The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-01
RUSSELL Is NAMED.
Democrats give the Massach usetts
Man q Room

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Democrats Give the Massachusetts
Man q Boom.
Boston, April 23.-With enthusiasm
almost surprising that noted at the
recent state convention Of the Repub.
ltcans of Massachusetts, when Hon.
Thomas b. Reed was Endorsed as a
presidential candidate, the Democrats
Of this state set their approval upon
Grover Cleveland rs president, and
named ex-Gov. w. F.. Russell as their
choice for the nomination to be Cleve-
lands successor.
In opening. the platform declares
that 'never in any epoch in our coun-
try's history has the executive chair
been filed by Predetermined states
man than the president chosen by
our party-irOver Cleveland, and he
is congratulated upon the flrmness,
ability and wisdom" with which he
has conducted his Office.
Upon the subject of national finance
the platform says:
I'VE declare that the Republican
party practically controlled the
finances of our country for quarter
of a century. They inaugurated q
currency system which led to the in
fation of values and the creation of
corporations with fictitious capital.
Watcred stocks and securities were
f1oated upon the markets of the world
at their face value, while in many in
stances they were not worth half
that amount. Believing that the true
interests of the people require that the
earnings Of trade and the wages of
labor be paid in money that is in
trinsically worth in all the markets
Of the world what it purports to be
worth. we demand the existing gold
standard value, and that the govern
ment shall keep all it's obligations Mt
all times redeenable and payable in
gold. and we oppose the. free coinage
of silver and any further purchase of
silver bullion or the coinage thereof
on government account
The Republicans are charged with
being the cause of the recent financial
disturbances. The Monroe doctrine is
endorsed. The platform concludes as
follows:
"Following long-e established Demo-
cratic custom, the Democrats of Mas
sachusetts in convention assembled,
will not in any way instruct or pledge
their delegates. but they do declare
that it is the wish of the Democratic
party of the state to present, and they
earnestly recommend to the considera-
ton of the national convention to be
held in Chicago, as their candidate for
the Office of president of the United
States, the name of their victorious,
courageous, high-principled ex-govern.
or, William Eustis Russell"
At the mention Of the name of Will
e., k1,0 ut NJ
the Massachusetts Democracy for the
presidency mighty cheer went up
from the delegates, which was repeat
ed time and time again. and the chair
man had to stand several minutes be-
fore he could he heard.
Rhode Island Democrats.
Providence. Il. L.. April 81 - Tile
Democratic convention to choose eight
delegates for the national convention
Mt Chicago July z, reassembled in
Music hall to-day. The following plat
form was adopted:
"rhe Democratic party of Rhode
Island cordially approves and Endorses
the able and efficient administration
of Grover Cleveland. We especially
commend the administration for its
frmness and ability in maintaining
ulllluCu ny luc COuSEGSS VI IAC OnllCO
States. the credit Of the nation. 1t is
vital to the interests of our people
that there should be no tlepa rturt
from the gold standard to which al
money. whether gold, silver or paper
should conform. and we are opposed
to the free coinage of silver. until al
least four of the great powers Of the
world shall come to an international
agreement establishing the ratio al
which gold and silver shall be I'D
mitted to mintagc.
1--WE affirm our belief in the main
tenance of the Monroe doctrine, espe
cially as interpreted by our president
We believe that the Wilson bill was
4 step in the right direction. and
should be given fair test. We de
not believe in reciprocity, as it is
imp,acticable and unnecessary. ani
tends to create hostilities against us
we congratulate the country that un
der the Wilson tariff bill our com
merce is rapidly increasing. AS nobly
representing these principles. we com
mend to the delegates and the Chicago
convention. one who will make ar
ideal president. William Z. Russell Of
Massachusetts"
The mention of ex-Gov. Russell's
name called forth the demonstration
of the day. The Endorsement of his
candidacy was most hearty.