The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29
KEYSTONE STATES DEMOCRACY
In Convention Assembled at Harrisburg
The Platform Adopted.

HARRISBURG, Pa, May 23.-The democratic
state convention, to elect four delegates at
large to the national convention, to ratify the
nomination of two delegates to the national
convention from each congressional district,
and 10 nominate two electors at large and
twenty-eight district electors and a candidate
for supreme Judge, met in the opera house at
half-paSt 10 o'clock this morning. Chairman
Kisncr, Of the state committee, called the con-
ventiCn TO order. There was every Indication
at the opening of the convention that the
proceedings would be rather tame,
i'll comparison with recent meetings of the
state democratic convention. The retirement
this morning of ex-CongreSsman Speer from
the contest of delegate at large, to accept
place at the head Of the electoral ticket. hav-
ing smootled the way for Congressman Scott's
programme TO send himself, ex-Congressman
Boyle, eX-Attorney-GeneralL Lewis c. Cassidy
and ex-CongresSman Mutchler, at the head of
delegation to st. Louis.
Upon tie completion of the roll Mr.. Nc
Question, of Butler county, nominated Will
lam A. Hensel, Of Lancaster, for temporary
chairman, and Mr.. HcnSel was elected by ac-
camation.
Upon taking the chair Mr. Hensel spoke
briefly of the prospects of the democratic
party, after which secretary and other suboldi-
nate officers OF the temporary organization
were made permanent officers of the conyen-
ton.
The convention took a recess until 2oclock
The convention reassembled at 2:35. EX-
manent chairman On taking the chair Mr.
Wallace referred in glowing terms TO the ad-
minstration of President Cleveland, who, he
SAID pushes vigorously to the front upon CRATE
administrative issues. He asks support and
aid, and Pounsylyania's democracy are here
today to answer for themselves. They are fl t
unity and an unbrokcn column in his support.
They prefer a reduction of taxation and the
restoration of our shipping TO huge surplus,
and wall at sea. They are for more free
raw material, free ships and an open door to
competition in every market; for
conservative reform in the interest of
the whole people with no violent
wrench to any industry. They are not for free
trade but are for a tariff for revenue, with
that protection which must follow its equitable
adjustment; but not for protection for the sake
of protection. Details Of bill on these lines
are of infinitely less Importance than action it.
self. The demand of the democratic people at
this crisis is for cordial and prompt work to re-
duce taxation.
Every reference to President Cleveland was
0heered to the echo. and MIR. Wallace was COM
PEELED to halt in his speech until the enthusias-
tic demonstrations subsidized. Reference
to Hancock and Mcclellan caused the
large audience to rise and give three
cheers for these heroes. \ platform was re-
poriel and adopted. Ex-Congrcssman Spear
/ and +. X Heating, of PittSburg, were chosen
| electors at large. l.. {. Cassidy of Philadel-
/ mia; Charles l.. Boyle, of Washington coun-
/ IL: William I. Mitchell, OF Northampton, and
/ William l.. Scott, of Erie, delegates at large to
/ II. Iouis. Judge J. Il. McCollum, Of Susque-
/ hanna county, was nominated for supreme
iulre. and the convention then nominated a
/ Somplete list Of district electors and district
! DELEGATES and alternateS to the national con-
The convention then adjourned.