Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-06-28
MACvEAGH WAS NOMINATED
ACTION OF THE ILLINOIS DEMO-
cRArs IN STATE CONVENTION.
macveaEh Had strong Opposition for
the Nomination of United States
senator--The Administration
Upheld In a Certain Way.


Special Dispatch.
Springfield. ILL.,. June 27.-For United
States senator. Franklin Macveagh; for
state superintendent OF public instfuc-
ton, Henry Raab; for state treasurer,
Bernard j. claggett; for trustees OF the
state university, julia Holmes Smith,
c. l.. Peasants, II. c. Clendenin.
This was the ticket nominated by
the Democratic convention today, and
the party indorsed the national adj
ministration only SO far as It's actions
have coincided with the platform OF
the Chicago convention. This indorse-
ment was the outcome OF bitter
fight wnged In the meeting Of the plat
form committee by Congressman Fifth
ian against the administration The
fight for a time threatened TO result In
minority and majority report. The
struggle ended I'm a complete victory
for Fithian. who made the committee
yield to him everything he asked In
the way OF financial pianks in the
platform before he and his following
would consent to the Endorsement of
the administration as II appears in
the platform. The administration
Democrats we're not strong enough TO
secure Cleveland Endorsement with
out sacrihcing a great deal.
John p. Hopkins Of Chicago and ex-
Congressman Ben T. Gable were the
two men who ran the convention. and
they carried their men to victory Ia
spite OF an eXceedinly heavy country
vote against him. MAcyengh's nomin-
alton did not take well with many Of
the country delegates. but he gained
considerable strength by his address
before the convention. Many OF the
delegates had not seen him at all. and
his personal address removed all tina
evil impression which his enemies had
enormously circulated against him
There was no conflict whatever over
the other Offices. and all OF the cnndi-
dates went on by exclamation.
1t was nearly 1880 today when the
conventlon was called to order. owen
Scott was named as chairman and de-
livered a speech Of some length.
Committees were then appointed and
tho convention took n recess until $50
When the convention met again the
temporary organization was made
permanent and II was decided TO pro-
coed at once TO the nomination OF
candidate for United States senator.
This name OK Gen. John c. Black was
presented BY W. a. Vincent OF Chicago.
FRANKLIN ManyeaBh was placed in nonii-
nation BY y W. Green Of Chicago.
Senator Niehaus OF Peoria placed IN
nomination Judge Worthlugton OF
Peoria James Craft Of NIRtoon noml-
mated Andrew J. Hunter OF Paris.
This closed the nominations and the
convention proceeded 10 vote. Tho
call proceeded rapidly, the majority
OF the country vote going to Black
The ballot resulted as follows. Mae
Neagh 5el, Black 3Gi. Hunter 50, Worth
inE,on -. Morrison 10, Gable 2.
On motion OF Judge Vincent the
nomination or Macveagh was made
unanimous The nominations for state
cmeers We're then made without com
test, as given above
In response 10 many calls Aiacveagh
theh came forward and made a speech.
~ pala graceful compliment to his
uefsated rival, General Black. lie
pledged himself to work heartily for
he success Of the party and promised
10 stand by tho principles OF the Dano-
.rhuc party without reservation. He
declared himself believer in a slow
CONSTANT approach toward free trade.
on Inc money question he asserted
himself as bl-metallist of the yiolent
Vpe and opposed to mono metallism on
either gold or silver. Mr. Macvensh
spoke for nearly thirty mlnutea and al
ahe close OF his remarks had his hear
W more wlih him than when he he
Fan ne was frequently interrupte1
ny shouts OF approval and on ina
whole made an excellent Impression
upon mo country delegates
At the ooncluMon OF Macyeagb's nd.
aneSs. the platform was rend. II re-
aInhA HneElanee to the platform OF
!Ms, protests against tho dootrine az
their opponents that government
shall take cure OF tho rich ana Inc rtct,
VIII take care OF the poor. and nrn-
sihms IN the language or their founder
tlvlr pehet N u wise aud frugal gov
hinent which shah restrain men from
.nlurhk ono another. which shail leave
them otherwise free 10 rerulote ,hat,
own pursuits OF induatry and imnrova.
lnent and which shalt not take fron,
me mouths OF labor tho broad il has
We lndorse the action of pres,asr,
hioNeutnu ana the public services az ali
Democrats In executive and ,s,ris, ~ tt s,,
stations In all things they have done
70 give force and effect to tho min.
cipies OF the party as laid down no
Ine chicago convention OF 1892. ana
we condemn the contemplate nnrtI,
bhnnhip which aeeks 10 prolong for
pnrsy auvhntases that period OF imam
Wal depreAalon and unrest which has
heen the direct outcome Of Repuhronn
Iesislation and proiilgate expenditure
lican leaders" -'Vp"p-
They demand that congress SHAH car
~ out tho VIII OF tho people OF Inc
unn'su states as expressed IN the last
presidential election by the passitee ~
au efficient bill TO reform The farinr
taxations; that tho country shall enioN,
the bene1oent results OF that action
without further delay.
The fearless integrity and sturdy de-
termination OF Governor Altgold's adj
ministrution IL heartily commended
nhey han with pleasure the action OF
the Democratic house Of representa.
tlves In favor OF an income tax 80 7,
step IN the right direction. aa a stou
toward Justice and reform. and a blow
20 that system which burdens the poor
Tor the necesaltles OF tho government.
while monopolics. trusts aud combines
escape their Just responsibilities.
the platform was unanimously
aaopted' and the convention adjourned.
NJ. cAsEMIR-rEsIER.