Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-09-05

tar1u restricted 10 the neeos OF the govern
msnt, yet 80 adjusted as TO prevent iuequali-
ties. afford full compensation to labor, en-
courage protective industries and destroy
monopolies. We intend upon our our return
to power, to revise the tariff in that spirit.
We shall do nothing rash. We shall no. de-
stroy but reform. When we consider shat
the Republican manufacturers of New Eng
land are camoring for free iron and coal,
that the electrical convention calls for free
copper, while other interests here and there
join Us in the demand for free raw material,
and when we observe that the most ultra pro-
tectionists are advocating an abrogation of
duties upon articles which have been consoli-
dated into trusts it looks as il, in the sdvanc-
ing sentiments of the country, the Demo-
cratic party was not only right but also GER
tain of success.
I'VE are also called upon TO rebuke the hy-
pocrscy of the Republican party in its deal
ings with the soldiers to whose valor and pa
triotism we owe an ineItinguishsble debt of
gratitude. That party is the only one which
at any time since 1861, has had simultaneous
control of all branches of the federal govern
ment. Consequently if the nation has in any
way or at any time been derelict in duty TO
its defenders the responsibility lies with
the Republican party. If that party really
ever desired to pass service pension law, as
pretended by its present state platform, it
has had countless opportunities to do so. The
Democratic party has done nobly by the SOL
diers, although it is true that the late DEM
ocratic commissioner of pensions did not be-
gin his official career by increasing the PEN
sion of the overpaid subordinates in his en-
ploy nor hunt up rich and influential senators
and others for the purpose of add ing to their
store of wealth.
"As we view the condition of the political
world we see much to encourage and nothing
to dishearten. We find the labor element,
which has organized strongly for itself, COM
ing naturally and properly to us. Toward
the Democratic party every man who tolls
for bread turns his face with joy. We also
find the colored Republican beginning to
groan under the lash of the task master, who
drives him to the polls and then refuses him
participation in the rewards. We see in the
80 called grand old party divided, demor-
allied, faction ridden foe, torn by internal
strifes and rebelline against its boses. To
this half hearted and disorganized host, we
present an unbroken front. There are no
dissensions, no chickering's, no murmurings.
Every man is eager for the fray and animat-
ed by a consuming desire to win back the
power corruptly winng from us a year ago.
As look into your earnest faces l see that
which we alI eady breath in the air and feel
tingling in our blood-the assurance Of GER
tain and glorious victory"
MR. MEALS ADDRESS.
Mr.. Neal then came forward and responded
as follows: ~ appreciate most highly and
thank you most heartily for the enthusiastic
reception you have given me, awakning as
it does feelings of the liveliest EN- otion and
deepest gratitude. The Office of governor is
worth the ambition of any man, and have
no heartfelt regrets that 1 did not receive it
at your hands. l am here to say to you that
no one, not even my friend here (referring to
Mr.. CampbelD, for he is my friend, will do
more for him in this campaign than will
rejoice, my dear friends, that your platform
has declared in such clear, straightfo rward
manner the great principles at issue between
the parties and that it presents as the Leading
issue the tariff. The Republican system OF
protection, is masterpiece of injustice and
it will be to me labor of love to assist in its
overthrow. 1t will by organizing trusts cre-
ate plutocracy, an aristocracy of wealth
which threatens to ultimately impair our in
stitutions. What can be more reasonable
and just than the doctrine that Unnecessary
taxation is unjust taxation" Mr.. Neal then
referred to the fact that Grover Cleveland
had majority of 100, 900 of the popular vote
and 100000 more votes were cast for Demo-
cratic congressman than were cast for Re-
publican congressman last year. He was
loudly applauded after closing his speech.
MIR. KLINE's SPEECH.
Mr.. Kline was then given an ovation and
was introduced as the little giant of Cuya.
hoga. He made magnificent speech which
made many friends. He said: at is un.
necessary for me to say that am just as well
satisfied with the work of the convention as
Mr.. Campbell or Mr.. Neal. If you think
there are any sulkers in Cuyahoga you are
mistaken. l am for the party and strike
straight from the shoulder on the tariff re.
form cause. want the Democratic party tc
be useful in my day and generation to this
tax ridden people. Gentlemen, am lust as
joyful as man can be at his political funeral
Applause. You can't find any malice in
my heart because / want to use all of that
against the other side, and if Mr.. Campbell
wants any ringing Democratic speeches on
the tariff during his campaign he can call or
me-" Prolonged applause.
CANDIDATES FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Immediately after these speeches DR.. Nor
ton called for nominations for lieutenan
governor. A member of the Hamilton coun
ty delegation moved that the rules be sus
pended and that Lawrence T. Neal be unani
mously elected candidate for lieutenant gov
ernor. Geo. Keffer of Uhrichsville made {
similar motion with reference to Kline bu
DR.. Norton refused to entertain either mo
tion, announcing that both Mr.. Neal and Mr.
Kline strenuously and peremptorily refused
to accept second place. John L. Vance O.
Gallon, in an earnest speech presented fo
consideration of the convention the name O.
Samuel W. Courtwright of Pickaway. R. D
Marshall of Dayton in a humorous and forci
hla sDeech nominated Vance Marouis O.