The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-27

given, together with the delegates at large to
the national convention, and the presidential
electors, as they have been published. The re-
port recommended that the order OF nomina-
tons followed in previous conventions be
changed, and thar the supreme Judges
be nominated FIRST; then the Governor. Lieuten-
ant-governors Secretary OF Estate, Auditor
Treasurer, Reporter of the Supreme Court, At
torney general. and Superintendent OF Public
Instruction, in the order named. AS it WAS appar-
enr that the Recommendation in the interest
OF Matscn, in that In would get Niblack out or
TIE race for Governor, the friends of Captain
myers were mRnlfestly opposed to that much or
the report. but they were given no opportunity
TO object, as Mr. Thhrp moved the adoption OF
the entire report as soon as he had finished read
ing the last line. Chairman Richardson lost no
time in putting the motion, aud there were NO
dissenting votes recorded.
The report also recommended that no
speeches be permitted In rlaciug candidates in
nomination. and tnar all resolutions be referred
TO the committee on resolutions, without debate.
mr. Jewess on being presented to the conyen-
compliment in choosing him as chairman.
He was fully impressed with the great
sponsiblities he assumed. After eulogiziHg
the Democracy and it's leaders, he eaid:
congratulate You that the people OF this State the
fair irminded, independent people, and the Democracy
bgb,ssa snot n nsnosrat; b;storv The adn;strs
ton of Grover Cleveland. 1t il administration
that has attracted the attention OF the country merely
from the fact that it has kept its pledges and done
the business of the people honestly.
Thank God, under the leadership Of Grover Cleve
land the people OF this country know that the decara
tons of the Democratic party made for the last twen-
tyfour sincere and to be kept mat
ter whom ii pleases. IApplause.] 1t is admnis-
traion gentlemen that believes that pensions should
DO awarded rather as the honored discharge of we'll
earned obligations than given in the shape of grudg
ing charity. [Appiause.1 1t is administration
that believes that the lands belong to the people an
porations. IApplause 1t is party that baleves in
tariff for revenue only. IApplause.l
It is party that believes in reform of all the abon-
inations which, under the guise of tariff for
thing besides revenue. have afflicted this country by
ae1a hod
it defes the will of the majority of the people to
overthrow and it. LAppause.l It Is an ad-
civil service. II is an administration that believes
that public Office is pubic trust It is admin
isrraton that believes that 1t lis the business of the
people to support the government, and not the bus
of the government TO support the people lap
Office should be given to for his deserts and not
given of his necessities.
He closed with few remarks relative to the
dIsappointments some must experience IN the
results of the convention. and advised all 10
work for the ticket Co be nominated
The committee on credentials then submitted
a report, in which It was stated that two con-
tests had been passed on by it--one in Brown
township, Hendricks county, and the other in
Lagrange county. John W. Wilson was seated
as the delegate from Brown township. and the
followers Of Lowry were given the preference
in the Lagrange contest. In accordance with
the rule previously followed the chairman of tho
committee moved the adoption of the report,
and If there were any who objected TO 1t they
were not given time to make it known.
THE RESOLUTIONS
There was faint attempt at applause when
Hon. William H.. English, at the call of the
chairman. stepped forward TO read the report OF
the committee on resolutions, which was as fol-
lows:
The Democratic party of Indiana in convention
assembled renews its pledges of fidelity to the Con-
sttution and the doctrines taught by the iustrious
men who were its founders, and illustrated in their
honest and economical administration of public
affairs, federal State and municipal It will resist
%1aEo ~
its powers delegated in the Constitution and will
maintain for the State andhe people, respectively the
rights and the powers reserved to them inthe Const
2. We congratulate the people of the whole
of President Cleveland. Coming into power under
circumstances peculiarly difficult and embarrassing.
Quoted the affairs Of the executive department with
such prudence and ability to challenge the ap-
earnestly abored to discharge the duties of his great
Office in the interest of all the peoplelthere be
of pride and qualification to those vino elected him.
as it should be to all his countrymen. Not even
and all his acts have not only been clean but above
suspicion. The country IS at peace with all the world
economy prevail wherever the executive has CONTROL
and the whole country is enjoying remarkable pros
therefore the Democracy Indiana feel that would
be unwise to risk the hazard of change and declare
3 We are opposed to taking money from the
pockets Of the people and boarding it in the Treasury
Of the government, thus converting Il
into dead capital the of the business of the
country and encouraging extravagant and corrupt ex
pendtures. To the end that these cruel burdens be
removed from the tax payers and that such expendi
be reduced to the lowest point consistent with eff
cheney in the p1biic service and demand an imme-
recommended in the late of the President
A. The Demoeratic party of Indiana favors such
tional and State as win secure honest capable and
deserving public officers; but whore honesty, ability
justice wisdom in giving preference to those who
would harmonize in principle and policy with the
s.. The Democratic party, being of the people and
for the people, favors such legislation will guaran
fare of the industrial it recognizes the fact
that labor is the producer of the wealth of naton
and that laws should be SO framed as to encourage
and promote the interest progress and prosperity Of
all classes, and especially of all laboring people
for social or material advancement the right Of wage
workers to all lawful means to protect themselves
and the right to fix price for their labor
ate with the work required OF them and we hold that
such terms he may think viii best promote his
terests. In relations between capital and labor the
as win promote harmony between them, and win ade-
quately protect the rights aud interests of both.
pursuant to the demands Of former Democratic con-
ventions making provision for the safety and pro-
collection of their wages and are in favor Of all other
enactments to that end which may be necessary and
proper
z. 1t is the duty of the government to repossesa
itself of all public lands heretofore granted for the
benefit of corporations which have been forfeited by
compliance with the conditions of the grant and
should hold the same for the and benefit of the
people. Laws should be passed to prevent the
ship of large tracts of land by corporations by
persons not citizens of the United States. or who
have not declared their intention to become such,
provided by law. Congress should discourage ltho
purchase of public land in large bodies by any
parties for speculative but should preserve
the same, far practicable for actual settlers,
and to that end all subsidies of land. well
money to corporations and spectators should cease
forever.
8. It IL provided by the Constitution of this State
that the liberty of the people should be protected.
that their private property should not be taken
without just compensation, and we are opposed to
any change in the Constitution tending to weaken
these safeguards any legislation which asserts
the to tske destroy the private property Of
pensaton, which unjustly interferes with their
personal liberty to what they shall eat drink
the kind of clothing they shall believing