New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-07

and plain law, Of garing scandals. proigate was s
and class strife of tho reign Of party whose good
work had long been doe It began the era OF perfect
iser sovereignty into federal republic with limited
but ample powers OF pn9le service nS reorms
nsbed TO their extreme limit Of comprehensive SOUND
and safe financial policy giving security ana cou
Characterization, faithful TO It's mighty trust, Loyal 10
ts pledges, true to the Constitutions safeguarding 'ho
interests and liberties OF the people
THE COMING CONTEST.
And now we stand on the edge OF another ana,
rcr,aps a greater contest, with a relation to the
electors that VIC have not held for generaton-thae
~ ros possibility for the great trust OF government
We are no longer authors. but accountants no longer
critics but the criticised The responsibility u ours
and II wo have not taken all the power necessary 70
mako that responsibility good tho fault Is OURS n''
that OF the people. ,,,,ors and
dcs perao foe There viii be no speck on INC
thai they win not magnify into BLOT no
that they Will not torture and miSrcprescnt, no us
appointment that they Will not cxaggcrate INTO H.
volt 10 class croed that they Will not soek W ~
flame, passion that they VIII not s.ep. 70 Thcy
fancy indeed, that there IS no lmpoSure 100 p
for The popular creduty, no crime that VIII n9s W ~
eyery point TO meet them Our appeal Is not 70
passion to prejudice, to class or iactio 10 rae
or creed but the sound, common sense, the interest,"
tho intelligence and patriotism of thc A lnerioaaH
people Tho Administration of President Cloveiena
tbo Respect condolences and approval OF the country
The prophets OF evil and disaster are dumb. "hat
tho people see is the government of tho Union 10,
stored It's ancient footing Of Justice peace hone5
and impartial enforcement OF law. They 500 the 90
mands OF labor and agriculture met far as govern
mcnt can meet thsm, by legislative enactmens
for their encouragement and protection. ihey seo
the veterans OF inc UVi ar grI nsu twcs in num,
bcr and nearly three times In value those granted
under any previous Administration They see mIiv
than 80 100000 OF land, rcckessly and iegany
held by the grantees OF the corrupt Republican
restored TO the public domain for tho benefit OF 'nS
ThAv tho
Democratic rule were played upon by dcmagoguos
four years ago, not only more fully protected than
was never honorcd before. They financial
policy under which reckless speculation mas mas
trust They SEQ for the first time an honest OBJ
servance Of the law governing the civi oS taoiS
of the political hghwaymen with demand for tribute
in one hand and letter OF dismissal IN inc oshe.'
mnlsraOn reduced while improved methods have ave
lifted the public service to high efficiency. Ihcy SEQ
tranquility order security and equal justice restored
in the land, watchlu steady safo and patriotic Al
solemn promises h made S Sy s
by honest men, II this record seems prosac, IL IL
lachs the blood-thrillng element If Il IS not lit Win
lurld fires II It cannot be illustrated by pyroechno
display. II It is merely the plain record OF consttn-
tona marty in time Of peace engaged in administrative
reforms It is because the people of the country four
years ago elected not trust TO sensation and expert
ment however brilliant and allurinG, but preferred to
place tho helm In steady hand, with fearless trust
worthy patriotic man behind IT, Upon that record and
mon our earnest efforts as yet incomplete, TO reduce
and eouslIze the burdens of taxation. enter the
canvas. and go polls confident that the FREQ and
intelligent people this great country Will say ven
done, good and faithful servants
HAIL TO THE MUGwUMPs!
To tho patriotic Independent citizens who four years
ago forsook their old allegiance and came to our sup
mort and who since that time have noby sustained tho
Administration the Democratic party owes deep DEBT
OF gratitude That they have been revled and insuted
by thor former associates Is not only signal comp
ment TO their character and influence but another evil
dcnco of the decadcnce Of the Republican parry. bu
worship OF tho machDe-the political luegernan,E1is
exacted from every man who Will take even standing
room in that party The Democratic Temple Is open 70
all and Il in council cannot agree In oil things our
motto IS: In essentials unity; IN poh-tsSopt'alS
liborty In all things. charity" , ,r ,,..
To all good we say Come IN Goou WIN hs OF
halted at rho four years ago you voted
With ms 10 reform the Administration. to conserve our
,nStitnt,ons for the we'll being OF our common COUNTY,
III toi, With ne again in approval OF tho work so well
accomplished. to complete what remains uluonr w.,
ask you to remember that 1t Is iatal error 90 ot
tbn hands OF a political organization by which sreae
reforms have been achieved and risk them In the hens
of their known adversarles.' -Four years ago yuu
trrated tentatively the Democratic party, ana sup
nored with zeal and vlgor It's candidate Tor Fesueh
You thought him strong In all the STURDY 9d 5 or
requisite for the great task Of reform behoa Sour
pYn Prs sdent in time of peace lad so difficult ana
asoT RI roye aq foy twenty r1 four years member
Of II had been almost vcnomousy excluIca hy tmd,ed
smallest pos was FLIED by men whose interest It was
70 tbwart inquiry and bclittlo tho new h tIc
but the master sn h sa%t f Pom tho 10 ' Ssgnnns
Nc ned not wait for time to do justice to the CHAR
actor and services OF Pesnen for law and
tustce with thorough grasp Of principles d,d dnstrv
tons win Of drmnoss-he has nohly fnl
allied The promise of his party noby me. VI. hIrb on
ans Of hs county, ana 9oe TrasH Will read tie
~ men who have been supremacy usfiu ~ p INITIAL
public Fellow I nSTSsTa' Campaign lT destined 30
Incmarssb,e 1t VIII DO clashing OF nearly even or
forces Let no man here OF rosonpccs Of the oppos
nndefes pt grcat as they are the old Democraflc
ertv in conscious strength and perfect uon' ia"''
The issue fcarlessiy- .
,,.,,o,,or ~ the chairman all tho delegates
romed as vice presidents took seats upon the plat
form. 80, co.,..n,,o, Ib,vo
-, o1v,sod nv the chairman Of the Committee on
resolutions that It Will not DO Poss'Oi'
for them to report to this Convention uh'h ''O'A
this evening. AN, , cor,.
The Chairman-Tho secretary VIII no" re"H YUM
munIca alton addressed to the ConVentioh'
The secretary read tho foll0wlng'
r ,ho chairman OF rho Democratic Convention. n.
~ near Sir: Tho Wornens great convention neau az
Wasmns'ohh ot t.lT n vour Convention I'm behalf OF
the women of America Great spprinu wa nledgs
VIII kindly grant one OF In nnScr than ten minutes
(Applause) = a MERRfWETHER
Mr. O'Donohue or New iofA-A Hio'0 'N ~
quest be granted Nv. vor,
The Chairman-The gentleman iioni 80, 80
ovcs that the roaucst Of the ladies be granted, and
80, thev bo given ten minutes to address this Con-
.enson. All in favor Of the motion Will say " aye"
Tho ayes we're unanimous, followed by cheers.
Mr. Boyle, of Pennsylvania offer resolution
rh,cb have sent forward relating to tho order OF
the business Of the Convention
The Charman-Tho secretary VIII read IT.
adopted with applause:
Resolved That all resolutions relating 10 tho plat
~, h. rcferrcdr to the Committee on Platform WITH
nnt reading or debate
SYMPATHY FOR GENERAL SHERIDAN.
Mr. Campbell Of New-fofk-Mr. chairman
hro resolution which wish to present to the con-
H., ard as, unanimous consent that the rcsolu-
'' - uo,d II docs not relate TO the platform.