Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-09-06
Democratic Convention.

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convention was called to order at IL
o'clock by chairman Don Carlos, and
O. q, Mcneil was elected temporary
chairman, with Frank Mckay as tenn
porary secretary, The usual COM
Inittees were appointed, The con-
vention then adjourned until after
noon. The afternoon session met at
] 80, and proceeded to business. The
temporary organization was made
permanent. The following resolu-
tions were adopted;
The democratic party of Phillips county in
convention assembled, declare its abiding
faith in the principles Of democracy,
WE endorse tho wise and patriotic admins.
tration of President Cleveland, and the efforts
of all true democrats In all they have done TO
carry out tho principles of the lust Chicago
platform.
The administration assumed control of the
government at u time when republican eX-
travagance proAigaoy and dishonesty left the
public treasury exposed TO bankruptcy, beset
with trials and perpleXitiea rarely experienced
by statesmen, the direct result of the waste
full extravaganza and infamous legislation of
the republican party, but 1t has met every re.
ep0nsiblity, braved every peril and risen
equal to every emergency.
WE endorse and reailirm the declaration of
principles as annouoed by the Democratic
National Convention on the ~ of June lSY2,
especially the provision of the platform which
declares that, WE denounce republican pro-
lection u fraud, robbery of the great major.
ity Of the american people for the benefit of
the few.
WE hold the use Of both gold and silver as
the standard money OF the country, and to the
coinage of both without discriminating against
either metal, and WE demand that paper
currency shall be kept ut par with and redeem.
able In such coins, and we insist upon this
policy 40 especially necessary for the protect
Ion Of the farmers and lAboring classes, the
first and most defencelees victims of unstable
money and iluctuating currency.
WE are opposed 10 all legislation for the
benefit of trusts and combines. From the
people the democratic party receives its
power, to the people It's first duty Is due
WE congratulate the democrats Of Kansas
on the election Of Hon, John Martin to the
United States senate, and commend his fidelity
TO the interest OF the people and his course In
the United States senate.
WE favor sufficient appropriation by con-
gress 10 thoroughly test the question of irri-
cation In western Kansas.
The democratic party In the future as in the
pastsfaVOrs liberal pensions TO all loyal and
deserving OK soldiers in recognition for their
loyalty and devotion to their country, and the
present commissioner of pensions IL entitled
TO the thanks Of all deserving soldiers for his
efforts to make u deserved pension badge
OF honor.
Owing to the vastly changed condition of
our people since the abolition OF our state
constitution, we are In favor OF consiitu-
tiona convention to the end that many evils
may be abolished and many wants provided
for, W, @. DON CARLOS.
H. IT, EMERY,
GEO, NANCLBAvE.
The following resolutions were Of
fered by August Veeh, and adopted
as a part of the origional resolutions;
WE oppose woman suffrage as tending to
destroy the home and the family, the true
basis Of political safety, and express the hope
that the helpmeet and guardian Of the family
Sanctuary may not be dragged from the mod
est purity of self imposed seclusion to be
thrown unwillinRly into the untemlnlne places
of political strife.
We again demand a resubmission of the pro.
hlbitOry amendment 10 the vote OF the electors
of the commonwealth, believing that eX-
perlence from year to year since its adoption
has demonstrated that is was the work OF folly
and fanaticism that 1t has not in the slightest
degree lessened the evils of intemperance and
has been the fruitful parent of fraud, bribery,
perjury and official corruption ana IN lieu
thereof we favor u system of high license and
local option, and demand the repeal Of the
Ubiquitous laws passed for the purpose of
carrying into practical effect the purpose, ana
intent Of said amendment.
The convention next proceeded to
ballot for candidates with the follow
ing result:
For Probate Judge-W, 9, Don
Carlos, Of Phillip sburgj County At
torney-Frank Mckay, Of Phillips
burg; County superintendent. W.
Bowman, of Prairie View; Clerk OF
the District Court-Marcus Watson,
of Lond Island; Representatives..
D. Edmond, of Logan; Commissioners
End District. X. Edwards, of Ar
cade township.
The county central committee was
made up of ten members as follows
Q. E. Mcneil, Kirwin; r. A. Handy,
Phillipsburg; W, f. Hanke, Stutt-
gart; Thos. Donaven, Agra; August
Veeh, Philllpsburg; M. d. Norris,
Philhpsburg; Fred Clark, Kirwin; II.
A. Koontz, Logan; b. f. Miller, Lo-
gan and Q. LaDdreth, Marvin.
After the nominations were made
the convention listened to a speech by
the Hon. j. j. Hits, Of Topeka, who
entertained the audience for about
an hour, He spoke Of the silver and
transportation questions, taking the
populist position almost exactly, but
when he touched on the question of
corruption and Doodle, he adopted
republican tactics and charged both
the other parties with nameless
crimes. He closed with a declaration
of opposition to equal suffrage, aud
the present prohlbltory law.
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CoNGREss adjourned last week and
rooet Of tho nnamhara ara alrpadV in