The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18

countries. who are entitled to the most
watchfu and unyield.ng defence and pro-
lection in all emergencies, We denounce
the infamous policy of the federal admin
istration, which has made the Stars and
Strips the emblem of sup.ne neglect and
| wretched incapacity. In the broader field
of our relations with foreign powers.
where American doctrine should have
the administration. by yielding estab-
lished rights. trucking to foreign infiu-
ence and the wholesale sacrifice of Ameri-
| can prestige and national dignity. has FUR
nshed an unmatched spectacle of federal
disgrace and imbec.lity.
We believe that the nations honor as
well as the material interests Of our citi
zens demand the maintenance of a ma
tional currency, every dollar of which,
whether in gold, silver or paper notes.
shall be of equal value and equal debt
paying or purchasing power, and we de-
clare our unalterable opposition to the
free and unlimited coinage of silver. Any
imitation of the currency of the country
by degrading the standard of value to the
silver basis Is distinctly repudiated.
The remainder of the platform refers
to state issues. The excise question
Is not referred to In any way; nor Is
Mayor Strong endorsed Governor
Morton Is formally presented as New
York's candidate for the presidential
nomination.
Clarence NJ Bowen, of New York,
offered a resolution endorsing the ad-
ministration of Governor Morton, and
recommending him for the presidential
nomination of 1896.
NJ, MiihO,lnnd's Excise Plank.
When the reading of the report was
concluded John f. lMilholland obtained
the floor and offered minority report
containing two propositions. One fav-
ored the enlargement of the state COM
mittee. and the other was an excise
plank. W. A. Sutherland, of Roches-
ter. q member of the committee on res
olutfons, moved that Milholland's re-
port lay on the table.
The motion was put and there seemed
to be more noes than ayes.
Mr.. Milholland demanded a roll call,
and Chairman LeXow said: THE mo-
tion is carried, and Senator Miller has
the floor"
There We're murmurs of discomfort
wish the ruling heard. and things We're
quite lively for few minutes. War
ner Miller then took the floor and
argued for plank for Sabbath OBJ
servance. Hamilton Fish. chairman
of the committee on resolutions, spoke
briefly against the resolution offered by
Mr.. Miller.
Senator Miller's offered plank to be
added to the platform was as follows:
I'VE favor the maintenance of the Sun
day laws in the interests of labor and
morality"
Mr.. Lauterbach called for reading
of Senator Miller's resolution. When
it had been read he said: mo Repub-
lican can object to that"
Amid some confusion. the Miller res
olution was carried by the convention
unanimously.
Mr.. Milholland's excise plank was as
follows:
Resolved, That this convention does not
favor the exemption of the liquor traf-
fc from the operation Of the Sunday law.
The existing excise law Is the last eX-
preston of the Democratic party on the
equalit.es shoud be corrected so that 1t
equalities should be correct so that 1t
will bear fairly and uniformly on all per-
sons and corporations who sell liquor.
The Nominations.
Hamilton Fish then moved that the
convention proceed with nominations.
This was carried and nominations for
associate justice of the court of appeals
were made. Judge c. +. Martin was
nominated on the second ballot and
was made unanimous.
The delegates We're showing signs Of
getting tired about this time. and
there were at least a dozen gentlemen
present with nominating SptttUeS up
their sleeves for secretary of state.
comptroller. state treasurer. attorney
general and state engineer.
There was a sigh of relief when, at
7.3O O'Clock. Edmund l.. Pitts. of Or
leans, moved that the entire old ticket
be nominated on a single ballot. Frank
Hiscock objected and urged that the
usual order be followed. He was
swept aside and the resolution was
carried with a hurrah and the present
incumbents will again go before the
people.
The business before the convention
went through with a rush. A state
committee for the ensuing year was
appointed. The convention selected as
the party emblem to be used upon the
official ballots, representation Of the
American eagle, ballot box, pen and
sun.
At 7.40 the convention adjourned sine
die.