Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-09-17

Nbot oNbs ~ htloWh ttA hubHefNlancf 70 the
moneyed interests by ignoring the demands Of
the agricultural and working classes for re-
torins ia methods Of taxation II coyertly
lends its influence 10 the restriction OF man
hood suffrage. II indicates its hostility to
home rule by It's efforts at meddlosome inter
ference with the affairs Of large cities
IL encourages expensive Legislative investi-
eating committees, whose investigations de
generate into strikes for political patronage
upon the official authorities Of Democratic
municipalities.
The worlds Fair.
II inflicted hostile blow on the best welfare
of the state by depriving New York OF the
Worlds fair. because tho Republican leader
could not control its board Of directors. By
that act New York was deprived of the benefit
Of the expenditure OF hundreds Of millions or
dollars within ita borders. BY that act the in
terests Of every wage Garner, every merchant
every farmer, every manufacturer, every
householder every railroad and transportation
company were cruelty sacrificed Tho people
viii not forget that the most conspicuous agent
Ia this partisan crime Is now the candidate Of
his party for governor Against that record
Of misrepresentation and betrayal the Demo
cratic party most earnestly protests.
To Revise Excise Laws.
We affirm the principles and pledges con
tanned IN our state platforms Of 1870 and pre-.
ceding years. We oppose needless special
legislation. We favor home rule for counties
and municipalities
We believe in low taxesand in economical ad-
minstration We demand issrision OF the
various statutes regulating the sale Of intoxi.
eating liquors and the enactment OF Just,
equitable and comprehensive excise law framed
IN accordance with existing public sentiment
as repeatedly manifested. We believe that all
excise revenues, whether called iicense fees or
taxes, should belong to the treasures of the To-
calities under whose authority licenses are is
sued TO be applied Ia reducing the burden OF
local taxation,
We are opposed 10 an sumptuRry legislation
that needlessly interferes with the personal lib
erty OF reasonable customs d the people We
favor the largest liberty for the individual citi
zen consistent with the public welfare. We de-
mand an extension of electoral reform. with q
view 70 preventing the profuse expenditure Of
money by candidates and political committees
but We resolutely oppose any effort 70 hamper
or restrict the constitutional privileges Of man
hood suffrage.
Electoral Reform.
And we congratulate the people Of the state
that by tho persistent efforts of Democrats,
governor, sustained by Democrats in the legs
lature. in defense OF this principle ther'
has been at last wrested from a Repuh
liean legislature by force Of public sen
| timent genuine electoral reform Law
| which guarantees an absolutely secret bal
| lot, which prevents intimidation and corrup
ton which reserves for men the right q
/ two hours on election day IN which 10 yot
without loss Of pay for time consumed, whicl
largely dilninishes the opportunities Of candi
dates 10 expend money illegtimately, whicl
prescribes a careful system Of registration o
electors, which imposes heavy penalties 10
corrupt practices IN elections, and which pre
serves inviolahle 70 every citizen howeve
| humble or unlettered he may BE-, the right q
cast his ballot for whomaoever he may choos
Tor any office within the gift Of the people.
4 We favor the revision Of the tax laws where
by personal and corporate property shall b
made 20 hear It's fun and just burdens.
We favor continuance OF the policy whio
seeks 70 improve the canal system of the stai
and maintain its efficiency
The Interests 0f Labor.
The interests Of labor should be fostered
proper and necessary legislation Hone
workiugInen and working women should
protected from competition with convict 4
Dor The Republican party having control
the Legislature almost continuously Tor man
years. has withheld the necessary legislatio
required Y adequately accomplish such pui
pose, and IN this connection we denounce ia
failure Of the Republican &nate last winter I
enact the so called Reilly bill desired by N
workingmen, which had passed the Dem,
cratic assembly and had for its object the fui
| Ahtf IesLltilu OF CONVICT labor competition
| We favor legislative provision for proper 81
hibit from this state II the Worlds Columbia
exposition, 10 be held In Chicago In 1898, an
I we especially commend the measure 10 secur
| that object which was passed by the Demt
cratic assembly last spring, but which a RI
| publican senate with surprising reluctance
after its successful efforts 70 locate the fair h
Chicago refused 70 enact This country ha
always been the refuge Of the oppressed from
every land-exiles for conscience salSe-and II
the spirit Of the founders Of our government
4 we condemn the oppression and expatriatioi
\ practieed by the Russian government upon ID
Jewish citizens, and we call upon our govern
ment in the interests Of justice and humanity
/ by all Just and proper means. 10 Use its prOmp
and best efforts 10 bring about cessation o
/ those cruel prosecutions In the dominions o
the car and insure TO the oppressed equa
rights.
| Governor HIN EnIogIred.
We heartily indorse the able and statesman
like administration Of Governor Hin during BIZ
seven years as chief executive OF the state, II,
| has resolutely maintained the principles OF tn,
Democratic party and has faithfully oontendet
for the interests Of the people. He has ably re
sisted the aggressions Of the successive legisla
| lures, whose object has been only partisan ad
vantage, and he has been a firm and unrelent
/ ing foe 70 vicious and corrupt legislation II
his administration Of state affairs he has re
ttiNtu tht lHtclAAkrhA hiu NphhtlbhtlDuH coop
eratiOnof his Democrats associates In the state
departments Their joint efforts have put the
state practically out Of debt and left a generous
surplus in the treasury. Efficiency and econ.
omy have marked their official records. We
respectfully submit that this faithful discharge
Of responsibility Jnstihes a continuance Of the
trust imposed Ia the Democratic party oi
which they have been true Representatives.
Governor HIM on the Ticket.
ALBANY, Sept l7-"The ticket is ali
right, said Governor Hill today. EVERY
man is q good Democrat, honest and cap.