The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
Democracy Of Pennsylvania at a Second
Convention Adopt Democratic Platform.
PLATFORM FoR BRYAN AND FREE SILVER
Adopted by tho Convention by an
oVerwhelming MaJortty-An At
tempt 10 Introduce Resolutions by
tho Gold Men Nearly Causes Riot
and tho Bolters are Cried Down.

resiRnatlon of candidates since the
adoption OF the Chicago platform, was
called to order in the opera House by
state Chairman Garman at 12:30 O'Clock
Today. The lower floor was well filled
The secretary announced the choice
OF captain Il. Keenan for temporary
chairman. who was loudly applauded
when he was introduced. The tenn
norary chairman made a ringing ad-
dress In which he upheld the reconven-
ing Of the convention, declared that
there should be no fiinching in support
ing the national nominees. and de-
hounced the gold Democratic move
ment as Il step In favor of Mckinley
His reference To the free and unlimited
coinage OF silver was cheered. The
temporary chairman declared that 1--WE
nave not unjustly criticised the United
states Supreme Court" the Court has
criticised itself. 1--WE are not the crea-
lures of these Judges and Courts" the
speaker continued 1--WE made them and
they are our servants"
Committees on Credentials, Resolu-
Mons ana Permanent Organization were
appointed. AT 2:05 p. m. a recess was
taken.
The convention reconvened at 3:35
O'Clock. The Committee on Permanent
Organization reported that Captain
Keenan,: the temporary chairman, be
made the permanent chairman. This
was adopted
When the adoption of the platform
was called for Robert ]. James, of
northampton county, mounted the
stage and started to read protest
against the resolutions. The protest
was framed by the gold Democrats.
The protest in part was as follows:
we deny the right of this convention
10 change line OF the body of sound
democratic doctrine unanimously pro-
Gained at Allentown by the authorized
convention of our party. We nrotest
asains; the unlawful organi2at ton of
the body in violation of party rules and
against arbitrary action in unseatinr
lawful delegates for the offense of fidel-
ity TO Democratic principles and the
SUBSTITUTION OF Others whosc only claim
To recognition lies in their abandonment
OF Democratic doctrines We especially
protest against your substitution of the
so-cailed chicago platform for the AL
ientown declaration of principles.
we conceive the doctrines of rhr
Chicago Convention to be unpatriotic
vicious and unDemocratic On all the
pressing questions OF the hour they VIC
late Democratic doctrine, subvert Dam
ocratic history and trample on Demo
cratic purposes and aims
COhceding to the citizen the greatest
freedom in criticism of the judicial ac-
,ioh. we denounce the threat Ito re-or-
game The supreme Court of the nation
20 make II subSerVient to party behests
as little short of revolutionary. and n
most dangerous attack on n coordinate
oIahch oil the government which af-
against political fanaticism..
we helteve that honest labor striv
lhs lor the highest measure of reward. is
emitted TO sympathy and support in all
us proper efforts TO that end
we pelieve that organized labor is
not responsible for the disturbances of
the peace so often attendant upon such
movements; nevertheless We regard tho
maintenance of public order and peace
me suppression of riot. and the protec.
Ton OF property and life as one of the
hrst and most important functions ~
government va
AR. James had spoken but a few
words when there were loud cries of
smut him up" hes a friend of No
hihicy and like remarks. The dele
sa.cs were soon IN turmoil and Per-
manent Chairman keenan, and stat
Chairman Garman tried in vain for tan
minutes TO restore order. Throughout
me M aisoruer Alr James stood unmoved
flnaiIS the delegates became partjailI,
uuict ana MIR. James proceeded.
men ne mad spoken but n few words.
h"WeVer' the delegates again broks out
Mr.. James did not cease, but his voice
could not be heard.
me convention cheered for Bryan
Whiie Mr.. James was talking and the
scene was one of wild disorder.
the delegates to hear Mr. James ana
men the convention. upon motion of
MaGistrate Hughes, of Philadelphia. de-
cided that all speeches pertaining tn
the platform be limited to five minutes
Alr. James again proceeded and he
was given some attention.
Resolved. That this convention cor
diailY endorses the nomination of VIII
nam j. Bryan, of Nebraska, for Presi
dent. and Arthur Sewall, of Maine, for
Vice President. made by the Democratic
National Convention recently assent
led at Chicago, and pledge to them a
cordial. united and vigorous support
Resolved. That the platform of nrin-
ciples adopted by the late Democratic
National Convention at Chicago be ac-
cepted by this convention as the ex
preston of opinion of the ma iolitv of
the duly accredited representa- tives Of
the Democracy of the United states
upon the issues involved in the pres
ent political canvass; and that we hear
tily endorse the same. and particularly
that plank in favor OF the free and I'M
limited coinage OF both silver and gold
at the ratio of l6 to ], and that this con
rention confidently appeal to the peo-
pie of Pennsylvania for support and
Vindication of those principles at the
ensuing election.