Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

loose. Delegates climbed over tables and
chairs and upon the platform. They
congratulated the presiding officer, and
would hardly refrain while he pounded
with his gavel for order.
In the hubbub, one delegate moved
recess for an hour "There are no lights
in the hall, and we must, therefore,
finish our work before dark" said
Mayor Glroy.
Then Daniel N. Lockwood was nomi-
mated for lieutenant-governo and Will
liam j. Gaynor for judge of the court
of appeals, both by acclamation.
THE PLATFORM.
In substance the platform adopted is
as follow
1t congratules the people of the State
upon the restoration of business con.
fidence and the improvement of indus
trial conditions which are following the
repeal by Democratic Congress of the
panic bringing laws of its Republican
predecessors.
The restoration of faith in financial
circles, by reason of the Sherman laws
| repeal; the diminution of tax burdens
by the repeal of the Mckinley law; the
cheapening of many necessities of life
by admitting free of duty raw materials,
and the assurance that the additional
revenues provided will meet the legiti
mate requirements of the government,
are recited. Then the multiplied evil
dence of returning prosperity, new every
| day, are pointed out, and the convention
stands upon this plank as indicating its
ideal for future tariff legislation:
| 1--WE concur with President Cleveland
that the new Tariff law does not en-
body the full measure OF tariff reform,
but with him also we indorsc its provis
ions for cheaper and free raw materials,
and lower taxes, as a substantial recog-
nition of Democratic principles; and we
bespeak for the law an impartial trial,
confident that its successful operation
will convince the people Of the wisdom
Of the Democratic policy and induce
them to demand its proper extension"
The repeal of the Federal elections
law is Endorsed; there is declaration
for honest money, on the National Con
vcntion platform of 1892; for liberal
legitimate pensions, and for "the true
principles of civil service reform.
The platform, however, commends
the action of those New York Senators
and Representatives who opposed the
income tax. But it denounces trusts,
approves Of President Cleveland's
"honest purpose aud high ideals of ad-
ministration,n with a renewed promise
of support sin all his efforts to secure
the enactment of Democratic measures
and the carrying out OF Democratic
policy"
Finally, an interesting feature of the
platform is that referring as follows to
the A. 2. A. movement: eve denounce
as contrary To the spirit of our institu-
tions any display Of religious intolerance
in political discussions. We deplore any
attempt to prescribe candidates for
office ON the ground of religious belief
by secret organizations or otherwise.
The Democratic party, which has always
stood for political and religious freedom
does not hesitate to condemn all efforts
to create a distinction among citizens
because of differences in faith as un-
, worthy of an enlightened age and abhor'
rent to the instincts of American free
men,"
! The Democratic State committee met
this afternoon and Major James W.
,, Hinckley of Poughkeepsie, was elected
chairman, IN place of Edward Murphy,
Jr., who retires from the committee.
{ HILL MAKES A SPEECH.
, ALBANY, N. Y, Sept. 26,-Senatol
: Hill spoke as follows on being serenaded
7 here this evening:
t "F6Ikoa6- Democrats and Gentlemen
! For this generous reception and the
/ compliment of this screnade | tender
{ you my sincere thanks This demon
5 stration is IL part of the unexpected
| | af Ivbiol, IN mo hos bnpT
: one of mingled surprises and embarrass
J. ments. The action of the Democratic
convention, which is the occasion ot
a this assemhlage and which was as un
!, foreseen by you as by myself, impose!
1 responsibilities and obligations which
r cannot speak tonight Unwilling as
was to receive the honor which the con
o vention, in spite of my protest, ha
G sought to confer upon me, am deeply
touched by the unusual manifestation
: Of confidence and esteem which accom-
panied the action of the convention ant
n tonight l can only express in feeble
n language small part of the gratitude
which feel toward the Democracy o
e New York. At some future time
II hope to express my views al lengtt
upon the issues involved in this mos
important campaign. lrenew my thank
for this demonstration and bid yo'
4 goodnight
q THE PRESIDENTS OPINION.
/. BuzzARp's BAY, MASS, Sept. 26.-
:. When President Cleveland was seen thi
,s evening he was apparently anxious t
N hear the result of the Saratoga conven
=. ton. When asked if he had any!hin
to say as to the nomination of David L
Il Hill for governor, Mr.. Cleveland re
r piled: II am not in touch with tn
- political situation in New York, but n
II doubt the convention has done the beS
a possible thing"
i. He asked about other nomination!
~ and if Senator Hill had consented I
n run,
III CARLISLE THINKS 1T A STRONG TICKET.
If WASHINGTON, Sept 27.-Secretary Ca
f Isle was to-day questioned as to his view
~ of the wisdom OF the Saratoga conyentlo
- - Yesterday in nominating Mr.. Hill as Il
10 Democratic candidate for governor of Ne
c. York. The secretary declined to discu
III for publication the action of the conye
as tion but it is learned from his frien'
Mt that the secretary regards the ticket as
ne strong one-as strong as could have Det
~ named and it is his belief that it will
of successful III November.
or Marital Vows Annulied by the Court.
~ The Superior court on Saturday al
as nounced its decision in several divort
On cases pending at this term of court, di
be solving matrimonial attachments in Il
following cases Sophie Il. VS.. Lucii
ut E. Allen; james L. VS.. Alice v. Bale
:" Maria w. VS.. Isaac Hackett; Thomas
no VS.. Sallie Heather; William II. VS.. Jenn
or c. Turner.
I'd
It's Appointed Commissioner.