The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-04-13

that our party enjoys In greater degree IMAM lot
long period the confidence and support OF the voters
OF the state The record of our democratie members
OF congress have largely added 20 the influence OF
the state In the political affairs OF the Union.
From the power 10 tax proceeds the whole force OF
government; its Limitations must be jealousy
guarded by the vigilance OF the people, or Liberty =;
constitutional rights regulates the expenses OF the
govern 'nent makes IL an instrument OF the people,
means end. To accomplish this purpose it
must act directly through its house OF representa-
uves. Under quarter OF century oil republican
administration the tendency has been TO concentrate
the power OF congress in the senate, "A body not
directly elected by the people. In the election OF
1880 the people by an overwhelming vote rePudiated
the theory OF taxation for the protection OF local or
special interests, but through the control OF the
and the administration the republican party
is able thus faS defy the will Of the people aud
maintain its position. The assumption OF power oy
the benehciaries OF taxing system eontradiots the
theory of our government and raises the old ques-
ton OF the pc pie against privileges IN more
dangerous form than before.
We reafirm the democratic doctrine that no more
money suall be collected than is necessary Tor
nomical administration Of the government; that the
government shall receive all the taxes the people
pay; that taxaes should bear as evenly as possible
upon all the people We earnestly approve the bill
just passed by the house of representatives which
place. wool upon the free list Under its benehcent
provisions the great boon OF cheaper ana better
clothing will be given people and an Increased
demand for labor will follow, because OF the larger
market thus opened lor wooden man uiaeturss-
We heartily ind0rse the bills presented In congress
placing coal and iron ore upon the free list; the
democratic party thus seeks to revive o pros
porous Massachusetts industry now almost crushed
out OF existence by unjust taxation imposed by the
republican party. We win welcome. whenever ii
can be enacted, compromise bill making general
reduction in the duties imposed by the tarih bill OF
1888 and By the yet more oppressive tari legislation
Of 1890.
This Is the clear issue between the two parties.
There no for tariff reform but in the success
OF the democratic party.
We renew our declaration OF principles with regard
20 the coinage of gold and silver sdopted by our state
convention Of last year, upon which our party
achieved victory. We believe in honest money the
gold and silver coinage of the constitution and IN
currency convertible into such coinage without 10
This declaration, expressing the uniform historic
policy OF TIE national democratic party contained IN
its platform Of 1854. we unTeservedly reattrm. We
believe that al dollars coined by the Unitel States
should be of equal intrinsic valu- that an paper
currency issued by the government should be re-
deemable in either gold or silver coin, at the option
OF the holder and not at the discreet OF the seere
issue 1 of both gold and silver as money,
and in the full reconciliation of the
latter metal by international agreement, We
equally opposed to the Tree and un limited
coinage Of silver by government independent of
the action Of other nations With this conviction
We nounee the republican act OF 1890 which re-
ouires the monthly purchase of 800 coo of
silver, and issues il upward OF sol 600
annum OF 70-oent paper, policy undertaken in
tuldllment OF pledges made in the republican ma
tiona platform OF 1855 This measure OF imitation is
aggravation of the original legal tender acts and
thu people should not forget that 1t could not have
become law but fJT the betrayal OF the cause OF
sound money by the republican represen atves from
this state in the last congress.
We thank the seven democratic member from
this commonwealth in the present congress for their
untiring eo Is and unceasng devotion to the prin-
ciples OF sound finance, and We pledge them our
earnest support and assistance.
The democrats of Massachusetts, desire again to
place upon record their appreciation OF and aimira
tion for the last national democratic administration
BY its wise craftsmanship fearless integrity and de-
voton 10 duty il ha justly earned and received the
confidence and respect OF all Our people
We believe that the national cow ntion to which
urp 10 In ri pufi
whose views upon public gu stiOns are strictly in
accord with the party principles aud fully under
stood by the people,
While adheriug to our time-honored custom we do
not specifically pledge delegation, declare
conviction that the best interests OF the party
and OF the country demand the nomination and
election of Grover Cleveland as president and we
confident that under his leadership the princi-
pies of democracy will again win glorious victory
Hin Men 3Iake ~ Some.
The resolutions were rapturously Gpplauded
and when the name of Grover Cleveland was
uttered there was great excitement There
were some hisses, but the convention was
plainly in sympathy with the spirit of the reso-
luton. Mr.. keenan, of Boston arose, amid
cries of "Don't kekw to offer an amendment
He was first ruled out of order, but the cry of
Fair playl" being raised, the chairman de-
cided that Mr.. Keenan, could offer his resolu-
ton as an amendment to the committees re-
port, as follows:
Resolved That the democracy of Massachusetts in
convention assemb, heartily recognize the sterling
worth and grand work OF the Hon. David Bennett
Hill in support OF those true democratic doctrines
which have preseT ed tie Etapre state OF NV York
the nation and that his devotion and unYielding
patriotism and loyalty 70 the cause OF good govern
ment, the peope find inspiration for the future well
fare and prosperity OF the country dear 10 all true
American freemen.
The Hon. J. E. Russell said he was person.
ally responsible for the style of the resolutions
and he objected to the interpolation of a stump
speech into them in favor OF any man.
Ex-Representative MOreland began by saying
81 am a democrat" While he had every con-
idence in Mr.. Cleveland and he did not
believe that the democratic party was depend
end for success upon one candidate only, he
osed by speaking of the pride OF the young
democracy, David b. Hill.
MIR. Powers of Springfield also spoke in sup
port Of Mr.. Hill.
Charles s. HamlIn of Brooklya followed, with
an eloquent euiogy of Mr.. Cleveland.
Gen. Collins was the next speaker. He said
until the DIST of June he was forthe democratic
party. There was but one Cleveland and but
one Hill. but there were 100000 of democrats.
If he went to the convention he should go
unbound. by adopting the amendment you
single ont q man from another state aud pass
by the brilliant young governor OF Massachu-
sets, and you pass by Boies and Palmer and all
the rest"
Mr.. Kennan said he did not wish to cast any
reflection upon Governor Russell and therefore
he withdrew his amendment. The resolutions
were then adopted, with several dissenting
voices.
The Delegates.
The convention proceeded to receive nomi-
nations for delegates at large and brief nomi-
mating speeches were made. The balloting,
which was done in sef-registering boxes, was
then begun after 1t had been decided that a
majority should De necessary for an election.
When the bslloting was completed the Hon.
John K. Thsyer of Worcester. in view of the
fact that the ballot might not result in the
choice of four delegates and that many dele.
gates hsd left the hall, moved a reoonsidera.
ton OF the vote. requiring majority vote to
elect.
Much confusion followed. The chair finally
ruled that q democratic convention was com.
petent to make Its own rules and therefore il
could rescind vote previously made. There
was q lively time for half an hour. Three OF