Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-16

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with all respect 60 Gensrni Islisferro
! hayc faled 10 say another shlng about VI.
Gordon. lie Il young man re expect you
young men 70 MAKE this fight When came up
in iss3 then said tha, relied upon tho young
men 20 do the aghting. IL Ia the Young men.
the aggressive men. tho representative few,
possessing the piuct and talent. who are 70 %
The future controlliog men Of Virginia. and they
are the ones who have 20 carry on thts nent
II you young nen let Malone and Quay ANA
that crowd defeat ns In this election snail lose
confidence a. General Grant lost conniencs In
Lumsn nature.
GentlemeI. thsnk you again.
lIogd and Continuous applsusc.l
THANKS TO rHs OFFICERS.
Mr.. T. n h. Wright. OF Tsppahsnncck. oifers1
the following. which was adopted:
Resoipsf. That this convention tender its
thanks TO the prcsiing aud other otncefsf for
their impartiaiity an1 20 the city Of Richmond
for its splendid hospitality.
THANKS 10 THE pToPIR.
Mr. W. ". Scott. OF Orange offered tho follow
Ing. which was also adopted:
Resoiref. That tue thanks OF tho convention
representing the Democratic people OF virginia
be, and they are hereby, extended 70 tho people
OF Richmond. and especially 70 ths resident
memters ot tho party organization. for the use
Of their commoiious ball ami the cordiei vel
come and entertainment extended them While
Ia tho city.
THE PLATFORM.
General Taliaforro. from the Committee On
Resolutions. presented the following platform.
vhlch, be said. had Ocen adopted by tho CON-
mittee almost unanimously:
The Democratic party OF virginia IN conVen-
ton assembled proud u its past achievement,
both in State aud national affairs. picdges the
same stesdfast ndelity 70 the oost interests Ok
the people In tho future, and declares 10 tho poo
| pie OF Virginia:
First We congratulate the people Of Virginia
| that through the wise legislation aud aiminis
tration Of the Democratic party ne public
| schools hayo been preserved In efficient opera
ton, aud their accom- modatons cxfeOded. that
| the resources necessary for tho couiuct OF the
government in all its department.. have boca So
cured. and that the debt question has been put
| in train Of 1nal and acceptable settlement
We would rcprobate a. mischieyous % all In
| terests the reOpenng OF an issue which has
| been the source Of 20 much embarrassment and
| vexation 90 the Commonwealth and WIN the
continuance Of the party administration which
has dealt with It ably and wisely. We confident
ly look to its speedy soin'ion upon tho lines ot
adjustment which The people have endotseh,
AMI which their Democrats representatives
have faithfully executed
second. The Democratic party founded the
public school system OF this commonwealth
| The present esicency Of th0 system Ia tho re-
| suit VI Democrats laws and Democratic effort
| We will care for and support the public schools
until every child shall be able 10 secure the bene-
| nts OF education. To this end We favor iborai
| AUTHORIZATIONS by lne Federal Government
| apportionei among the States ia che ratio o. tho
! illiteracy OF their population.
| Third. The Democratic party regards tho en-
| couragement and fostering Of agriculture "a all
| important 20 the prosperity II virginia, and thst
| securing valuable emigranie Il necessary To tho
| full success OF agriculture IN the state. There
| fore we declare that the Democratic party In ttS
| sympathes ts principles, and tts policee u the
| friond OF agriculture and will by al proper ie-
| gislstOn aIyance foster aud secure thc agri-
| cultural interests IN the state
| Fourth. The Democratic party has been. Is.
| ani will DO the friend ~ the lsDorer. lfs cuort
| has ever been % dignity labor aud elevate the
man. A. far As prsctic ablo 10 viii prevent con-
| iict between convict aud honest labor IL u op-
posed % aud will resist tue Introduction oi tos-
eign pauper labor; and Wo favor the collection
| OF statistics by the Labor Bureau Of the United
| states aud the consideration by n ~ all matters
1 which tend g. the improvement aud advance
| n.en, OF the labOring classes.
| Pith. The Democratic party VIII foster ms
oyster industry Of Virginia for The benont Oi her
| own citizens. and favors the enforcement of tho
| policy OF preserving to her citzens the free use
| Of all natural oyster-rock-, beds. and shoals as
| regulated by law. and Will oppose the transfer oe
| surrender Of the public rights therein 10 inii-
| viduals or corporations
| sixth. rhe party reuews ia adherence 20 mo
| principles aud policies GA the tarin and in'efnal
| revenue so often euunciatei in the platforms
| Of the State and national conventions OF mo
| Democratic party and sustained by tie yoi'e ~
tbs people at the polls. aud especially does u
| insist upon the immediate abolition Of the TX
| upon tobacco and fruit braudies
| seventh. Tho Dem cratic party OF Nirglale
| fayOrs tue complete RECOMMENDATION anu the ifco
| coinage Of silver
| Eightn We are Ia favor Of a law requiring tho
agricultural Institutions u the state 20 be placed
| under the control OF pracucal fsriuer.
