The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-08-16

Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 15.-The larg-
est convention in the history of the
Democratic party of Indiana convened
at 10 o'clock today. There were 1,747
accredited delegates present, Chairman
Taggert introduced Governor Matthews
as permanent chairman, who was re-
ceived with loud cheers.
Governor Matthews denounced the
Republican party as the party which
for thirty years had enriched the few
at the expense of the many, which be-
got extravaganza which reached the
administration of the government. The
Democrats had come into power only
to find a depleted treasury and the en-
tire country in a condition that resulted
in financial depression. Although en-
countering great obstacles, the Demo-
Gratis are redeeming, one by one, the
pledges made in 1892. 1t might not be
possible for the present Congress to
bring about all the reforms promised
by Democracy, but a start had been
made, and the remainder would be ac-
complished in the future. He regarded
the tariff legislation as a step that
would not be receded from in the future,
no matter what party might be in
power. In conclusion he said:
Through storm and through sun
shine. the Democratic party has been
the persistent friend, able advocate and
brave defender of silver. | do not be-
lieve the day has come when we can
propose or 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 useful, safe, valuable
medium of circulation
The Platform.
The platform adopted affirms opposi-
ton to the vicious system of class legiS-
lation called protection; approves the
efforts of President Cleveland and Sen
ators VOORHEES, and Turple to redeem
the pledges of the last Democratic con-
vention; condemns the course of the
Republican party and the small
"coterie of senators who, masquerading
as Democrats, by threats of defeat OF
all tariff legislation, have temporarily
prevented the Democratic party from
carrying out its pledges" endorses the
income tax, the law authorizing tax
alton of greenbacks, and the repeal OF
the elections laws; declares for the
election of senators by a direct vote OF
the people; declares the principles of the
A P. A. unwise. unpatriotiC, un-Demo.
cratic and un-American; declares ir
favor Of every lawful effOrr TO secure
for the toilerS a better condition.: de
nounces every manifestation of violenc,
and mob spirit; declares McKinleyisn
the cause of the financial depression
favors arbitration betNeen employees
and employers; opposes sumptary laws
re-affirms the belief that both gold and
silver should be used as money stand
ard and both coined without discrimina
ton and without charge for mintage
halls with delight the signs of a restora
ton of the bimetallic system; endorses
the administration of Cleveland
especially his course in maintaining Law
and order.
The plank referring to United State
senators masquerading as Democrats
caused a pandemonium. The names o
Brice, German and Smith were crieC
out in derisive tones all over the grea
hall.
The following ticket was nominated
Judges supreme court-GeOrge T. Reid
Joseph S. Daley. Secretary of states
William r. Meyer renominated. Audi
tor of state-Joseph T. Tanning. Treas
urer of state-MoTgan Chandler. AT
torney-g eneral-Francis N. Griffith
Clerk supreme court-C. A. Wellman
Superintendent Public Institution
Charles Thomas