Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-13
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
Luzon B. Morris Chosen For Governo
 by Reclamation.

LuzOn B. Morris Chosen For Governor by Reclamation.
 i HARTFORD, Sept 13.-The democratic convention assembled at Il o'clock this morning, being called to order by Chair man Davis of the state central commit tee. Hon John s. Seymour of Norwalk was made temporary chairman, and in taking the chair made the following speech:
 CHAIRMAN sEYMoUR's SPEECH. "Gentlemen: This is the most import- ant body that has yet met in Connecti- cut in 8 generation. It is the first con- vention, charged with the duty of choosing candidates for the direct ap- proval of electors, which hears the mark of fair representation of the manhood of the state. No town is deprived of it's customary delegation, no town is longer without it's due and proportionate representation. The democracy of the state has re discovered the foundation principle upon which self government rests, and under wise restraints, with determined purpose, it has embodied that principle in it's own organism, | "Looking out over the boundless re- sources of our country, and seeing it's industries restricted, it's business prog gress delayed, its most conspicuous f. nancial successes based on deals and cor ners, and trusts, seeing labor, intelligent, earnest, brave, but yet held hack like the etroug man in letters, the party here represented disputes the excellence of present arrangements; and thus it is that tariff reform is the chosen issue on \ which the democracy of America ap- peals to the country. Adopting the words of the foremost living statesman, let us on this subject, as on all others, tell the people plainly and frankly what we mean. The industrial situation of the | union and of this state will be, best un- derstood by having in mind two under lying truths; our factories, if run on full time, will turn out more manufactured goods in eight months than this country alone will take in a year at present prices. Our farms will yield more pro- ducts than this country alone will con sume. Unless, therefore, outside mar kets will take both the goods from our shops and the products of our farms in large quantities every year, we are con- demned to a state of industrial depres- sion, or to alternating states of activity and stagnation. A third of the men in shops cannot return to the farms and find relief, nor can third of the far mers go to the shops and have work. We must market the products of both with outside peoples. But they tell us that we cannot do this; that our wages are so high that our manufac- turers cannot compete with foreign pauper labor. If this is so we have always got to run our shops on short time, or by fits and starts, or close some permanently and run the others full"
 In regard to the situation between Morris and Bulkeley MT Seymour care fully went over the whole ground and defended the action of the democrats by logical and convincing arguments, con- cluding:
 ''In the last two years we have seen nearly every principle on which repu plies are founded violated. When we look at the work of republican leaders in this state, and compare it with the platform words of the same men at Minneapolis, where they say the free and honest popular ballot, the just and equal representation of all the people, as well as their just and equal protection under the laws, are the foundation of our republican institu- tions, we are struck not less with the insincerity than the affrontery of thelr professions. Democracy in cisive stage where it has found the sources of it's strength and is fully and finally prepared to put it's temper to the proof. It stands on high grounds. It is in line with the liberals of all countries. It is alive with a magnani- nous public spirit that goes deeper than the accidents of political opinion. It would re-invigorate the old belief in individual liberty and make provision for sustaining the national manhood and character; and eager to clear a pas sage for just government it has fitly placed it's standard in the hands of Grover Cleveland"
 Following the speech the report of the committee on credentials was received and accepted without being read.
 The committee on permanent organi- zation reported the name of Hon Robert J. Vance of New Britain for permanent chairman. and he was escorted to the chair amid great applause. Mir Vance made an enthusiastic speech, after which an adjournment was taken until l:l0, the committee on constitution not being ready to report.
 THE PLATFORM.
 The platform contains about 700 words and is an outspoken document. It says:
 "We believe in the raising of revenue for the support of the government, Taxes collected as customs as practiced from the beginning of the government should be the chief source of revenue. and in adjusting and regulating such taxes there should be careful regard for domestic industries and the wages of American workmen."
 It does not believe in legislation for the benefit of combines and trusts. The commercial and agricultural interests, as well as those of deserving industries, should be favorably considered.
 The Connecticut farmers are com pelled to compete with the rich prairie farmers of the west and their products are restricted. They are entitled to all favorable legislation which may be adopted. The enactment of laws to protect the dairy interests are urged.
 The action of the republican house of representatives in trampling upon the decision of the people is condemned. It violated the mandate of the consti- | tuition to secure office for the candidates of the party and kept in office two years men who who were not voted for. Un- less the people express their condemna- tion of this act at the polls it will es- | tablish preredent for future deadlocks.
 In regard to silver demand is made e