Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-06

while not denying the necessity for reform has
vegsally thwarted the efforts Of the Democracy
to afford the needed relief The present admin
istration has realized the promises made by tho
Democratic Convention OF 1854. II has sought
to reduce taxation and tighten the burdens OF
the people and to reduce the revenue, so as 70
prevent an undue accumulation In the Treas
ury, and has at the came time taken the re-
quisite stepss. to foster And protect domestic
Industries. It has discouraged the centrslizs.
ton of wealth, and has enabled, as far as cir
would permit, those In the less Ia
vored walks of life to enjoy the benefit OF theif
exeftions. In other worde, the Democratic Ad'
ministration has used its utmost endeavors TO
carry out the platform on which our great re-
form victory WAS achieved. II the tariff has not
been modified 1t Is because Of Republican OBJ
struction
The existence Of an enormous surplus in the
Treasury threatens the industries of the conn
try. 1t is a constant source OF injury to the
consumers and men of moderate means who
find it difficult to obtain monetary assistance
because of the withdrawal OF a large portion vi
the circulating medium. This unfortunate sit.
uation In directly attributable TO the policy OF
the Republican party, whose aim has ever been
TO encourage and enrich monopolies and to ig-
more the interests of the masses.
During Republican dominaucy many million
acres OF the public domain passed into the
hands of corporate and foreign syndicates,
formed for the creation OF individual fortunes
The obligations imposed as conditions prece-
dent to investiture of title, were porsistently
tions passed unhecded until the Democratic
Administration, in conformity with the
doctrines Of tho party. declared forfeiture,
thus rendering TO those seeking homes In good
faith more than forty million acres, which had
been withheld by the Republican party for the
benefit Of selfish few.
III conformity with the views of the President
statute has boon enacted, preventing the ac'
QUESTION OF lands by those not citizens OF the
United States, and restricting the power Of cor
porations 70 obtain title to realty In It's terri
tories. III tho preceding Republican Admins
trations had adopted the present Democratic
policy, there would have been preserved al
homes for settlers locating In good faith. i'm.
mense tracts OF fertile soil now in the hands OF
corporations and foreign spectators.
For years universal attention has been direct
ed to the dangers OF Chinese immigration. The
advent OF hordes of pagan slaves, disciplined "a
starvation and Injured to unremunerative toll,
interests of labor and u menace to the Republic.
The Democratic party. unlik its political adver.
sary, had always been with the people on this
Issue. The administration has entered into a
treaty with the Chinese Empire which must re-
suit in excluding the Mongolians from our
shores, aud which for the first time makes II
possible to prevent the preparation OF the
frauds on orr immigration laws now practiced
by that race and to preserve us from the evils
of servile competition. Thus, after repeated
Republican failures. we reach a successful set
tsted vast number of our citizens, and with
which the Republican leaders have proved
themselves Incompetent to deal.
l cannot permit myself 70 dwell at any length
gests. cannot permit myself TO point out the
benefits which have occurred to all from the
wisdom and prudence of our chief executive.
The proprieties of the hour bid me to hasten TO
the performance of the duties incident to this
place. Suffice it to say that the reelection OF
President Cleveland is demanded by
the patriotic sentiment Of the land.
1t cannot long survive. Its extended incum-
bency WIS due TO the fears and doubts succeed
ing great civil conflict. These forebodings
honest opinion, in spite of Illegal force openly
used and not withstanding the criminal efforts
of defeating the public will, as expressed at the
ballot box, has driven the unworthy servants
administration to which no stain or suspicion
has ever been attached. This was done when
the world doubted whether a free Government
could be maintaihed here, and whether our
citizens were strong enough to control the
agents OF their own. selection. who
tsa.s n, the p power q thos. from
plished despite tho perpetuation of crime
against the electoral franchise, which deprived
Democracy Of the fruits Of a victory, and the
whole people of the services OF that great states
man and true Amerfcsn, Samuel I Tilden
Here, where he was nominated let 1t be said,
peace to his ashes" He discharged his great
duties greatly. His name should be trans
mltted as an example q one WHO rather than
altar of his country the noblest aspirations Of
an American citizen
Unable to reinstste themselves on any meri-
transgressions have excluded them from once.
seek restoration to authority by endeavoring to
resnimate the buried issues Of the past genera
Those who participated in the struggle are not
anxious to renew It. The sgitators Of to-day are
in most instances non-com batants new gen
Grafton has come upon the scene. What the
younger voters know 10 only through tradition
and history. They are ardent, ambitious and
enlightened. They look with aversion on every
attempt sC lead them into impersineot discus,
piness. They are too busy with the
practical affairs OF life to engage in useless
controversy. They love their country better
know that the glory and advancement of the
Republic is dependent on general cooperation.
While they glory in their heroic deeds, they yet
believe that unkind words and exaggerated
references to the past are not promotiye Of pres.
ent harmony and future prosperity, and that an
administration which treats all alike and recog-
nizes that there is no distinction before the law
the general interests and to perpetuate the
'' The honest % s intelligent elector whose
aSs Is prepared n'ss sa ass Sy e tsu
this government to the Democratic party.
That that party has accomplished so much, not
withstanding the combined opposition Of its
four years Its policy will be finally and com
pletely adopted. The coming contest will re-
suit in the triumph Of the Democracy. The
Of the people, and If we do our duty the Repob-
licsn party win henceforth be unable to retard
the progress of our country.
After the applause following Chair
man Whites speech, Governor Green, Of
New Jersey, said:
Mr.. President, offer the following
resolution. (The resolution was sent Ia
the Secretary and read, as follows:
Besoircd--That the rules of the last Demo
cratic Convention govern this Convention until
otherwise ordered, subject to the modification
that In voting for q candidate for President and
Vice-President. no state shall be allowed ia
change its vote until the roll of States has been
called and every State has cast its vote.
The question. was put and seconded,
and Showalter, of Missouri, rose to q
point OF order, saying the assemblage
did not know until the report Of the
Committee on Credentials who com
posed the Convention.
Chairman-The point OF order is not
sustained, for this reason: We meet
here as deliberative body, and I sup
pose for personal purposes we can adopt
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not obtain, of course, If they were not
adopted by the Convention until after
the report Of the Committee on Creden-
tials. will say, however, don't see
that they can be made applicable at this
time, since the subject matter to which
they are directed will not come before
tits body until that time. l suggest,
Governor, that although / think the res
olutiorNin order, it might be well to lei
it stand over.
Governor Green-I think It has always
been customary to accept.
Chair-The House will then vote on
the question Of its adoption.
The vote was almost unanimously in
favor of the resolution.
Patterson, Of Colorado, In behalf Of
the Colorado Democracy, said:
crave the indulgence Of this Convention "a
present TO it for the use Of its Chairman, q
solid silver gsvel.
Patterson then held up the gavel,
which created great applause. Continu-
inv ha said