The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-10-02
Democratic Keynote.
Hon. James L. Campbell at
WaVerly.
Standing Fairly and SQuarGly Upon the
State Platform.
Demand For the Reform of
Tariff.
Governor FOraker'S One Man POWer---The
Dangers Of Capitalization.
How the Cities Are Paved--FOrc-
ible Appeal for Local
Self-GOyernment.
The Governor Accused of Tamper-
ing With the Judiciary,
Bv Asking the Circuit Judges Not
To Draw Their Salaries, *.
In Order That the Money Might Make
a Showing in Financial
Bv Asking the Circuit Judges Not
To Draw Their Salaries, Il.
In Order That the Money Might Make
a Showing in Financial
Statement. a.. :.
Tho state Audit or's Jugglery and the Ter
rible Increase of Per Capita Expenses
in the Benevolent Institu-
tIons of the State.

It was in Waverly that Allen G. Thurman.
the noblest Roman of them all, opened his
memorable campaign of 1867. The previous
year the Republicans had carried the State by
43. 600 majority, but with Thurman in the lead
the Democratic ticket lost that year by but
$780, after one of the most exciting campaigns
ever known. 1t was, too, at Waverly that
RISE up WILLIAM ALLEN,
One of the Democratic immortals, raised his
clarion voice in the keynote Of "a and thus
began the triumphal procession to the Govern
or's office. 1t was at the head of the same pro-
cession of Democrats, now recruited to nearly
500 600 voters, that James E. Campbell march
ed out of the valley to might to victory that is
regarded as certain as that the sun will rise on
the 9Th of November.
Mr.. Campbells speech is as follows:
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND FELLOW CITIZENS: Our
State Committee did wisely in selecting this
ancient battle ground for the formal opening OF
the campaign. Here in days gone by the ia
nous leaders of the party have thrown down
the gauntlet, and here we assemble to initiate
and emulate their achievements. Men of the
central southern counties, bring you glad
greetings from the populous counties of the
southwest. Already there exists an enthusiasm
which viii lead us to certain victory If the upper
Ohio-the Scioto, the Mus kingum, the Maumee
and the lake-wil but respond to the call OF
the two Miamis. AS look upon this vast audi
ence feel that sha Il realize the full fruition
NEVER HAD GREATER CAUSE
Before to assemble and discuss the situation OF
political affairs in their State. Every commun.
ity, regardless of locality, creed party, has a
deep and abiding interest in overthrowing the
arrogant des pot who intrenches himself behind
the great and corrupt patronage of irresponsi-
bic boards thus seeking to deprive the people
of their right to home rule''
Here a band came at the head of o process
sion OF delegates from Scioto County and inter
rupted the speech
Mr.. Campbell said: II will suspend until this
last delegation Of two three thousand get
within hearing distance" :" and then he proceed
ed:
More than that, the people of Ohio, in com
mon with the people of the whole country have
at stake great national issue, which it is the
duty of the Democratic party in Ohio to press in
this campaign, and that is whether we shall put
an end to unnecessary and unjust taxation and
reform an inequitable and iniquitous tariff
Laying aside State issues until later in this dis
cussion, let us turn attention to the existing
differences between the political parties upon
the tariff. 1t is true that we in Ohio can not at
this election settle definitely any reform that
we may desire in the tariff system. but we can
keep up the battle which was begun last year in
earnest, although practically carried on for years
before, until in 90 when we elect Democratic
President again, and Democratic Congress
we will have Democratic tariff reform.
THERE IS SOME CONFUSION
In the public mind as to what is the existing
and actual difference between the parties
Both parties have promised to reform the tariff
Both parties have admitted the necessity for
its reform. Both parties have Acknowledged
that large sums of money are being collected
from the people of this country through the
Custom Houses that are not necessary to main
tain the Federal Government nor for any other
Just and proper use. The Republican party
says in its National platform that it will not
IN n 7lrf of
rather than affect 1t to the remotest degree it
will wipe out the entire internal revenue taxes
Upon that We take issue. We, the Democracy
say to the people that, while We know there
must be tariff, and that there must be duties
collected in the Custom Houses upon imported
goods and wares in order that the revenue
therefrom may partially support the Federal
Government, yet
WE WILL ATTACK THE SYSTEM
In so far as we can reduce it to the necessities
OF government economically administered and
that SO far as we can we will wipe out its in
EQUITIES, SO that the tariff taxes may rest equal
ly upon all the people, and not bear as they do
now lightly upon the rich but burdensomely up-
on the poor. Applause and cries of "Buliy
for you!'1
Our enemies say: mo, you Democrats do not
intend to reform the tariff. You seek not re-
form, but reduct o." The most consistent.
upright and honest Republican protection or
ator in this country is a Cor gressman from our
own State. lat this point Hon. James New
man, OF Portsmouth, and Leo Ebert appeared
upon the stand, and Mr. Campbell said: 1T is
always in order TO hal1e hands with Newman
and wi h you, too, Mr.. Ebert"1
That man is " illiam Mckinley, jr You re-
member William Mckinley. He was the Ohio
statesman who refused to betray the Ohio can
didate at Chicago. Were 1 inclined to make
lnvidious comparisons might say that some
other persons did not refuse to do so.
HE ATTACKS US
And to the utteraEces of such men as that we
must give some attention, He said in his great
speech upon the Mills bill in the last Congress:
1t is the system which is on trial. Not one
item nor one schedule CT tariff, but the princi-
pie upon which the whole system rests Moth
frg that side of the House [meaning, of course
the Democratic sidel can do or will do touching
the tariff can be other than hurtful. If 1t
correets q single abuse or inequality or incon-