The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-22

chase law and we call upon the United
States senators from Pennsylvania to give
their support to such legislation as may in.
sure the prompt and unconditional repeal of
that vicious law.
Filth. We denounce the declaration made
by the Republican state convention in favor
OF an enormous expansion Of the currency as
unwise, improvident and calculated to pro.
duce dangerous imitation Of values, reckless
speculation and disastrous consequences. We
favor currency Of gold and silver coin,
| treasury and bank notes sufficient for the
business needs of the country but we insist
that It shall at all times be kept at parity
of value.
Sixth. We rejoice in the generous bene.
faction of grateful republic to the soldiers
| and sailors who imperilled their lives for its
defense. The pension roll should be roll
Of honor, and it should be speedily purged
Of all unworthy names placed upon II in VIC.
lation of law or in derogation Of the rights of
deserving claimants to the peoples bounty /;
and we cordially approve the efforts OF the
| federal administration to that end
Seventh. We cordially approve and en-.
dorse the administration of Governor Patti
son and his constitutional advisers It has
justified the public confidence manifested by
his election. His recommendations of salu.
tary legislation, though largely ignored by
republican legislature have had the support
and favor Of the people Of the common.
wealth. His continued and fearless exercise
of the veto power to defeat unconstitutional,
ill.considered and reckless legislation merits
our unqualified commendation.
| Eighth. We arraign and condemn the
last Republican legislature for its prohigacy (;
for its defiance and disregard Of the constitu-
ton and for its shameless neglect and re-
fusal to enact wholesome laws demanded for
the public welfare. II refused to repeal the
statutes requiring the useless advertising of
the mercantile appraisements at an enormous
expense to the state. 1t failed to make con-
gressional, senatorial, representative and ju-
dicial apportionments, as commanded by the
constitution. 1t refused to pass the legisla.
ton necessary to protect the public from un-
Just determinations by corporations. 1t neg.
lected to equalize taxation in response to the
demands Of overburdened labor and OF the
agricultural interests Of the commonwealth.
1t persistently refused to adopt any method
by which the enormous deposit Of state mon.
eys now scattered among favored institutions
should be made amply secure and remunera-
tive 10 the commonwealth. II failed to pre-.
scribe amendments to the ballot laws neces.
sary to promote greater purity, secrecy and
freedom Of the franchise.
Ninth. Upon the issues thus made by the
fidelity Of the executive department Of the
state government and the recrcancy Of the
Republican legislature, we appeal to the peo.
pie Of Pennsylvania and we present the
standard bearers this day nominated as I'll
and true representatives respectively Of the
highest dignity Of the judicial Office and oi
reform in the management Of the state treas.
ury.
Tenth. We invite the consideration oI
the people Of the state Of Pennsylvania to
the Importance Of non.partisan judiciary.
The spirit, IL not the letter, Of the constitu'
ton contemplates that the courts, especially
the supreme court, shall contain, in equita'
BILE proportions, representatives Of the great
political parties within the commonwealth.
Courts so constituted are more likely to pos.
sess and deserve the entire confidence Of the
people. The undue proportion Of the rep.
rsssnta,ives Of one great political party II
the supreme court Of Pennsylvania may be
corrected at the coming election. We have
sufficient confidence in the people Of the com.
monwealth to expect that will be SO correct.
ed.
Eleventh. In accordance with the recon.
mendation Of the Democratic state, county
and city organizations Of Pennsylvania are
advised and directed to further by every
means in their power the institution Of regu-
lar Democratic societies in every election dis
trict and the union Of such societies in the
Democratic society of the state and the ma
tional association Of Democratic clubs.
Resolved, That we heartily commend the
effective and successful work Of the Demo
cratical national committee in the campaign
Of ISo2 and we recall with particular salts.
faction and admiration the fidelity, skill and
ability displayed by William F. Harrity, who
was selected by the Democracy Of the coun.
try for the difficult and responsible duties oi
the chairmanship. He deserves and pos
sesses the confidence Of the Democrats Of the
country, especially Of Pennsylvania and We
but discharge our duty BY giving expression
to the appreciation and gratitude We feel be.
cause Of the highly efficient services rendered
by him.