The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-24
iIcEERS PUT TO SHAME.
lI,b3maS Democrats IndOrSe CleVe.
lands Administration.

s+be Tariff Bill ana the Bal TO re
- +be Tax on State Banks-The
o1utions Adopted Without a
-,.ssnting voioe-Complstion of the
Ticket
,r,ntgomery, Ala, May 23.-The state
..o,ratic convention reassembled this
-9ing at II o'clock. On the
l.Yl' Nv, baIlot ]. K. jackson, the present
,hent. was nominated for secretary
DS.t.te and ]. c. Smith, the present
,,,,bant. for treasurer. John Carifoy,
n-sarditor was nominated by acclama-
~, They are serving their first terms.
0r the eleventh ballot w. G. Fits was
Il minated for attorney general. One bal
\ -. ,ras taken for superintendent of edu-
..,ion and then the convention ad-
n tonrned until p. m. On reassembling,
~ the second ballot, J. o. Turner was
Damipated for superintendent of educa-
4 ton,
n .rrol commission, was renominated.
The executive committee for the next
.,ro Years was then announced and rati-
fed.
{. Tompkins chairman Of the COM
rirtee on resolutions, offered the follow
ing:
Tho democracy Of Alabama in convention
,ssembed reafirms the principles OF the
Democratic party as declared in the platform
- ,rr Marty at Chicago in 1892. and cOngratC-
GtS The country upon the success of those
rrnGinlps in the triumphant election OF
Groyer Cleveland, who by his generous treat
voent Of our people, has shown that he is the
President Of the whole country, know
irg no north, no south. no east, no west
Secocnizing the wisdom and patriotism of
onr President, and believing in his fealty to
the principles of our party, we indorse his
administration Of the federal government
While some of us may differ with him in
matters of policy, we are agreed in the belief
tbat he is impelled by motives OF highest pa
trlotIsm and by an unselhsh devotion to the
highest good Of the whole people. While
there are differences of opinion among US in
matters OF detail, we all believe in the free
coinage of silver whenever it can be done con
sstently with the maintenance OF sound
and safe currency
TARIFF REFORM.
Weearnestly urge upon our senators and
representatiyes in congress the speedy re-
form Of the tariff and the speedy repeal OF the
10 per cent. tax on the issue Of state banks.
We heartily commend and lndorse the
present administration of the state govern
has SO wisely and cOurageously discharged
his great trust and we commend his firm and
impartial and fearless execution OF
the laws as worthy OF imitation
the people OF Alabama a continuance of
the good government of our state
affairs inaugurated by the election OF George
5, Houston in 1874
The election law enacted at the last session
Of our general assembly is in accordance with
the principles upon which are based the laws
regulating elections in a large majority OF
the states Of this union without regard to
party, and intended to obtain at the ballot
box full and free expression of the popular
will We believe in giving 1t fair trial and
should II fail to accomplish the end which 1t
was intended to effect we pledge ourselves
to make such changes and alterations therein
as may be necessary to effect that end,
We pledge our party to the maintenance
Of system OF free public schools, and to In
ueasa the appropriations for that purpose
whenever the financial condition Of the state
will permit
THE CONVICT SYSTEM.
The party}is pledged to continue its efforts
to remove all the evils OF the present convict
system, and to enact all appropriate leRisla-
ton to prevent its working Injustice to any
class OF our people.
We extend a cordial invitation to all voters
OF Alabama, who believe in the principles OF
democracy and are in favor of the matnte-
nance OF good government to unite with us IN
the election Of the ticket nominated by this
convention.
The resolutions were adopted without
adlssenting voice. The portions relating
TO President Cleveland and Gov. Jones,
We're received with great applause,
Mr. Iompkins then offered a separate
resolution, as follows:
In favor Of the constructions of the Nicara-
qua canal under the practical ownership or
control OF the government. Adopted
I'D favor OF system of direct voting at
uenocratic primaries. and for every candi-
oaie TO be accorded his pro rata as cast. Lost
IN FAVOR OF MORGAN.
Mr. Tompkins also reported this reso-
Iuuon as from a majority of the com
mittee:
besolved, That recognizing the ripe ex-
peIlence, the eminent ability, and the devo-
Hon TO the best interests of the state of Ala
gana OF our distinguished senior senator,
Sie hon. John T. Morgan, and since
MS acquaintance with measures now
ptnulng before congress of vast Importance
aot only to his constituents, but TO the whole
people OF the United States, makes it i'm
Iortant that he should be retained in his
present position. we, the representatives, Of
vne Democratic party of Alabama, in con
teullon assembled hereby cordially and
heartily commend him to the people Of Ala
United States
MIR. Tompkins stated that while there
was a minority, of which he was one
;WHo uld not agree to the resolution
:! ~; was not because of objec-
uoh to its declaration, but
rom belief that the matter should not
come before the convention but be left
WIN the people. He did not submit a
n'Iorlty report and said his objection
'uued with the action of the committee.
=, T. Pettus said he spoke for the
SSoun.y which had the honor of claiming
senator Morgan as citizen, and he
nope9 there would be an enthusiastic and
unanimous Endorsement of Senator Nor
sanu mat the word had come to him from
al parts OF the state for the adoption of
s;o5 saGn a resolution, and he asked for a
rising vote upon it.
SUBSTITUTE OFFERED.
=, Mr. Knox offered the following resolu-
NIh as substitutes:
HesoiVed, That recognizing the ripe expert
t1I tne eminent ability, the loyal and faith
ou.erence to the principles Of true dcmOc-
iuGcy OF our distinguished senior senator the
ac"i,o}eo!.n Jo.n l. Morgan, and since his thorough
pe1dqrnL.' lance with measure now
fTTuIlng before congress OF vast
cpot lance, not only to his
5uents but to the whole people of the
t".Isa states requires that he should be re-
IA ms present position, we, the repre-
fi,o"'lFes OF the democratic and conserYa-
fjle party Of Alabama, in convention assem-
him hereby cordially and heartily commend
fo ~ W tne people OF this state for reelection
~ ,Idue senate Of the United states
s ulS precipitated the most exciting
9Ooues of the whole convention. Men
~. weIe up IN all parts of the House, there