Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1893-10-12
SING SONGS OF PRAISE.
Democratic Factions of New York Unite
in AnurnNinsr 1,lcYelaull,S Acts.

Democratic Factions OF New YORK Unite
in Approving Clcvelantl's Acts.
SARATOGA, n. Y, Oct. 6.-The Demo-
cratic state convention met for the Sec
ond days proceedings at II o'clock this
morning. The report of the committee
on contested seats was made by James
W. Ridgeway of Brooklyn, which in
every case seated anti-Cleveland con-
testants except in one instance where
the delegation was evenly divided.
The report was adopte under the pre-
vious question. Upon roll call, by a
vote Of $40 to "a, temporary organi-
ZatI0n was made permanent and
Chairman Lockwood, without making
another speech, called Tor the report
OF the committee on resolutions which
was presented by George Raines of
Rochester. The platform, after con-
gratuIations to the party and the people
of the state for the way state matters
have been managed since the Demo-
Gratis came into power refers to nation
al affairs and President Cleveland as fol-
lows:
We affirm the principles of the state and
national Democratic platforms SO emphatic
ally endorsed sy the vote of the people last
November. The transfer of legislative and
executive branches of the federal govern
ment to the Democratic party was none too
soon to correct, even if too late to avoid.
the widespread distress caused by unsound
and p,utocratc Republican legislation.
To the repeal Of unWlse and uni ust laws OF
Republican origin the Democratic party is
pledged, and may safely be trusted to recon-
Stiuct our currency and tax laws IN accord
ance with popular needs and sound politl-
cal principles, thereby restoring confidence
among the people and re-establishing the
conditions of commercial and industrial
prosperity.
Recent events have emphasized and con-
tirnca the utteranCoS OF the Democratic
platforms OF 1891 and 1892 and the Demo-
cratic national platform OF last year III de-
nuncation of the Sherman law providing
the compulsory purchase and storage OF sill
yer bullion; and i'll reitcratlng that con-
domination we again demand thespeedy and
unconditional repeal OF the laws obnoxious
and III furious provisions.
We express our warm appreciation OF the
patriotism OF the soldiers and sailors Of the
Union in the war fov its preservation and
we favor lust and liberal provisions 10, all
disabled Union soldiers, for their widows
and dependents.
the country upon the suspicious beginning
of his administration and pledge him our
earnest support III all his efforts to Sc
cure the enactment of Democratic meas
ures and the carrying out OF Democratic
policies. We especially approve his pat
riotic action in convening Congress IN eX-
traordinary session for the purpose OF rid
ding the country of the reckless financial
legislation passed by the Republican Con-
gress in 1896 against the unanimous vote of
the Dem ocratc members.
One clause on state issues recon-
melds that the constitutional conven-
ton to be held next year shall provide
Ter ali extension OF the election fran
chlsc 10 women.
The ticket was filled up ana adopted
By acclamaJion as follows:
Secretary of state, Cord Meyer, of Queens
County.
Comptroller, Frank Campbell, of Steuben
County; rcnOninated
Treasurer, Hugh Duffy, of Cortland
County.
Attorney General, Simon w. Rosendale,
of Albany; renominated.
State surveyor, Martin Schenck, of Renns-
salcaer County; rcnominated.