The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1894-08-23
THE INDIANA DEMOCRACY.
The Namos OF Brlcr, German and Smith
Reoeived With Derlyfon.

INDIANApLIs, August 15.-At 10
O'Clock the Democratic State Conven-
ton met in TomlinsOn Hall with full
representation of delegates, numbering
over 1,700. At O'Clock this morning
the resolutions committee was still at
work. 1t leaked out just prior 10 tbs
time for calling the convention to ord,r
that tho stumbling block was az endorse
ment of Senautor Voorhees,. Tho
Voorhees, men on the committee do.
manded his endorsement, while tho
friends Of Governor Matthews insisted
that the latter should be lauded anu tho
Senator condemned. The two faction,
were exp, cted to come together on this
point.
1t was 1:30 o'clock when the convon.
tlon was finally called 10 order by
hartman Taggart. A half hour moro
was consumed in ACQUIRING quiet and,
then Rev. A. II. Abbott offered prayer.
Mr., Taggarts remarks were bret and
characteristic of the man. He said: ut
affords me great pleasure to greet this
largo and enthusiastic body OF Demo.
Gratis. If you'll keep your coats of
during the campaign like you have 'em
now, We'll get there this fall like we did
two years ago." Governor Matthews
was then chosen permanent chairman.
The platform endorsed the record of
the Democratic party in Indiana; de-
nounced the eXtortion and robbery fos-
tered by tho Mckinley tariff; insists that
no tariff taxes should be levied except
for revenue; approved the efforts Of
Presldent Cleveland, the House of Rep.
resentatlVes and q majority of the
Democratic Senators Tor their efforts to
redeem tho pledges OF tho party; con-
demns, small coteric OF SeDatorg, who
masqueradng as Democrats, by threats
attempt 10 defeat all tariff legislation
and prevent the carrying out Of NIL the
Democratic pledges Of tariff reform;
congratulated the party ON the measure
of success achieved and the presentation
of the free sugar, coal, iron ore and bar.
bed wire bills; endorsed tho income tux
the law authorizing tho taxation O
greenbacks and the repeal Of tho election
law; favored direct election of Unite
Stsles Senators; declared the principle
Of the American Protective Association
illiberal, unwise, unpatrlotic and undemo
cratic and un.American; denounce
. = manifestations Df violence and mo
! spirit; favored restriction of immigration
q declared McKinleyism to be the cause c
). financial depression, recommended arb
h tratlon between employer and EN-
ployees; demanded double mono
D standard; endorsed the administr traitor
f of Cleveland aud Governor Matthew
8 and closed with demand that Congres
deal generously in tho matter of pen
sions to soldiers.
: The plank referring to 'coterie" O
, United States Senators masqueradng q
Democrats caused a pandemonium an,
cries of "name them," and the name
of Brice, German and Smith were erie,
out 10 derisiveness all over tho grea
hall. The anti American PROTECTIVE
Association plank also called forth lou,
cheers.
The following ticket WAS nominated
Judge of the Supreme Court, drst dis
trlct, +. w. Rcinhardt Of Spencer Coun
ty; fourth district, Joseph S. Daily O
Wells County; Secretary of State Will
liam Il. MeYels, renominated; Auditor,
Joseph II. Tanning OF Marion; Treasurer
N organ Chandler of Hancock; Attorney
General, Francis M. Griffith Of Switzsr-
land; Clerk Of Supreme Court, S. w
Wellman of Sullivan County; Superln-
tendent OF Public Instruction, Charles
Thomaa; State Statiscian, Alexandel
Fulton.