The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-20

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"A Adopted by the convention eeates-
afLarge Elected.
Mayor Ellyson was then recognized BY the
chair and he stated that it had become his
pleasant duty at the request OF the gentlemen
who during the recess at noon-time had met
AZ Sanger Hall. 10 announce that they had
agreed upon the following prominent Demo-
Gratis for deiegates.at-large:S Senator John w.
Daniel and >. Wexford Corbin. with w. L.
Sutherin and NJ. O. Holt as alternates.
General titzhugh Lee next announced on
behalf Of tho friends of Mr.. Cleveland that
they bad agreed on Senator Basil y. Gordon
and Captain John Goode as delegates-at-
large and General Fitzhugh Lee aud General
Rufus A. Ayers as Ayers as alternates, On
motion # General Lee the delegates were
elected by reclamation. Notwithstanding some
objection had been raised.
Hon. X. ii. Cardwoll. chairman Of the CON-
mittee on resolutions. then presented the
following resolutions. which were read by
Mr.. +. w. Saunders. of Franklin
We. the representatives of the Democratic
party Of Virginia. in Convention assembled,
in view of the magnitude of the interests
involved in the approaching presidential
election. and remembering that the success
of the cause which We hold So dear can only
be achieved through united and harmonious
action. aud by the cultivation of q spirit Of
unselfshness and disinterested patriotism.
do resolve
|. That in our deliberate judgment, it is
absolutely essential TO the success of our cam
didates and our principles in the coming
presidential contest that all personal rivairies
and iealousies among our leaders and theip
adherents should be buried and forgotten,
that the practice of elimination and recrimi.
nation already too much INDUCED in should
DO longer be tolerated: that as brethren OF
the same poll cal household and cherishina
the same political faith we should cultivate q
spirit OF Cancellation. concession and compro-
mise. and that our watchword should be,
Everything for the cause and nothing for
men,"
?. That we still maintain our allegiance to
those cardinal principles of government
which we have been taught to cherish as the
sheet anchor Of our safety and the palla-
dunn of our Liberties. We do not believe
that all the barriers Of the Constitution have
been broken down. that all its limitations of
power have been removed; that the Federal
character of the republic has been destroyed.
and that the government of well defined and
limited powers erected by our fathers has
been converted into a consolidated empire.
We believe that the Union is to be indis-
soluble. but that 1t is to be an indlssoluble
Union of free and iDdestructlble States"
3. That there has never been time in our
history when it WAS more important to oppose
the centraiZing tendencies of the general
Government and to maintain the States
rights doctrine of strict construction. III we
would preserve our Liberties, we must guard
with ceassess vigilance tho right Of local
self-gOvernment and the reserved powers OF
the States under tho Constitution. While
these exist the republic will live. When
these are overthrown the republic will perish.
4. That We desire to place upon record our
earnest protest and our solemn remonstrance
against any revival of the attempt by those I'D
authority 20 secure the passage of the Force
a hat
of that unconstitutional and infamous meas
ure would not only be wholly destructive OF
the autonomy of the States and utterly sub
yersiye OF the liberties of the people but
that it would seriously imperl the peace OF
our homes and the safety of our society.
5. That a tariff IS a tax; that all unnecessary
taxation is unjust taxation: that the Govern
ment has no power under the Constitution to
collect from the people any money except
what is necessary 70 defray the expenses OF
its economical administrations that one class
Of our people should not be required TO pay
tribute money for the benefit OF another class.
and that the burdens OF Government should
DO imposed upon tho iuxuries and not upon
the DecessarleS OF lie.
g. That we favor the unconditional and inn
mediate abolition of the internal revenue sys-
tens Dursery of spies and uniforms. a
menace 10 the freedom Of elections. an ill.,
tOlerable burden on the taxpayers, source
OF the greatest corruption IN its practical
operation. q special burden on this State and
her interests.
7. That we reaf,irm tho Virginia Democratic
platform of 1889. upon which Philip w. Nc
kinney was elected Governor OF Virginia, and
all the provisions thereof. We congratulate
our Governor upon his excellent admlnistra-
ton and especially upon tho basis that 1t has
been signalized by the settlement through
wise legislation OF the long, vexed issue OF the
State debt
:. Regarding the agricultural interests AZ
the basis of national prosperity we favor "a
sectional policy calculated to foster and en-
courage il and 10 this end we reaiiirm our
belief in tariff reform and demand an increase
in the volume of currency to an extent sui
fcent for the commercial and agricultural
needs OF the country.
9 That we invoke the candid Judgment OF
the American people upon the wasteiui ana
reckless extrayagance OF the fifty-hrst Con.
gress of the United States. commonly known
az the Billion Dollar Congress. which SO
Quickly sQuandered the surplus which had
been accumulated in the Treasury by the lase
Democratic administration.
10. That we indorse the wise economy OF
the clean and honest methods and the nom
sectional character Of the last Democratic adj
ministration and have pride and satisfaction
as American citizens in pointing TO IT. We
reaffirm also the national Democratic plat
form of 1884 and 1883 upon which we believe
the Democratic party OF the whole country
can and will unite and elect President.
HOLMES CONRAD.
Mr. Holmes Conrad. of Winchester. at once
arose in opposition 20 tho resolutions which
he thought should DO referred back TO the
committee. He made motion TO that effect
and gave his reasons IN the following address:
am very reluctant 10 detain this Conven-
ton for one moment by even the appearance
OF throwing h trebrand in It's midst, but |
discern in the report OF the committee Just
read some matter which in my Judgment Will
tend more 10 disrupt the Democratic party IN
this State than any question that has agitated
US during this Convention.
II was the saying of one Of the profoundest
nolitlcal philosophers of modern times that
nohtlcal party was an association or mon VINO
/ are combined together for the efectuation or
( obiects in which they were all agreed. Now
| discover IN this report matters upon WHICH
! tho Democratic party are altogether AT Va
rance with each other This report under
| takes 10 reaffirm the platform when tho
uaople of Virginia II IS true. have with great
upanimity heretofore adopted; platform
which in the broadest and strongest express
siop approves Of the free silver doctrine.
sxpress no personal opinion upon that un-
dertake TO elicit none here, and God forbid
should invite discussion upon II.
IL is enough for me 10 know, as you know.
that tho Democratic party Of Virginia are not
agreeing upon it, and fail TO discover what
advantage can accrue 10 us from publishing
10 the people OF Virginia the platform upon
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