The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03
CLEVELAND THE CHOICE
CONNECTICUT HAS PUT HERSELF
ON RECORD.

The Platform Adopted by the Con-
vention Enthusiastically Eulogistic
of the President-Nominati in
Two Congressional Districts of Kan
sas-Iowas Democratic State Con-
vention.
HARTFORD, CONN, May 2.-The Demo-
cratic State Convention was called to order
at II :35 o'clock this morning by the chair
man, NJ. F. Dooley.
William F. Shields, of Norwich, was cleo
ted temporary chairman. He returned
thanks for the honor, and the usual COM
mittees were appointed.
The Committee on Permanent Organiza-
ton reported Col. Charles NJ. Joslyn, of
Hartford, for chairman. The report of the
Committee on Credentials was adopted
without reading.
The convention then proceed to the cleo
tion of delegates, and the following were
chosen by acclamation:
At large-1 Alfred Z. Barry, of Hart
ford; 2. James H. Piggott, of New Haven; !;
3. Charles NJ. Allen, of Putnam; 4. William
H. Barnum. First district--Congressm
r. J. Vance, of New Britain, and George L.
Hill, of Coventry; Second district-Charles
A. Tomlinson, OF Milford and Clinton B.
Davis, of Haddam; Third districts. o.
Bowen, of Eastford, and Alexander c.
Robertson, of Mentville; Fourth district
Milo P. Richardson, of Salisbury and
Henry A. Bishop, of Bridgeport.
1t was voted that the delegations should
have the power to appoint their own sub
stitutes.
THE PLATFORM.
Following are extracts from the platform:
ResoIred, That in the administration of Presi-
dent Cleveland we recognize n high order of
craftsmanship, high regard for the principles of
the constitution, needed reforms in the econo-
mics of the executive departments of the gov
ernment. and faithful maintenance of the rights
of American citizens at home and abroad We
look upon the prospect of Grover Cleveland S
reelection with pride and pleasure.
ReSolled That we again mdorse the Demo-
cratic national platform of 1884, under which
we tpumphed. We approve of the demand for
a readjustment of the tariff, Tegardful of our
industrial interests and of the interest of labor
against the cheaper labor of Europe. We ap-
prove of it's demands that the revenue shall be
reduced to the needs of the government; that
capital shall not unnecessarily be Withdrawn
from the channels of business, and that large
surplus in the United States Treasury shall not
be permitted.
Resolved, That the Democracy of Connecti-
cut respectfully appeal to Congress TO amend the
international revenue taxes so as to permit the
producers of tobacco TO dispose of their crops as
farmers are permitted to dispose of their wheat,
and that every individual or family may be per-
mtted to manufacture our leaf tobacco without
being subjected to arrest, fine or Imprisonment
as criminals.
RESOLVED, That in the spirit of broad Dem
ocracy, which has in the past actuated our
party we invite liberal citizeps of whatever
past party predictions to join us in re-electing
President Cleveland, ard carrying out the re-
forms inaugurated by him, by which corrupt
ring power has been defeated our Government
made purer, and its management more strictly
in accordance with the requirements of the con
sttution. and the Intentions of the great
statesmen who producedi it.
The following was added on motion of
Mr.. Nichols:
ResoIued, That the delegates selected by this
convention are hereby instructed to cast their
vote and use their influence to secure the cleo
tion of Grover Cleveland for the Presidency
The resolutions were adopted, and, with
cheers for President Cleveland, the conven-
tion adjourned.
IowA'S DEMOCRATS.
DUBUQUE, IA, May 2.-The Democratic
State Convention met here at II O'Clock
this morning, and was largely attended,
Hon. J. c. Cook was made temporary chair
man, and his address was received with
much applause. Delegates to the st. Louis
convention from each district were an
nounced as follows: First district, w. w
Baldwin and J. d. NJ. Hamilton: Second
district, Moses Bloom and Thomas Lambert
Third district, J. H. Scales and Cato Sells;
Fourth district, H. L. Ainsworth and g. r.
Bellamy; Fifth district, Charles A. Clarke
and J. E. Henriques; Sixth district, S. s.
Caruthers and L. G.. Anderson; Seventh
district. w. II. McHenry, Sr. and \. L. Nor
rison; Eighth district, W. S. Sproat and F.
s. Whitmore; Ninth district, J. S. Tam and
f. NJ. WAY land; Tentn district A. p.
Keith and J. J. Wi son; Eleventh district,
VIII a. Wells and 7. D. HiRs.
The resolutions iudorsed President Cleve-
lands administration and declared his mes
sage as the views of the Iowa Democracy
on the tariff question The resolutions APP
plaud the administrations acts in regard to
civil service reform and oppose prohibition
liquor laws.
Delegates at large were elected as follows:
T. w. Lehman, of Des Moines; j. C. Kelly,
of Sioux City; w. H. NJ. Pusey, of Council
Bluffs, and p G. Ballingal of Ottumwa.
The delegation is solid for Cleveland.
Charles Reecker was nominated for State
Treasurer by reclamation, and balloting
for Auditor was begun.
CALIFoRNIA's REPUBLICANS.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, May 2.-The reso-
lutions adopted at last nights session Of the
Republican convention denounce the
Chinese treaty; demand the repeal and alb
rogation Of all laws and treaties allowing
Cinnamon to land in this country, and the
enactment of such laws as will speedily rid
the country of those now here; denounce
the treaties suggested by the President and
his Secretary of State as mere trifling with
a great question; proclaims allegiance to
the doctrine Of protection.
The resolutions indorse the action of the
United States Senate in its amendment to
the so-called bond-purchase bill, made in
the interest Of silver coinage, and denounce
the action Of the Democratic House Of
Representatives in smothering bills favor
able to the issue by the govern
ment of certificates for every dollar
of silver deposited in its vaults (;
favors such legislation as will prevent
the coming of the Anarchists, Socialists,
ETC., into the country, demands strict en-
forcement of the foreign contract labor
law; denounce the efforts now being made
10 alter the American protective system
The resolutions express regret at the re-
fusal Of Mr.. Blaine to allow his name u be
used as a candle idats at the National Conven-
tion and reiterates confidence in his integ-
rity and eminent ability. The delega-
ton to Chicago is as fol-
lows: At large, John #. Swift,
NJ. II. Este Greed Raymond and Henry T.
Gage; First Congressional district, II. w.
Byington and j. f. Ellison; Second district,
A. W. Simpson and ID. Z. Knight; Third
district Eli Dennison and r. D. Robbins;
Fourth district G. Croker md w II