Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-22
HETAKESTHECAKE.
indiana Democrats Favor the
Nomination Of Cleveland
WITH RINGING RESOLUTIONS
Ex-0ovesnog Gray Their Second Choice
Platform and Nominations by
the State Convention.

ISpfASAPoiis. iad., April 2t.-one OF
the largest democratic conventions in
the history Of indiana convened in this
city ~ 1879 o'clock . M Every coan-
" in the state wss represented by 3
full delegation and 5000 enthusiasts
democrats from throughout the state
crowded the galleries and aisles. The
convention was held in Tomlinson ball.
Many Leaders Present.
Among the democratic leaders seated
on the stage were: Senators Turpie
and Voorhees,, Hon. William English,
vice presidential candidate on the
Hancock ticket; Chairman Taggart.
Of the state central committees;
Hon. s. r. Sheerin. secretary OF the
natioasl democratic committee; Con-
gressmen Jason Brown, George w.
Cooper and w. d. Bynum. dozen ex-
congressman and all the state dele-
gates to the national convention.
Called to Order.
The convention was called to order
by Chairman Taggsrt. Of the state
central committee. Ex-senator Smith
invoked the Divine blessing There
were loud cheers when the committee
on permanent organization reported
United States Senator Turpie al chair
man of the convention, and Senator
Voorhees,. Hugh Dougherty. Charles l..
Jewett and Samuel E. Morse as dele
gates at large to the national conven-
ton. Tremendous applause greeted the
introduction Of Senator Turpie as chair
man of the convention. He spoke at
considerable length on the political is
sues Of the day.
The Platform.
At the conclusion Of Senator Turpie's
address the committee on resolutions
presented the platform. which was read
and adopted by reclamation. Its
principal points are the following:
The administration of President Harrison il
sxra:ened ior its .sabservicncy 10 the interests
OF The money power. which created II, and Its
Indifference 70 the welfare OF the people," for
the pfestitNtiou Of public patronage by the sale
Of . cabinet position to John Wanamaker In 70
turn for financial aid In the campaign;
for the malacninistration Of the pension dc-
partmont as evidenced ~ the reported scandals
and acknowledged abuses: for the promotion Of
Judge Woods as a reward for saving Dudley and
his fenow-conspirstors from the pcntentiary,
and for its attempt to deprive the people of the
control Of their own elections BY fastening upon
the country the iniQuitous force bill
The diplomacy Of President Harrison and
Secretary Blaine in the Chilian and Behr.ng
sea affairs is denounced as being "a weak
and demagogical foreign policy which has
exhibited the American people to the
world ss . bully toward the weak sad
a trrchler to tho powerful" On the
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. comprehensive measure of tariff reform rs
will relieve the necessities Of the people, and
the tariff policy first enunciated by Grover
Cleveland 10 reafirmed as the true democratic
faith and Cleveland himself declared to be ths
logical candidate Of the democratic party for
the presidency.
Ex-aov Isaac p. Gray receives the agreed
quasi Endorsement Of his party by being de-
clared the faverite son Of Indiana, worthy of
Indians delegates are urged 10 present as the
candidate 81 tho Eoosier state "should IL ever
become apparent that Grover Cleveland cannot
be nominated"
The silver plank is rs follows: 1--WE believe
that there should be kept in constant circula-
tion fall and SUFFICIENT volume of money con-
sis;inE Of geld and silver and jegaltendcr paper
currency at par with each other"
On state Issues the platform indorscs the new
cash value INK law as the only method yet de-
viscd fer adequately taxing the corporal lions Of
the state and dcneunccs the corporations and
r,onopolies that are nghting il In the courts
and the republican party that has joined with
the corporations ana rnonopolies, to which IL is
always subservieut in working for its repeal.
The fee aud salary law IL also indorsed and the
republicans denounced fer favor.ng its re peal
Tue eieetion OF United States senator's
By . direct vote Of the people IL "a
vored, and the course Of Senators Voorhees,
and Tsryec Il endorsed. and the reelection of
the latter 10 urged The party Pledges itself 10
resist every Effort OF the school book combine
TO regain their control OF the state. The
Australian ballot law, II says. should
be maintained intact. II de-
noanees the administration Of Green b. Raur,
rs commits sioneT OF pensions II demands tho
passage Of laws making srecAbacks taxable as
other meHsy. and making interstate commerce
taxable On the same terms as domes stsc
commerce II eommends she oryanizatisn OF
the industrial classes for self protection againss
trusts. combines and monopoly end cafts attcn.
ton OF tho farmers and laborers 20 the fact tAst
every evil complained OF by them is the resul,
Of repa ah.ican legislation
Nors.nstisns.
Jeptha d. New, of Jennings county.
was nominated for supreme Judge for
the Second district; c. n. McNutt, ol
Vigo county, for supreme Judge for The
Third district, and Timothy E. Howard,
of St Joseph comfy. for supreme judge
for the Fifth district.
Delegates and Electors.
Wednesday evening the district con-
vensions were held in the state cap
itol. Each appointed members ef The
several committees and delegates ia
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Dental electors. OF the sventy-six dis
triot delegates selected twenty
one are for Cleveland and five
for Grsy. the friends Of the latter be-
ing in a. ma sjority in the Fourth and
Eighth districts and securing one deie.
gate in tho Ninth. The following Is
the list Of delegates To the national
couvention elected at the district meet
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