The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-08
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" Allentown. Pa, May 4. At the
Democratic convention the following
platform was adopted:
1--WE heartily indorse the administra-
ton OF President Cleveland and con-
gratulate the country upon the firm
ness, wisdom and ability shown by
him in NIL matters affecting the inter-
ests OF the country. We especially
commend his wise, determined and
successful efforts to maintain the ma
tt0nal credit, to avert financial and
business disturbance and to protect
the country's honor. The Democracy
or pennsylvania presents to the ma
ti0nal convention us its unanimous
choice for the presidency, the name OF
Robert q. Pattison. Knowing him to
be honest, able, unassuming, fearless,
q consistent Democrat and in harmony
with the highest purpose of his party,
we present him for this nomination to
the Democracy OF the nation. Conf
dent that this declaration of princi-
pies and of our choice for tile presi-
dency express the sentiments of the
united Democracy of the state, and to
the end that the vote and influence OF
pennsylvania may be most effectively
heard and felt. the delegates to-day
chosen are directed to vote as unit
IN all matters entrusted to their
charge, said action to be determined
by the vote of a majority of the dele
gates
After declaring its adherence to the
fundamental principles of Democracy
the platform adds:
I'VE are in favor of a firm. unyary-
ing maintenance of the gold standard.
While we favor the most liberal use
OF silver consistent with the enforce
ment of a gold standard. we are alb
solutely opposed to the free coinage of
silver and to the compulsory purchase
OF silver bullion by the government"
Mississippi Democrats.
jackson, Miss, May 1. - The Demo-
cratic convention to-day elected dele
gates on the following PLATFORM:
Resolved, That we favor the free
and unlimited coinage of silver and
gold at the ratio of 1G to 1, without
waiting for the action or cooperation
OF any other nation, and we hereby in
struct our delegates to the national
Democratic convention, to be held in
Chicago in July next. in favor of a
platform embodying these principles"
Michigan Democrats.
Detroit. Mich. May ]. = Sound
money had won q complete victory
when the Michigan Democratic con-
vcntion adjourned to-day. On the ques-
| tions which were most closely con-
| tested this victory was accomplished
by the narrow majority of So, of to-
tai of 500 votes. The delegates-at-
large are all administration men. The
platform endorsed the last Democratic
platform in every particular A mi
nority report favoring free coinage of
silver was tabled.
Nebraska Democrats
Lincoln. Neh., May L. - The state
convention of administration Demo-
Gratis was held to-day. Euclid Martin,
chairman Of the state committee called
the convention to order. Shortly be-
fore this ceremony mammoth por-
trait of President Cleveland was born
down the aisle and deposited on the
stage amidst enthusiastic applause.
The resolutions indirectly denounce
the A. +. A. and favor Clevelands
version of the Monroe doctrine. Free
coinage is denounced and the free sill
yer Democrats of the state. termed
POpulists.
Vermont for Mckinley.
Montpelier. VT. May /. - The Re-
publicans of Vermont assembled early
to-day for the convention. Following
the chaillnan's speech the convention
adopted resolutions reaffirming Repub-
lican party principles. including pro-
lection and reciprocity in trade with
the republics of the American cOnti-
nent. On the financial question the
platform says:
''The continued agitation of the free
coinage of silver retards the return of
confidence and prosperity, stands in
the way of beneficial legislation and is
in every respect harmful to the best
interests of the whole country"
After the platform had been adopted,
a supplemental preamble and resolu-
tion were introduced and carried with
demonstrations Of enthusiasm, as fol-
lows:
"Whilc we recognize the wisdom of
the precedent which has hitherto sent
our delegates to national conventions
without tying their hands with posi-
tive instructions, and would not break
that precedent. yet we feel we will be
untrue representatives of those who
sent us here did we fail to give voice
to their convictions. Therefore, be it
Resolved, That in the great apostle
of protection, William Mckinley of
Ohio. we recognize the first choice of
the Republicans of Vermont for their
presidential candidate"
| Hnlf-Tnrc Excursion to Mimi esots I.
| North and South Dakota and Mon.
| tann.
May 5th the Great Northern Railway
will sell excursion tickets to all points