Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13

nObly sustained the administration to
remember that it is a fatal error
to weaken a political organization
by which great reforms have been
achieved, and risk them in the
hands of their known adversaries. The
Democratic temple is open to all; and If
in council they could not agree in a
SIN essentials, unity; in non-essentials,
liberty; in all things, charity"
After some routine business of an un-
Important nature the following resolu-
ton was passed with cheer, under
suspension of the rules
ResolUed, That this convention takes occasion
to express its unfeigned sorrow at the serious
and dangerous illness of Phil. Sheridan lap-
plausel and to him whose noble and valiant
deeds will forever be enshrined in the hearts OF
his countrymen we extend our sincere SYM
pathy. We earnestly trust that the great soldier
and distinguished patriot will meet with
speedy recovery, and that the divine Providence
may spare him to this nation for many years to
come.
Resolued, That copy of these resolutions be
forwarded to Gen. Sheridan as expressive OF the
heartfelt sentiments of the Democracy OF the
United States
The committee on platform not being
ready to report, call of states was Or
dered for President. When Alabama
was called, the chairman of that delega-
ton stated that they wished to give way
for New York. Thereupon, amid ter
rife applause, the Hon. Daniel Dough-
erty, OF Tammany Hall, arose and adj
dressed the convention as follows:
Mr. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OF THE Con-
vENTIoN: l greet you, my countrymen, with
frsternal regard In your presence bow to the
majesty Of the people The sig hi itself is inspir-
state and territory, from every nook and corner
of our oeean.bound, mountaineering country.
You are about TO discharge more than
imperial duty with simplest ceremOnials You,
as representatives OF the people, are to choose
magistrate with power might1er than mon
arch, yet checked and controlled by the SUI
preme law of written constitution. Thus i'm
pressed, ascend the rostrum to name the next
president of the United States New York pre-
sents him 90 the convention and pledges her
electoral vote. Delegations from the thirty
eight states and all the territories are assembled
without caucus or consultation ready sim ultane-
unanimous.
We are here not indeed, to choose candidate,
but to name the one the people have already
chosen. He Is the man for the people. His
career illustrates the glory of our institutions
Eight years ago unknown save in his own local
ty, he for the last four has stood in the gaze of
that can be confided to a mortal. To-day
determines that not of his own choice but
by the mandate of his countrymen, and
with the sanction of heaven he shall fill
the presidency for four years more.
He has met and mastered every question as if
from youth trained to craftsmanship. The prom
iSes of his letter OF acceptance and inaugural
address have been fulfilled. His fidelity in the
past Inspires faith in the future. He is not
hope-he is q realization. ecorning subterfuge,
disdaining reelection by concealing convictions,
mindful of his oath of office to defend
the constitution. he courageously declares
to Congress. dropping minor matters, that
reduction of national taxation; that the treasury
of the United States, glutted with unneeded gold,
Expresses industry, embarrasses business en-
dangers financial tranquility and breeds extrav-
agance, Capitalization aud corruption; that high
taxation, vital for the expenditures of an unpsr-
alleled war. is robbery in years of prosperous
peace that the millions that pour into the treas
ury come from the hard earned savings of the
American people; that in violation ofequality of
rights the present tariff has created
for their personal gain, levy BY law
contributions for the necessaries of life from
every man. woman and child in the land that
to lower the tariff is not free trade but is to re-
duce the unjust profits of monopolists and boss
manufacturers and allow consumers to retain
the rest. The man who asserts that to lower the
tariff means free trade insults intelligence. We
brand him as a talsifier. 1t is furtherest from
thought to imperil capital disturb enterprises.
The aim is to uphold wages and protect the rights
of all.
This administration has rescued the public do
main from woudbe barons and cormorant cor
porations fathless to obligations, and reserved if
for free homes for this and coming generations.
There is no pilfering-there are no Jobs under
this administration public office is public
trust" Integrity stands guard at every post OF
our vast empire.
While the President has been the medium
through which has flowed the unGying gratitude
of the republic for her soldiers, he has not hest
tated to withhold approval from special legisla-
tlon II str1etest inquiry revealed want OF truth
and justice. Above all, sectional strife as never
before is at an end and 60,000,000 of free men in
the ties of brotherhood are prosperous and
happy.
These are the achievem ents of this administra-
ton. Under the same illustrious leader we are
ready to meet our political opponents in high
and honorable debate and stake our triumph on
the Intelligence. virtue and patriotism of the peo-
pie adhering TO the constitution, its every line
and letter, ever remembering that 'poweB not
delegated to the United States by the constitution
prohibited by it to the states are reserved to
the states respectively or to the people" By the
authority of the democracy of New York,
backed by the Democracy of the entire Union,
give you name entwined with victory NOM
mate Grover Cleveland of New York.
At the close ofMr. Dougherty's speech
the hall was in an uproar tor nearly
half an hour, after which the call of
states was continued and many seconds
Of the nomination were received. When
the call was concluded, the committee
on resolutions not being ready to report
a motion prevailed to take recess till
10 o'clock Thursday.
The convention was called to order at
lilo and the platform read by Secreta-
rY Petit, of the committee on resolu-
tons, was unanimously adopted.
The full text of the platform is as fol-
lows
The Democratic party of the United States in
national convention assembled, renews the
pledge of It's fidelity to the Democratic faith and
reaffrms the platform adopted by its representa-
tives in the convention of 1884 and endorses the
views expressed by President Cleveland in his
last earnest message to Congress as the correct
Interpretation OF the platform upon the question
of tariff reduction; and also endorses
the efforts of our Democratic representatives in
Congress to secure a reduction OF excessive tax
alton. Chief among its principles of party faith
are the maintenance of an indissoluble union of
free and indestructible states, now about to en-
ter upon its second century of unexampled prog
ress and renown; devotion to plan of govern
ment regulated by written constitution strictly
specifying every granted power and expressly
reserving to the states or people, the entire I'M
granted residue of power; the encouragement of
jealous popular vigilance directed to all who
have been cho en- for brief terms to enact and
execute the laws. and are cha rged with the duty
of preserving peace, ensuring equality, and
tablishing justice.
The Democratic party welcome exacting
scrutiny of the administration OF the executive
power, which four years ago was committed to
its trusts III the election of Grover Cleveland,
president Of the United States but it challenges
the most searching inquiry concerning its fidel-