Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-26
STATES WERE BROKEN.
.r.rE DEMOCRACY WAS TURNED
DOWN AND LEFT THE HALL
IN DISGUST.
An Abbreviated Platform Adopted,
which Declares for the Use OF
Both Gold and silver.

cratic state convention finished its
work today. There has been an abso-
lutte ,ack OF enthusiasm among Up
country delegates and an understand
Ilng was not arrived at with the state
Democratic people.
Tammany. while exultant at the state
|penocracy's defeat. is still disgruntled
let the platform declaring on excise.
Never at any political gathering did
/ 50 much depend upon the admission of
|tontestlng delegations, and never We're
4 pms 50 rudaly broken as when the
{ftate Democracy refused to enter the
Convention. The ticket this morning
Yearly was looked upon as certain 10 be
&ln part.
Augustus Schcu of Erie for state
5,rnoreri Daniel IL. Griffin Of Water
Flown for attorney general Norton
1nase OF Albany was running FOR comp
Hlfoler; Judsop Il. Judson Of Fulton
Twas booked Tor state treasurer,
At , O'Clock. before the time set for
Xihe meeting Of the convention, the
slate was unchanged, and ;he plat
arm as sent yesterday was very lit
|ile changed.
a half hour later Daniel Griffin, who
bad clear held for attorney general.
lad declined to run; Augustus Scheu.
who was slated for comptroller with
tery chance in his favor, had de-
lined TO allow his name to be used;
ulson was transferred to the comp
iolefship, and Chase was put on the
l4te Tor attorney general, although he
aad never been mentioned for he Of
The platform. too. had been cut
aln y had become q message of few
eciaratlons and many seinlcoloas. The
omihatlons were rapidly put through
The convention, and with no great
nihuslasm. The result as detailed
as al because of the withdrawal OF
n delegates OF the state Democracy.
Anous reasons were given for the
laden change In the slate.
AT. scheu of Erie, who had been
iihen down In the comptrollership,
as very bitter. He said that the pres
" enHlty OF one of the leaders was
Y cause A friend OF his states that
reason was that Herbert Bissell re-
'sed 10 nominate him. Mr.. Scheu
olla not run unles the nomination
" made by a Cleveland aiherent.
pen The state Democracy people left
= fink after being denied more repre-
NATION they We're in u fighting frame
continued 50 until their train left
.iao p. m. The leaders were free In
"a " expressions of disapproval.
a soon as the convention reassem-
8; al 1928 this morning, the report
the credentials committee was pre-
asea when the New York contest
= reached, Delegate Patterson OF
pEs county offered resolution Civ
me state Democracy one-third
iesenlation. This was their original
am. which was defeated In commit
anu decision was reached 10 give
en- one-fifth.
vote being reached, the Patterson
p,uuoh was killed. and the other
aaasuon, giving the state Democracy
s,nlth adopted. The Grace-Fairchlld
sple started to leave the hall, and
,.nie OF them filed out there was a
sution OF the scene In the Demo-
NY convention of 1894 at Saratoga.
..3 We're alternately cheered and
When the tumult had subsidized
'epurt or the committee on perma-
vrsanlzation was read the chair
vosh'ed John Boyd Thatcher and
my y. Sheppard to escort ex-Gov.
.,,1 10 the chair. On assuming the
on OF permanent chairman he
TS snort speech of acceptance.
w speech of Gov. Flower was re-
VI with much applause, and then
rmah Lockwood appeared and be-
.'sa,uihg the platform. which makes
.ohvWing declarations of prlnci-
and policy:
nome rule. the first essential con-
~ u good municipal government.
jurisdiction and control over
Z ~ local affalre: no legislative med
H. r.'onomy In public expenses. No
Iiic,in money FOR private purposes or
s si jobs; strict audit of official
supeiture; low tax rate.
inaonessly In public office; no faint
,',se.siatufe; no corrupt traffic In
ssuon, clean men and free agents.
,stuai and honest enforcement of
.-ssi proper observation OF a
.,s Az rest, and an orderly Sunday;
,,ri dduohs or repeal of laws unsup-
w public opinions; no unjust
F'uaiy laws. no blue laws; recogni-
y the fundamental principle OF
NV ot conscience; home rule In
< ~ Well as in other matters with
ss',ohapie limitations and estab-
4s,W protect the interests of tenn
N ~ and morality and an amend
~. " the excise and other laws by
|ts., sHuature of the state which shall
eaeh municipality expressing
tass.'nents by a popular vote OF
n XIV 81 Its citizens to determine
Sueh proper legislative restrlc-
~ a - b' AfI1iItl bN Tut
4 we entire state. what may best
n special necessities and cohdl-
II ~. ~ attempts OF prominent Repub-
. W Il sehuelans In the large cities Of
y IN 70 repudiate their own plat
y r,1e renewed evidence OF their
r<ltss and dishonesty ON the excise
beo,lanh d OF their desire to deceive
q iual taxation: no unjust discrim-
Ie,1,ho favored interests; no par
INSTRUMENTATION: home rule In methods
N lls'Ss,y local taxation.
III ,,nt ii1nnl liberty: the right of all
~ 20 equal opportunities before
nm equal and exact justice TO
~ eera..t ELECTIONS; compulsory OH
co,n..In,t Tor expenditures by polit-
lIhei AZ wen as candidates.
. { r,msa iegistrauon OF voters as a
fs,ea, asslns, fraud.
?, '..sfylce. .'ohs~i re'orsh III 'ne
u s'Hia',,liisent and liberal promotion
-,1% VIZ highways throughout
VI IA N the Interest OF Gun clti-
~ alSseellp 1r,rs;icnlarly Of the farmers
AeAeiai and needed legislation