Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-11
POLITICAL.
xyorHEB BATCH OF CONVENTIONS YES.
TERpAY.
p,lssatss Elected to the ct. Lsuis and Chi
cage National Gatherings-Party Plat
forms and Preferences, &c.
LEY telegraph 70 the plspAleh.l

The committee finally reported in favor OF
sealing the delegation favored by the Cor
man element. Colonel II, Kyd Douglas was
elected chairman Of the convention.
The Committee on Platform sitter a few
moments elaboration reported the following
resolutions:
Il is fitting At the close Of the third year OF
the present term Of Grover Cleveland 10
acknowledge our sense Of the services which
he has rendered 10 the people OF the United
stales. An adverse majority IN the Senate
has prevented his carrying into effect those
legislative reforms 10 which he was pledged
snd which he has so earnestly desired TO
achlcye, but be has made compensation to
the people for this loss by his wise. honest,
nnd capable administration OF bis duties IS
President. lie has restored 10 the people
large portions Of that public domain which
ought always 10 hSYe remained their berl-
fage. We viii owe TO his well-ordered pur-
pose the construction OF navy sufficient for
me protection Of our interests at home or
abroad. lie has. above al, brought the
public service TO the highest standard Of ei-
tclency, not only by rule end precept, but
hy examples OF his own untnng, unseltlsh
administration OF public affairs. The people
acting through their respective legislatures
viii bring the Senate 70 his support with
fun sense Of bis pers Onal and political merits
and power for future Influence.
We declare our preference for Grover
Cleveland rs his own successor IN the office
81 President Of the United States and we in
siruct our delegates ~ the convention At -.
Louis 20 cast their unanimous vote for him
Rs the Democratic candidate for President
and 10 vote as a unit in all matters which
pertain 10 tine business u that convention.
National taxation ought 10 be limited 10
The aggregate annual sum needed for the FOL
lowing purposes. Interest on the public
dcb' with adequate provisions for the pay
mcut ~ its principal at maturity; payment
q pension, granted by the United states,
and % provide means for all nscessory ex-
pCnsos % an cOn0mically-admlnister Cow
eminent.
Unnecessary taxation Is unjust taxation,
and ought not 10 be longer tolerated.
Success 10 the great political contests can't
he achieved without au cilJTt and this con-
vcntiOn requests all OF those whom II repre-
sent, % begin IT an early day the work OF
complete organization for the coming cam
pai2n. The platform was unanimously
adopted.
The following delegates at large were
elected A, l.. German, German II. Hunt,
J.. Y. BauVhman. aud John u. Brown.
Delegates from the six congressional dis
tlCts were also elected.
The Alabama Democracy.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, May 10.-The state
Democratic Convention this morning adopted
The following platform unanimously, and
after transaCting other business adjourned
sine die:
The Democratic party Of the state Of Ala
hama. IN convention assembled, declare:
l. That the fiImness, ability, and states
m8nsnip displayed by President Cleveland
IN the administration OF his high Office emit
tie BIN 90 the confidence and support Of
his feNow-citlzens; that we endorse and APP
prove bis Administration. and especially his
action and efforts to secure reform and re-
ducnon Of ;hc tarlG. and we believe that
the interests Of the country demand his re-
election, and % that end our delegates to
the National Convention are hereby in
ktructed 10 vote for his denomination.
.. That We STE unaltcrably opposed to the
present war tar0. We demand reform Of
the tariG and a reduction 81 the surplus ~
the Treasury by a reduction OF tariff taxa
ton.
.. That we endorse the administration Of
Governor Thomas Scay, which has been So
eminenty satisfactory to the whole people Of
Alabama.
4. That we favor n liberal appropriation
for public schools in order that the means Of
education may be afforded TO every child IN
ihe State.
5 Thaf we favor the encouragement Of i'm
migration 10 this state, aud to that end we
recommend such wise and iudiclous legisla-
ton by the General Assembly as will best ac-
comphsh that result.
Tennessee Democrats.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 10.-The Demo-
cratic state Convention TC4,semb'ed at 2
o'clock-W. G. Houston In toe chair.
4 resolution WAS introduced critcising
President Cleveland for allowing Republic
cans 10 remain in Office. which VAS promptly
tabled on motion OF eX.Congres,man Casey
Young, Of Memphis. Cheers were given
for President Cleveland with Will.
The convention went into the election Of
Your delegates from the state at large to the
National Convention at ST. Louis. Hon. a.
NJ. IOoney and Captain John X. Goodwin
were declared elected. The committee ap-
pointed To- draw up a platform made their
report, In which they heartily endorsed
President CiCycl3ud's Administration, his /
recent message 10 Congress, aud the manage /
ment Of affairs ia Tennessee during the past
two years. The report was adopted amid |
great enthusiasm.
The additional delegates at large 10 the !
National Democratic Convention are II. II.
Iuger>ou and Ex-Governor Jonn {. Brown.
The convention adjourned at r. O'Clock to-
night after the sixth ballot for Governor
without result
Vermont Democrats.
Moxqrr11A. Vt, NAV l0.-The Demo- /
cratic state Convention organized TINS fore
noon with Patrick ". Meldon, OF Rutland. !
a. permanent chairman. Mcdon addressed !
the convention. Ills approving references |
e. Cleyrand's Administration were greeted /
with great applause. He spoke OF The /
Of lhe poor resulting from |
hieh prices due 10 protection, aud /
presented Glowing picture OF Cleveland as /
a Great champion OF reform. ain this re- /
gard.' he said, owe have but one candidate, /
but Doe is worth more than all Tie Others plt /
together. TIE Republicans want to elect a |
bloody shirt p,rsouiied. We want set OF /
pCrsoniGcd in Grover Cleveland
lGrcat appltusc.]
After the appointment Of a committee on /
resolutions TIE following nominations were |
made by a rising vote: For Governor, ;. {.
Shurtlcn, Of Montpelier; Lieutenant-GoY- |
ern0r. T.. &. sullivan. OF Burlington; Trea-
surcr. W. T.. Peck, Of Barnet.
The delegates at large 10 the National Con,
veulion we're appointed and the presidential
electors selected.
The platform heartily endorses President
Administration and urges his re-
& .ection; favoro such tariff revision as will
reduce taxation T. the needs Of the Govern
mcnt economically administered; rtas>erlS
me pafty's belief that property should be The
subject Of taxation; sympathizcs
with an people in foreign countries who
are struggling for local sei.government
deeply sympathizIng with Gladstone and
The IRISH in their efforts 20 secure home rule
for Ireland: dcnOunces the British Govern
,neut for its fragrant disregard for The spirit
u the Magma Charts IN supprcsslng free
mech and peaceful agitation, and calls Tor a
discussion by the freedom-loying men OF this
republic Of The cause thus sought TO he stian-
gled by methods unworthy OF = powerful
Kansas Republicans.
WicHrA, KAN, May l0.-The kepno'
lean State Convention 70 pominate delegates
n Chicago was held here yesterday. keSo-
luton. endorsing Plumb and ingalls, were
ldopted, and Messrs. strong, osborne, hal-
oNeil. aud Griffin were selected as DELEGATES