The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-19

RICHMOND, Aug. 1s.-It was a late
hour last night when the Democratic
convention completed the work for
which its members had been called
together. at midnight only O'Ferrall
as the candidate for governor and r.
u Kent as the candidate for lieutenant
governor had been put in nomination.
Judge William T. Rhea, OF Bristol.
had nominated O'Ferrall in an eulocis.
tic speech, which reused the delegates
to great enthusiasm. 1t was effectively
delivered and aboun6ed in those ornate
phrases like The Mighty Chieftain1 OF
the Valley" which never fail to stir the
Virginian heart.
The roll call, although the result was
aforegone conclusion, was listened to.
attentively, and cheers went up ss votes
were announced in favor OF the differ
emit candidates.
Colonel O'Ferrall, in accepting the
nomin alton, made q fervent address,
aevotlng himself mainly to denuncia.
ton of the Third party, an Organization.
ne said, which had its origin in Southern
hatred and Southern villihoation, and
whose leaders were broken down no.
litical hacks. His expressions of graft
tude for the nomination were HEARTY
eloquent and sincere.
1t was o'clock when the roll was
finally called on the nomina ton for A.
torney general. At its conclusion.
chairman Cardwell announced that r.
Taylor Scott, of Fauquier, had received
majority OF the votes. Mr.. Flood,
who had been making q gallant but
vain fight for Blackstone, moved TO
mako it unanimous, which was agreed
to. The official vote was not announced,
but Scott received over 900 votes.
There were war speeches, the platform
was read by Judge Goode and adopted.
and tho handful of delegates remaining
adjourned sine die at 2:30 o'clock.
Just before adjournment Mayor j.
Taylor Ellyson, OF Richmond, was
elected State chairman for the next
four years.
In tho platform adopted the Demo-
cratic party reatlirm their allegiance to
the principles OF the party as formulated
by MT. Jefferson and eXemplified by q
long line OF illustrious Virginians.
L. They pledge themselves to support
and to continne to extend tho public
school system.
2. All in their power will be done to
promote the agricultural interests OF
the State by encouraging desirable i'm
migration and enacting proper legisla-
ton.
3. The Democratic party favors the
most rigid economy in the administra.
ton of all the departments OF the State
government.
4. 1t pledges itself to foster and pro-
tect the oyster industry OF the State.
5. The party, remembering the unset
hsh services of the patriotic defenders
during the civil war and recognizing
the obligation to care for her wounded
sons and soldiers widows, will continue
to favor such liberal appropriations as
Will tend to the accom- plishment of that
end.
g. Advocate and pledge to promote
the prosperity by the construction OF
good roads.
q lndorse the wise, patriotic and
ludicious administration OF Governor
Mckinney and congratulate the people
over the settlement of the State debt.
Denounce the policy of Federal
control Of elections
Q. Reiterate the principles OF the party
platform IS drawn up at Chicago upon
the great question of currency and urge
upon our Senators and Representa-
ives in Congress the speedy enactnent
OF such laws as will carry out the provi-
''S'o Va eh"h piottOI III anu r6ll6V9 the
country from the disastrous fnan-
cial condition to which the un-
wise and reckless legislation of
the Republican party has brought
it, In like manner we indorse
the principles announced by the Chicago
convention upon the subject Of tariff
taxation and urge upon Congress the
ip1 perative duty of carrying into effect
by appropriate legislation the DECLARE
tons OF that platform.
10. Recommend the repeal of the
prohibitory 10 per cent. tax on State
bank issues.
IL. Favor a graduated income tax by
tho Federal Government and enact
ment of such laws as will secure full
and accurate listing of all property
amenabie to such tax
12. Applaud the prompt and patriotic
action OF President Cleveland in conyen-
Ing Congress IN extra session
Is. Pledges the support OF the Vir.
ginia Democracy to President Cleye-
land, and
IA. Cherishing an abiding faith that
all the great interests OF our State and
country are dependent upon the con-
unued ascendency of the Democratic
party, we submit its principles, its
politics, It's claims, and 1t candidates to
the enlightened and patriotic Judgment
Of the Virginia people.
Against the John Brown Fort Co.