The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-09-04
OHIO DEMOCRATS
Assemble at Springfield and Nomi.
nate State Ticket.
Hon. Thaddeus E. Cromley For Secretary
Of State; Hon. Geo. b. Okey For
Supreme Court Judge and Leopold
Kiefer For Board Of Public
Works,

Works.
SPRINGFIELD, O., Aug. 27.--The handsom
convention hall presented q brilliant appear
ance this morning when Chairman Norton, @
the State Central Committed, raped for silenc
and formally opened the meeting The high
white walls were draped with the National col
ors and vignettes Of the same mater al, inclos
| ing the portraits Of distinguished Democrati
| statesmen, were hung here and there.
The stage was q perfect bower of Nationa
| flags. At the center of the proscenium arcl
| swung q crayon portrait OF Governor Camp
bell, while high above all fioated streame
| bearing the words: welcome to the OhiC
| Democracy" The spacious gallery was filled
with ladies, whose bright costumes, with the still
| gayer uniforms Of the military band near them
| formed strong contrast to the somber lines o
white and black of the gentlemen's attire
1t was precisely 10 :42 clock when Dr. Nor
toms clarion voice rang out. The vast assem-
bly, at once became quiet, and with bowed
heads listened to prayer by Rev s. F. Breck.
inbridge. Of Springfield, who invoked the Di
vine blessings on the labors Of the convention.
This finished DR.. Norton took his leave in a
neat little address tH
The introduction of Hon. G. W. Baker,
the temporary chairman was perfect ovation
for that gentleman, who received round after
round of applause as he stepped to the front
and made his bow. Mr.. Baker began by ex-
pressing his appreciation Of the honor, and then
referred to the recent success OF the party in
carrying Ohio
After the address was ended and the ap-
plause had died away Mr. Parker announced
the temporary organization Chairman John
d. Beard, of the Committee on Credentials, re-
ported that there were no contests. tele-
gram read from Governor Campbell, as fol
lows:
II intended to go ovrr on the 10 O'Clock spe
cial but found it not running to day. was
not physically able to go with safety, but want
ed to show my appreciation of the kind invita-.
tions showered on me by your hospitable peo
pie. JAMES E. CAMPBELL"
Chairman James l.. Lawrence, OF tho Com
mlttee on Permanent Organization, reported in
favor of Hon. Lawrence T. Neal, of Ross Coun-
ty, as Chairman, and Hon. r. j. Cogan of Ham
lton County, as Secretary. Messrs. Gutz-
weller Beard and Senator Van Cleaf wero ap.
pointed a committee to escort the permanent
Chairman to the stage
With his well-known eloquence Mr.. Neal en-
thused his h arers in speech, calling upon the
Democracy to continue the fight began last
November.
Chairman Jos. Poe of Cuyahoga, appeared
for the Committee of Rules and Order of Busi-
ness. He reported the following order for vot-
ing: Secretary of State. Judge OF Supreme
Court and Member Of the Board OF Public
to fifteen minutes each, and those seconding to
ten minutes.
Hon. James w. Newman OF Scoto County,
Ec-Secreiary + of State Chairman of the Com
ttee on Resolutions, was next presented
The Columbus delegation, through T. J. Ber
gin, tried to introduce resolution censuring
Commissioner of Labor Statistics Mcbride for ap-
pointing T. j Elliott as superintendent OF the
Columbus Free Labor Bureau Under the rules
the resolu ton was referred to the Committee
on Resolutions.
\ resolution thanking the people of Spring
field was unanimously adopted. Dr. Norton,
with an expressed threat, presented the reso-
lutions adopted by the Woman's Prohibition
Association
Colonel W. A. Taylor, President of the State
League of Democratic Clubs, was next, pre-
sented by Chairman Neal. His mission was a
graceful one for he came to present, on behalf OF
the Ladies Democratic Association, the mag
lifcent banner awarded by them to the Demo-
,racy Of Hamilton County to the delegation
PRESENT The Colonel was at his best and paid
! handsome tribute both to the fair donors and
% the sturdy recipients
The Committee on Resolutions reported the
ollowing platform which was adopted:
THE PLATFORM.
1'he Democracy of Ohio, in convention asscm-
led, relying upon the Intelligence OF the peo-
lie, and confident OF the justice of its cause,
Resolved, /. That we demand the reduction
tariff taxes. We will continue the battle for
arih reform until the cause of the people is
-iumphant. All money taken by law from the
eople should go into the public treasury. Tar.
taxes should be for revenue only. All So
allied protective tariffs are dishonest, wasteful
nd corrupting. They plunder the masses to
nrich the few. They have crippled agriculture,
'tarded manufacturing, created trusts, de. |
.royed commerce, and corrupted our law.mak |
rs. Therefore we are opposed to the McEin- |
y tarin bill now pending in Congress,
nd believe in the expressed opinion of most |
ninent Republican that 'there is not q seq
Oh or line in 1t that opens market for
lshel Of wheat or another barrel OF pork"
2. That we favor legislation looking to the
Of Trusts or combinations which
% calculated to enhance prices or prevent
by healthy competition.
3. That the Democratic party by its record
IS proved Itself q steadfast friend OF the Ia.
BRING and producing classes, and they have
ir earnest sympathy in thei struggle against
70 encroachments and expressions OF capital.
70 hail with satisfaction the awakening among
10 farmers TO the evils of Republican legisla-
on under which they are suffering, and invite
em to Join with us to correct those evils and
'omote legislation which will better their con.
tfon and be just to all classes.
That we favor the free coinage Of silver at
; present ratio with gold.
.. That We again acknowledge the great debt
gratitude the Nation owes to the heroes of
% late war; We declare in favor of just, liberal
I'd equitable pension laws, and we denounce
10 Republican party for its dupliclty to the
ldiers in not fulfilling its oft-repeated public
edges made to them
g. That We recognize as fundamental prin-
pie that free and untrammelsd ballot is the
'st security OF the citizen, and we favor such
gfslation as will secure the greatest freedom,
irity and . secrecy of the ballot
T. That the Democracy Of Ohio, on behalf of
70 people and free institutions. denounces the
ederal Election or Force bill now pending in
'ngress - the most dangerous and revolu-
onary measure ever devised TO thwart the |
III OF the people and subvert our popular form |
Government. II 10 . measure begotten in |
'rtisan desperation TO perpetuate the power
the Republican party Nis un-American, in
at 1t doubts the capacity Of the people for
u would create . horde OF Federal ofice.
900 In number-with power TO
rangle or prevent an honest expression Of
lbiic opinion-at cost Of millions of money
each elactfon vwoulA a>nA crS a. | I