The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-05-27

Gratis, atd endorse anu = cnnport fh .
principles rs enunciated by Thomas JEFF
ierson and restated by such statesmen a q
1ohn Z. Calhoun and Andrew jackson. and
on ,ho:e principles We plant ourselves and
Second. While we earnestly favor md
aemand reduction in the onerous tariff
uutes' and that the burden of such taxation
oe h4ed upon the luxuries, and not upon the
hecessaries Of lifs-and then only a sufi-
o,ehs revenue be levied for the maintenance
VI our Government economically admins
tefeu, We hold that a matter of eoual and
paramount importance for the reliof and
prosperity OF our people is an increase in
our currency, and that our Government
issue Its money direct to the people at q
10" rate OF interest aud upon such solyent
eecurity as they can furnish. .
Third. We see with displeasure and a,
prehension that the money changers of Wall
street have invaded the sacred temple of
democracy, and that they will try and force
upon cur party candidate representing not
the wishes and wellbeing of our people, but
their own seihsh interest. We assert that
Grover Cleveland does not repreaent tbs
principles Of the Democracy as taught bv
our forefathers and as we understand them
Fourth. We therefore enter our solemn
protest against the nomination of Grover
Cleveland or any other candidate known or
believed to be selected in the Interest of and
at the d:ctation of Wall street, but we de-
mand as our standard bearer a man for the
people and with the people, and who will
serve the people and not any class or faction.
Filth. We shall look upon the nomination
OF ex-Presidont Cleveland, if forced upon
cur party by the Chicago convention, rs a
prostitution Of the principles of Democracy.
n lat .,f a.
Farmers Alliance which embody the true
principles of Democracy, and q surrender of
the rights of The people to the financial
kings of the country.
Sixth. We believe we voice the sonti
ments OF large majority ofths white voters
OF South Carolina when we assert that the
nomination Of any Wall Street candidate
would create grave dissatisfaction i'm the
State Democracy. Adopted
z BY N. G. Gonzales:
Resolved. That the integrity and snccess
of tho Democratic party in the South are
menaced by the Third or Peoples party,
and VIC condemn those who are instrumental
In spreading the membership and advocating
ths platform NJ enemies Of the Democratic
pnrty. Defeated
Resolved. That to make the position of
the South Carolina Democracy clear and uu-
mistakable, we den0unce the st. Louis plat.
form, which is being used t, support the
pretensions of the Third party in the
South. Defeated.
Resolved. That we pledge the Democracy
of South Carolina to abide by and actively
support the nominations of the National
Democratic party at the Chicago convention
and the platform upon which such nomina-
tions shall be made. Adopted.
Ry John Gary Evans, of Aiken:
Resolved. by the Democratic party in
convention assembled, that IL affords us
great, pleasure as q grateful people to return
our thanks to our present State officers for
the faithful, wise and economic manner in
which they have administered OUR State
government.
2. That In their efforts to cqualize taxa
ton, whereby corporations shaIl bear pro-
portionatcly with the farmers and the labor
ing classes the expenses of the government
We pledge them our hearty co-operstion.
3. That IL hAs ever been the custom Of
our party 10 reward gooi'aud faithful SER
yAuts, In this spirit we .ssk our present
State eficsrs 10 sgain stsnf for reelection,
and herebys pledge them our earnest aud
hearty support. Adopted.