The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-06-14
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day Of the National Democratic convention
open up with the most torrid temperature Of
the week.
Outside OF the hall the scenes were hardly
as exciting as on the previous day, although
there was no lack of rush and hustle.
From the opening of the doors at $50 there
was steady inflow of holders of compli
mentary tickets. Before another hour had
passed the boxes, balconies and galleries
were a solid mass Of men and women.
The delegates were prompt in assembling
Mayor A. A Ames Of Minneapolis, stalked
in solitary and majestic, to assist in con-
ferring upon the "Old Roman'p an honor,
which up to few days ago, he had hoped
might strike in his own direction. The Mis-
souri, delegation entered in a body fifteen
minutes ahead Of time, and the Ohioans fol-
lowed close at their heels As soon as they
had taken their seats they hoistel the red
handanna on the top of their banner, and
the throng above gave the first cheer Of the
morning.
Then in turn Michigan, Wisconsin, Vir-
ginia, West Virginia, Oregon, California
and Pennsylvania followed suit, and each
were recognized with a shout and cheer
Meanwhile good many Of the delegates
had devasted themselves OF coats and vests,
and in some instances of neckties aud col
lars, and were plying their fans with all the
vigor that remained in them.
Henry Watterson was among the first of
the distinguished visitors to arrive, and
probably interpreting the cheers which were
lavshed upon him as a cordial recognition
of his last nights victory, he smiled and
bowed to the right and left. Daniel Dough-
erty and John R. Fellows came down the
aisles arm in arm, and their recognition was
enthusiastic.
The first act Of the Indiana delegation was
to hoist a gray hat, with streaners of the
same color. The audience greeted their ia
vorites as they strolled in with bursts of ap-
pause.
Upon the convention being called to order
at l095, prayer was offered by Rev DR..
Brank
The chair announced that the committee
ON resolutions was ready to report, and Chair
man Collins said: ~ present Mr.. Henry
Watterson, of Kentucky" Ths KentuclEy
editor took his place at the right of the
chairman, waved his hand aud said; "These
resolutions have been agreed upon unani-
mously." He was Justify cheered as he had
been by the simple announcement of his
name.
Clerk Petit, in a voice that everybody
could hear, read the platform interrupted
now and then by respectful but irrepreSsi BILE
applause.
The platform Is as follows:
"The Democratic party Of the United
States in National convention assembled re-.
news the pledge Of its fidelity to Democratic
faith, and rsaffirms the platform adopted by
its representatives in the convention of 1884,
and endorses the views expressed by Presi-
dent Cleveland in his last annual message to
congress as the correct interpretation of
that platform upon the question of tariff re-
duction; and also endorses the efforts of our
Democratic representatives in congress to
secure reduction of excessive taxation
Chief among its principles Of party faith
are the maintenance of an indissoluble union
OF free and indestructiple states now about to
enter upon it's second century of unexampled
progress and renown; devotion to plan OF
governm mt; regulated by written consti
tuition, strictly specifying every granted
power and expressly reserving to the state;
as people the entire ungranted residue OF
power; the encouragement of a Jealous
popular vigilance, directed to all who have
been chosen for brief terms to enact and exc
cute the laws, and are charged with the duty
Of preserving peace, ensuring equality and
establishing justice.
''The Democratic party welcome an exact
ing scrutiny Of the administration Of the
executive power, which four years ago was
committed to its trust, in the election OF
Grover Cleveland, president OF the United
States, and it challenges the most searching
inquiry concerning its fidelity and devotion
to the pledges which then invited the suf'
fraSes of the people
During most critical period OF our
financial affairs, resulting from over taxa
tion, the anomalous condition Of our cur
rency and public debt unmatured, it has
by the adoption of wise and conservative
course not only averted disaster, but
greatly promoted the prosperity Of the peo-
pie.
st has reversed the improvident and un
wise policy of the Republican party, touch
ing the public domain, and has reclaimed
from corporations and syndiCstes, alien anC
domestic and restored to the people, nearly
one hundred millions Of acres OF valuable
land to be sacredly held as homesteads fol
our citizens.
"While carefully guarding the interest OF
the taxpayers and conforming strictly tc
the principles Of justice and equity, it ha'
| paid out more for pensions and bounties tC
the soldiers and sailors of the republic thai