| Smith. We recommend - revision of the laws
| imposing taxes on land. with view 20 rolies lg
It otany unjust or unequal taxation now impessi
| uponit.
dctOus administration Of Governor fitlhugh
| Lee.
eleventh. We believe that tho men who were
| disabled IN the service OF tho state during no
ate conflict between the States aud tue widows
of those who lost their liyos VA such service are
deserving ct sit aud protection, ani We favor
| such liperSl appropriations Hitnin Tho revenues
| Of the state a. will tond 10 ihis end.
| Twelfth. While earnestly IN layor OF reforming
the tariff upon Just, conservative hbd e'cnomE
principles. NO recognize thAt the issues AM con
ditiOns which cOnf-ont us Ia virgins in the lh-
| pending contest are OF immoasursDy moro im-
portance than tariff reform or tho rodu u
Federal taxation, important as those ghehii9hs
are Every business Interest of tho state, every
| 80 fgl interest every political interest domanls
| that the Democratic party tho party oi mo pcO-
| pie, tho party of peace. good 0rier api good
| goYornment-whic his ssieiy and wisely con
| ductsd the government OF mo state through no
trying aud uOuDOus times ~ mo past,
| shall be- continued Ia power Mo %.
pose tho Republican party ss mo party OF
| boss rule. We oppose she republican parry a.
| the party Of sectional strifo. We oppose tho
Republican party as the party of high taIe@ ot
| corrupt ana eztrayagant expenditure ~ 10"
| public revenues. OF unjust and Oppressive treat
| neut Of tue people ~ tho southern Ntatcs-ihn
creator OF trusts and the promoter oi monop-
lies We oppose the Republicaa party A. the
| s'irrcr-up VI stri0 between the races - ihp
false friend Of tho co0red race aud Tho enemy
OF the white race: aud We confidently submit
the claims, the principles, aud ihe casildat"s
which We present tp hs judgment OF an en-
The platform was adopted without discussion.
RULED OUT.
| Mr.. Stubbs nado an effort to Introduce reso-
luton which no wished adopted under sus-
| pension Of the rules. but the Chair ruled him
| out u order, the same resolution having been
| referred 10 tho Committee on Resolutions ani
not acted upon.
THE PATRONAGE.
Tho committee reported fayoraby on the reso-
| ldtion " Mr.. A. H. MicOU. OF ksscx. publishsi
in Yesterdays Dispatch fAyOrng equality Of all
sections ia tho distribution Of public patronage
Mr. }. Taylor stratton, Of Richmond. novel %
At nrst it seemed that this motion would pre-
vail, but Mr. NicOu advocated tho measure, and
It vas finally adopted.
MB. CARDwEILs THAMES.
just before the convention adjourned Mr.
Card we'll returned his thanks 70 the body for 10
. | uniform courtesy, a..
| Ile then declared the convention adjourned
sine de- at bGh past O'Clock, ani the few dele
, gates who had bot already retired vacated their
seats and wendcd their way 10 their hotels saii.-
Ned with tho work that had hoen accomplished
thus went out Of existence the most repre-. D a.
i've tlufeutuu tLbl AAAo Ptef's
! CHAIRMAN GORDON.
The following telegram WAS received by Cap
tain Ham sheppord from Mr.. Basil y. GORDON.
the newly-elected chairman Of the party, luss
, before the adjournment Of tho convention;
ATLANTIC CITY. August 10, iss9
Gentlemen. .--Koenly regretting that my en-
forced absence does not permit mo 10 express
more fully my appreciation Of the honor YOU
have seen ft 10 b-stow upon me, realillDS mo
! immense responsibility thereto attached sni
} the magnii1de OF the interest involved, ! an
proud ~ accept the Ugh trust with Tnich nave
been nonOred. and believe that The convention IN
! recognizing tho young Democracy 0f virginia
have struck the keynote OF tho coming compaign
! IN 80 far as uniting energy and earnostness OF
purpose can atone Tor my iack OF yeArs 90
, not fear that tho party viii regret i,s choice.
BASIL B 0okDOs.
, MEETING or BgfRSR MES.
. A meeting Of tho friends Of Colonel X. Y.
Bclrne was held st sanger Hall yesterday morn
. ing. Mayor EilysOn ~as chairman OF the meet
. | Ing and delegates % the convention from eyery
. section Of TIE state were present Con mittses