The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-07
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point 70 meet them. Our appeal is not to
passion or to prejudice, to class or faction,
10 race or creed, but to the sound common
sense, the interest, the intelligence and
patriotism OF the American people.
The administration OF President Cleve-
land has triumphantly justified his election.
1t compels the respect confidence and APP
prevail of the country. The prophets of evil
and disaster are dumb.
What the people see is the government of
the Union restored TO its ancient footing of
justice, peace, honesty and impartial en-
forcement of law. They are the demands
of labor and agriculture met so far as gov
eminent can meet them, by legislative en-
actments for their encouragement and pro-
lection. They see the veterans of the civil
war granted pensions long due them to
the amount Of more than twice In
number and nearly three times in
value Of those granted under previous adj
ministration. They see more than 1000, 900
by the grantees Of the corrupt Republican
regime. restored to the public domain for the
benefit Of honest settlers. They see the ne
gro, whose fears Of Democratic rule were
played upon by demagogues four years ago,
notonly more fully protected than by the
pretended friends, but honored as his race
was never honored before. They see finan-
cial policy, under which reckless speculation
has practically ceased and capital freed from
distrust They see for the first time an hon
est Observance of the law governing the civil
establishment 81 and the employees Of the peo-
with demand for tribute In one hand and
letter Of dismissal In the other They see
useless offices abolished and expenses Of ad-
ministration reduced, while improved meth
DDS have lifted the public service to high eff
fficiency. They see tranquility order, secur-
lty and equal Justice restored In the land. a
watchful, steady, safe and patriotic admin
istration-the solemn promise made by the
Democracy faithfully kept. 1t is IAN honest
government by honest men,"
blood-thrilling elements, If it is not lit with
lurid fires, if 1t cannot be illustrated by a py-
rotechnic display, If 1t is merely the plain
record OF constitutional party in q time of
peace engaged in administrative reforms, 1t
is because the people of the country four
and experiment however brilliant and allur-
ing, but preferred to place the helm In a
steady hand, with a fearless, trustworthy.
patriotic man behind it, Upon that record
and upon our earnest efforts, as yet incom-
plete.. to reduce and equalize the burdens of
polls confident that the free and intelligent
people of this great country will say, well
done, good and faithful servants"
To the patriotic, independent citizens who
four years ago forsook their old allegiance
and came to our support who since that time
Democratic party owes deep debt of graft
tude. That they have been reviled and in
suited by their former associates Is not only
q signal compliment to their character and
influence, but another evidence of the deca-
pence OF the Republican party. Blind wor-
ship OF the machine-the political jugger-
naut-is exacted from every man who will
take even standing room in that party. The
Democratic temple Is open to all; and il in
council we cannot agree in all things, our
motto Is, in essentials, unity; in non-essen-
good men we say "tome in'.Good viii iii
ne'er halted at the door stane." As four
years ago you voted with as to reform the
administration, to conserve our institutions,
Tor the well-being of our common country,
SO JOIN with us again in approval of the work
SO well accomplished. to complete what re-
mains undone. We ask you to remember
that 1t Is fatal error to weaken the bands
OF political organization by which great re-
forms nave been achieved, and risk them in
the hands OF their known adversarfes"
n -Four years ago you trusted tentatively the
Democratic party and supported with zeal
and vigor its candidate for president. You
thought him strong in all the sturdy quali-
ties requisite for the great task of reform.
Beheld your. splendid Justification No
president In time Of peace had so difficult
had been out of power for "a years. Every
member of 1t had been almost yenomously
excluded from the smallest post where adj
minlstratlon could be studied. Every place
was filled by men whose interest 1t was to
thwart inquiry. and belittle the new admins
tration. But the master hand came to the
helm and the true course has been kept from
the beginning.
We not wait for time to do justice to the
character and service of President Cleve-
land. Honest, clear-sighted. patient;
grounded in respect for law and justice with
thorough grasp of principles and situations;
with marvellous and conscientious industry;
the very incarnation of frmness-he has
nobiy fulfilled the promise of his party,
nobiy met the expectations of his country,
where future Americans win read only the
names OF men who have been supremely use
full to the republic.
Fellow Democrats-This is but the initial
meeting in a political campaign destined to
be memorable. twill be clashing of near
where belittle or underestimate the strength
OF resources OF the opposition. But, great as
they are, the old Democratic party, in con-
scious strength and perfect union, faces the
issue fearlessly.
Chairman Collins concluded his speech at
11.lS
Mr.. Shevathy, of Missouri, presented
long resolution on the tariff denouncing the
present system of protection, and this was
received with cheers
On motion of Mr.. Boyle, of Pennsylvania,
IL was voted to refer 70 the committee all
further resolutions without reading.
The secretary read a communication from
the Washington Woman's convention ask
ing that a representative be allowed to adj
dress the convention for ten minutes. On
motion of Mr.. Donahue, Of New York, the
request was granted.
Mrs. E. A. Merriwether, of ST. Louis, APP
peared and was greeted with applause and
and there were frequent interruptions. The
chairman was obliged to call the convention
to order several times.
Mr.. Campbell, of New York, presented re-
solutions Of regret on the serious illness of
Ten. Sheridan. They were adopted.
Chairman Collins here stated that he was
advised by the chairman of the platform
committee that he would not be able to re-
port before O'Clock tonight. Nominations
Tor President and Vice President were then
In order. Alabama rendered its first right
to nominate to the State of New York,
c,av.,.s ,.,-
a"u nenominateo'
Daniel D0herty arose to nominate Pres
ident Cleveland and was raceivaa With
o,,o,rs .,,d h,,rro,, IN, "i.A
enooi' az. nv lne Widest entnusi-
asm prevailed. When Mr.. Dougherty could
get the chance he spoke as follows:
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