Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-03
Nsw YORK psaoomArs.
Aiming 10 smash the S,atc-flicut.
Governor ZONES, StlrFIng speech.

oaOtGEhOE JVtSh' NttiEtNS sTpcSS"
SYRACUSE, N Y. Oct. 1.--llunors OF
smashed slate on account OF opposition OF
New York men TO certain candidates are
the only topics OF discussion this morning.
II is said both TammanY and County De-
mocracy are determined to support some
other candidates for attorney general and
comptr ller than Tabor and Wemple. 1t
Is pretty certain that both organizations
will support Senator Foley as u candidate
for the attorney geueralshtp.
About II O'Clock Alhambra Rink In which
the convention is to be held was thrown
open and delegates and visitors began to
stroll In. The hall ~ prettiy decorated
with flags and bunting. AT 1915, Edward
murphy, Jr., 10 chairman Of the state com
mitto9, called the n1enliln 20 order ind
announced the action OF tho state com
mitteo la nominating Edward A. Jones for
temporary chairman.
The eommittee5 action was unanimously
adopted, and n committee WIS appointed
to escort MIR. Jones TO the chair. GA his
appearing on the platform there was loud
cheering.
CHAIRMAN JONES' nANTISd srEEcH.
Acknowledgement jones' on taking
the chair thanked the convention for tho
honor, and then said Since we assembled
ia convention las, year tho quadrennial
contest between the two great political
pftllbs mas bebu Whbbut uLu III tnhl Dhlllo
we were defeated, but not discouraged or
demoraliaed. Tho cause for which we
fought so valiantly IL still our cnuss, and
to-day We are reaiyto renew our allegiance
to the principles of tns platform of 1883.
In no respect has our confidence been los
sened either IN our profession or our
leaders. Tho history Of our government
does not record more success
ful administration than that from
1885 to 1889. 1t tells not of single
one that commanded tho respect and con-
ildenee OF the people regardless Of party
prejudice, to thB extent of that OF Grover
Cleveland, and had We been Gantented to
have gone before the people relying on the
prestige OF four years OF nun"st and able
administration OF pubic affairs during
which every Interest WIS subservtept to the
public good We could not have been de-
leHted Bat the Democratic party ID pro-
gresslYs knd over wltchful for the good of
the people. ln Its desire to lift some of the
burdens which they bore, 1t aroused and
9olldiil8d taa elements OF tho most power
fui combination the world ever saw.
Every interest antaconistie TO that
oil the people made common cause
against the Democrats. Not only did
we have TO contend with the wealth OF
the plutocrats, the mammoth combines OF
capital, tho great trusts and interruptions
monOpolies who Joined their forces, but all
the minor interests that were prospecting
under the advantages afforded by u high
protective tariff, turned in their little
streams until indeed the How became
great river like uuto that which runs from
the north to the Gulf OF Mexico, and our
| attempt to stem this rapid current of
Doodle was as futile as the damming OF the
Mississippi. Never before In the history
OF our country has an administra-
ton gained control OF the government
ID.
| ises and never has an administration 80
soon gone to protest. Guiltlesg men were
duped and honest citizens thoughtlessly
| permitted themselves to be frightened into
| the support OF the Republican nominees
by the false representations OF what the
Democrats proposed TO do In the way OF
| revenue reform.
Many an old soldier was prejudlced by
the Misrepresentation OF tho management
| OF the pension department under Demo-
cratic administration. When their inter-
| ests were In our hands not only all the
rights but the honor OF the veterans was
protected. To day he who risked his life
leading the forlotn hope and was carried
| from the battle field after the conflict was
ended, MANNED for life, finds himself In
the estimation OF his claims on the graft
tude OF his country, rated no higher than
the bounty jumper and deserter and now
he confesses with shame that he hslped by
his vote to place In power an administra-
tlon that not only brands him but every
comrade who holds an honorable discharge
with the basest stigma OF disgrace.
In the political campaign OF 1888 the SOL
der was promised pensions galore. Intiu-
enced by their prejddices and tempted by
their greed thoy rallied to the Republican
standard by regiments. Whsn the admin
istration assumed power their confidence
was renewed and they felt encouraged by
the appointment OF one from their own
ranks as commissioner OF pensions who,
upon assuming Office, assured his old com.
rades that the liberal promises that no had
made by authority on the stump should
be faithfully kept. He took his position
with the honest intention Of carrying out
what he had been taught In the campaign
was to be the policy OF the Republican ad-
ministration II elected, but he soon found
out that 1t was intended as their policy II
not elected. He was faithful soldier who
thought he was obeying the orders OF his
superior officers when he opened the flood
gates OF the treasury.
The speaker then compared tile promises
| OF the Republicans with the results, and
stated that they all testify to the falsity Of
the former.
In closing that portion OF his speech de.
voted to national affairs he said: "They
defeated US nationally by the combination
OF bribery, coercion and falsehood, but
when It came to question OF our own
state affairs a majority OF the people were
not to be bought, could not be bulldozed
and were not to be deceived for always Ia
their view. Wherever the conflict waged the
tieecest there rode gallant knight who
bore his banner far above the heads OF the
sutginY masses OF combatants, on the one
side OF which were emblazoned the arms OF
tho State OF New YORK with the motto oil
excesor;,, on the reverse the name oil
our honored leaders, and beneath was the
legend. I am Democrat.
He was frequently Rpplauded. His allu.
| sion TO the name OF Grover Cleveland
evoked hearty cheering, which was con.
tlnued for nearly minute. AT the point II
the speech where the words ~ am Demo.
crat" occur there was the Widest cheering
The speech was listened to attentively and
at the finish the lieutenant governor was
again cordially cheered. Thesecretary thet
called tho roll OF delegates.
The platform adopted opened with this
declaration:
The Democratic party OF the state OF New
York In convention assembled reneWs the
pledges of its fidelity to Democratic faitl
and reafllrms the doctrine OF the national
platform OF 1883 adopted at st. Louis. We
have not advocated and do not advocate
troe trade, but We steadfastly advocate the
principles OF tariff reform, believing thai
adherence TO the right alone carries II
itself the certainty OF triumph. We heartily
endorse the honest and fearless administTa
tlon of the national government by Grover
Cleveland.
We do not favor the unrestricted aale Of
Intoxicating liquors on the one hand, mol
prohibition on the other. We believe that
the liquor traffic should be restrained and
regulated by just and equitable excise laws
rlgidly enforced, which laws, In theIl
| operation, should be substantially uniform
throughout the state.
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