Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-08-28
OHIO'S DEMOCRATS
NOMINATE A STRONG TICKET AT SPRING
FIELD.
Resolutions that Make the Democratic Bloc,
nngls-A Clsar-Cst Plaiiorm-Seaator
Bnce Addresses the Convention.
Wisconsin Convention.

j. \. Norton, Chairman of the State
Central Committee, called the Demo-
cratic State Convention TO order at lO:4j
o'clock this morning. Rev. Mr.. Beck
inridge asked a blessing upon the pro-
ccedingS, and the work was begun. At
this juucture a telegram from Governor
Campbell was read, i'm which he eX-
pressed his regret at not being able 10
leave home. Tho opening speech of
Mr.. Norton was I'm his best style, and
was vigorously applaudcd. His refer
encc 20 the ballot box conspiracy was
enthusiastically received, as was Il cas-
ual reference To Senator-elect Calvin ).
Bricc. who sat IN the rear of the stage.
/ At the conclusion of Mr.. Norton'S speech
he introduced c. w. Baker, of
Cincinnati the temporary presiding
officer of the convention. II was de-
veloptd upon a call for committee re-
port that there were no contests, and
Hon. l.. T. Neal, of Ross, and Hon. 7.
J.. C0ean, OF Hamilton, We're made re-
spcctivcly Permanent Chairman and
Permanent Secretary.
Upon taking the gavel surrendered
10y Mr.. Baker. Mr.. Neal made speech
which was generously cheered and re-
ceiycl with other evidences of approval.
he characterized the Mckinley bill as
the worst case of robbery ON record,
aud scored the Election bill. saying that
liz it passed 10 would ruin the peace and
happiness of ten States.
TIE PLATFORM.
The Committee ou Resolutions sub
mitted the following report, which was
adopted:
The Democracy of Ohio, in conveu-
/ tion assembled, relying upon the intelli-
gcuce of the people and confident O. the
Justice of it's course. submits the follow
ing declaration of principles:
Rc>olre5. First-That We demand the
reduction of tariff taxes. and We will
continue % battle for tariff reform until
the cause OF the people is triumphant.
All money taken by law from the peo-
pile should 20 into the public treaSuary.
Tariff taxes should be for reye-
uuc only. All s0-calied protective
tariff taxes are dishonest. waste
.ful and corrupting. They piunder
the masses 90 enrich the few. They
have crippled agriculture injured man
.ufacurmg. created trusts. destroyed
commerce and corrupted our law-maE-
crs Therefore we are opposed TO the
Mckinley Tariff bill now pending in
Congress. and believe iu the expressed
opinion of most eminent Republican,
that "rhcrc is not section or line in 10
chat opens % market for huShel of
wheat or another barrel of pork.
Second THAT wo favor legislation
looking to tEe suppression of trusts or
combinations which are calculated 60
icuhaucc prices or prevent reduction 10y
healthy competition.
Third-That the Democratic party,
bv its record. has proven itself the
steadtast friend of the laboriug or pro-
.ducing classes. and that they have our
earnest sympathy In their struggle
against the entertainments and oppreS-
sious of capital We hail with >atiSfac-
.tiOn the awakening among the farmers
. to the evils OF Republican legislation
under which they are suffering, and in
yite them 90 join with us TO promote
Legislation which will better their COM
o. .ditiou and Doe just 90 AN classes.
Fourth-That we favor the free
coinage OF silver 40 it, present ratio
b with gold.
D. THE Pension rLANk.
. SiNth-That we acknowledge the
great debt of gratitude the Nation owes
to the heroes of the late war; we declare
iu favor of just. liberal and equitable
b. pension laws. and We dcnounce the Re
q publican party for dup,city TO the
soldiers iu not fulfilling It's olt-rcpedted
public pledges made 90 them.
Seventh-That We recoguiz, as a fun
.damonal principle thata free. untram-
melted ballot is the best security of the
P citizen. and we favor such legislation as
will secure the greatest freedom. purity
/ and secrecy of the ballot.
r Sevcuth-That the Democracy of
Ohio. on behalf of the people and OF
free institutions. dcnOuuccS tine Fed
F. crll Election lor forcel bill. now pend
ing I'm Congress. as the most dangerous
and revolutionary measure ever devised
TO thwart the will OF the people, and
subyert the form of popular govern
Z mcnt. 10 i~a measure bcgotten i'm par
tiSln desperation 20 pcrpetuatc th,
power of the Republican party. 1t is
uu-American In that 10 doubts the ca
uacity of the people for Sel!-govern-
- meut. Itwould create "a horde of Fed
- cral oniccholdcrS. 300, 600 i'm number,
q with power 90 strangle or prevent au
, honest expression of public opinion. AT
o. a cost of millions OF money at each elec
p tiou. 10 would send out minionS OF the
. domiuau. party with power TO invade the
p homes of citizens. and subject them %
, uneuyiablc inspection and TO intimida'
p rion. 10 would surround the ballot box
b. with armed hireiugs ana give power 10
, bayonets instead of ballots. This would
p disturb the friendly business and social
e. relations now existing between all sec
A, tions. and tend 90 derauge trade and the
- rcvivinr industries of the country. The
2 Republican party of Ohio. having en-
10 dorscd and urged the passage of the
force bin. stands forth as the defender
4. Of this attempted outrage upon Amcri-
+ can rights.
i STRONG rICREr NAMED.
- Thaddeus E. Cromley. of Pickaway
county. was unanimously nominated ior
Secretary of State.
Hon. George B. Okey. of Franklin
b county. was nominated for Judge oil th'
supreme Court.
For members of the Board of Public
Works four names were presented
Leopold Kiefer. of Miami county, VIM.
; Samse. of Henry county. Blair nag
gcrty. of Williams county. ana Johh
q Mcnamara. of summit county. hlcler
was nominated on the first ballot. Hon.
G.. =. Brice was called TO the stand ana
made q few remarks indicating ms aP-
probation of the reception given MN
and Of his belief in the triumph OF the
party IN November. At 1880 the con-
Veutiou adjourned.
WISCONSIN DEMOCRATS