The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-08

cratic convention and standing upon democratic
principles as written by Jefferson and now
Grover Cleveland. Cheers and cries of louder
Well, that is Impossible. Four years
ago at Chicago the democratic party,
restatng its declaration of principles,
promised, if entrusted with the power, that
sectionalism should be wiped out forever, that
the finances of your government should be 50
controlled and its tariff directed not TO impair
the brilliant industries Of the land but that
extravagant expenditures should be reduced
until we would have government econOmi-
cally administered; and that the war taxes
placed upon us by the republican party should
be reduced according to the requirements OF the
government, but that in the reduction capital
invested in enterprise and labor employed
AL tins point the remarks of Senator German
were interrupted by great confusion in the rear
part of the hall, caused by the influx Of a large
number Of people who had gaineI adnis
sion to the hall, and We're taking pos
session of a number Of vacant seats
which had been occupied by alteruates during
the early days of the session. Considerable ex-
citement prevailed for IA moment Quiet was
soon restored and Senator German resumed his
remarks. Upon the declaration of principles
thus made at Chicago went before the
people and the result was he election OF Grover
Cleveland Applause. In the mattor OF a re
ductiOn of taxation he has thus lar been honest
and earnest, and with a desire to carry out TO
the letter the promises OF his party, and when
he declared that we were now to faca the fact
Of a reduction Of taxation and wipe out this
$ANStSSSsSSVN
ton, nor could it be controlled hy
the clap-trap phrases of the opposition
charging us with free trade or protection,
but that stood as homes men, as honest re-
formers, to reduce this immense taxation Of
S100, 900 600 per annum. Differ as you viii about
phrases. we have presented pistf9rm in strict
accord with all the democratic declarations
that have preceded US. AS Mr.. Watterson has
well said it is a platform upon which every
democrat in this broad land can stand. Zap
plausel And if in discussion OF the great
rhnro fpnF cha
part there is during the campaign and during
future campaigns some difference, ths re will
be some spirit of toleration, We Will hold
every democrat to the cardinal princi-
him liberty of conscience and action
on on-essentals. With such declaration aud
such a candidate we will go forth TO battle
against party which is yet well organized,
holding the advantage of the position of criti
ciZng without making themselves responsible
for any particular measure. We will not under
rate them; but | say 10 you, with an Oppor
tunity that have had of communication with
our fellow democrats in every state of the
union. comparing il with the great fight we had
in 1884 we are better organized and united, and
| think more certain OF victory. Applause.
Mr.. Watterson-Mr. Chairman, 1 now
move the adoption of the report of the
platform committee, and on that motion
call for the previous question.
The chairman put the equestion and it was
adopted unanimously. [Great cheering.l
THE TARIFF BILL FAVORED.
Mr.. Scott, of Pennsylvania, under in
structions from the committee on resolu-
tions, offered the following:
ResoIved, That this convention hereby in
dorses and recommends the early passage Of
the bill for a reduction Of revenue now pending
in the house of representatives.
The resolution was adopted amid loud
applause,
vention adopted a resolution declaring for
the admission of Washington Territory,
Dakota, Montana and New Mexico into the
union.
On motion Of Gov Albeit Of New Jersey
the following resolution was adopted:
Resolved That we express our cordial sym
pathy with the struggling people Of all nations
in their efforts to secure for themselves the in
estima le blessings OF self government and civil
and religious liberty, and we especially declare
our sympathy with the efforts o, those noble
patriots who, led by Messrs. Gladstone and
Parnell, have conducted their grand and peace.
tul contest for home rule IN ireland.
Mr. Baker Of Ohio asked "a animous con-
sent rs a delegate from a ats which loved
and honored Thomas A. Hendricks TO pre-
seut and have adopted saTias Of resolu-
uions Of respect TO tine late vice president
and of regret at his death. The resolution
was adopted by risiJg vote, and Mr.
Hendricks name was cheeryd.
The chair announced that there had been
a slight mistake in the report OF the com
mttee on platform in the statement that
the committee had been unanimous in its
adoption of the resolutions presented 30 the
convention. MIR. Cooper Of New York dis
sented. With this exception the committee
was unanimous.