The herald., 1894-07-27

speeches to five minutes.
The convention then adjourned until
7 80 p. m, the motion to this effect be-
ing carried only after considerable dis
cussion.
Evening Session.
The evening session opened with
plenty of music from the qusrtette. The
platform was then presented by w. D.
Hinckley as follows:
COUNTY PLATFORM.
We, the Peoples party OF Los Angeles
county, of the state of California, re-
affirm our adherence to and our patriotic
support of the immortal principles OF
the Declaration of Independence, and of
the federal and the state constitutions,
and declare anew our devotion and 10y
atty to the national platform of the Poo
ple's party, adopted at Omaha, July 4,
1892, and OF our state platform adopted
at Sacramento May 22-25, 1894. and by
their enactment into law We belle We
rests the true and peacstal solution of
| the problems that now confront the
people OF this country, and thereby &C.
cure the blessings of "a more perfect
union, establish justice, insure domestic
tranquility, provide for the common de-
tense, promote the general welfare, and
| liberty to ourselves and posterity.'
| Therefore, be it
| Resolved, That the failure OF the dom.
inant political parties to legislate in the
interests of the people is strikingly
shown by ignoring the petitions for gov
ernment telegraph system, whereby we
would secure impartial news intelligence
and better service at one-tenth the pres.
ent charges, and in their neglect and re-
fu5al in other respects to afford any re-
lief.
Resolved, That enforced idleuess upon
several millions of workingmen through
out our land is the result, not Of natural
but OF artificial causes (the direct and
inevitable consequences of legislation
in favor of monopolies and the con-
traction of the volume OF money!. de-
structive of the welfare and rights OF the
people.
Resolved, That the recent strike has
proven once again the wisdom OF the
peoples demand for government owner
ship and operation Of railroads in the
+ public interest OF cost.
Resolved, That all unnecessary depu-
ties and employees now burdening the
taxpayer should be dismissed, and the
public service conducted with the strict
est economy compatible with efficiency.
Resolved, That the unjust discrimina-
tions OF our tax assesaors In the past in
favor of the rich are hereby unqualified.
ly condemned.
Resolved, That We oppose the pay
ment of salaries or other compensation
to officials and all other public servants
| xuh hi ila lao of al
! in all other caees, except for actual
service rendered.
Resolved, That in order to bring the
assessment and collection of taxes more
closely, and the government nearer to
the people, we pledge our legislative
candidates to use their beat efforts to
enact a general law providing for town
ship organization. as enjoined by article
| 8, section 4, of the state constitution.
Resolved, That the principles Of the
initiative, referendum and imperative
mandate, through direct legislation, are
the most certain means yet proposed oil
securing all true reform In popular gov
ernment.
Resolved, That we are in full sympa-
thy with the American Railway union
and all labor organizations in their
| struggle against the tyranny Of capital,
and endorse their action in all oeable,
honorable and lawful methods in main
tanning their rights as American citi-
zsns against any and all monopoliea.
Resolved, That the refusal OF the rail-
road companies to run mail trains with
out Pullman cars was contrary to law,
and the railway officials were guilty OF
obstructing the United States mails.
Resolved, That the county central
committee are hereby empowered to fill
all vacancies on the county ticket and
that such vacancies be filed with true
Populists.
Resolved, That full ticket be nomi-
mated by this convention OF true Popu.
lists who have renounced all allegiance
! to all other political parties.
Prot. Richardson of San Bernardino,
candidate for state superintendent OF
schools, then made an address ON the
objects OF the Populists. A. ]. Gregg,
candidate for lieutenant-governor. fol-
lowed with an address in a similar
etralh.
Nominations were then declared to be
in order, and Charles r. Mcintyre and
P. X. Wood were placed in nomination
for sheriff in quite anum Der OF speeches.
Other names were placed before the
conventio as follows
County clerk--W. d. Hinckley, VIM.
s. Fawcett.
Tax collector--B. F. Baker, Ell Monte
Seward Cole. Cahueaga.
Treasurer--E. 9. Schnahel, J. B. Par.
ker, J. B. Camp. Pomona.
Aspessor--E. F. Nolan, Downey; W.
j. A. Smith.
| Recorder--A. NJ. Salyer.
| Auditor--C. E. J. White, O. o. Hawley,
District attorney--E. O. Bowers.
Superior judgos--G. B. Dunlap, A. G..
| Hinckley, Cornelius Ccle, Judge A. ].
Utley.
Judge Utley's name was withdrawn,
the gentleman refusing to be candidate
for any Office.
After plycing the last name before the
convention it was decided to take q re-.
cess until o'clock this morning.
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