Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-06-14

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Hrs. CieB-EJnL and A. speedy as Ten
Broeck- There was a renewal of the applause
when the speaker concluded by moving that
the rules BE- suspended and Grover Cleveland
BE- nominated by acclamation-
A nnmhcr Of speeches seconding the nomin.-
ton Ecrc made. and when the call was con
ciuicd a motion 20 suspend the rules was nut
and carried, and the Chairman declared that
Grover Cleveland. having received more than
twu-thtr,is OF the votes east, was the regular
nominee 81 the Democratic party for President
% the United States.
Roswell r. Flower. OF New York, sent up &c
the clerks desk q resolution that when the
% clock tomorrow:
This called forth a number Of speeches and
amendatory motions. but the question was
finally determined by a pointed speech by
Lieutenant Governor White or California.
Tho rou-call was proceeded with, but Gov
crnnr whites little speech had induced the
delegates % make 4 complete change OF base,
and before the call had gone far IL was sus
pended. and the adjournment until i0A. m. to-
morrow was agreed 10.
Al t:ss p. m the gavel fe.I, AMI the days
proceedings were over.
Third DAY1
Upon the convention being called 70 order AZ
iD2l, prayer was offered by Rev. d.. Drank.
The Chair announced that the committee on
resolutions was ready 10 report, and Chairman
Collins said. Il present Mr.. Henry watterson,
OF iSentucky.'
The Kentucky editor took his place At the
rsht % the chairman, waved his hand and said
These resolutions have been agreed upon
unanimously" He was Justify checred Is he
had been previously.
Clerk Petit, in a voice that every body could
N-.a - I'll
tleu by respectful but irreprcsaiBle applause.
The platform is Is follows:
THE PLATFORM.
The Democratic party Of the United states.
10 National convention assembled, renews this
pledge u its fidelity To Democratic faith and
r"anirms the platform adopted by It's represent
atvrs m the convention Of IssL and ndorses
the views expressed by President Cleveland In
hts last annual message 20 Congress, as tho
correct Interpretation Of that platform upon the
question % tartr reduction and also indorScS
thr Efforts from Democratic Representatives Ia
congress 10 secure a reduction OF excessive
tlZtti1u.
chief among its principles OF party faith are
abe maintenance Of an tndissotubIe Union OF
free and tndestructibIe states. now ah,,ut To
enter upon its second century Of unexampled
progress, and renuwu devotion to a plan Of
government regulated by u written constltu-
upu strictly specifying every granted power,
amt expressly rescrvIng 10 the states or people,
the entire unRranted restdu. OF power. the en-
couraeement Of = jealous, popular vigilance.
directed TO all who have been chosen for brief
terms % enact and execute the laws, and are
charged with the duty Of preserving peace, en-
slrins equality and establishing Justice.
The Democratic party welcomes an exaetins
scrutiny OF the administration and the execu.
Nv" power, which. four years ago, was com
mttted To its trust. in the election OF Grover
Cleveland President OF the United states. and
II challenges the most searching inquiry con.
corning It's fidelity and devotion - the pledges
which then invited the SURFACES Of the people
During a most critical period Of cur financial
aHA'rs' resulting from over-taxatlon, the
anomalous condition Of our currency. and a
public debt unmafurcd. il has. by the adoption
a conservative course. not only averfeI dis4s-
TER. but greatly promoted the prosperity OF the
people.
II has reversed the improvident and unwise
policy OF the Republican party touching the
public domain. and has reclaimed from cor
poratiuns and syudicates. alien and domestic.
and restored 70 the people, nearly one hundred
millions II acres Of valuable land % be sacred.
Is held rs homesteads for our citizens.
While carefully guarding the interest Of the
and hounties TO the soldiers and sailors Of the
taxpayers and conforming strictly To the prfnci.
pies OF Justice, 10 has paid out more for pensions
Republic than was ever paid before during ar
equal period.
Hy Intelligent management and a fudicious
ana economical expenditure Of the public
money 10 has undertaken the r. construction u
the american navy on a system which forutis
the recurrence of scandal and iusurez arress-
fui results.
II has adopted and cousisteutIypursueI a arm
and prudent foreign policy. preserving peae.
with all nations while scrupously MAINTAINING
all NE rights and interests OF our own Govern
ment and people at home and abroad.
The exclusion from our shores OF Chinese
lahorers has been enectualiy secured under the
provisions Of a treaty the operation Of whieh
mas oeen postponed By the action Of a Repub-
hcau majority IN the senate.
Honest reform N the civil service has been
naugurated and maintained by President
Cleveland, and he has brought the public
service 10 the highest standard Of efficiency,
not only by rule, but by the example OF hrs own
uutir1ng and unseiash administration Of public
AFFAIRS.
Incvery branch and department Of the Govern
ment under Democratic control the rights and
the welfare OF al the people have been guard
si and defended every public interest has
neen protected and the equality of all our eiti-
<rhs before the law without regard to race or
section. has been steadfastlv maintained.
Upon its record thus explained. aud upou the
pledge OF 4 continuance to the people OF the
benefits Of good government the National
democracy invokes 4 renewal Of popular trust
oy me reelection o. a chief magistrate who has
Deem faithful. able and prudent. They invoke
an addition 70 that trust by the transfer TO tbs
Democracy Of the entire legislative power.
The Republican party. controlling the senate
and resisting in both houses OF Con.
gFess a reformation % unjust and un-
equal tax laws, which have out
lasted the necessities OF war. and are now
undermining the abundance Of 4 long peace.
deny % the people equality before the law and
the fairness and justice which are their right
Thns the cry Of American labor for a better
snare Of the rewards OF industry is stified with
pretenses, enterprise Is fetfered and bound
down 10 home markets. capital Is disturbed with
doubt and unequal. unjust laws can neither be
properly amended nor repealed. The Demo-
cratic party VIII continue with al the power
confided 10 IL 20 struggle 70 reform these laws
IN accurtance with the pledges OF is last plat
'orm 'niorsed az the ballot-box by tne SURFACES
d the people.
OF al the Industrious free men OF our land
an immense majority. Including every uller OF
me soil, gam no advantage from excessive tar
laws. but the price OF nearly every thing thev
consume Is increased by the iavorttism OF an
unusual system Of tax legislation. All IN
necessary taxation is unjust taxation. II Il re-
pugnant 10 the creed Of Democracy that bv
anch taxation the cost Of the necessarres of ffs
should De unlustly increased 20 all cur peaule
Judged BY Democratic principles. the interests
% me people are betrayed when. BY unneces- !