which forbid
The recurrence Of scandal and tnSures success
tul results.
II has adopted and consistenrly,rur>Ird a fri
. and prudent foreign policy. preserving peac
. with ali nations while >crupoUsly uaInfaiu'n
ali the rights and interests of our own Govern
r1ent and people al nom. and abroad.
The exclusion from our shores OF Chimes
lahorers has been cTectually secured under III
provisions Of a treaty the operation Of whIc
has been postponed by the action OF Repul
lican majority n the Senate.
Honest reform IN the civil service has bee
iraucurated and maintained by fresldef
Cleveland. and he has brought the puoh
SERVICE 70 the highest standard Of "fclcn''
not only by rule. hut by the example OF MS oW
uutIr,ng aud unseliish administration OF publ.
affairs.
lnevc-y branch and department o. The Cover
Tnent under Democratic control. the rights an
the welfare Of all the people have been guar
ed and defended; every pubic interest n
= been protected and The -Iu...ty Of all our CT
-,ns before the law. withou: regard 10 race
section. has beer steaGtastiv maintained
Cpon IT. record thus explained. and upon u
I pledge Of a continuance 20 the people OF u
:, dement's OF good government. the Na'loni
. Democracy !nvokes reHewa! Of popular 'rl
u hv the re election Q: chic. magistrate who h
b. . been faithful, able and prudent. They !nvo'
. an addition 10 that trust by the transfer 10 I.
= Democracy Of the entire legislative power.
The Republican party, controlling the Sena
= and resisting IN both houses ~ CO
cress reformation Of ualust and l
: equal tax laws. which nave q
: lasted the necessities Of war. and are ne
: undermining the abundance 81 long psat
deny 10 the people edcality before the Ia" a.
.he fairness and justice which are the'r risi
;, Thu. the cry ot American LABOR Tor oe''
a share Of the rewards Of .ntus.ry S st',ed WI
r --.,,u,s.. enterprise j. :rttered and ool
q down 20 nome markets, capital stls'Groed WI
: doubt, and unequal. unyIs. laws can neither
II properly amea0Cd nor rNpealed. The Dem
y c-at,c p.rty viii continue WITH al! the pow
i conrte5 70 il 10 struggle 70 reform these IA
u in accordance with the pledges q rs last p!
form, .nGo-.et =: the ba.lot-hoN by the suH-ae
q u the people.
q. al the industrious free rlea q our IA
J. an immense majority. including every t;.le-
J. ne so.l. gam no advant4cH from excessive
lr laws; btS The price Of nearly every thing &c
II consume : creased ~ The tavor:t.su Q,
u unusual system o. AK legislation. AL
u necessary 4Xatior & unjust taxatlo-- Il -
ie p,Irnsur 20 the creed Of Democracy tha;
such TAXATION the cost o. -se necssssrles Of
'f should bs ur,ustly increased 20 sil our psoT
- radSe!. by Democratic principles. the l1terc
ID y; the people are ost-ayro ~ssp, y ulEee