Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-09-06
OHIO DEMOCRATS
Assemble in State Convention al
Springfield.
Tbaddous f. Cromley Nominated for SEQ
Rotary of state, George u. Otey for
Supreme Judge, and Leopold
Keifer for Board of
Public Works.

SPRINGFIELD, o., Aug. 2S.-Tlon. ]. A.
Norton, chairman of the State Central
Committee, called the Democratic State
convention to order Wednesday morn
ing. Rev. Mr.. Breckenridge asked
blessing upon the proceedings and tho
work was begun. At this juncture
telegram from Governor Campbell was
read in which he expressed his regret
for not being able to leave homo. The
opening speech of Mr.. Norton was Wig
orously applauded. His reference to
the ballot-box conspiracy was enthusi-
astically received, as was a casual refer
ence to Senator-elect Calvin S. Brice,
who sat in the rear Of the stage.
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Norton's
speech he introduced Hon. G. w. Baker,
of Cincinnati, the temporary presiding
officer of the convention. 1t was devel-
oped upon call for committee reports
that there were no contests, and Hon. L.
T. Neal, of Ross, and Hon. Il. j. Cogan,
of Hamilton, were made respectively
permanent chairman and permanent
secretary Chairman Neal made n speech
which was generously commended by
sheers and other evidences of approval.
He characterized the Mckinley bill as
the worst case of robbery on record and
scored the Federal Election bill, saying
that if it passed it would ruin the peace
and happiness of ten States.
Hon. James w. Newman presented
the report of the committee on resolu-
tions, as follows:
THE PLATFORM.
The Democracy OF Ohio in convention assem-
cd rplv n n
pie, and coniide OF the justice of its cause,
submits the following declaration of principles:
Resolved First-That we demand the reduc
tion OF tariff taxes, and that we viii continue
the battle for tariff reform until the cause OF
the people is triumphant All money taken by
law from the pc ople should go into the public
treasury. Tariff taxes should be for revenue
only. All so.called protective tariff taxes are
dishonest wasteful and Corrupting. They plum
der the masses to enrich the few. They have
crippled agriculture retarded manufacturing,
created trusts destroyed comm cree and cor
rupted our lawmaEers. therefore ,i,1 we are op-
In Congress- and believe in the expressed opin.
ion Of a most eminent Republican that there
Is not q section or line in 1t that opens mar.
ket for q bushel OF wheat or another barrel OF
pork
Second-That we favor legislation looking to
the suppression Of trusts or combinations which
are calculated to enhance prices or prevent re-
duction by healthy competition.
Third-'That the Democratic party, by its rec
ord has proven self the s'eadfast friend of the
laboring or producing classes. and that they
have our earnest sympathies In their struggle
against the encroachments and expressions OF
capital We hail with satisfaction the awaken
ing among the farmers to the evils OF Republic
an legislation under which they are suffering,
and invite them to Join with us to promote leg
islation which will better their condition and be
Just to all classes.
Fourth-That we favor the free coinage OF sill
YER al its present ratio with gold.
F'ifth-That we again acknowledge the great
debt OF gratitude the nation owes to the heroeG
OF the late war; we declare in favor OF just, lib
eral and equitable pension laws and we de-
nounce the Republican party for its duplicity to
the soldiers in not fulfilling its oftrepeated
public pledges made to them
Sixth-That we recognize as q fundamental
principle that free and untrammeled ballot is
the best security of the citizen. and we favor
such legislation as will secure the greatest free
dom. purity and secrecy OF the ballot.
Seventh-That the Democracy OF Ohio, on be-
half OF the people and OF free institutions, de-
nounce the Federal Election or Force bill, now
pending in Congress, as the most dangerous and
revolutionary measure ever devised to thwart
the will OF the people, and subvert the form OF
popular government. It is a measure begotten
in partisan desperation to perpetuate the power
of the Republican party. II is un American in
that 1t doubts the capacity OF the people for
self government. II would create horde OF
Federal fficeholders--300,0o0 in number-with
power to strangle or pervert an honest expires.
sion Of public opinion. at q cost OF millions OF
money at each election. 1t would send out min
ions OF the dominant party, with power
TO invade the homes OF private citizens
and subject them TO unendurable inspec-
round the ballot-box with armed hirelings and
give power to bayonetS instead OF bullets This
relations now existing between all sections and
tend TO derange trade and the reviVing indus.
tries OF the country. The Republican party OF
Ohio. having Endorsed and urged the passage OF
the Force bill stands forth as the defender OF
this attempted outrage upon American rights.
Such measure ought not to be an issue be-
tween parties but 1t has now become an is ue
between the Republican party nd the republic;
we therefore appeal to all friends OF home rule
and personal liberty to protest by their free
ballots against this infamous measure and
against all other measures abridgtng the estab-
lished rights of citizens. We denounce the des
potic code OF rules adopted by the present
House of National Representatives and the
lawless and arbitrary proceedings OF its pre-.
siding officer as the direct results OF criminal
conspiracy to plunder the treasury oppress the
people and psrpetuate the fraudulen ly acquired
power OF the Republican party. That the pru-
dent, patriotic and economical administration
Of State affairs under Governor Campbell and
the Democratic Legislature merits the conf
dence and appreciation OF the people.
Hon. Thaddeus e. Cromley, Of Picka-
way County, was nominated for Secre-
tary of State by acclamation. Hon.
George b. Okey, of Franklin County,
and Arnold Green, of Cuyahoga, were
placed in nomination for Juoge of the
Supreme Court. The ballot was delayed
by many changes. but resulted in the
choice of okey by 42s]4 to 329N for
Green.
For Member of the Board of Public
Works four names were presented: Leo
pold Kiefer, of Miami County; William
Sampse, of Henry County; Blair Hag-
gerty, of Williams County, and John
Mcnamara, of Summit County. On the
Hrst ballot Kiefer was nominated, re-
ceiving 419 votes; Sampse, A; Haggerty,
81; Mcnamara, 2S1.
Hon. C. S. Brice was called to the
stand and made few remarks indicat-
ing his appreciation of the reception
given him and of his belief in the tri-
umph of the party in November. The
| convention then adjourned.
The new Central Committee met this
morning and reelected DIR. James A.
Norton, of Seneca County, chairman.
James L. Geyer, of Paulding County.
was chosen secretary.
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