Evening journal., 1889-10-16
THE POLITICAL WORLD.
Meeting Of the Democratic So
cieties of Pennsylvania.
4 LETTER FROM MIR. CLEVELAND.

Hon. samuel j. RandaIi's Regrets-whaU
Is Going ON in New York ssate--The
Situation in Montana-New Jersey Re-
publicans Meet at Elizabeth
PHILADELPHIA, Oct 16--The TAalia thea
tire was crowded with the delegates to the
first general assembly Of the Democratic So
eieties OF Pennsylvania. In his speech on
calling the convention to order President
Black evoked applause by referring to the
tariff as a tap (which pillages the mass 60
enrich the class" In the course OF his re-
marks he said:
President Blaciss speech.
I'VE know no differences, no dlssznsions
In the Democratic societies, indeed in the
Democratic party; properly speaking there
can be none. Our fundamental doctrines are
the same yesterday, today and forever As
to tariff taxes, for instance, discriminating
against many industries to artiacially stimu-
late few, pillaging the mass to enrich
class no Democrat ever, as an original propo-
sition, believed their imposition consistent
with republican system 1t Isl cried
Thomas jefferson, the first Democratic presi-
dent, a question whether we are 20 live un-
der limited or an unlimited government,
and after the lapse of a century come ring
ing down TO MS the answering words Of Gro
yer Cleveland, the last Democratic presi-
dent, Unnecessary taxation is unjust taxa
ton Congress has power to tax only for the
support Of the government, economically ad-
ministered, within plain, specified, constitu-
fInUHl Hmifg aud a - lta
Of the people, by the exercise Of the power Of
taxation, for any but public and general
purpose, is an unconstitutional and mon
strous abuse.n
Chairman 1Iensel's Remarks.
" Y. Hensel wis then chosen chairman,
and in the course Of his remarks, said: 1--WE
are for tariff reform, and will not abate our
efforts nor turn back from the course of our
leaders. We are for genuine civil service re-
FORM Some may fall out by the wayside,
but Others will take their places. Chalmers
may go, but we welcome President Eliot, Of
Harvard. We are for ballot reform, for the
enfranchised blacks in the south and the
white workingman OF the north'n
Letter from ex-President Cleveland.
The following letter from ex-president
Cleveland was then read:
NEW YoRK, Oct. Il, 1880
Hon, Chauncey + Blacs:
My DEAR sIR-l ann sorry that I shall not be
able % be IN Philadelphia the general assembly
Of the Democratic societies of Pennsylvania on
the 18TH inst, aud cannot, therefore, attend the
meeting winch will follow that assembly NV
estimate Of The value Of these Democratic soce-
ties a. agencies for the instruction Of the people
upon political work is well known, and there never
was a time when, in the interests Of good govern
ment and national prosperity they We're more
needed
Tie condition Of political affairs Is such that the
attention Of ali true Democrats should be directed
70 tile enforcement Of the distinctive principles
Of the party, and, "a my opinion, this Is no time
1 for the search aller makeshifts and temporary
expedlents Wa as party, are fairly enlisted ia
the cause Of the people, and patriotism, duty and
party success require that we should be consistent
aud steadfast All personal and selfish aims should
be subordinated, ! confidently expect that 10 the
work we have in hand our Democratic societies
will exhibit efficiency which win be gratefully
Acknowledged by all who have at heart the wei
fare and prosperity OF the American people
Yours very sincerely, GROVER CLEVELAND.
The letter Heartily Cheered.
The scene which followed the reading Of
ex-President Cleveland's letter was almost
beyond description. The delegates cheered
until they could cheer no more by reason of
exhaustion.
samuel J. Randali's Regrets.
The following letter from Samuel j. Ram
dali was also read;
WAlLINGFoRp, Oct, Z.
Hon. Chauncey r. Black:
Nix DEAR Snt-Your letter asking my presence
al the general assembly of the Democratic ctuhs
of Pennsylvania, to be held at Philadelphia On
the 18th instant, received.
/ shall 90 TO Washington before that time and
cannot accept but appreciate your courtesy /
hope the meeting viii be successful ia every
particular. Organization is what is needed in
our state, and every effort In that direction
should receive the encouragement and support
of every Democrat in our good old common.
i wealth.
Yours truly, SAMUEL j. RANDALL
The ofacers Elected.
President Black Secretary J. d. Worman,
Of Philadelphia. and Treasurer j. Irwin
/ Steele, Of Ashland, were reelected, and w.
J. Rauch, of Reading; J. H. w Howard, Of
| Harrisburg lcoloredl, and Joseph Murphy
and John II. Fow, Of Philadelphia, were
elected vice presidents.
The report Of the committee on resolutions
was received and unanimously adopted. This