Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-06-06

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flrmness, ability, integrity and statesmanlike
] qualities pre-eminently fitted him TO undertake
! lne task OF carrying out the great reforms thus
] suggested by the organization to which he has
/ ever been ready to yield compliance. No D,blic
servant ever responded 10 the call of duty more
iuly or IN better faith than our honored Presi-
dent Unostentatious in the discharge of ms
Trust, he has never failed to apply TO the affairs
| OF state those sound business msxims, the OBJ
servance of which is even more necessary in
public than in private station.
For years it had generally been conceded that
IL was necessary TO reform the tarig The ex-
lstlDg law on the subject had been called into
Delhg curing the excitement, and because of
the existence of war. The Republican party,
While not denying the necessity for reform, has
ever 1alled to suggest any remedy ana has uni
Versally thwarted the efforts of the Democracy
10 aiiord the needed relief The present Admin
istration has realized the promises made by the
democratic Convention of 1881. 1t has sought
10 reduce taxation and Tighten the burdens of
the people, ana to reduce the revenue so rs Il,
prevent undue accumulation in the Treasury
ana has at the same time taken the reduisite
steps TO foster and protect American industries
II has discouraged the Capitalization of wealth
ana mas enabled, as far as circumstances would
permit those in the less favored walks of life to
ENJOY the benefits of their exertiOns: in other
words. this Democratic Administration has set
IT'S utmost endeayors to carry out the platform
on which our great reform victory was achieved
IL the tariff has not been modified il is because
OIL republican obstruction; The existence of an
enormous surplus in the Treasury threatening
the industries of the country, is a constant
source of injury to the consumer and the man
OF moderate means who finds it difficult to OBJ
tain money enough for a livelihood, because of
the Withdrawal of large portion of the circu-
iatlng medium. This unfortunate situation is
olrectly attributable to the policy of the Repub-
ilean party, whose aim has ever ben to en-
courage and enrich monopolies and to ignore
the interests of the Masses
During Republican dominancy many mill
ions OF acres OF the public domain passed into
the hands of corporate and foreign syndicates
formed Tor the creation of individual fortunes
ihe obligations imposed as conditions precedent
to the nyestiture of title were persistently yio-
lated by the beneficiaries ana those violations
passed unheeded until the Democratic Admin
lstratlon, IN conformity with declarations of
the party, declared Il forfeiture thus rendering
TO those seeking homes in good faith, more than
forty millions of acres which have been with
held by the Republican party for the benefit of
selaSh few. In conformity with these views n
statute has been enacted. preventing the acqui-
sitlon OF lands by those not citizens OF the Uni
ted states, and restricting the power of corpo- |
Iatlons 70 obtain title to realty ii the Terrific
rles. II preceding Republican Administrations
nad adopted the present democratic policy, |
there would have been preserved as homes for
settlers; locating in good faith immense tracts
OF fertile soil now in the hands of corporations
and foreign speculators.
For years universal attention has been di- |
reeted at the dangers of Chinese immigration |
Inc ADVENT OF hordeS of pagan slaves disci-
plined to starvation and Injured to unremuner-
atlye toll, has rightly been considered destruc-
tive TO the interests of labor and meuace to !
IhS lStdDllC- 1uS unlike It's pOllIl- |
cal adversary, has always been with the people |
on this issue. The Administration has entered |
1ato treaty! with the Chinese Empire which |
must result in excluding the Monaghan from |
our shores, and which for the first lime makes |
It possible to prevent the perpetuation OF the |
frauds on our immigration laws now practicable |
by that race and TO preserve us from the evils |
OF servile competition. Thus. after repeated |
Republican failures, we have reached success |
iui settlement of question which has justly |
agllHteu vast numter of our citizens and |
with which the Republican leaders have proved |
themselves incOmpeten, 40 deal
cannot permit myself to dwell at any length |
on the many subjects which the occasion sug |
gests cannot permit myself to bring ont the |
Dement'S viii IN have accrued to all from the wis |
dom and prudence of our Chief Executive The |
proprieties of the hour bid me hasten.
The young voters know the war only through |
tradition and history. They are ardent, am |
bltlouS and enlightened. They look with aver
son on every attempt to lead them into imper. |!
tlnent discussion. They are anxious for present |
success and future honor and happiness. They |
are too busy with the practical ideas of life to
engage in useless controversy. They love their |
country better than the delusit IL of an empty |
name. They know that the glory and ADVANCE |
ment OF the republic are dependent OH a gem |
eral cooperation. While they glory in their |
fathers heroic deeds, they yet believe that un-
KIND words and exaggerated references to the |
past are not promotive of present harmony or I
tuture prosperity, and that an administration |
which treats all alike and recognizes that there
Is no distinction before the law of race and Sec
tioE is best calculated to further the general in
terest and to perpeiuate the blessings of liberty
The honest. intelligent elector whose INDICTMENT |
is untainted by prejudice, is prepared to again
lntruSt this Government to the Democratic |
party. That that party has accomplished so !
much, Notwithstanding the continued opposi- |
ton of its foes, is ample evidence that during |
the next four years its policy will be finally and |
completely adopted. The coming contest will |
result in the triumph of the Democracy The |
nominees of this Convention will be the chosen |
OF the people, and; if we do our duty, the Re |
publican party will henceforth be unable 10 re. |
turd the progress of our country.
TEMPORARY RULES.
After the applause following Chairman !
Whites speech, Governor Green of New Jersey |
offered the following resolution:
Resolred, That the rules of the last Democratic !
Convention govern this body until otherwise |
ordered, subject to this modlfication--that in |
voting for candidates for President and Vice |
President no State shall be allowed TO change |
its vote until the roll of States has been called
and every State casts its votes
The question was put aud the resolution !
adopted
resolution of Senator German was adopted. !
ordering the call Of the States TO name the com
mittees.
Kentucky named Henry watterson a member
of the Committee on Resolutions. There was !
long and continued applause.
The names of Arthur German of Maryland |
Abbott OF New Jersey and Edward Cooper of |
New York, as members of the Resolution Com |
mlttee. were greeted with applause.
On motion, Dakota was excluded from the |
committee. there being contest in that Terri
VoTy. ne cOHlnltlee Will meet at D o CLOCK this
evening.
UNIFORMED CLUBS.
The Convention disputed over a motion of
Baker of Ohio tn admit uniform clubs to the |
sessions, and the matter was referred 10 the Ma
tionai Committee.
During the recess the National Committee has !
ordered the Sergeantat-Arms to admit uni |
formed clubs to view of the hall.
AN ADJOURNMENT
Roswell P. Flower of New York was greeted |
with applause when he arose to move that
when the Convention adjourns, 1t adjourn to
noon tomorrow.
Governor Abbott of New Jersey offered an
amendment. which was accepted, fixing the
hour at 10 o'clock.
The resolution as amended was adopted, and |
the Convention has taken recess until 10 |
O'clock tomorrow.
HURRAHING FOR THURMAN.
The delegates and alternates are waving ban /
danas on canes and cheering for Thurman.
WHITES VOICE.