The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06

During Republican dominancy many millions Of
of the public domain passed into the hands Of
corporate and foreign syndcates formed Tor the
alton Of Individual fortunes The obligations imposed
conditions precedent to the investture of title
persstently violated by the benefciaries, and
those violations passed unheeded until the
the doctrines of the party, declared for
feiture, thus rendering to those seeking homes in
millions of .whic had
been held by the Republican party for the benefit of
selfish few In conformity with the views of the
of lands by those not citizens of the United
States and restricting the power OF corporations to OBJ
tain title to realty in the Territories If preceding Re-
ocratic policy there would have been preserved as
homes for settlers locating IN good faith immense
tracts of fertile soil in the hands of corporations
and foreign spectators.
For years universal attention has been directed to
the dangers of Chinese immigration. The advent of
hordes Of pagan slaves, disciplined to starvation and
sidered destructive the interests of labor and
menace to the Republic. The Democracy. unlike its
% ,sns T has
treaty with the Chinese empire which must result in
excluding the Mongolians from our shores. and
the preparation of the frauds on our immigration
laws practicable by that race and to preserve
from that evil competition. Thus. after repeated
Republican failures we reach successful settlement
of the question which justly sgt.ted vast number
Of our citizens and with which Republican
leaders have proved themselves yes; incOmpstsD,::
to dwell at any length on the many subjects which
this occasion suggests. cannot permit myself to
the wisdom and prudence of our chief executive The
proprieties of the hour bid me hasten to the per-
Torrance OF the duties incident to this place Suffice
1t to say that the reelection of Grover Cleveland is
demanded by the patriotic sentiment o. the land. The
Republican party is struggling for life. 1t cannot
long survive. Its extended incumbency was due to
the fears and doubts succeeding the civil conflict.
Those forebodngs have been removed by time, and
thought and honest opinion in spite of illegal force
openly used, and Notwithstanding criminal efforts at
defeating the public viii as expressed at the ballot
box, and have driven unworthy servants from
Office and summoned to power admins.
trarion to which stain or suspicion has
attached. This done when the world doubted
whether free government could be maintained here,
and citizens strong enough to control
of those from whom their authority proceeded It
was accomplished despite the preparation of crime
against the electoral franchise which deprived the De-
of the fruits Of victory and the whole people
of the services of that great statesman and true
American, Samuel j. Tilden. Here, where he was
nominated let it be said peace e his ashes s, He
transmitted as an example of one who. rather than
disturb the public tranquility sacrificed on the altar
of his country the noblest aspirations of an Amer
lean citizen. Unable to renstate themselves
any meritorious issue, corrupt politicians, whose
transgressions have excluded them from Office seek
restoration to authority by endeavoring to reanmate
the buried issues of past generation. But those
seemy efforts must fail. Those who participated in
the struggle are not anxious it. The agita-
tors of to-day WERE in most instances, noncombat-
ants. A new generation has come upon the scene.
The younger voters know of them only through ira.
enlightened. They look with aversion on every at
tempt to lead them into useless discussion. They
anxious for present success and future honor and
happiness. They are too busy with the practical
affairs of life to engage in useless controversy They
love their country better than thedeluson OF
empty name They know that the glory and advance
ssrSs dssd s ssy y! believe s that 'asi
are not promotive Of present harmony o.
future prosperity, and that administration which
treats alike and recognizes that there is distnc-
lated further the general interest and to perpetu
ate the blessings of liberty The honest. Intelligent
eleetor whose JUDGMENT is untanted by prejudice Is
Democratic party. That that party has accomplished
much notwithstanding the continued opposition
four years it's policy will be finally and completely
adopted. The coming contest will result in the tri
umph of Democracy. The nominees of this conven-
ton will be the chosen of the people, and If we do our
duty the Republican party will henceforward be
BILE to retard the progress OF our country.
After the applause following Chairman Whites
speech, Governor Green. Of New Jersey, offered
the following resolution:
Resolved That the rules of the last Democratic
convention govern this body until otherwise ordered
subject to the following modification: That IN voting
for candidates for President and icepresident.
of States has been called and every State has cast its
vote.
The Chairman-Ths question is upon the
adoption OF tho resolution. You move il adop-
ton, Governor
Governor Green-I move its adoption.
A Deegate-I second the motion.
The Chairman-It is moved and seconded that
the resolution as read be adopted.
Mr.. Showalter. Of Missouri-Mr. Chairman, I
rise to q point OF order, that the resolution at
this time is ont of order, for we don't know, nm
til the report of the committee on credentials is
made, who compose this convention.
The Chairman-The point of order is not sus-
tanned, for this reason That We meet here az .
deliberative body. and suppose, for present
purposes, we can adopt any rules that wish.
These rules would not prevail, OF course. if they
were not adopted by the convention after the
report of tho committee on credentials. will
say, however. that / 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 this body. Until that time, / suggest
that, although think the resolutions in order,
it might be well to let them stand over
Governor Green-I think it always has been
customary to adopt them.
The Chairman-The house will then vote on
the question of their adoption.
The vote was almost unanimous in favor of
the resolution.
Mr.. Patterson, OF CoIorado--In behalf of Col
orado's Democracy, crave the indulgence of
this convention to present to it for use by it's
chairman q solid silver gavel Mr.. Patterson
then held mp the gavel, which created great ap-
plause. Continuing he said: ut was wrought
from Colorado mines, and fashioned by Colorado
artisans. 1t il the modest offer of the youngest
member Of the federal Union to the party that
restored silver to the monetary plane from
which il was degraded through the Republican
Congress piracy of 1873 anc that has ever since
remained its consistent champion May the an
nouncement be made to the civilized world,
through It's silvery tones, Of the second urani-
nous nomination of the peoples choice for
President-GroverC Cleveland" Great applause.
The Chairman-Gehtlemen of the convention
il there is no objection, and assume that there
will be none. this present will be deemed &C.
cepted. 1t is solid silver. and as far az a gavel
can do it, you will have to be ruled by silver.
[Great applause.
Senator German, of Maryland. passed up the
secretary:
Resolved That the roll of States and Territories be
now called, and that each delegation name q man to
member of the committee on permanent organization
and member of the committee on resolutions and
that resolutions in relation to the platform of the
Democratic party be referred to said committee with
out debate.
The Chairman-Do you move its adoption,
Senatorl
Senator Gorman-Yes. SIR
The Chairman-It is moved and seconded that
the resolution read be adopted. Are YOU
ready for the question: All in favor of the mo-
ton signify by saying aye; those opposed signi-
fly by saying no. The ayes carried Mr.. Score
tary, will you please call the roll of States alpha
bsticallyl
Mr.. Raines, Of New York-Mr Chairman.