St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-14
Pennsylvania Democrats Are
Pledged to the Cause Of
Cleveland.
The Convention SquelcheS an
Attempt to Leave Dele
gates Foot-FPee.
Ny. Boyd Holds the Winning
Hand in the Nebraska
Contest.
The Convention Adjourns
Over Night, With a Hot
Fight Ahead.

HARRISBURG, Pa, April 13.-As early
as 10 O'Clock this morning delegates to
the Democratic state convention began
to assemble. Tickets OF admission were
not given out uuyll this morning, and
there was consequently much con
flsion. Every sateg uard was thrown
around the distribution Of tickets, for
the reason that il WAS feared that those
not friendly 10 Mr. Harrity and"the
state administration might counterfeit
the tickets and nh the hall with all un-
desirable class OF visitors. No conven-
ton held in wears has attracted such
crowded galleries. AS the various party
leaders entered and were recognized
they were greeted with applause, which
was IN all eases !mparllaily bestowed.
Congressman Beethoven was nomi-
for temporary chairman. and was
elected unanimously. After thanking
the convention for the honor, Mr..
Beethoven said the enduring struggle
OF the masses or hu manity 10 obtain the
bare necessities OF life has shown that
solved by making it as cheap and
economical as possible. The question
OF how much money can be Wruug from
the people under the sovereign power
OF taxation is. therefore. the most i'm
portaut Issue IN all political contests,
and in its discussion and decision II
should never be- forgotten that the
highest craftsmanship consists IA
guarding the property and homes and
comforts OF
The Toiling Millions M
OF the nation. We are now robbed OF
countless millions under the Mckinley
tariff law. based on a bold and defiant
invasion OF the constitutional right OF
taxation. and by the same line of agrees
sion on the right OF the people we have
become the ylctl ms of Il conspiracy TIE
tween The sOrdld silver kings of the
West. under which all the production
OF their rxhaustless mines is bought up
with money taken from the people 10y
taxation. The great wrong has been
strong and arrogant with It's success,
and is now demanding that all the sil-
yer in the world shall be dumped upon
the taxpayers OF this country at 40
cents more than 1t Is worth. We
hold that there Is no right to USE
the taxpayers money TO buy silver, and
no power to make less than a hundred
cents a dollar. We insist upon such
rigid economy in all tile affairs OF tile
nation as the tOiling millions who pay
the taxes are compelled TO practice In
their humble walks in life. In the Sc
lection of a strong and courageous lead
err who viii bear our banner, inspiring
legions. there should be no difficulty,
for the galaxy of Democratic statesmen
from whom the selection is to be made
was never SO full of distinguished
names. References to Grover Cleve-
land and Gov. Pattison were received
with cheers long continued.
Fiji Not In Favor.
One individual i'm the gallery shouted:
whats the matter with lliil" But
only grOans and Kisses followed the
mention of the name Of the New York
Democratic leader. After the appoint
ment of the usual committees. a recess
was taken until o'clock, but IL was
nearly o'clock before the convention
reassembled. The delay was due to the
large amount Of work made necessary
for the credentials committee by the
numerous contests.
Permanent Chairman Ross, when in
troduccd, said: We form our lines here
iod1y for the great campaign OF 1892, 10
contend for principles essential 10 the
welfare and material prosperity OF the
mass OF Onr people, and against the Re
publican party, whose doctrines have
ever been toward the Capitalization OF
power. the encouragement OF m0npO-
lies. the Infringement Of the rights and
liberties Of the people, and the protec-
ton by burdensome laws Of those who
least need protection At the expense OF
- ,..f. ,fg
banners, borne in the thickest of the
fight yet 70 come, there will be found
III letters OF living light. the leading
economic principle. TO be without doubt
the greatest issue Of the campaign, en-
bodied IN the two words tariff reform"
The report OF the committee on resolu-
tons was adopted after some debate.
Following is
The Platforms:
We believe in and we declare for an honest
and economical administration. for seif-gOy-
eminent, for honest money, the gold aud sill
yer coinage Of the constitution, and for a
currency convertible with such coinage
without loss; for the genuine civil service
reform which recognizes public Office as a
pubic trust; tor liberal, but not reckless
pensions; and for the speedy abatement OF
all forms OF needless and oppressive taxa
ton. With special relation 20 the pending
political conditions IN the country and com
monwealth. we resolve aud declare
CFlTSl-I hat the paramount reform now de
marn!ed OF the federal legislature is the re-
form OF the tariff laws upon the basis of the
Democratic platform Of le-c. 10 the end that
no money snail be needessly taken from the
industry and necessities OF the people; and
that our industrial interests shall not be
prcfudiced bV excessive taxation. false svs-
TENS OF furnce. OF extrayagaut cost OF pro-
ductiOn. To this end the Mckinley tariff
bill. should be repealed. the essential raw ma
terials OF American manufactures should be
put upon the free list and q revised t0tT
should be adopted, with due regard for the
rights Of American labor, aud the preserva-
ton Of our manufactures.
Second-That consistent with this issue
and this demand the sentiment of the Penn
syIvania Democracy Is Overwhelmingly for
the denomination 10 the presidency Of the
man who gave 10 his party intellectual and
political leadership and 10 the country pure
and elevated administration We declare
our conviction that the best interests o. the
party and Of the country demand the uoml-
nation and election Of Grover Cleveland as
president. and we are confident that under
MS leadership the principles OF Democracy
VIII win q glorious victory and, 10 the esd I
that the vote and influence OF Pennsylvania !
may be most effectively heard and felt the !
delegates This day chosen are directed 10 act I
as unit in all matters entrusted 10 their /
charge. said action to be determined by the /
vote OF the majority of the delegates.
The administration of Gov. Pattison |
was Endorsed in a strongly Worded reso-
luton.
The references to Cleveland and Pat /
tison were cheered long and heartily, |
but it was reserved for the mention OF /
Secretary of State Harrity's name to /
bring forth the greatest amount or ell 1
thusiasm. Cheer after cheer went up |
for the popular leader, and the chair |
man OF the resolutions committee MAS |