, 1888-06-07

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a fatal error to weaken the political organ
ization by which great reforms have beer
achieved and risk themselves in the hand,
of their known adversaries. The Demo
cratic temple is open to all; and Fin coun
ell they could not agree in all things theil
motto nevertheless was I'm essentials
unity; il non essentials, liberty; in al
things, charity"
II CHAIRMAN ANNOUNCED
the secretary would read a petition for the
consideration of the convention. The
paper proved to be a request from the
wonen's convention recently held il
Washington, stating that two of Its mem
bers had been appointed to make a shori
talk to the convention on behalf of the
women of America. This request was
accompanied by a promise that if it were
granted by the convention the representa-.
ton of the women's organization would
only occupy the attention of the conven,
ton for ten minutes. 1t wa moved that
the women be heard and it was agreed to.
I. j. Campbell of New York pre-.
sented resolutions as follows, which were
adopted by a rising vote:
ReSolUed. That this convention takes oc,
casion to express its unfeigned sorrow in
the dangerous illness of Gen. Phil. H.
Sheridan, whose noble and valiant deeds
will ever be enshrined in the hearts of his
countrymen. We extend our sincere
sympathy and we earnestly trust that the
great soldier and distinguished patriot
will meet with speedy recovery and that
Divine Provid ence may spare him to his
country for many years to come.
ResOtCed, That a copy of these resolu-
tions be forwarded to Gen. Sheridan, ok
prcssive of the heartfelt sentiments of the
Democracy Of the United States.
A WOMAN TALKER.
Mrs. Merrywether, on behalf of the
Washington meeting, then mounted the
platform and was received with applause.
She SAID she was delegated to ask that
this great convention help to make a prac-
tlce for this nation to conform to its princi-
pies of universal suffrage. Mrs. Merry
wether's voice was not strong enough to
fill the hall and she was frequently inter
rupted with cries of louder" and the
band struck up an air before she had
concluded, but she remained pluckily at
her post until her time had expired.
When Alabama was called for nomina
tons the chairman said his state desired
to give way to New York. The conven-
ton %applauded, and when the New York
delegation presented Daniel Dougherty to
make the nomination the great hall rang
with cheers which we're prolonged and
grew in volume for nearly a minute until
Dougherty mounted the platform, when it
was redoubled. AS soon as he could be
heard Dougherty said;
Dougherty's speech.
| greet you, my countrymen, with fra
ternal love. In your presence | bow to
the majority of the people. The sight
itself is inspiring, the thought sublime.
You come from every state and territory,
from every nook and corner of our ocean
bound continent covering country. You
are about to discharge more than impe-
rial duty. With the simplest ceremonials,
you as representatives of the people are
to choose a magistrate, with power
mightier than a monarch, yet checked
and controlled by supreme law of a writ
ten constitution. Thus impressed, |
ascend the rostrum to name the next
president of the United States. New
York presents him to the convention, and
PIECES her electoral vote. Delegations
from the thirty eight states and all the
territories are
ASSEMBLED WITHOUT CAUCUS
or consultation, ready simultaneously to
take up the cry and make the vote unan-
imous. We are not here indeed to chose
a candidate but to name the one the peo-
pie 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 locality, he
for fha 1aSf Fpnr wanna loa otool -. A.
gaze of the world discharging the most ex-
allied duties that can be confided to NOR
tai. To-day determines that not of his
W choice, but by the mandate of his
c%ountrYmen, and with the sanction of
heaven he shall fill the presidency for
four years more. He has met and mas
tered every question as If from youth
trained to craftsmanship. The promises
OF his letter of acceptance and inaugural
address have been fulfilled; his fidelity in
the past inspires faith in the future. He
is not a hope,
HE is A REALIZATION
scorning subterfuge, disdaining re election
by concealing convictions, mindful of his
oath Of office to defend the constitution,
he courageously declares to congress,
dropping minor matters, that the supreme
issue is reform, revision, reduction of the
national taxation; that the treasury Of the
United States glutted with unneeded
gold Expresses industry, embarrasses bust
ness, endangers financial tranquility and
breeds extravaganza, Capitalization and
corruption; that high taxation, vital for
the expenditures of an unparalleled 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 of
the equality of rights the present tariff
has created a privileged class who are
shaping legislation for their personal gain
and levy by law contributions for the
necessaries of life from every man, woman
and child in the land; that
TO LOWER TARIFF
is not free trade. 1t is to reduce unjust
profits of the %monopolists and boss manu-
facturers, and allow the to re-
tain the rest. The man who asserts that
to lower the tariff means free trade in
suits intelligence. We brand him as a
falsifer. 1t is furthest from our thoughts
to imperil capital or disturb enterprises.
The am is to uphold wages and protect
the rights of all. This administration has
rescued the public domain from would be