The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-08-14
ELOQUENT DEMOCRATS.

Speeches of the Temporary and tho Fer
manent Chairmsn OF the state Conven-
tinn- Glove an and BoIes for 1892.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Aug. 7.-Mr. Gid
&. McFall, temporary chairman Of the
Democratic State convention, held hero
yesterday, addressed his party friends
in the following eloquent terms:
Mn. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN or
THE CoSvExTIoS:-We have met to-day
for the purpose OF counseling to gether
and directing the course OF the party and
selecting its standard-bcarers for the
coming contest. But we have not come
here to originate Democratic princi-
Piles. They were originated at the time
when the defenders Of human rights
and personal liberty were called from
rest to labor. Democratic principles
have inspired and set in motion every
struggle for human liberty and human
progress. They were heard in the
splashing OF the chests OF tea in the
Boston harbor. They were heard in
the declaration OF independence. They
were voiced In the constitution Of the
United States and it has ever since
been the watchword Of the party organ
izltion TO defend that hallowed charm
OF freedom. As said, we are not here
to originate Democratic principles, but
we are here to sound the principles Of
that party which has ever been the
party OF the constitution.
In the hands Of the Democratic party
the government of this country during
the first sixty years Of the present CEN
tury was SO conducted as to lead to un-
broken prosperity. Capital was protect
ed. labor was amply rewarded, the rights
Of American citizens were respected at
home and abroad. our commodities were
carried in our own ships to foreign mar
kets, our commerce was prosperous, la
Dor strikes were unknown, constitution
al rights were everywhere respected,
the people were happy and content
Now mark the contrast after we had
quarter OF . century OF Republican leg
islatiOn. Monopolies had grown into
gigantic proportions. our commodities
were transported to foreign markets by
ships Of other nations. labor strikes
were Of common occurrence, labor was
taxed to feed monopoly. But through
oil that long dark night of doubt and
fear the Democratic party continued
the fearless fight, and in 1884, when that
prince Of Presidents, Grover Cleveland,
was elevated to the high position of
Chief Executive, the people had right
to cry aloud for JOY.
In our own State tho Democracy has
had the same dishonest methods, the
same horde Of Office holders, the same
moncycd monopolies to fight. hut like
Jacob Of old, they continued the fight.
and after third Of a century Of dishon-
| csty and corruption in State Govern
ment the Republican party OF Iowa was
unhorsed. and what was known as the
banner Republican State Of the Union
in 1880 we have the supreme satisfac.
tion Of knowing is to-day governed by
that noble and patriotic Democrat and
| statesman, Horace Boies. BY the way,
there is harmony of sound in those two
/ names-Cleveland and Isoics-a thing
no. at all objectionable to Iowa Demo
Gratis would be their joint use in 1892!
You have met to-day to perform a
great duty. You have met to place in
nomination officers who are to be elect
ed. Victory in the coming campaign is
an assured thing if you desire it. hut
| think not. Democrats Of Iowa. that vic
tory will come to you without IN earn.
est, active and persistent struggle
There are arrayed against you the aggre.
gate wealth Of monopolics. the organ.
lied force of officcholders and the power
of the political boss. II you would sue.
coed inscribe on your banner those prin.
ciples which have always been the prin
ciples of Democracy, place them in the
hands of true and tried men--mcn who
have the requisite courage and capacity
TO be standard bearers Of such party in
such . contest-then rally unitedly
earnestly and bravely to their defense
DO this, and when the votes are counted
songs of triumph and shouts Of victory
will not only gladden. your hearts, ba
will bring relief to struggling, dissat.
isfied people.
Mr.. McFall's remarks were received
with unbonlsled enthusiasm, as were
also those Of Hon. Il. &. Phelps. pcrma
mont chairman. who spoke as follows:
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION
Permit me to express to you nv high
appreciation Of the honor have received
We are here to consider condition.
which affect the people Of Iowa. Thi
State is = great farm. situated in the
midst Of the most fertile section OF th,
United States We have our cities, bu
singularly and especially is Iowa farm
About us other interests appear and con
fiict with those Of agriculture. We ar,
no more to consider it as a manufactur
ing center than q sugar growing region
1t is an agricultural State, now bu
partly developed. seeking further devel
opment: still in debt for part of what i
has obtained. and deserving more cap
ital for greater achievements. These
then. are the conditions: A farm of un
riyaled fertility, partly improved. need
ing more capital and more improve
ments. Each of these things is to b
considered by us. and each seems t
have been forgotten by the party il
National power. Let us then, when W
examine the questions of the tim
which arc presented to US. or which W
are to present, look at them from a
Iowa standpoint.
We are the purchasers Of protecte
articles. Each protected industry. Ii
tie or great. each particular section. ha
its own agent. viyilant and zealon.
while the great industry Of the State
the agricultural industry. has gon
neglected and uncared for. the prey {
, every schemer. the victim who pays a
the bills. The business of farming
as lucrative as any other if the farmt
, receives his rights and is not require
to carry more than his equal and jus
, burdens. This We may do by represan
ing and guarding his interests as otht
sections represent and guard their owl
The Republicans seek, as if mistrus
ing their hold on power. to pass fore
bill which shall place in their ow
! hands and in the power Of irresponsible
. appointed partisans the counting {
/ ballots and power to reverse the verdi,
of polls in their own interest Here
Iowa, still doubling the ability OF th
people to govern themselves, the
, sought to pass liquor amendment |
the constitution, SO that voters of row
could not readily make any chang