Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-23

hold TO the Use of both gold and silver rs the
standard money of the country, and to the
coinage of both gold and silver without dis
eliminating against either metal or charge for
mintagc. but the dollar unit of coinage OF
both metals must be of equal intrinsic ana
cxchangeable value, or be adjusted through
international agreement or by such safe
guards of legislation as shall insure the main
tenancc of the parity OF the two metals and
the equal power OF every dollar at all times
in the markets and in the payment of debts;
and we demand that all paper currency shall
be kent ut par with and rcdccmablc III such
con. We insist upon this policy as especially
necessary for the protection Of the farmers and
lahoring classes.
Sec. s. We recommend that the prohibitory
ten per cent tax on State bank issues be re-
pcaicd.
Sec. 9. We reailirln the declaration of the
democratic national convention Of 1876 for
the reform OF the civil service, and we call
| for the honest enforcement of all laws rcgu-
lating the same.
See 10. The democratic party while avoid
ing entangling alliances has aimed 10 cultivate
friendly relations with other nations. We
favor the maintenance OF navy strong
enough for all purposes of national defence
and 10 properly maintain the honor and dig
nifty Of the country abroad.
SEC. IL We condemn the oppression prac-
ticed by the Russian government upon its
Lutheran and Jewish Subjects and we call
upon our government to use its best efforts To
bring about cessation of these cruel prOsecu-
tons We tender our profound and earnest
sympathy to those who are struggling Tor
home rule and the great cause OF local self
government in Ireland.
Sec ID We heartily approve all legitimate
efforts TO prevent the United States from being
used as the dumping-ground for the known
criminals and professional panpcrS of Europe
and We demand the rigid enforcement of the
laws against Chinese immigration or the impor-
tati0n OF foreign wOrllncn under contract. but
we condemn and denouncc all attempts to re-
strict the immigration Of the industrious ard
worthy.
Sec 10. This convention hereby favors just
and liberal pensions for all disabled Union
soldiers, their widows and dependents We
dcnouncc the present administration of the
Pension Office rs incompetent corrupt. dis
graceful and dishonest.
Sec IL The federal government should
care for and improve the Mississippi river
and other great waterways so as TO secure for
the interior States easy and cheap trlnsporta
ton to tidewater.
Sec u. For purpose Of national defence
and the promotion of commerce, We recognize
the early construction of the Nicaragua Canal,
and its protection against foreign control.
See IS. We are of the opinion that Con-
grcss should make such necessary financial
provision for the Worlds Columbian EXPOSE
ton as shall be requisite to the maintenance
of the national honor and public faith.
See IL We recommend TO the several
States most liberal appropriations for the pub
n,sI IN
encc with parental rights and rights of con-
science in the education of children as an
infringement of the fundamental democratic
doctrine.
Sec. is. We favor the carly admission of
all the Territories having the necessary popu-
ation and resources to admit them 10 state
hood. and we bold that the officials appointed
to administer the government of any territory
should he bon;l-fde residents of the territory
or district.
See 49, We favor legislation by Congress
and State legislatures to protect the lives and
limbs of railway employees and those of other
transportation companies, and denounce the
. inactivity of the republican party for causing
the defeat of measures beneficial and pro-
tcctive 10 this class of wage-workerS
Sec. 30. We are in favor of the enactment
by the States of laws for abolshing the noto-
rious sweating system, for abolishing con-
tract convict labor, and for prohibiting the
employment in factories of children under ID
years ofaSc.
Sec. p. We are opposed 10 all sumptuary
laws as an interference with the individual
rights of the citizen.
See. % Upon this statement of principles
ard policies. the democratic party asks Il
change of administration in order that there
may be Il change of methods, thus assuring
the maintenance unimpaircd of institutions
under which the Republic has grown great
and powerful.
After the adoption of the platform
nominations were declared in order.
Mr.. Cleveland was nominated by Gov.
Albeit, of New jersey; Gov. Hill by
Mr.. VIM. Dewitt, of New York, and
Gov. Boies by Mr.. J. f. Duncombe. of
Iowa.
A number of speeches seconding the
nominations were then made.
The ballot was preceded by an adj
dress by Bourle Cochran ofNew York.
in which he satirized Cleveland's popu-
larity and dwelt at length upon the per-
il which threatened the party should
Cleveland be nominated. 1t was q re-
markable scene as Mr.. Cochran pleaded
with the delegates to arrest the action
which was already certain. Il have
high respect for Grover Cleveland's
character and for him personally a
warm friendship; but, added he, dra
maticalIy and throwing up both his
hands, II oppose him in this convention
because he comes between my party
and the light of success.
At the close of Mr.. Cockran's speech
a motion was made by an anti-Cleve-
landite to adjourn. This was voted
down.
Chairman Wilson then ordered the
call of the States for a ballot for Presi-
dent. The roll had hardly begun be-
fore it became apparent that the esti-
mates made by Mr. Whitney and his
lieutenants were well founded. Here
and there the ex-Presidcnt seemed to
be losing, but in other States his gains
offset the losses. Still the necessary
two-thirds came slowly, and the ankle
ty Of the Cleveland men was quite no.
ticeable.
1t was not until the Territory of
Alaska was called that the required
number of votes was reached, and then
as it dawned upon the convention that
Mr.. Cleveland was nominated, a mighty
shout went up that threatened to fairly
lift the roof off the great wigwam.
After quiet was restored the roll was
completed. Then Texas and Maryland
changed their votes TO Cleveland, and |
Ohio moved to suspend the rules and