Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-04
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The fidslity, patriotism and courage
with which President Cleveland mas full
filed his great public trust, the high
character Of his administration, It's wis
dom and energy in the maintenance of
civil order and the enforcement of the
laws its equal regard for the rights OF
every class and every section, It's firm
and dignifed conduct Of foreign affairs,
and lis sturdy persistence in upholding
the credit and honor CT the nstiCn, are
fully recognized by the Democratic
party and will secure to him that place
in history beside the fathers Of the re-,
public.
We also commend me administration
for the great progress made in the re-
form of The public service, and We en-
dorse its effort to extend the merit sy5-
tem sill further. We demand that no
backward step be taken, but that the
reform be supported and advanced un-
Ill The Democratic spo,ls system of
appointments shall be eradic2;ed. We
demand strict economy in the appropria-
tions and in the administration OF the
government.
nent of international disputes.
We favor a liberal policy Of pensions
TO deserving soldiers and sailors CT the
United States.
The Supreme Court of the United
States was wisely established by the
trainers Of our Constitution as one of
three coordinate branches Of the gov
ernment lis independence and au-
thOrity TO interpret the law OF the land
without fear or favor must be main
tanned We condemn all efforts 70 de-
grade tha, tribunal. or impair the con-
fdence and respect which it has de-
seryedly held.
The Democratic party ever has main
tGined, and ever will maintain, the su-
premacy O. The law CT independence OF
its judicial administration he inyiola-
bility Of cOn.rGc, and the obligation OF
all good citizens to resist every Illegal
trust, combination and atJamp. against
the jUstT.ghts Of properly and the good
order Of society, in which are bound UP
the peace and happiness Of our people.
Believing these principles to be essen
tial 10 the well-being Of the republic,
we submit them to consideration Of The
Am rican people.
THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE.
Indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 3.-The Ma
tional Committee held a meeting to-day
Immediately after the convention had
adjourned.
Il was decided 10 have an executive
committee OF nine to manage the cam
paign and w. D. BynUm was selected
without opposition for chairman of the
executive committee. Mr. Bynum was
/ appointed to select the other members
of the committee. John P. Frensol. of
indianapolis, was chosen for treasurer,
but the choice Of a secretary was left
to the committee Both the Presiden-
tial and Vice Presidential candidates
will be notified of their nomination in
Louisville on September u. Headquar-
ters of the executive committee VII
probably be located in Chicago.
When Mr.. Bynum was asked whether
the organization would send out speak
ers and literature, he replied, "All that
can say now is that We will conduct
political campaign"
MR.. CLEVELAND DECLINED.
Indianapolis, Ind, September g.
These kilograms explain themselves:
indianapolis. Ind, Sept. ?.
"TO Hon. Grover Cleveland:
There has been manifested an un-
mis.akable desire upon the part C., the
convention to nominate you for the
presidency. The New York delegation
is anxious to learn your personal wishes
and would consider ii an honor to vote
for your nomination.
DANIEL G. GRIFFIN. Chairman"
"Buzzards Bay, Mass, Sept. 2.
Hon. Daniel G. Griffin, Chairman NV
York Delegation:
My judgmeA- and personal inclina-
tons are so unalterably opposed that
cannot for ore moment entertain the
suggestion.
GROVER CLEVELAND"