Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-28
ESPECIAL rznreRAM TO THE prspArcH.I

NEAL SURPRISES THEM.
L. 7. Neal, who was made permanent
Chairman, delivered speech which was
probably one of the greatest efforts of his
life. He urged democracy of principle
and not ofice-seeking. The speech was
received with astonishment by good
portion of the delegates, who have been
laboring under the idea that there is nothing
short OF the Offices to be looked after.
The Committee on Resolutions sub
mitted the following report, which was
adopted:
The Democracy of Ohio, in convention as
sembled. relying upon the intelligence of the
people and confident of the justice of its course,
submits the following declaration Of princi-
pies:
Resolved. First-That we demand the reduc-
tion of tariff taxes. and we Will continue to
battle for tariff reform until the cause OF the
from the people should 60 into the public
treasury. Tariff taxes should be for revenue
only. All so-called protective tariff taxes are
dishonest wasteful and corrupting. They
plunder the masses to enrich the few. They
have crippled agriculture, injured manufactur-
ing, created trusts. destroyed commerce and
corrupted our lawmakers Therefore. we are
opposed to the Mckinley tariff bill now pend
ing in Congress, and believe in the expressed
opinion of most eminent Republican that,
There is not section or line in 1t that opens
market for a bushel of wheat or another barrel
of pork"
AGAINST ALL TRUSTS.
Second-That we favor legislation looking to
the suppression of trusts or combinations
which are calculated to enhance prices or pre-
vent reduction by healthy competition.
Third-That the Democratic party, by its
record, has proven itself the steadfast friend of
the laboring or producing classes, and that they
have our earnest sympathy in their struggle
against the encroachments and expressions of
capital We hail with satisfaction the awaken
ing among the farmers to the evils of Repub-
lican legislation under which they are suffer.
ing, and invite them to join with us to promote
legislation which will better their condition
and be just to all classes.
FourIh-That we favor the free coinage of
silver at its present ratio with gold.
F1fth-That we acknowledge the great debt
of gratitude the nation owes to the heroes 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 dupliclty
to the soldiers in not fulfilling its oft-repeated
public pledges made to them.
Sixth-That we recognize as 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 secresy of the ballot
Seventh-That the Democracy of Ohio, on
behalf of the peoplehand of free institutions
denounces the Federal election Tor force) bill,
now pending in Congress. as the most danger
Gus and revolutionary measure ever devised to
thwart the will of the people and subvert the
form of popular government. 1t is a measure
begotten in partisan desperationt to perpetuate
the power of the Republican party. 1t is un-
American. in that it doubts the capacity of the
people for self-government. Is
A STRONG ATTACHMENT.
It would create horde of Federal Office
holders, 100000 in number with power to
strangle or pervert an honest expression of
public opinion at a cost of millions of money
at each election. 1t would send out minions OF
the dominant party with power to invade the
homes of private citizens and subject them to
unenviable inspection and to intimidation. 1t
would surround the ballot box with armed hire
lings and give power to bayonets, instead of
ballots This would disturb the friendly bust
ness and social relations now existing between
all sections, and tend to derange trade and the
reviving industries of the country. The Repub-
lican party of Ohio, having indorsed and urged
the passage of the force bill, stands forth as
the defender of this attempted outrage upon
American rights.
Thaddeus E. Cromley, OF Pickaway coun-
tv, was unanimously nominated for Secre-
tary of State. Hon. George B. Okey, of
Franklin county, was nominated for Judge
OF the Supreme Court. For members of the
Board of Public Works four names were
presented: Leopold Kiefer, OF Mama coun-
ty; William Samse, of Henry county; Blair
Haggarty, of Williams county, and John
McNamars, of Summit county. On the first
ballot Kiefer was nominated, receiving 419
votes; Samse, a; Haggerty, 21; Mcnamara,
2S1.
The convention concluded its labors and
adjourned at 80 P. NJ.
AN OVATION TO BRICE.
If any one doubted the popularity of
Colonel Brice with his party, such doubts
must have been removed in the light of the
reception which he received when he ap-
peared on the stage, and again when he
passed down the aisle to join the Lima dele
cation in the main body of the hail. He i'm
proved the opportunity to meet the county
Democrats. and from the agreeable manner
in which he mixed with the rank and file it
is believed he lost nothing BY putting in an
appearance. The most enthusiastic recep-
tion of the day was that accorded Colonel
Brice when he appeared at the front of the
stage during lull in the proceed.
ings, and at the urgent demand of
the delegates. He spoke briefly
saying he would not stop to discuss the make
up of the ticket on the principles contained
in the platform, as he believed them as good
as could be had with which to go before the
people. He paid high compliment to John
II. Thomas, whom he defeated for the SEN
ate, and considered it pleasant to be in
city which contained men with such wide
and deep Democracy.
While it is not known that there were more
than the ordinary and passive social amen
ties between Colonel Brice and Mr. Thomas,
an excuse is suggested for the absence of
anything like a love feast for the reason
the time and the occasion would not
admit of any formalities. Mr.. Thomas and
his son we'll played popular and winning
hands all through the convention by the
agreeable manner in which they met the
defeat.
A POLITICAL POSSIBILITY.
The activity of the Senior Thomas sup-
gested the remark on the part of some of
the politicians that he might be drilling to
get in good form to succeed Hon. John
Sherman, but there was q decided opinion
that should the Legislature be Democratic
when Senator Sherrnan's time expires. that
Lawrence 7. Neal would be in the line of
promotion.
Another feature Of the days work, which
loomed up oyer the routine proceedings in a
suggestive manner, was the selection of DR..
James A. Norton for Chairmen of the State
Central Committee. He made fight for it
and won over E. B. Finley. A terrible
howl was made over W. s. Cappeller acting
as chairman of the Republican committee.
while he was Railroad Commissioner; but
DIR. Norton goes him one better, and in ad-
dition to the Railroad Commissionership.
still holds on as Auditor OF Seneca county.
Johu O. smith for Congress-.