The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-09

First-That We unqualifedly endorse the
nomination of william j. Bryan to be
president and Arthur Sewall to be vice
president Of the United States, and We
commend them to the support of the pa
triotlc Americans of all parties.
Second-That the platform adopted by
the Democratic national convention, seek
ing as 1t does to safeguard the people
against the evils of a constantly appreciate
ing currency, against the repetition of the
raids Of the gold syndicates upon the treas
ury, against the arbitrary interference OF
federal authorities in time Of peace in the
local affairs Of a state approaches nearer
to perfection as political creed Of the
common people than any other political
deliverance Of the present generation.
Third-That we regard the Democratic
victories in the city of Scranton AMI the
city of Carbondale last February and the
partments of both those cities from Re-
publican to Democratic hands as a hope
ful re-awaken!ng of the local Democracy
and an omen of the redemption of Lack
awanna county this year and in the years
to come.
Fourth-That we pledge a hearty and
loyal support to the candidates nominated
at this convention. =
There was no great interest mani
tested in the resolutions and the ap-
plause following their reading was only
half-hearted.
RULES COMMITTEE REPORT.
The committee on rules appointed al
the recent meeting of the county COM
mittee reported, through Chairman E
f. Blewitt, the following resolution
looking towards the avoidance of G
clash such as occurred at Allentown:
Resolved, By the Democrats in the coun-
! ty convention assembled, that the chair
| appoint a committee of eleven members
of this convention who shall meet within
thirty days to SO amend deficiencies In
| existing rules as conserve to the better
government Of the party In this county
| and that said rules as amended shall be
published in the Democratic press of the
county and govern the party thereafter
until otherwise amended.
1t was adopted without discussion.
The chair next announced that nomi.
nations for congress We're in order. u
j. Reedy, floor manager for the city
hall ring. named Edward Merrifeld.
Senator Mcdonald named Nathan
Vidaver. contending that it was sucl
bold, intrepid young orators as hin
that Bryan would want as his lieuten
ants.
Thomas Gilgallon named Colonel r
j. Fitzsimmons.
Mr.. Vidaver withdrew in favor of Mr.
Merrlfield, saying: IF he wants 1t, lie
him have it"
Colonel FitZsimmons said he would
be content to remain as private in th'
ranks and also made his declination.
Mr.. Merrifield's nomination was mad
by acclamation and a committee con
sisting of Colonel Fitzsimmons ant
Senator Mcdonald was dispatched t
bring him before the convention. The!
went, but did not return.
Then came the county commissions
fight. Only three of the numerous can
didates allowed their names to go be
fore the convention. They were Selec
Councilman NJ. f. Clarke. of the Sixti
ward; John Demuth, the present minor
ity commissioner, and w. ]. Burke, ex
county commissioner
TALLY WAS MIXED.
AS the balloting proceeded there wer
number of sauabbles among the dele
gates and Chairman Jennings was KEEP
busy settling disputes. In the con
fusion the tally got mixed UP and n
two counts agreed. The secretaries
however, declared that their respectiv
tallies agreed and their finding was &C
cepted. 1t was as follows:
! bURhH ......................... llO
| DEMuIH ................... 9li2
| CLARKE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 9lla
Clarkes friends who had been keep
ing tally declared their man had beer