St. Paul daily globe., 1894-08-16
ENTHUSES HOOsIERS.
Indiana Democrats in Con-
vention IndorSe the New
Tariff Bill.
1T is A STEP FORWARD,
And the Party Will Go on Till
Complete Victory Is
Assured.
GOV. MATTHEWS SPEAKS.
Vigorous Expose Of Repub-
lican Hypocrisy--State
Ticket Nominated.

| at lO O'Clock in TomlinSon hall this
morning. There were 1870 accredited
delegates seated on the main floor.
Although the weather was intensely
warm, the great hall was filled with
spectators, who famed themselves into
a state of comparative comfort. The
hall was elaborately decorated with
bunting and flags. The only pictures
to be seen were those of Gov. Claude
Matthews, of Indiana; President Cleve-
land and Thomas Hendricks. They
were all steel engravings. and the pres
idents, which was the largest of them,
hung Immediately above the presiding
officers head. The large flag which
was wrapped around the Hendricks
monument at its unveiling hung from
! the center of the ceiling in the center
of the hall. The state band. located in
the rear gallery, played on the slightest
| provocation and kept the audience in
an enthusiastic, mood until the conyen-
tion got down to business.
An unusual number of ladies were
present in the LETT gallery. There was
considerable difficulty experienced i'll
| seating the delegates, the extremely
warm weather and the large number to
be seated creating something of pan
demonium. Finally when order was
secured. Rev. Abbott, of Indianapolis.
offered prayer. A roll followed, and
the delegation was found to be COM
plete.
The committee on permanent organi-
zation reported and named. Gov. Matth-
eWs for permanent chairman of the
convention, amid great OutburSt of ap.
plause following the mention of Gov.
Matthews name. In his opening re-
marks Chairman Taggalt expressed
confidence in Democratic victory in
November. The rules on organization
were adopted, and the rules OF the pres
ent congress, as far as practicable, gov.
erned the convention.
Gov. Matthews Spoke.
In taking the chair Gov. Matthews
said it was gratifying to him to see the
enthusiasm exhibited in the convention;
an enthusiasm that cOntradicted the
predictions of defeat made by their op-
ponents.
We came into possession of the gov
ernment, he said, but with a depleted
and empty treasury, made so by the
recklessness and protiigacy of Repub-
llcan administration. Not alone was
this our inheritance, bnt crippled and
embarrassed through the entailure of
eXtravagant appropriations. reaching
beyond the close of Republican control
of public affairs and forcing upon their
successors the passage of deficiency bills
and Issuance of bonds to maintain the
credit and the honor of the government.
These strained and unnatural conditions
resulting from their ruinouS policy, de-
ceptive teachings and juggling with the
financial and public debt statements of
the country. introduced by Mr.. Harri-
sons secretary of the treasury, could
not but sooner or later seriously affect
the prosperity of the people. Deceptive
and corrupt politics and reckless eX-
travagance in the administration of gov
crnment through public officials seri-
ouSly affect the morals and integrity of
people and encourage like conditions
In the management of private business
affairs of the citizen.
The results have been witnessed in
the widespread financial and CONNER
cial depression that swept over the
country. And now we see once great
party seeking to escape public con-
demnation for their mischievous policy,
and still deceiving long-sutfering peo-
pie by charging these results to the ac-
cession to power of the Democratic
party. In assuming control OF the gov
ernment no party ever encountered such
Tremendous Difficulties
as met the Democratic party, and no
greater struggle to fulfill the promises
and redeem the pledges it had made in
its declaration of principles OF 1892.
One DV one these nlp6ppS hoir,n
redeemed. The iniquitous and unjust
federal election law has fallen beneath
our sturdy blows; the promise to repeal
the silver purchasing clause of the Sher-
man act has been fulfilled. and the belief
enacted into law that no special or
privileged class of property snail
escape its just share of the burden
of tax, even be it that hitherto honored
and sacred greenback or national cur
rency. The struggle must be brave and
earnest, for tine tiercest opposition il to
be encountered all along the line. Siege
has been laid to the stronghold of Re-
publicanism-its protective taritf-and
the day OF Il broad commercial freedom
Is surely daWnlng upon us. Step by
step we fight our way. camping on
every vantage of ground, until we Shall
Stanu amid the purpling heights of VIC
tory won and success achieved. We
will not be content to rest upon the
mountain and look into the promise d
land. but will enter it to take full pos
session, and leave 1t as a blessed herit-
age to our children and they who come
after them. A point gained is an ad-
vance, not alone for today, bat for the
| future of the country. There must be
no backward step; the cry is forward"
| We may not In the present measure
| and through the present congress Sc
| cure all that may be desired, but It ia
| Just as sure as night shall follow the
| day all legislation that NAV give relief
| in the direction of true tariff reform ia
| to remain upon the statutes. 1t NAV be
| added to and advanced, but 1t will never
| more be taken from or moved backward.
| it matters not whether the Republican
or the Democratic party may be in the
| aScendancy.
True Tariff Reform.
a broad commercial freedom, a revenue
| taxation based upon economic expendi-
| ture has come 10 set its sun upon all
| future legislation of the government
The line marked out by President
Cleveland in his message of 1887, his
recent letter to Congressman Wilson,
the platform in 1893, will be strictly ad-
hered to and followed until complete
revision and reform in national taxation
are attained.
Through storm and sunshine the
Democratic party has been the persist
ent friend and able advocate of silver.
l do not believe the day has come when
we propose or can afford in the interests
of the people to turn our backs upon
this metal. 1t Is an important product
of the country. and from the days of our
fathers down through all the wondrous
and amazing growth of our country we
have found it d safe, valuable medium
of circulation.
At the conclusion of Gov. Matthew'S
speech the platform was read and
adopted.
The Platform
endorsed the record of the Democratic
party in Indiana, and, contihuiur,