The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-22
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
THOMPSON FOR SUPREME JUDGE. os-
BURN FOR STATE TREASURER.

The Democratic State Convention
was held al Harrisburg Tuesday,
September 10Th. The Convention
was called to order by State Chair
man Wright. When the Convention
ouieted down for business Secretary
B. NJ Mead read the call issued by
the State Committee and then called
roll by counties.
The following temporary officers
we're then placed in nomination /:
Temporary chairman, James l.. Lena
nan, Luzerne secretaries, Benjam
NJ. Mead, John d. Worman, George
H. Hoffman, Joseph Hunter, Captain
George r. Guss; seargcant-at-arms,
Dallas Dillinger, Allentown door
keeper, James Jackson, Philadelphia ;
stenographer, E. G. VanBaman as
sistant sergeant-at-arms, c. F. Ebel,
Mccormick Mccall, J. McQuade,
James Clark, Joseph Bailey; assistant
doorkeepers, c. S. Popel, Thomas
Doran, Michael Lawler, Dennis Sulli-
van, Jere McCarty, William Carlin,
John T. Gerber, r. Swarz page,
Joseph G. Brown.
The officers were elected by ac-
clamation. Mr.. Lenahan was pre-
sented to the convention by Chair
man Wright.
Mr.. Lenahan made brief address
to the convention and then proceeded
at once with the business. The va
rious committees were appointed and
retired to prepare their reports. When
the convention re.assembled, the com
mittee on permanent organizations re-
ported the name Of E. p. Gillespie,
of Mercer. The report was adopted.
Mr.. Gillespie was escorted to the
chair by DR.. G. H. Kinsman Of Luz
erne and Samuel Josephs Of Philadel-
phia. The committee on rules and
platform made this report, which after
some discussion was adopted.
The convention then received nomi-
nations for State Treasurer Walter
W. Patrick, of Pittsburg, was named
by Squire Cornelius O'Donnell, ol
that city, and Frank c. Osburn by
Tim O'Leary. The nomination oi
Patrick was seconded by an eloquen,
young delegate from Westmoreland,
and that of Osburn by half dozen
or more delegates from various parts
Of the state.
On call of roll Osburn received All
votes and Patrick 81. Upon motion
of County Chairman Brennan the
nomination was made unanimous.
Judge Thompson'dn name was placed
in nomination for the supreme bench
by Attorney General Hensel and
seconded by James M. Beck, of Phila-
delphia. There being no other can
didates named, the nomination was
made by acclamation. Mr.. Osburn
was introduced to the convention BY
Chairman Gillespie. He made
brief speech, returning his thanks fol
the honor conferred upon him and
pledging himself to make an aggres
sive canvass.
The chair appointed Messrs. Hen
sci, of Lancaster Beck and Wilhere
Of Philadelphia James L. Lenahan
Of Wilkesbarre, and John ]. Fahey,
of Scranton, a committee to inform
Justice Thompson of his nomination
There being no further business be-
fore the convention it was declared
adjourned sine die.
THE PLATFORM.
The following is full text of th'
platform as adopted by the conven
ton
We the representatives of the Democratic
party Of Pennsylvania, in convention assem-
bled, declare our unfaltering faith in the prin
ciples and leadership which gave victory t.
the Democratic party in 1892, control o
both houses Of congress, and made Grove
Cleveland president for the second time.
First. We declare anew our devotion t.
the fundamental principles of sound Demo
cracy-taxation only for the purposes Of gov
ernment economically administered, homes
money, the gold and silver coinage of tn
constitution, and an upright discharge Of off
cial duty.
Second A Democratic administration
left 1000, ooo, 900 surplus in the fedora
treasury. A Republican successor, in fou
years, converted this into a deficit OF $3o,
600, 600. We declare that the disturbed II
nancial condition of the country has folowe'
Republican administration, and that busines
depression has resulted from vicious legisla
ton for which the Republican party is solel
responsible. To correct and relieve these,
Democratic president and Democratic con
gress are pledged, and their efforts in tha
direction are entitled to the support of patri
otic citizens regardless of party.
Third We heartily endorse the admins
tra,on Of President Cleveland and his cabi
net. We approve his recommendation t
congress OF the repeal of the silver purchas
clause Of the Sherman act ; and we hail wit
satisfaction his assurances that the vita
cause OF tariff reform is not to be abandoned
nor its consummaiion TO be long postponed
deficiency of nearly $40 600, 600 N the an