New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-13


tho nomination OF David b. H for Governor The
NevYork Democrats not harmonious" IN
regard TO Mr.. Hill, and in letters they protested
against his nomination. Referring humorousN 10
tho attacks made by Democrats upon President CicV'
land tho permanent chairman said that this haopehea
because Democrats could not forget that Tor '"en''
avc wears they had been aCin the Government
Mr. Herrick having been put in his POSITION "
represent the National Administration he OF COURSE
sulogzed President Cleveland
NO OPPOSITION WAS PERMITTED.
Thomas F. Gilroy, of New-York, presented 'he TO
port of the Committee on Resolutions, s'a'hs .na' NV
platform had been adopted by a unanimous No'o' nc
added that after the platform had been read he shouo
move the preyious question upon It, This meant that
Mr. Gilroy did intend 10 permit any opposuoh 10
the LIQUOR plank, which had been carefully lran'eo'
Almet +. jerks Of Brooklyn, read the platform !"
loud clear voice, dwelling upon that portion vi "
which he considered valuable. There was applause
NJ course at the mention of the names OF Grover
CLEVELAND and of David u. lIill. There was intense
silence as the liquor plank was read, ana aS Pa
tically said nothing against the liquor trafnc' "hio
holding out 1t promises of freedom rom rcs'roo"
and from heavy taxation, there was lOud Applause
when the reading Of II concluded. The denuhc,@
lion 81 IN. saxton Electoral Reform bill did not wake
much applause prudent party leaders fearing the eeo'
NJ this action upon the labor vote Inc Ic,oiu'io'
ended with fervent eulogy OF David D. ii'ii' WIN"
called forth storm Of cheers that ia''ea 'oi n'
min interviewer
sentence declaring that the as strenuous Out iutlo
ssor,s of Repubcan investigating committees 10 ais
credit Governor Hill had utterly failed ihese uo
fences of Governor Hill were constantly oehs maui
In the Convention, betraying the TACT 'ha' 'ho i
of the Democratic party perceive that 'ney are 'aAs
I'D heavy load in renominaiing him. INC pi"'io'i'
upon Mr.. Gilroy's motion was a"oP'eu W
vote 1t was as follows:
Tho Democracy OF the State OF NewYoik, in con-
ycntion assembled, heartily approve oil the platform "opv
I'd by the National Democratic convention he'a az :"
Inus in June last and In Grover Cleveiana anu heh
Thurman We recognize tried and true opponents Oh '
principles therein expressed. Mr. Cleveland' e''ei o
.cc.nance by It's statement We have entered upon no
crusade O, the reform we seek 10 h'usuac
nredicated OH the for established Industries
Jealous regard for interests OF American aOor anu
sincere desire to relieve country from the injustice ana
the danger OF condition which threatens evil 10 all 'he
ocore Of the land" has truly interpreted the Democratic
plaorm and in letter he has clearly presented inc
vital issues pending before the American people
sccond-we hail with patriotic satisfaction the ooo'
aggressive and sstesmanke message OF PRESIDENT oeVe
land upon the fisheries question: vindicatng the rights
and proeaining the dignity of American euzensp
We congratulate country IN that 1t has fIcsue"'
who knowing the right, dares maintain It,
Thiid-We commend the EFFORTS OF the president 10
on,orce tho laws relative imported contract labor such
Efforts have revealed their weakness and the insumcency
Of our immigration laws far as appcabe 10 criminal
and contract aborers and therefore recommend
a
c,on and mpor,ed contract labor that our country
shall the refuge Of the dangerous ana criminal
classes of other ands shall be burtht ned WIN inc
support OF their paupers and that our workngmen snail
not DO deprived work have it cheapeneo DS COM
ncfi,ion with imported labor We approve Ihe
Democratic measure passed 10y the Democratic House o.
Denrescntatlvcs prohibiting Chinese immigration bN IL
actual and not sham protection will be Afforded TO inc
American workngnan and demand Its passage oS inc
Renub,ican Senate We condemn the Republican ma
Iorv of the United States Senate for It's hosunN 10 ue
labor measures which passed by the ltouse Oh ioP
tesenatiyes in March and April of 1883 ana when nave
failed TO receive consideration by the hepuOcah
brsR SSnntSSlLWs manian That Of capital
commonly called trusts conspraces which limit pro-
auction fix the price o commodities regardless OF HE
cost Of production and reduce the wages Of labor crush
out the smaller independent dealers ana strange com
petition These conspiraces not private anars they
are matters Of Governmental concern. We demand less
laon to prevent combinations ana we condemn the
last Republican Legislature for defeating all eelsauoh
for tho suppression trusts and monopoies alike
repugnant the common law ana dangerous u ue
prosperity OF free people.
Fiith-we oppose all sumptuary laws needies'y inter-
esing the personal liberties and reasonable habits
and customs Of any part OF our citizens we oeheNe Ill
regulation and restriction OF the liquor tranc oy Just
and equitable excise laws Vigorously enforced applicable
unjust discrimination throughout the State Local
excise raised by State law like othef proper
local revenues should be applied in essenins the burdens
Of local taxation revision Of the excise laws
and approve the OF Democratic Governor
to the last Legislature and adopted oy
whereby q commission appointed TO make such re-
vision, and trust work Of the commission
will such = approval OF the people Of
We the variable, defective and hypo
critical legislation OF Republican Legislatures upon
liquor question the last few years, much OF which
was clearly inconsistent not honestly designed calculated
To aid the Of but intended only to mis- cad
tho people ana for political eDect.
Slxth-The Democratic party now, earnestly
ayors the preservation OF the purity OF elections the pro
lection ballot and the certainty OF honest returns
We believe that these conditions the safeguards OF our
free Institutions and that all good citizens should cordially
unite promoting such conditions and in preventing all
adverse and fraudulent influences. We favor al reason
able and practical which conduce 10 these
ends and Of all changes in our election laws which will
more erecualy preserve every citizen the right OF one
free ballot fairly counted and honestly returned We
favor any practical and properly framed measure however
stringent which viii surely prevent and
punish bribery fraud well intimidation and
eclon at approve the veto Of the socslled
sax,on Electoral bill because 1t contained provisions
which were unconstitutional grossly defective clearly
,mpraccabe otherwise Objectionable and which would
therefore have failed accomplish the reforms desired
Sevenih-We arragn the Republican party for
It's Modification OF the Constitution FOR the
purpose Of perpetuatns party 'Seendency 1t
has persistently neglected and refused to
proydo for an Of people basis Of
new superintendent Of the Senate and Assembly Districts
Of the State Although minority the State. it has
held control OF the Legislature for many regardless
OF The will OF the majority Of the people 1t has refused
and neglected TO proper measure for creating
constitutional convention dcmondede by the vote OF
the majority Of the people of the State and impeIauvely
required by the Constitution. 49,
Eighth-Wo believe IN home rule for cities. We favor
revision OF the tax laws 10 insure more e. TAX
alton We advocate enactment OF Uniform neral
laws and are opposed needless special legislation We
urge legislation to prevent the aduteauon OF oou
Oduc;s and protect the dairy aud agricultural inter
ests Of the State efforts Of organized labor to ad
vance the interests better the condition OF abOrng
cn meet with our full sympathy and whatever just leg
,,,,on q reouisite 10 accomplish has received
and will continue to receive cordial support
Ninh-while loudly procaining their devotion 70 the
soldier the Republican party, through IT'S legislatures has
neglected although urged 50 70 90 by the present
Democratic Governor State the necessary egsa'
ton 10 enable tho Soldiers Home TO exercise
the elective franchise therca and has thereby sought 10
place them on the same plane the convict and pauIer