The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-01
KoLB BEATEN BY JONES.
The Anti-Alliance Forces Unite and
Nominate a Montgomery Man.

The Anti-Alliance Forces Unite and
Nominate Montgomery Man.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, May 31.-The
democratic state convention this morning
met at 10 o'clock. 1t was evident that the
hour had come for nomination and every
body was on the tiptoe of expectation.
Balloting commenced with all the candi-
dates, but there had been an agreement
that all the anti-Kolb forces would support
Col. Thomas G. Jones for governor at the
proper moment
The roll of the counties commenced and
every vote not for Commissioner Kolb was
cast for Col. Jones.
The result was that Col Jones had about
"a majority. The ballot was not announced,
as Commissioner Kolb's friends withdrew
his name and moved that Col. Jones be
nominated by reclamation.
ENTHUSIASM LET LOOSE.
Great enthusiasm prevailed and speeches
were made by all the candidates, Commits
sioner Kolb specially stirring the hearts of
the convention aud pledging that his fol-
lowers would support the ticket, and prom
Using to canvass the state himself for the
nominee.
The utmost harmony now prevails, and
the democracy presents united front.
The town is perfectly wild with enthu-
siasm, as this is the home of Col. Jones.
Brass bands are out and the people are
cheering. Such a scene as took place in the
capitol and on the streets has never been
Witnessed here before. The convention ad-
journed at 2 o'clock, as it was impossible to
proceed on the regular order.
THE REST OF THE TICKET.
The convention met at o'clock and fin
ished nominating candidates.
r n nf CIox txy Of
state, was renominated over John B. Han
ley of Butler county.
John L. Cobb Of Montgomery, treasurer.
and G. D. Hague, auditor, were renominated
by reclamation.
W. L. Martin of Jackson county was re-
nominated for attorney general over two
contestants.
intendent Of education, defeating the pres
ent incumbent, L. Palmer. and I. j. Car
Isle, Q. L. Brown and NJ. S. Burke.
After resolutions of thanks to the presid-
ing officer and some other matters the con-
vention adjourned.
Everybody left in good humor, and the
democracy is enthusiastic and harmonious.
Tonight the friends of Col. Thomas G..
Jones have Illuminated the city, fireworks
we're set off, and great crowds were on tie
street. Speeches by number of promi-
nent men from different parts of the state
have been made from the balcony of the
Exchange hotel, and all were received well.
Montgomery is still alive with excite
ment. kilograms have poured in on the
Advertiser expressing qualification over the
result Of the hardest fought political battle
ever known in Alabama.
THE PLATFORM.
The democratic convention adopted the
following resolution:
l. We reaf1im our answering and unalterable
fealty and allegiance to the time hOnored prin-
cples of the Democratic party as promulgated
by Jefferson, defended by Jackson and main
tanned by Grover Cleveland
g We hold that all power is lodged in the
people of the several states to direct and con-
troll the administration of their governments,
subject only to constitutional and self-imposed
limitations; and we further hold that any inter-
ference on the part OF the federal government
in the selection Of our senators and representa-
tives in congress is an usurpation of power un-
warranted by the constitution.
g. We favor liberal and thorough system of
public schools and sufficient appropriations by
the general assembly of the state for that pur-
pose.
4 We heartily indorse the wise and patriotic
administration of the government of the state
of Alabama for the last two years.
s. We are unalterably opposed to the present
tariff, and favor such substantial reduction and
adjustment as will relieve all classes from I'M
Just burden and from the effect of unjust dis
elimination which may tend to Cypress the
many for the benefit of the few; and we de-
clare that the amount of public revenue raised
by taxation should not exceed the requirements
of an economical, yet dignifed administration
of the government. Broad and proper develop
ments of such works of public improvement as
may be made under the constitution may be
undertaken by the government.
6. We declare it to be the duty of our legis-
latures, federal and state, to adopt constitu-
tional methods to prevent the creation and cir
cumscribe the power of monopolies, which in
their operation have the effect to forestan the
market or otherwise Cypress the people.
z. That is our mature conviction that the vel
fare of the entire people of the state without
regard to race or color depends upon the con-
tnued administration of public affairs by the
Democratic party, which alone combines the
intelligence, experience and virtue necessary to
perpetuate the blessings of free government
therein, and that continuation of the power OF
that party is the highest duty of all white men,
and that any effort to divide them upon other
issues deserves and should receive unqualified
condemnation.
s. We declare that we will, and that it is the
duty of all good democrats to give unqualified
support to the nominees of the convention and