The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-11


dates, The determination OF the plat
form makers to give free, silver the cold
shoulder and come out In favor OF BIZ
metalism was something Of blow to
the Neal men, but they are confident
this morning that they will be able to
carry their men through by the second
ballot at best,
Chairman Critics, Of tho central state
committee, called the convention to or
der at $3.50, In u few words, the chair
man introduced Rev. George A. Thayer,
who made brief prayer, aud at his
conclusion Chairman Critics made the
first formal address OF the day, as fol-
lows;
Mr.. critics TALK.
"Betore proceeding with the business
Of the convention, ! desire on behalf Of
the state central committee to thank
the local committee in particular and
the good people OF Cincinnati in general
for their generous assistance and uni
form courtesy and kindness in arraug.
ing 80 completely for the convenience
and accommodation oi this convention.
"About two months ago there was
held In the capital city OF this state o
ratification meeting called q Republi-
can state convention, noted for Its de-
pleted delegations, Its total lack Of en'
thusiaam and the williul absence Of tho
most prominent Republicans OF the
state, many OF whom not even sought
the shadow OF au excuse for non.atten-
dance, but their motives were apparent
to all. How difterentare the surround
ings here. Every ono Of the sOS del
egates IN his place, backed by an equal
number OF sturdy alternates and SUR
rounded by thousands Of the rank and
file OF the party from every district
and county Of the state, all united and
enthusiastic for party success. We
regret the necessary absense Of many
prominent citizens Of Ohio, Democrats
high in the councils Of the party, who
instead OF seeking excuses for their
absence, were anxious and clamoring
to be with US, but duty to the country
compels their presence and services in
the national legislative halls at WASH
ington where they are engaged in what,
let US hope. may prove o successful
effort to undo some OF the evils Of
shermanlsm and McKinleyism, in par
ticular, and Republicanism In general
which are 80 oppressive to the people
and the business OF the country to-day.
Gilbert NJ. Bargar, the temporary
chairman, was greeted with cheers. Mr..
Bargar's address was as follows:
THE CHAIRMAN's SPEECH.
Chairman Bargar said in part: "The
Democratic party for the first time in
many years controls both the leglsla-
tive and executive departments OF the
government, and for this condition Of
affairs we offer our congratulations TO
all who desire an honest and economi.
cal administration Of public business.
When Democratic President declared
that "a public office was public trust
aud in his administration gave 10 the
country q practical demonstration ot an
honest aud wise execution OF great
trust, he gained the confidence Of all
except those who were blindly parti-
san, aud he taught our people the real
purpose OF a Democratic party.
"0urlparty after four years-of honest
and economical administration was con-
ironted with two great questions-how
to reduce taxation, and how to dispose
Of money taken from the people not
needed or required for governmental
expenses. The money power OF the
country answered and said: Spend the
surplus aud increase taxation, and to
carry out this desire by unfair means
and disreputable methods caused the
Republican party to be again placed in
power. After four years Of Democratic
administration We left our successor o
surplus in the treasury OF one hundred
million dollars; the annual excess Of
revenues over expenditures was $685..
100000. The gold and silver purchased
was coined and not stored away as use.
less metal. -Four years OF Republican
control and we are confronted with an
other question-what shall we do with
tho deficiency, and how shall We meet
the increased expenses OF the general
government made necessary by reck-
less and extravagant administration be-
cause OF this condition Of affairs brought
about solely by tho late administration.
~ cannot congratulate you over the
financial and business condition OF the
country, and 1t Is no pleasure TO admit
that our opponents come before tho
people Of Ohio, hoping that with busi-
ness demoralized, confidence destroyed,
the debtor class In distress and nearly
ruined, that it ia possible the voters
seeing the effect OF their extravagant
administration may mistake and not
understand the causes that produced
and brought about the financial distress
that now afflicts our people.
"When we fully realize that our own
country cannot furnish all the material
comforts necessary for mans happiness
We will not be required to give atten.
tion to European money standards or
become in this regard follower Of any
nation or people.
At tho conclusion OF Mr.. Bargar's I'D.
dross tho committee on credentials re-
ported.
The committee on permanent organ.
izatlon reported In favor Of making tho
temporary organization permanent,
which was done.
The report OF the committee on rules
and regulations wns adopted.
After tho report Of the committee on
rules, John A. McMahon, OF Dayton,
chairman of tho committee on rosolu.
tions, was introduced and read tho fol.
lowing platform, which was received
with voiclforous choors;
THE PLATFORM.
I'VE hereby approve tho platform Of
tho Democratic party adopted by the
national convention at Chicago, and
ospocially those portions Of II referring
10 Tho tariff and 10 currency legislation,
I'VE congratulate tho country upon
thn onrlV nroapeCt OF mOnetireg OF TO.