Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-09-05
BIGLER is THEIR MAN.
THB PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATS CHOOSE A
LEADER.
An Enthusiastic Convention in Which the Young Men
Rlls-A Ringing Declaration On The
Tariff Observation-Disclosures
for Wallace.

HARRISBURG, September 4.-Clouds and
sunshine alternate this morning, as the
delegates to the Democratic State COnven-
ton began to bestir themselves and there
was an absence of brass bands, enthusi.
asm and decorations, when they arrived at
the Opera House. There was long delay
in the assembling of the Convention and
it was, about II o'clock when Chairman
Kisner raped the delegates to order and
requested Secretary Neal to read the call
As was the case at the Republican COnven-
ton, there were many young men among
the delegates and numerous new faces.
THE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION.
Hon. Samuel W. Wherry, of Cumber-
lsnd, was chosen temporary chsirmsn
without delay, and wss escorted to the
stage by Samuel JOsephs, of Philadel-
phia, ard Patrick Foley, Of Allegheny,
thus merging the east, west and centre of
the State Democracy in one group. Mr..
Wheuy's speech was not long. He ar
raigned the Republican party for many
misdeeds and severely criticised the man
agemeut Of the sinking fund commission.
He closed with sn eulogy of the Demo-
cratic party, mentioning the name OF
Cleveland, and the convention was soon
cheering itself hoarse. The usual commit
tees were appointed and the convention
then took a recess for q half hour.
As soon as possible after adjournment
the Committee on Resolutions met at the
Capitol and prepared the platform. 1t
was about one o'clock when the delegates
got together again. J. B. Watson, chair
man of the Committee on Permanent Or
ganizatiOn, reported the name of Congress-
man J. Riley, of Schuylkill, for permanent
chairman. The selection was endorsed by
the convention and Mr.. Riley was con-
Quoted to the chair. In taking the reins
of the convention Mr.. Riley made a brief
speech which was principally an eulogy Of
the party in whose name the convention
Wal assembled.
no BACKWARD STEP.
Mr.. H. S. Cavanaugh, of Northampton,
read the platform, the different planks Of
which were greeted with hearty cheers.
The platform applauds the action of Presi-
dent Cleveland, locking toward tariff re-
form and reaffirms the declarations OF pIin-
ciples made by the Democracy at ST. Louis
in 1888, and especially that demanding g
revision and reduction of tariff taxes; it
favors the admission free of duty Of all raw
material where it will enlarge our product
and increase the demand for labor; it de-
nounces trusts and accepts the decision Of
the people Of Pennsylvania on the prohl-
bitiOn amendment as a declaration IN favor
of reasonable and ust effective regulation
Of the traffic in ardent spirits. 1t favors
the Australian ballot system and advo-
Gates a liberal pension law, In order to
have Justice done hOnorably discharged
soldiers who By reason of their wounds
aud other infrmities are prevented from
performing manual labor, but the giving
Of pensions to other persons is denounced
as an Injustice to those entitled to this rec
oguition.
BIGLER NOMINATED EASILY.
Mr.. Foran, of Philadelphia, presented a
resolution which was unanimously adopt
ed, commencing the course of Mr.. Glad
stoue toward the Irish people. The new
rules as amended by the State Committee
Yesterday we're adopted. Daring their
reading Hon. W. A. Wallace arrived and
yuie,ly took a seat in the rear Of the stage.
He was not observed by many delegates.
It was announced at this point that the
nomination of candidates for State Treas
urer was in order, and the following names
were presented in eulOgistic speeches:
Eiward A. Bigler, of Clearield county;
Homer J. Humes, of Crawford; Captain A.
Clay, Isaac Wilde, Of Philadelphia. Con
siderable time was consumed in calling
the roll. The first ballot resulted: Big
Ter, 2O7; Humes, 1O7; Clay, 2l; Wilde, 4
Mr. Bigler's nomination was made unani-
nous on motion of the friends Of the other
candidates.
| WALLACE THUsEs THE DELEGATES.
Mr.. Wallace was seen by one OF the del
egates at this juncture and he was com
PEELED to come forward in response to the
cheers OF the delegates. He made ring
, ing speech. At its conclusion the NOM
iuee for State Treasurer was introduced,
and in a few remarks accepted the honor
and the convention adjourned.