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

and Mrs. Kisbse looked around L. 70
y rl1rilaA,nd- air, as she came iruyM1 shall
Gratis, aud endorse anu -wf.fNI .r support the
principles rs enuneiated by Thomas JEFF
ferson and restated by such statesmen as
John c. Calhoun and Andrew jackson, and
on those principles we plant ourselves and
will romain.
Second While We earnestly favor and
demand reduction in the onerous tariff
duties, and that the burden of such taxation
be hxtd upon the luxuries, and not upon the
necessaries Of lifs-and then only q sufi-
cient revenue be levied for the maintenance
OF our Government economically admins
tered, We hold that matter of equal 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
low rate Of interest aud upon such solvent
eccurity as they can furnish.
Third Wo SEQ with displeasure md az
prchension 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 moi
the wishes and wellbeing Of our people, but
their own selfish interest. We assert that
Grover Cleveland does not repreacnt the
principles of the Democracy as taught by
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 strcct, but we de-
mand as our standard bearer q man for the
people and with tho people, and who will
serve the people and nc. any class or faction
Fifth. We shall look upon the nomination
Of ex-PresidOpt Cleveland, if forced upon
Cur party by the Chicago convention, rs .
prostitution Of the principles of Democracy
rs q reputation Of the demands of tn,
Farmers Alliance which cmbody the tru,
principles of Democracy, and surrender o
the rights of the people to the fnancia
kings of the country.
Sixth. We believe we voice the senti
ments Of large majority Of the white voter
Of South Carolina when we assert that tn,
nomination Of any Wall Street candidat,
would create grave dissa' isf,ction in the
State Democracy. Adopted
by n. G. Gonzales
Resolved. That the integrity and success
Of tho Democratic party in the South ar,
menaced by the Third or Peoples pary
and VIC condemn those who are instrumental
in spreading the membership and advocating
the platform as enemies Of the Democrat,
pnrty. Defeated
hcSViNcu. lHAl W tne POSITION U
the South Carolina Democracy clear and uu
mistakabe, we denounce the st. Louis plat
form, which is being used t, support tn
pretensions of the Third party in tn
South. Defeated.
Resolved. That we pledge the Democrac,
of South Carolina to abide 10y and ac'ivel
support the nominations of the Ma iona
Democratic party at the Chicago conveotio
and the platform upon which such nomin:
iions shall be made. Adopted.
Ry John Gary Evans, Of Aiken:
Resolved. by the Dem ocratic party j
convention assembled, that il affords u
great pleasure as grateful people to retur
our thanks to our present State officers fG
tho faithful, wise and economic manner il
which they have administered our Stat
government.
2. That in their efforts 10 caualize tax
tiop, whereby corporations shall bear pr
portionatcly with the farmers and the lsbo
ing classes the expenses of the governme
we pledge them our hearty cooperation.
8. That it hAs ever been the custom
S7 our party to reward good aud faithful Sc
~ vants, In this spirit VIC ask our prese
State officers to again stapf for re-electio
and herebys pledge them our earnes! a:
hearty support. Adopted.