Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-15
KEYNOTE SOUNDED
Gov. Matthews to the Indiana DEM
ocrats.
LINE OF CAMPAIGN OUTLINED
Tariff Bill Only the Pioneer Of
Such Legislation.
NO RETREAT TO BE MADE

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, August 15.-The
largest convention in the history of the
democratic party In Indiana convened at
10 O'Clock this morning in Toml,nson Hall.
There were 1,I47 accredited delegates seated
on the main floor. Although the weather
was intensely warm the great hall was
hlied with spectators, who famed them
selves into state of comparative comfort.
The hall was deliberately decorated with
bunting and American flags The only
pictures to be seen were those of Governor
Claude Matthews of Indiana, President
Cleveland and the late Thomas A. Hen
bricks. They were steel engravings and
the Presidents, which was the largest of
the three, hung Immediately above the pre-
siding officers head. The large flag which
was wrapped around the Hendricks monu-
ment at its unwilling hung from 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 conven-
ton got down to business.
Gov. Matthew'S Address.
Chairman Taggart OF the state central
committee called the convention to order
and introduced Governor Matthews, the
permanent chairman, who was received
with loud cheers. Governor Matthews
spoke as follows:
once again a great party assemblies in
convention to deliberate upon those ques-
tions that concern the welfare of a people,
the good of government and make appeal
10 the public for a renewal of its support
and confidence. 1t is gratifying to see SO
many gathered together from all the walks
OF life and your enthusiasm gives hopeful
sign OF coming success. Surely the gloomy
forebodings and presages of defeat heralded
In the opposition papers had but little
erect we are met under peculiar condi-
tions, still lighting the battle of the people
10 relieve them from the burdens of tax
and system of taxation created one gen.
Grafton ago through the necessities of war
burdens then placed under the promise
that SO soon as peace was restored relief
should be given.
"A party for over thirty years carving
on the. policy which was enriching the few
at the expense of the many. heaping lp
fabulous wealth in the thousands of one
class. sapping the strength and resources
or all others to maintain it, begetting ex-
traVagances that invaded the administra-
ton OF government until it was impover-
privileged few
The people at last revolted and for the
hrst time since 1857 placed all departments
OF the government In the hands of the dem
and reform the injustice of the past We
came into possession of the government
but with depleted and empty treasury
made so by the recklessness and profiSacy
or republican administration. Not alone
was this our Inheritance, but, crippled and
embarrassed through the entailure of ex-
TaFaS&nt appropriations reaching beyond
the control of public affairs and forcing
upon their successors the passage of de-
nciency bills, and issuance of bonds tn
maintain the credit and TIE honor of the
government. These strained and unnatural
conditions, resulting from their ruinOus
policy deceptive teachings and Juggling with
the financial and public debt statements
of the country, introduced by Mr. Harri-
sons Secretary of the Treasury, could not
put sooner or later seriously affect the pros
Terlty of the people. Deceptive and corrup.
policies and reckless extravaganza IN the
administration of government through pub
nc ofnciais seriously 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 nancial and commercial de-
preston that swept over the country. And
now We see once great party, seeking to
escape public condemnation for their mis-
chievous policy. and still 6eceiving long
sun ering people by charging these results
TO the accession to power of the democratic
party. In the seeming satisfaction which
the republican press records one commercial
disaster after another, and history seems to
repeat itself when We read that Nero i'd
died while Rome was burning.
In assuming control of the government
no party ever encountered such tremendous
difficulties as met the democratic PARTY,
and no greater struggle to fulfill the prom
ises and redeem the pledges 1t had made in
its declaration of principles of 1892. One by
one these pledges are being redeemed
through the heroic efforts of our Repre-
sentatives in Congress. Step by step we
tight our way, camping on every vantage
ground. until we shall stand amid the
heights I
achieved.
I'VE may not in the present measure and
through the present Congress secure all
that may be desired. but il IS just as sure
as night shall follow tic DAY that all leyis-
lation that may give relief in the direction
of true tariff reform is to remain upon the
statutes, fixed and secure. 1t nay be added
to and advanced, bus it will never more he
taken from or moved backward: 1t matters
not whether :he republican, or the demo-
cratic party may he in the ascendancy
True tariff -etorm. u broad commercial
freedom, revenue taxation based upon an
economic expenditure, has come to set it's
seal upon all future legislation of the gov
errment. The line marked out by Pres
ident Cleveland in his message of 1881 his
recent letter to Congressman Wilson, the
platform in 1852, will be strictly adhered to
and followed until a complete revision and
reform in national taxation is attained
Every Leading Democrat on Hand.
Twenty-Five hundred leading democrats
from all parts of the state are here. Every
leading democrat in Indiana is here Dis
trict meetings were held at the state house,
and the committee on resolution and organi-
cation met last night. Gov. Matthews was
unanimously selected as chairman.
A vigorous discussion has arisen upon
several points In the platform, one of which
was the Endorsement of Senators Voorhees,
and Turpfe. and opinion was divided as to
what the report would be. Candidates will
in the majority of instances, be selected by
reclamation.
Henry Bershoff of Fort Wayne will be
nominated for treasurer, c. Wellman of
Sullivan for clerk of the supreme court W.
r. Meyers of Anderson for secretary Of
state. Joseph Tanning of Marion for auditor
Marion Griffith Of Nevay for attorney gen.
eral, and c. w. Thomas of Harrison for
superintendent of public instruction, and
Judges Reinhard and Daley for the su-
preme court.
MISSOURI REPU BLICANS.