The sun., 1896-08-26
THIRD TICKET DEMOCRACY.
ENTHUsIAsTIC CONVENTIONS HEL ID
IN SEVERAL STATE
lIlinois, PeunEytvnuIa, aud Massnchusetts
speak Out Their Minda StronEiy - Reu.
Rinck Named for Governor In Hiiinois-
Massachusetts 10 for u. Sterilnr Z Morton

lIIinois, PeunryivauIa, aud Massachusetts
speak Out Their Minda StronEiy - Reu.
Rinek Naned for Governor In Iiiinois-
kassnehusetts 10 for j. stsriinE Morton
CHICAGO, Aug. 25.-The State Convention OF
the national Democratic party Sound money
was called TO order by Chairman Ewing OF tho
State Executive Committee at 1890 o'clock.
There was large attendance of spectators. the
galleries being crowded long before the Conven-
tion was called to order.
The reading Of the call for the Convention
having been dispensed with, Chairman Ewing
reviewed the organization and programme MP 10
the present Of the sound-money movement In
Illinois and throughout the country. His refer
ence to the sound-money Democracy as - ex-
elusive Democrats" was cheered. Applause
greeted the first reference TO President Cleve-
land. The mention of Senator Palmer's name
drew forth another hearty denomination. as
did references to Secretary Carlisle and Henry
watterson. Gov. Altgeld's name was received
with hissss.
Hon. L. f. Hamilton OF Sangamon county was
named as temporary Chairman. After the ap-
pontment OF the usual committees Senator
Palmer made q speech and was followed by ex-
Congressman Formnn. who spoke briefly. Tho
Convention then, at 55 Z. NJ, took recess
until o'clock.
Upon the reassemb bling Of the Convention the
gates present entitled to seats. The Committee
on Permanent Organization recommended the
election of the Hon. j. H. Ecktls. Comptroller
OF the Currency. as permanent Chairman. and
that the temporary organization, other than
Chairman, be made permanent The report
was adopted unanimously.
Upon taking the chair Mr.. Eckels was roundly
applauded. Among other things he said:
I'VE are here to make no alliance with Popu-
lists. to have no dealings with Socialists. We
are here as the champions Of the plain people Of
this country"
After comparing the two great parties in their
past record Mr.. Eckels referred to State af-
fairs, and evoked great applause by declaring:
IN, Altgeidism is not Jefersonisn Democracy.
He protested against n financial policy recog-
nized in no European mart but only in Asiatic
marts. aud which he pronounced u coolie sys-
The Committee on Delegates at Large recon-
mended the names Of Gen. John NJ. Palmer.
man The Hon. John +. Hopk ms the Hon. ben
4. Gable. the Hon. Henry 5. Robbins. the Hon.
delegates al large to the National Convention,
each TO have one half vote The reUort was
adopted without opposition. n.,.,.
Governor Gen. John G. Black, referring IN eo-
quent terms 70 Gen. Black distinguished SER
ton, a. were all the other nominees. who are
as fnllows: Lieutenant Governor. Chester A.
5. Wiley. Coles county; Auditor. Henry E W.
Bring Washington county; Treasurer. Edward
HHSs Hoa h A. 4ieess Of Ike Ike
esisR:c. +. i BaeeosE, Cook; . August SieRsas.
Resolution and adopted with enthqsia- m, is
primarily and solemnly pledged TO liberty regu-
lated by law; 70 equal justice to all men OF
whatsoever condition or persuasion. religious or
friendship with all nations. and entang!ing al
honest money and to the maintenance of the
public faith. and is opposed to class legislation.
The second section declares that the gold dol
lar Is now and for more than sixty years has
been the American standard of value fixed by
Democratic statesmen who were opposed to
the measure upon which private and public
faith has rested and now rests: and declares
unreseryedly in favor Of maintaining that
Section favors the use OF silver as currency
And And the coinage and circulation OF such panti;;
coin but Opposes The free and UNLIMITED coin,
as q measure certain to impair contracts, is
turb business. diminish the purchasing power
OF the wages of labor. infict !rrepara BILE injury
upon commerce and industry, and tasten an in.
efaceable stigma upon the financial honor OF
the American people."
Sncceeeing sections demand the retirement
OF the l. ntted States from the banking busi-
mes. and the gradual redemp,oa9 and can
notes: charges to the monstrous McKiniey
tariff and the Mckinley Sherman Silver
Purchasing act, neither Of which could
have passed log-rollng money-wasting
Congress without the other" the panic and de-
preston OF 1898 and succeeding years: de-
nounces Republican protection as fraud and
robbery OF the many for the few; declares for
tariff for revenue only; scores the Repu bljcan
National Convention as dominated By the in-
triguing attorneys of favored interests and the
Democratic National Convention controlled
by agents Of the silver-mining interests, agita-
tors. and demAgogues.
Continuing. the platform comnends the
honesty. economy. courage, and fidelity" of
the present national Adm tnistraton. and de-
clares "uncompromi isirg!y in favor of the con-
stitntional Independence of the United States
Supreme Court as one OF the three co6rdinste
commends President Cleveland for his impair
tiality in the selection of the members or this
court.
Having completed the ticket as named above
the Convention at 5:l5 o'clock adjourned
sine die.
LILLE MLEEEERSuNLlN PAREYn