Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17
NEAL WINS IN OHIO.


Colonel William A. Taylor Nominated for
Lieutenant-G Recommendation Talk by
the Chairman of the Convention.
CINCINNATI, ONO, Aug. 10.-Despite
the fact that a long and exciting days
work was before them, the delegates to
the Democratic State convention were
slow in getting together. At 0 o'clock,
the hour fixed for the opening of the
convention, only two delegates were
present, and for the next half hour they
struggled in by twos and threes.
The convention was called to order at
1915 o'clock by Hon. @. ID. Critics OF
Lima, chairman of Democratic State
central committee. Mr.. Critics coun-
selled prudence and harmony, and
platform and ticket which shall rebound
to credit of the delegates and to that of
the 100000, Democrats who sent them
here.
Hon. Gilbert II. Barger was made
temporary chairman and in speech of
some length discussed national issues.
He spoke against the purchase and
storage Of silver bullion and advocated
unlimited free coinage.
NEAL FOR GOVERNOR.
Lawrence #. Neal of Chilicothe was
nominated for governor on the first bal
| lot. z
Colonel William A. Taylor of Column
bus was nominated by reclamation for
lieutenant-govornor.
THE PLATFORM.
| After the report of the committee on
rules John A. McMahon of Dayton,
chairman of the committee on reso.
buttons, was introduced and read the
following platform, which was received
with vociferous cheers:
We hereby approve the platform of the
Democratic party adopted by the national
convention at Chicago, and especially
those portions of it referring to the tariff
and to currency legislation.
We Congratulate the country upon the
early prospect of measures of relief as
outlined by the Presidents late message
to Congress and we have confidence
that the Democratic Congress will devise
laws to furnish such relief The tinan.
cial situation is tie unfortunate
legacy of Republican administration
II is the natural result of the
Mckinley tariff, the Sherman silver law,
extravaganza of the party lately in power
and the creation and fostering of trust,
and corrupt combinations by that party
all combining to shake credit, to create dis
trust IN the money of the country and tC
paraiyze its business.
We recommend that national banks ma,
be permitted to issue their currency to al
amount equal to the par value of tn,
United States bonds they may deposi
with the Treasurer of the United States tC
the end that the volume Of currency ma,
be Immediately increased.
The interests of every true soldier and
pensioner demand that the pension rol
should be made and preserved as roll Of
honor.
We condemn the uubusiness.like admin
istration of State affairs under Governo
Mckinley, deplore the official scandals ant
defalcations under it, and denounce tn
condoning of official crimes which hav
brought humiliation upon our people.
The country has abiding faith in tn
; integrity, patriotism and exalted courag
/ of President Cleveland. True to the peopl
/ and watchful of their interests, he vii
/ enforce honest and economical methods Il
] the conduct of public affairs and secure t
/ every section of the country the blessin
of good government.