New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-08

remedy of real instead OF imaginary eViis arising
out of a state of war; and hcnseorward tnc Demo-
cratic party, which has been the voice VIII become
tho hand e the but tSs M w Sna
remove the occupants before Il takes the ROOF OH inc
house. ApplauseI -, .,.or touching
the future of the party and the country. Donloc.
racy a; least is ono with Itself, and though we may
sometimes contend among ourselves, our contests rs
shall be those OF the Of old only resulting IN
more Romans. Great cheers ~ Is no" INC l,n no
half T." the Country and no leader at oil (chocrsl
Gentlemen, two good Democrats can only under.
stand one SnOhr Thoroughly S ana aom move fun ouehsr
daughter and checrs), and this VIII be sufficient req
son, Il any reason were needed wny snouid pro-
The Chairman-Gcntlemen, / present 10 you MT.
German. loud checrs)
elsewhere than in Democratic convention and stand.
ing upon tho Democratic principles as written t ey
party under the lead Of Grover Cleveland. CHEERS
and cries of Ioudcr -Four years ago. az ccaso
the Democratic party, restating us declaration OF
scctonaisni should be wiped out forever. that the
Frances OF Government should be so controlled and
ifs tariff directed not 10 impair the brInant IN
dustrcs of the land but that expenditures
should be reduced until we would have Government
economically administered. ard that the war taxes
placed upon by the Republican party should
be rsducOd according to the requirements OF the Coy
vested in enterprises and labor employed
At this point the remarks OF Senator German
were interrupted by great confusion in the rear
part of the hall, caused by the influx OF large
number Of people who had gained admission to
the hall aud were taking possession OF the number
of vacant seats which had been occupied by the
alternates during the early days Of the session.
Considerable excitement prevailed for the moment
under the impression that n disturbance was
being created by some parties IN the man, puC
the situation was soon understood and appreciated
and the band struck up Hail Columbia at the
conclusion of which quiet was restored ana Sena-
tor German resumed his remarks rs follows:
Upon the declaration of principles thus made al at
was The election Of Grover Cleveland. (Appauscl
In the matter OF the reduction OF t desire to
carry oai the cttcr the promises OF his party aa
tho rcdacton Of taxation and wipe out this slOoooVoQo
OF surplus 1t longer question: nor coulu II
ss @ w GS Saps RnpSD5
stood honest men, az honest refonners 10 M
Differ as you will about the phrases, We have pre-
senfcd platform in strict accord with all the Dcmo
Wat tc has we'll said it is platform upon which
every Democrat in this broad Land can G s ana" oep
lions where local industries play so sharp part mere
IS during the campaign ana during future M n,a
fion We viii hold every Democrat to the cardinal
principles of the party. but we viii give HIM liberty
Of a and ssoh esds Win
baltic against party which is yet well organized,
5S Ct Of ay
measure We will not underratc them, but say 10
cation sSa WIN via an S SpPGF fellow @ in every
tho Union comparing # with the great, contest nG Ts
C Mr. Waiter wattersOn Of KcnucIf now tho adop
tion OF the oport OF tho Platform Committee, and on
that motion cal the previous question: ,, .
Tho charmsn-The gentleman from Kentucky de- .,
these reports. The question Is, shall the main cues.
mos eay M N.
question Is upon the. adoption OF the resolutions
6enen in favor Of the s p, aSe, Y have a
mously. Groat oheerng)
SEPARATE APPROVAL OF REVENUE REFORM"
Mr. WaNerson-Mr. Chairman: the Platform Com
mtce has approved and request to be passed without
discussion three resolutions The first of these will
DO presented by tho Hon. W. L Scott OF Pennsylvania
Cheers and applauscJ
Nm scott--I am directed by the Committee on Reso-
buttons TO present TO you this resolution and ask your
Resolved. That this Convention hereby indorses and
recommends tho early passage OF tho bill for the
reduction Of the revenue now pending in the House
of the esn ana m
moves the previous question upon the ADOPTION OF this
resolution The question e1 vo the vii na sav qaSsf"G
those opposed say "n0.' The ayes have 10 unanl-
m a sa rnf IN PS9 the passage
Of the resolution will say aye; those opposed say
"no.' The ayes have It unanimously .,n.on,
Mr. WatersOn-The second one OF these RESOLUTIONS
Will be presented TO Frederick ". Lehman, OF Iowa
DEMANDING STATEHOOD.
Mr.. Lehman was received with cheers as he came
into view from the crowd around the Presidents
desk and began as follows
Mr. Chairman and gentlemen OF the conventions: ]
have been instructed TO report for adoption By this
convention. tie following resolutions:
Resolved That just and liberal policy should be
pursued in reference to the Tcrritoes that right OF
Self government Is Inherent In the people and guaran.
-eed ndc hS
Washington, DokOta Montana and New Mexico are.
by virtue OF population and development entitled TO
admission into the Union states, and VIC unqual-
ifedy condemn the course OF the Republican party
in refusing statehood and sclfgovornmort to their
people - a., ,,,
Of this resolution. applause.
The previous question was ordered and the
resolution was unanimously adopted. Mr.. Wat
terson introduced Ex-Governor Albeit, Of New
Jersey, who was loudly cheere1 by the conven-
ton and the audience. lie said
Mr.. President, l present for psssags this resolu
ton, adopted unanimously by the Committee on Rcso
buttons, coming to It for passage rom great political
as believe tho sentiments OF all true Americans.
Resolved That express our cordial sympathy
e Ta the 10 sFSF cSRS o hsas b
ings OF scltgovernment and civil and religious liberty
WITH the efforts of those noble patriots who, led by
adsSnS applause and and Ps PRsu o hsv
Rule in Ireland. Enthusiastic applausel
Tho Cherman-Thc motion is on The adoption OF the
resolution. All In favor Of the motion viii say aye"
Those opposed viii say no." The motion Is unan
mOusly adopted
C. W. Baker of Ohlo-1n memory Of Thomas A.
Hendricks and in the name Of Ohio: ask unanimous
rnnsept to offer these resolutions OF respect:
The Democracy Of the Nation In convention assembled
remember with pride the mcrlt and distinguished
services OF the Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks great an
plauso 10 his party ard bis country. lie was fear
Tess leader. distinguished statesman, pure patriot
with honor and with Hdellty We tender 10 Mrs lien
drIci,s IN her bereavement. the anectonate respect
and sympathy OF the Democracy OF the United States
Tho Chair desires TO state that tho chairman OF tho
the greatest OF Democrats. those OF you gentlemen OF
The convention in favor OF the passage OF this reson
tion Will please arise. Tho resolution IS unanL
molsly adopted.
The chair desires 10 state that The chairman OF the
Committee Resolutions announces that .hero was
slight saving that tee ,-crN
unanmons, bccarso from at least part OF tho Mat
form he Convention Is infonno1 that Mr. Cooper. Of
New.York dlssents. With that exception, there was