The record-union., 1891-09-04
PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATS.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE STATE CON
VENTION AT HARRISBURG.
Ex-president Cleveland and Governor
PattisOn EulogIZed-State Ticket
Nominated.
Special to the RECoRD-UNrox.

special 10 the ltECORD-UNION.
HARRISBURG Pa.), Sept. AT 1880
this morning the Democratic State Con-
vention was called to order. Four hun
dred and siXty-one delegates were pres
ent. II. Willis Bland of Reading was
chosen Temporary Chairman. In his
speech Bland said never before did the
public SO deeply feel the necessity for a
change in the administration of public af-
fairs, and never before was the feeling so
strong that the ticket put in nomination
to-day would be overwhelmingly elected.
''The campaign he declared, 'would be
fought on local issues, not on national.
Nobody doubts that the people of Penn
sylvania love the teachings of their
prophet. Grover Cleveland. Tremendous
applause. His defeat in the last cam
palgn has been more glorious to him than
any victory would have been, for no
thinking man can help feeling that the
lessons taught in the Democratic victories
all over the country since his defeat are
tributes to the grandeur of Grover Cleve-
land. [Applause.l But we are not going
into national issues. 1t is our duty to the
people that we turn out the Republican
vampires who are prostituting public Of
fees all over the State"
George w. Skinner was made perma-
nent Chairman of the convention.
The platform renews the pledges of de-
votion to the principles of the Democratic
platforms Of 1864 and 1888. 1t says: "We
are in favor of an honest and economical
administration of public affairs: of limit
ing expenses and reducing taxation to
meet the actual necessities of the Govern
ment; of a sound and staple currency
based on gold and silver coined and cir
culated in such proportions as will keep
them on a parity; of reform and revision
of the tariff; OF liberal bat just pension
laws, and of all well considered legisla-
ton tending TO increase the reward and
Tighten burdens of labor"
The remaining planks condemn the Re-
publican Legislature for falling to pass
apportlonment bills; ignoring the de-
mandS of labor for relief by law, and
falling to equalize taxation and abuses in
the mercantile appraisement laws. The
Republican party is also denounced for
the plumber Of the State Treasury by
Bardsley Of 81, 100000.
The platform heartily indorses the
wise, statesmanlike and patriotic ad-
ministratiOn of Governor Pattison," an
plauds and approves his fearless vetoes
Of partisan, vicious and ill-considered
| legislation; sympathiZes with the just de-
mands of the workingmen for such Iep-
islation as will protect their interests. and
Tor such speedy amendment of the Con-
stitution as viii secure free and secret
ballot"
Robert T. Wright of Allentown and
James q. McSharran of Lancaster were
placed in nomination for the Office of
Auditor-General. Mr.. Tile, who noni-
mated McSharran, said he (McSharranl
as member of the State Grange, would
give strength. Tile criticised Wright as
lawyer, and said lawyer candidates
would not receive enthusiastic support
this year. However, when q ballot was
taken it was found that Wright had an
overwhelming majority, and his nomina-
! ton was made unanimous.
For State Treasurer a. L. Tilden of
Erie and Charles w. Raymer of Middle
town were placed in nomination. Tilden
had about the same majority as Wright
had, and his nomination was made un8n-
ImouS.
The candidates came forward and made
speeches OF acceptance. Wright said the
injunction Thou shalt not stear' is the
cardinal plank of the platform. and on
that plank the impending battle must be
fought.
The convention adjourned amid en-
thusiastic cheering.