The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-16

ganlzauon reported IN favor OF making the
temporary officers permanent. Adopted.
The committee on resolutions reported
the following platform, which was adopted
The representatives OF the Democratic
party in the State of New York, assembled
for the purpose OF selecting delegates who
shall make known the Democratic senti-
ments OF the State at the approaching ma
tional convention of the party, direct
thoughtful attention to the fact that all the
pledges and assurances made at the Demo-
cratic convention OF 1884 had been fully
kept and realized the allegiance and adj
heience OF the State Democracy 10 the
principles announced by the convention OF
1887, are hereby again declared, with an
explicit approval OF the doctrines affirmed
in the last annual message of the Presi-
dent to Congress, that unnecessary taxa
ton is unjust taxation that taxation for
tho mere purpose of unfairly benetiting
the few at the expense of the many is
perversion of the national power; that the
correction Of the evils resulting from such
n system will best serve the healthful con-
dition OF American industry and enterprise
and promote the public welfare; that
large surplus in the national treasury
drawn by vicious taxation from the chan
nels OF trade Is dangerous and indefensi-
bic abuse, and that in reducing taxation
the interest of American labor shall be
carefully regarded. The Democracy of the
State is justly proud OF tho fact that one Of
its members was selected TO carry 10 sue
ccssiul issue In the last national campaign
the contest for the supremacy OF the prin-
ciples OF popular government and for the
defeat and destruction of the false and
a. a
happiness and welfare OF the American
people. His wise guidance and admins.
tration Of public affairs M chief executive OF
the nation has exhibited to the Democracy
Of the land and 10 all our citizens the
value and beneficient results OF faithful
discharge Of public duty. During his in
cumbency our system OF government has
been restored 10 the honest simplicity inn
pressed upon II by its founders. lntcg-
rity and ability have been substituted for
artifce and incapacity in public places;
the civil service has been purified, elo-
waited and improved; economics have been
inauguratcd useless offices have been
abolished aud business methods have been
introduced in tho management Of govern
mcnt affairs; millions of acres Of the public
domain have been wrcsted from the grasp
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restored TO settlers seeking homes; the
waste and corrupt misuse Of funds APP
! proprinted for the rebuilding OF our navy
have been exposed and corrected and the
scandals arising thcreirom no longer
offend the moral sense OF the people;
| thousands OF the names OF deserving Union
veterans have been added to the pension
rolls; the right Of every citizen has been
maintained ut home and abroad; sectional
hate has been discouraged aud friendly
relations among all our people have been
promoted. In the light OF such achieve.
mcnts, In recognition Of faithful public
duty and In strict obedience 10 the
mandate Of the Democratic and indie
pendent voters Of the State, the delegates
selected by this convention are instructed
10 present 10 the national Democratic
convention. the name OF Grover Cleye
land ~ their candidate for the Prcsiden
Of the United States. And said delegate
are further instructed 10 net ~ q unit In nl
matters intrustcd 10 their charge, said
action 10 be determined by tho vote OF q
majority Of said delegates.
The platform was unanimously adopted,
~ were the following resolutions
Resolved, That the combinations ofcapi.
tai, commonly called trusts are inconsist.
ent with Democratic principles, oppressive
Ia the people and detrimental 10 tho pub.
lie welfare In this especially that they tend
TO monopoly. destroy competition in trade,
prevent the employment and reduce the
wages Of labor. arbitrarily control the pro.
duciiOn and enhance the price Of the nee.
cssarieH and conycnienccs of life, nggran-
dizc corporate power, circulate aud con.
ccntrtc wealth In the hands of particular
classes and 10 create and aggregate an
equality Of fortune incompatible with pop.
ular institutions.
Resolved. That by defeating all lcgisla-
ton for the suppression Of trust combina-
tons aud monopolics the Republican INA.
jority In tho recent Legislature furnishes
another and fragrant instance of the sub.
scryiency Of the Republican party 10 class
interests aud its indifference 10 the rights
Of the people.
Resolved. That the Democratic party,
ever yigilant and faithful In H. solcitude
for the interests Of the people, pledges
itself 20 an Incorporating warfare
against this new aud most formidable en-
envy Of public welfare.
Resolved, That the convention approves
the cmincntly wise, conservative and hon.
orablo administration Of Gov It'll; and,
Resolved, That the administration Of
Gov. David u. Hill merits and has the
hearty respect and consideration Of this
convention.
A resolution was also adopted dcn0unc-
ing the State electoral reform bill passed
by the Legislature and now before the
Governor for his signature.
Tho names Of the delegates 10 the m.
tional convention and those Of the prcsi.
dental olector were then read aud passed.
The convention was about 10 adjourn,
when there were calls for Daniel Doughcr-
~, the silver iongued," late Of Philadcl.
phia. Mr. DouRherty acknowledged tho
honor done him by the convention In delo.
gnting him TO go 20 ~. Louis, and said
that the Democratic party Of the Empire
State had never met under moro glorious
auspices. There were no discussions or
differences, q sure harbinger Of victory.
lie paid tribute 10 the past career Of Presi.
dent Cleveland, and predicted that he
would beelccted. Congressman w. lourko
| Cochran made lew remarks, In which lac
congratulated the convention ON the work
that had been done. lie said they had
declared In no uncertain terms that the
Democratic party Of this country rcjoicos
In the administration Of Grover Cloyc.
land.
Adjourned sine die.
The Labor Party.
CturfxUa4t n Nav IL Al tho fuoel.