Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27

from the fourth district 1--WE demand
action by congress before ID adiourp.."
Capt Charles Manly Of Aun Aroor, did
not think this sddendum necessary.
Gen. G.. Is. Rutherford Of Hart, favored
taking the most liberal stand possible
The amendment was then adopted with
out dissenting voice and ~ cheer FOR the
soldiers given. The resolutions in full are
as follows:
l. The democracy of Michigan, assembled
In convention for the nomination OF state
officers, recognizing the fact that its chief
duty II TO present 10 the people candidates
whose election viii bring 10 the administra-
| tiOn of state affairs integrity Of character,
purity of purpose, and sound business
methods reafirms its adherence TO the ira
ditiOnal aud established principles of the
democratic party in respect 10 national poll
tics.
g We renew the expression of our APP
proval Of the administration OF President
| Cleveland, which has won the respect and
confidence of the people and justified his
| denomination. in response 10 the universal
| sentiment of the democracy, by his un-
! wearied devotion TO public duty, his cour-
ageous maintenance Of democratic princi
pies and his enforcement of pure, just and
impartial methods of administration in all
departments OF the government. To nm,
| as the chosen standard bearer of the nation
al democracy in the present campaign, and
| 10 his associate, Allen G.. Thurman, the
| Of public service, which has been Illustrated
! by high ability and perfect integrity. and
fruitful Of benefit 10 the people, we pledge
our best efforts, 10 the end that Michigan
may be once more enrolled in the list of
democratic states.
3 Upon the chief question Of national
politics, the relief of the people from the
burdens of tariff taxation. we declare our
unalterable opposition 10 the present tariff
policy of the republican party. We affirm
Of Al .f.f
President Cleveland as an accurate expires
sion of the just and traditional democratic
principles, which should govern the whole
subject of revenue reform and the reduction
Of the surplus III the ire isury. We declare
our adherence 10 the platform adopted by
the national democratic convention at st.
Louis: and we approve OF our democratic
representatives In congress in their efforts
10 secure a reduction Of tariff taxation,
thereby preventing the further accumula-
ton Of dangerous surplus in the treasury,
and relieving the people from the burdens
OF "A war tariff. We believe that this result
only can bring the policy of the government
on this subject in harmony with the consti-
tuition, the true interest OF the people, the
just demands Of labor. the prosperity of all
industries. and the adequate development Of
the resources OF the country.
1. Though more than tWenty-three years
have elapsed since the war, we should not
forget that large number of that gallant
ana patriotic army that preserved 10 US an
undivided country i still among us. With
increasing years and increasing disability,
the result of their priVatiOns and hardships,
we believe the general government should
deal Justly with them. and that liberal pen
sions should be granted 10 the wounded
and disabled, not as a charity, but as a debt
| due them FOR iueStlm@ble services rendered
their country. and We point with satisfac-
tion ana approval Ia the liberal coustruc-
tion of existing pension laws by the pres
eut administration. resulting in large in
crease IN the amount annually paid TO the
veterans. and we urge action by congress
at its present session upon the pending
pension measures
, The democracy OF Michigan. believing
in the dignity of American labor, recognize
the right of wage workers to the fostering
care of government. that the legitimate in
dustry in every walk Of life may be encour-
aged III its work of building up the material
interests of the state.
4. The ownership Of real estate in this
! country by foreign corporations and non
resident aliens Is injurious 10 American
interests and should De prohibited.
:. We favor the adoption Of measures
providing for the health and safety OF those
engaged in mining, manufacturing and
building industries.
:. We demand the repeal Of Gll class leg
islation under which mohopohes have been
fostcred and protected.
| 9. We demand that congress shall restore
to the public domain Tor settlement all
lands granted 10 railroads or ether corpor-
atous which have hot been earned, and
more particularly do we demand the forfeit
ure OF all unearned grants Of lands in the
upper peninsula that that portion of the
state may no longer be deprived az its nat
ural growth aud development.
| 10. The multiplication in the state of pet
" boards, commissions and officials, with
such powers and surroundings insure
neither official responsibility nor the re-
spect Of the Legislature or the people, leave
the matter OF appropriations for state insti-
| tutions largely controlled by log-rolling
combinations. and Ia this as well as TO lack
Of system we attribute the great and con
slant increase Of expenditures Therefore
we submit that the case Is one demanding
| the election Of "A legislature and state Off
| GERS free 10 make the changes which econ
omy and good business methods may
dictate.
H. The doctrines Of home rule and local
| se!f-gOvernment are cardinal principles Of
the democratic party. Therefore we cordi-
ally syInpathizc with the people OF ireland
in the grand contest which they are making
under the leadership Of Gladstone and Par
nell for the right 10 have the management
of their own affairs.
After the reading OF the resolutions,
Rev. II. j. Lewis, OF East Saginaw. one of
the leading colorcd ministers of the state,
and a delegate from tne eighth district. ad-
|
| seemed 10 electrify the vast audience and
| he was greeted with deafening cheers.
| At the close of Lewis speech the com
! mittee on conference with the Greenback-
| ers submitted the following report:
| To the Convention-The committee of
conference appointed by this convention
beg leave TO report that they have agreed
with the conference committee of the
greenh hack convention, subject 10 the APP
proyal of each convention, upon the follow
lowing division Of officers: This conven-
ton TO nominate Governor, Lieutcnat- Gov
ernor, Secretary of State. State Treasurer,
Superintendent Of Public instruction and
Member Of the State Board Of Education.
The Green hackers to nominate Attorney
General, Commissioner OF Land Office,
and each convention 20 nominate Hon.
BARLEY Breen for Auditor General. and
that upon the electoral ticket this conven-
ton 10 nominate ten and the Grecnbackers
three. The Democrats TO nominate the two
electors at large and for the First, Third.
Fourth. Fifth. Sixth. Seventh. Ninth and
Tenth and the Grsenbackers 10 nominate
electors for the Second, Eighth and
Eleventh Districts and in order 10 carry
this out tremendously this committee rec